Assumption University has several Joint Degree Programs that allow students to study partially at Au and then to complete their degree at a Western University. The degree awarded by the Western University is thus obtained at a substantially lower cost than having studied at the overseas University full-time. Au currently has seven Post-Graduate joint degree programs and one joint Undergraduate degree program. Au expects to endorse additional joint degree programs with colleges in India especially in the areas of Information Technology nearly of 2001. These agreements will permit Indian students to study partially at their home institution and then come to Au to complete their degrees.