2007 Student Services Division, Higher Education Bureau Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, (MEXT)

NK181.812/ .6,1,03ݘ0..5C,glbb The Objectives of Student Exchange ………………………………………………3 Ⅰ Development of International Student Exchange Policies 1. Development of new international student exchange policies ………………………4 2. Acceptance of international students in major countries ……………………………4 3. Development of new policies for international student exchanges (An outline of the report submitted by the Central Council for Education) ……………5 4. Establishment of the Japan Student Services Organization …………………………6 Ⅱ Acceptance of International students in Japan 1. Trends in the number of international students in Japan ……………………………7 2. Number of international students by region of origin ………………………………8 3. Number of international students by country/region of origin ………………………8 4. Number of international students by type of educational institution …………………9 5. Number of international students by educational institution and sector ……………10 6. Number of international students by region and prefecture …………………………10 7. Number of international students by field of study …………………………………11 8. Number of international students by university ……………………………………11 Ⅲ Measures for the Acceptance of International Students 1. Measures before entering a Japanese university 1. Information and counseling services on study in Japan …………………………12 2. Procedures for entering Japan and visa application ………………………………12 3. System of Japanese language education …………………………………………13 • System of Japanese language education ………………………………………13 • Measures regarding students enrolled at Japanese language schools ………13 • Preparatory Japanese language courses offered at private universities and junior colleges ……………………………………15 • Preparatory education for foreign government sponsored students …………16 • Role of university preparatory courses ………………………………………17 4. Recruitment of Japanese government scholarship students ……………………18 5. Acceptance of other source or self financed international students ………………20 6. Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) …………………………………………………21 2. Studying and residing in Japan 1. Educational system for international students ……………………………………22 2. Financial assistance for international students ……………………………………23 3. Local assistance for international students ………………………………………28 4. Academic Park ……………………………………………………………29 3. Follow-up services for former international students 1. Services offered by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) …………30 2. Services offered by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) ……30 3. Programs run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …………………………………31 Ⅳ Short-Term Student Exchange Programs 1. Short-term student exchange programs ……………………………………………32 2. Number of short-term international students ………………………………………32 3. Scholarships for short-term international students …………………………………33 4. Short-Term Student Exchange Programs in English at national universities (undergraduate level) ………………………………………………………………34 5. Special short-term courses in English at private universities (undergraduate level) ………………………………………………………………35 Ⅴ Overseas Study by Japanese Citizens 1. Present status of Japanese citizens studying abroad ………………………………36 2. Policies concerning overseas study …………………………………………………37 Ⅵ Overseas Study by Upper Secondary School Students …………………38 Ⅶ Guidelines for the MEXT FY2007 Student Exchange Budget ……………40 The International Priority Graduate Program (PGP) —Advanced Graduate Courses for International Students— ………………41 Related organizations ……………………………………………………………43-44

2 The Objectives of Student Exchange

(To promote mutual understanding between Japan and foreign countries and build human networks) Student interchange, through the hosting and sending of students, plays a significant role in promoting mutual understanding and building strong human networks between Japan and foreign countries. Such networks will become increasingly important in a globalizing economy and society. In particular, international students who return to their home country are a valuable resource. They serve as a bridge between their country and Japan and help create a human network on which Japan can build stable international relations.

(To nurture Japanese students with a global outlook and shape an open vibrant society) Studying abroad provides Japanese students with opportunities for study and research which can satisfy their diverse needs. This means dedicating one’s time and energy to studying in an international competitive environment will lead to nurture Japanese leaders who will be able to serve in an international community. Furthermore, student exchange will give Japanese people increased opportunity to meet international students and to become aware of different values and customs. It is hoped that this will create a vibrant society open to the global community.

(To internationalize Japanese universities and increase their international competitiveness) Hosting international students and sending their students abroad will challenge Japanese institutions to improve their academic content and its level from a global viewpoint. Moreover, it leads to a more internationally applicable and relevant education at the institutions and will boost their international competitiveness.

(To make an intellectual contribution to the international community) Hosting international students means training human resources and making an intellectual contribution to the world. Furthermore, it means gathering knowledge from around the world and creating an intellectual resource which can be shared globally. Once overseas students return home and play active leadership roles in their country, they will be increasing the intellectual presence of Japan in the international community.

