The Degree Committee of Jilin Province has formally approved Jilin University’s application to establish a dual bachelor's degree program in interdisciplinary talent development, granting our School its first such language-based program. The approval marks another important step in our efforts to bridge disciplines and to develop “foreign language plus” graduates—students who combine a strong sense of national purpose with a global outlook and a working command of international norms.
Jointly run by two of the University’s strong programs—Spanish and International Politics—the new dual degree draws on Jilin University's deep institutional roots, its long experience in educating students, and its wide network of international partnerships, as well as the cross-cultural strengths of its Spanish program and the scholarly depth of its International Politics program. The aim is to develop graduates who are at once grounded in their own country and open to the wider world: fluent in Spanish and well versed in the cultures of Spain and Latin America, while also conversant with the workings of international politics, solidly trained in the theory and practice of international relations, and adept at navigating affairs that cross regional lines.
The program will admit its first students in 2026 and runs for four years. Students who complete the required coursework and meet the graduation standards will earn both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws.
Built around the country’s pressing need for skilled professionals in international affairs, the program pairs the School’s strength in languages with the distinctive focus of international politics, aiming to produce graduates with solid Spanish, a systematic grasp of international politics, and a broad global perspective. Beyond using Spanish fluently in cross-cultural settings, students will develop the broader skills needed to analyze international issues and take part in global affairs. The career paths are wide-ranging: graduates may work in foreign affairs, international organizations, multinational companies, and other international-facing institutions, taking on roles in exchange and diplomacy, policy research, foreign-affairs administration, and cross-cultural communication. Others may go on to graduate study in fields such as Spanish language and literature, international politics, or international relations.
