What is the 3+1+1 Program?
What is the 3+1+1 Program?
This dual-degree pathway offers students a seamless and accelerated academic journey.
At Global Exchange Education, we help institutions develop sustainable and strategic degree collaboration programs with international partners.
One of the most effective and accessible models we support is the 3+1+1 Program — a streamlined pathway that allows students to earn both a bachelor’s degree from their home university and a master’s degree from an international partner institution.
3+1+1 Program Pathway
This model offers both academic and financial efficiency, making it an attractive option for globally minded students and institutions alike.
Year 1 - 3
Year 4
Year 5
Students complete the first three years of undergraduate coursework at their home university.
In the end of Year 4, students transition into the master programs study abroad at a partner's institution.
Students complete graduate coursework to earn a postgraduate degree
Our Services
Global Exchange Education provides comprehensive, end-to-end support, including
Testimonials
“UMKC gave me a solid foundation in statistics and real-world experience that directly helped me land my current job as a data scientist.”
Jing Zhang, UMKC 3+1+1 Program
“The 3+1+1 program gave me a clear path from undergraduate to graduate study and helped me adjust smoothly to academic life in the U.S.”
Ailing Nan, UMKC 3+1+1 Program
Partner With Us!
Collaborating with us on a 3+1+1 Program can help your institution:
Establish or deepen international academic partnerships
Diversify and grow your student body
Enhance your global brand and academic impact
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