3 I Development of International Student Exchange Policies

1 Development of new international student exchange policies In 1983 MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, points as basic guidelines for the new student exchange policy. Science and Technology) presented the “Plan to Accept 100,000 1) Promote both the hosting and sending of students and International Students”. The purpose of this plan was to accept emphasize reciprocal exchange instead of concentrating on the corresponding number of international students in the early the hosting of international students as in the past. 21st century. In accordance with this plan, MEXT has worked to 2) Attract quality students and improve the hosting framework. improve measures to host international students, starting prior 3) Administer the policies in a comprehensive way with the Japan to their arrival in Japan and continuing on after their return to Student Services Organization playing a central role. their home country. In accordance with the report, MEXT aims to further promote As a result, the number of international students studying student exchange by: at universities and other institutions, which was approximately 1) Improving acceptance procedures for government scholarship 10,000 at the time the plan was prepared in 1983, increased to students and other source or self financed students such as approximately 110,000 in 2003, surpassing the goal of 100,000. providing honors scholarships to improve the support system Under these circumstances, in November 2002 the for overseas students, as well as Central Council for Education met to discuss a new student 2) Promoting projects such as the promotion of long-term and exchange policy. It was at this meeting that the report entitled short-term study abroad programs to further support study “Development of New Policies for International Student abroad opportunities for Japanese students. Exchanges” was prepared. The report includes the following

2 Acceptance of international students in major countries International exchanges have increased to the point where has increased steadily, the percentage of international students more than 2.7 million students around the world are now among the total enrollment in institutions for higher education studying abroad. Developed countries such as the U.S., the in Japan is only 3.3%, remaining far short of international U.K., and accept a great number of international standards. students. Although the number of international students in Japan

Country U.S.A. U.K. Germany France Japan Category Students enrolled (unit: thousands) 10,312 1,428 2,019 2,232 945 3,617 in institutions of higher education *1 （16,900） International students 564,766 356,080 248,357 265,039 228,555 117,927 (number of acceptance) *2 （2005） （2005） （2005） （2005） （2004） （2006） International students on 2,501 6,120 5,354 11,910 3,108 9,869 government scholarship *3 （2005） （2005） （2005） （2006） （2004） （2006） Percentage of international students (number of acceptance) enrolled in 5.5 24.9 12.3 11.9 24.2 3.3 institutions of higher education (%)

*1 Source: MEXT (Except data on Australia). U.S. figures in parentheses include part-time students. Figures for the U.S., U.K. and Germany are as of 2003; France, as of 2004; Japan, as of 2006; and Australia, as of 2004 (Source: AVCC). *2 Source: U.S.: IIE “OPEN DOORS 2006”; U.K.: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA); Germany: Federal Statistics Bureau; France: Ministry of Education; Australia: Australia: Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST); Japan: Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). *3 Source: U.S.: IIE “OPEN DOORS 2006”; U.K.: HESA; Germany: Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD); France: Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Australia: DEST; Japan: JASSO.

4 I Development of International Student Exchange Policies

3 Development of new policies for international student exchanges — Expanding and improving the quality of international student exchange — An outline of the report submitted by the Central Council for Education

