Joint and Double Degree Programs: An Emerging Model for Transatlantic Exchange

In recent years, developments in the United States and Europe have created new opportunities for collaboration in higher education. Transatlantic degree programs such as dual diplomas, joint degrees, and consortia have gained prominence in this field. Joint and double degree programs have long been a vital part of internationalization strategies in European higher education, but in the North American context such programs have been less common until recently. This report features practical recommendations and detailed strategies for developing and delivering joint and double degree programs from higher education administrators and practitioners on both sides of the Atlantic.