Introduction acceptance of international students. g To map out measures that should be implemented over the g Responsible management of international students, including next 5 years. thorough guidance for students who demonstrate poor gAn increase of at least 30,000 in the number of international academic performance. students coming to Japan is expected during this time. g Third-party assessment of the acceptance framework at respective universities. 1. Objectives of student exchange (philosophy) (2) Support for overseas study satisfying diverse educational g To promote mutual understanding between Japan and foreign and research needs countries and build human networks. gImproved information and consultation services concerning gTo nurture Japanese students with a global outlook and shape study abroad. an open vibrant society. gLong-term study abroad programs to enable students to obtain gTo internationalize Japanese universities and increase their degrees from overseas universities, which provide leading-edge international competitiveness. educational and research activities. g To make an intellectual contribution to the international g Scholarship loan programs. community. g Reinforced support for short-term overseas study by Japanese citizens. 2. Current status of student exchange and accompany- (3) Improvement in systematic support for the acceptance of ing challenges international students g The number of accepted international students and that of g Focus on the quality of international students. dispatched Japanese students have increased steadily, but the • Gathering and distributing information on overseas educational level still falls short of international standards. and international student placement organizations. • Enrollment • Reinforced collaboration and cooperation of related ministries. Accepted international students 109,508 (2003) g Improved and increased support system for international ←10,428 (1983) students with the Japan Student Services Organization playing Dispatched Japanese students 76,464 (2000) a central role. ← 8,066 (1983) • Scholarships for international students; events for cultural • Percentage of international students exchange events at accommodations for international Accepted students Japan 2.6% France 7.6% students; various training programs. Dispatched students Japan 1.5% France 2.6% • Improved information and consultation services concerning g At present, emphasis is primarily on accepting international study in Japan for students overseas. students; support for Japanese citizens to study overseas is gImprovement in the content of the Examination for Japanese insufficient. University Admission for International Students and promotion gThe framework to accept international students at universities of pre-arrival admissions. has been unable to respond to the rapid increase in the number • IIncreased implementation of the examination in overseas of international students. There is a growing concern over the locations. quality of international students, and the issue of illegal work • IConsideration to making English one of the exam subjects. by students has surfaced. g Improvement of the Japanese government scholarship student • The number of international students doubled from 51,298 in program 1998 to 109,508 in 2003. • Ensure that a certain percentage of the international students are financed by the Japanese government. 3. Basic guidelines of the new student exchange policy • Review of the proportion of the different types of international gFurther exchange in terms of both acceptance and dispatch of students, i.e., those with embassy recommendations, those students will be promoted. with university recommendations, and those recommended gRespective universities are expected to play a more active role following screening in Japan. in the promotion of international student exchange. • Termination of scholarship for students who demonstrate g Overseas study of Japanese citizens will be supported. poor academic performance. gAttention will be paid to attracting quality international students gImprovement and reinforcement of the support system for and improving the framework for their acceptance. other source or self financed students g Support system for international students and universities • Improvement of the Honors Scholarship and increased will be enhanced through various measures, such as the utilization of the Examination for Japanese University establishment of the Japan Student Services Organization. Admission for International Students. • Improved support for private schools that offer tuition 4. Implementation of specific measures reductions/exemptions. (1) Improvement in host universities and in their international (4) Promotion of overseas study for upper secondary school competitiveness students g Clear policies for the acceptance of international students and gIncrease both the number of accepted students and that of dispatch of Japanese students and establishment of relevant dispatched students. frameworks in universities. gPromote dispatch of students to a variety of countries, g Internationally attractive education and research activities and including countries in Asia. provision of a wider range of educational programs to meet g Increase the number of schools and host families for international students’ needs. international students. g Careful verification of the purpose of study in Japan and proper gIncreasethe opportunity for upper secondary school teachers assessment of academic capabilities to prevent imprudent to experience living overseas.

5 4 Establishment of the Japan Student Services Organization In April 2004, the Japan Student Services Organization International Education, Japan, the Center for Domestic and (JASSO), an independent administrative institution, was International Students, the International Students Institutes, and established for the purpose of providing comprehensive support the Kansai International Students Institute), and 3.) scholarship to students and help them during their stay in a foreign land. programs for international students (implemented by the JASSO ‘s responsibilities include; 1.) the assembling and Japanese government, i.e., by MEXT and national universities). reorganization of the scholarship loan programs for Japanese Part of the programs previously carried out by the above public students (implemented by the Japan Scholarship Foundation), 2.) interest corporations, including accident/disaster insurance for international student-related exchange programs (implemented students’ education and research, is now implemented by the by public interest corporations, including the Association of Japan Educational Exchanges and Services.

Outline of the transfer of programs following the establishment of the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

Japan Student Services MEXT/National universities Organization (JASSO)

[Activities transferred to JASSO] JASSO implements the following student support MEXT activities in a comprehensive, rational and effective ™Payment of scholarship money to international students manner. ™Student-related surveys/training related to student support activities, etc. [Granting financial aid loans to Japanese students] National universities ™Granting loans and collecting repayments Common and basic activities related to the following programs ™Student (including international students) exchange [Payment of scholarship money to international students] and consultation ™Honors Scholarship for other source or self financed ™Training related to student support activities, etc. international students ™Advanced Student Exchange Pilot Project Support Program ™Programs for promoting short-term student exchange Japan Scholarship Foundation [International student exchange projects] ™Payment of scholarship and loans and collection of ™Setting up and management of international student repayments, etc. accommodations ™Examination for Japanese University Admission for Public interest corporations International Students (EJU) related to international students ™Preparatory Japanese language education (Public interest corporations that carry out state-commissioned programs) ™Securing of designated accommodations Association of International Education, Japan ™Subsidies for the construction of international student ™Examination for Japanese University Admission for accommodations International Students (EJU) ™Programs for promoting international student exchange ™Subsidies for the construction of international student accommodations ™Programs for promoting international student exchange [Student support projects] ™Gathering and provision of information on overseas study ™Gathering and provision of information on overseas study ™Setting up and management of international student accommodations ™Training programs related to student support Japanese Language Proficiency Test activities and gathering and provision of information Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test ™Research and survey of students’ study environment, etc. Sponsor-Crowned International Scholarship Programs, etc. Center for Domestic and International Students ™Securing of designated accommodations ™Programs for promoting international student exchange Japan Educational Exchanges and Services ™Setting up and management of international student accommodations (Former Association of International Education, Japan) Financial aid programs for foreign and domestic students Accident/disaster insurance for students’ education and research Japanese Language Proficiency Test Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance for International Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test Students Studying in Japan Financial aid programs for foreign and domestic students Part-time job placement Part-time job-finder system for students Sponsor-Crowned International Student Scholarship Programs, etc Accident/disaster insurance for students’ education and research International Students Institutes Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance for International ™Preparatory Japanese language education Students Studying in Japan ™Programs for promoting international student exchange Sponsor-Crowned International Student Scholarship Program ™Setting-up and management of international student Entrusted management of international student accommodations accommodations, etc. Organization loan guarantee, etc. Kansai International Students Institute ™Preparatory Japanese language education ™Programs for promoting international student exchange ™Setting up and management of international student accommodations, etc.

6 II Acceptance of International Students in Japan

International student enrollment attending Japanese institutions of higher education reached 117,927 as of May 1, 2006, a decrease of 3,885 (3.2%) from 2005. About 90% of the students came from other Asian countries due to the geographical and cultural factors of Japan. The enrollment at Japanese language schools increased by 4,747 (18.4%) over the previous year and reached a total of 30,607 as of July 1, 2006. Students from , , and account for approximately 80% of these students. 1 Trends in international student enrollment in Japan ■ Number of international students enrolled at universities, special training colleges or other educational institutions (as of May 1 each year). (Unit: person) 121,812 120,000 117,302 117,927

110,000 109,508

100,000 95,550 90,000

80,000 78,812

70,000

64,011 60,000 55,755 53,787 53,847 52,405 51,047 52,921 51,298 50,000 48,561 45,066 41,347 40,000 Total number of international students

31,251 30,000 25,643 22,154 20,000 18,631 15,009 12,410 Japanese government scholarship students 10,428 9,746 9,804 9,891 9,869 10,000 8,051 8,250 8,323 8,774 8,930 9,173 9,009 6,408 6,880 7,371 4,961 5,2195,699 3,458 4,118 4,465 Foreign government sponsored students 2,345 2,502 3,077 1,906 1,903 1,956 2,082 934 1,026 1,072 1,058 1,214 1,330 1,231 1,297 1,524 1,585 1,542 1,441 1,369 1,517 1,627 0 863 798 774 895 995 976 1983 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 01 02 0304 05 06 (year) (Source: MEXT, JASSO) Note 1: An “international student enrolled at a university, special training college or other educational institution” refers to a student from a foreign country who resides in Japan with “college student” visa status, as defined in Annexed Table 1 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, and is receiving education at a Japanese university, graduate school, junior college, college of technology, or special training college or taking a university preparatory course. Note 2: Foreign government sponsored students were sent by the following countries: , , , Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, Laos, , Cambodia, , , China, , Bangladesh, and South Korea. ■ Number of international students enrolled at Japanese language schools (as of July 1 each year) (Unit: person) 45,000 42,729 40,000 35,576 35,000 39,205 35,953 33,107 35,379 30,607 30,000 33,757 30,631 25,860 25,000 20,000 21,787 20,580 15,000 13,234 15,269 10,000 14,585 11,224 5,000 0 1991 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 01 02 0304 05 06 (year) (Source: Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education) Note: An “international student enrolled at a Japanese language school” refers to a student from a foreign country who is studying at one of the Japanese language 7 schools screened and accredited by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education. 2 Number of international students by region of origin * Includes only those international students enrolled at universities, special training colleges or others educational institutions.

(as of 1 May 2006) Total: 117,927 Note: Figures in brackets show the number of Japanese government scholarship students (9,869)

Europe 3,307（2.8％） 〔1,191（12.1％）〕 North America Asia 2,076（1.8％） Middle and Near East 〔171（1.7％）〕 109,291（92.7％） 667（0.6％） 〔6,743（68.3％）〕 〔398（4.0％）〕

Africa Oceania Central and South America 935（0.8％） 563（0.5％） 〔520（5.3％）〕 〔187（1.9％）〕 1,088（0.9％） 〔659（6.7％）〕

3 Number of international students by country/region of origin * Includes only those international students enrolled at universities, special training colleges or other educational institutions.

(as of 1 May 2006)

Country/region Number of international students in Japan (Unit: person) China 74,292（ 1,696） South Korea 15,974（ 956） Taiwan 4,211（ － ） Malaysia 2,156（ 246） Vietnam 2,119（ 520） 1,790（ 131） Thailand 1,734（ 572） Indonesia 1,553（ 659） Bangladesh 1,456（ 488） Sri Lanka 1,143（ 133） Others 11,499（ 4,468） Total 117,927（ 9,869） Note: Figures in parentheses show the number of Japanese government scholarship students and are included in the total enrollment.

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4 Number of international students by type of educational institution * Includes only those international students enrolled at universities, special training colleges or other educational institutions.

(as of May 1, 2006) University preparatory course 2,018 (1.7%) College of technology 316 Special training college (3.2%) 241 (2.4%)

Special training college 21,562 (18.3%) College of University technology (undergraduate) 543 1,613 (16.3%) (0.5%) University Junior college Graduate school (undergraduate) 2,474 7,699 60,420 (2.1%) (78.0%) (51.2%)

Japanese government Graduate school scholarship students 9,869 (100%) 30,910 (26.2%) Total 117,927 (100%)

(as of 1 May each year) (Unit: person) 121,812 120,000 117,302 117,927

110,000 109,508

100,000 95,550

90,000

80,000 78,812

70,000 64,774 64,011 62,311 63,437 60,000 57,911 55,755 50,321 50,000 51,298 Total international students

40,000 39,502 University (undergraduate)/Junior college/ College of technology 30,612 29,514 30,910 30,000 28,542 26,229 30,278 25,159 26,160 25,146 21,233 25,197 23,585 20,000 22,679 23,833 20,483 17,173 21,562 Graduate school 10,428 8,815 12,324 10,000 6,916 5,693 Special training college 5,656 3,905 1,840 1,827 1,822 1,644 1,563 2,018 (post secondary course) University preparatory course 999 0 830 1983 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 200001 02 03 04 05 06(year) Note: A university preparatory course is a course that has been designated by MEXT for students from countries where the number of years required for the completion of secondary education is less than 12 years. Upon completion of this course, students are permitted to enter a Japanese university (see page 17).

9 5 Number of international students by educational institution and sector * Includes only those international students enrolled at universities, special training colleges or other educational institutions.

(as of May 1, 2006; figures in parentheses are as of May 1, 2005) (Unit: person) University Graduate Junior College of Special University Category Total (undergraduate) school college technology training college preparatory course 9,668 19,264 11 458 0 0 29,401 National （9,574） （19,333） （10） （450） （0） （0） （29,367） 1,335 1,347 13 1 9 0 2,705 Local public （1,384） （1,312） （26） （0） （26） （0） （2,748） 49,417 10,299 2,450 84 21,553 2,018 85,821 Private （50,194） （9,633） （3,055） （81） （25,171） （1,563） （89,697） 60,420 30,910 2,474 543 21,562 2,018 117,927 Total （61,152） （30,278） （3,091） （531） （25,197） （1,563） （121,812）

6 Number of international students by region and prefecture * Includes only those international students enrolled at universities, special training colleges or other educational institutions.

(as of May 1, 2006; figures in parentheses are as of May 1, 2005) (Unit: person) Percentage Percentage Region Enrollment Prefecture Enrollment Region Enrollment Prefecture Enrollment distribution distribution Mie 792（ 842） 1,800 1.5％ Shiga 379（ 366） Hokkaido Hokkaido 1,800（ 1,903） （1,903）（1.6％） Kyoto 4,732（ 4,890） 20,832 17.7％ Kinki Osaka 9,986（10,496） （21,611）（17.7％） Aomori 358（ 401） Hyogo 3,721（ 3,967） Iwate 373（ 330） Nara 971（ 869） 3,287 2.8 Miyagi 1,935（ 2,018） Wakayama 251（ 181） Tohoku ％ （3,382）（2.8％） Akita 161（ 136） Tottori 210（ 211） Yamagata 206（ 208） Shimane 183（ 171） 4,681 4.0％ Fukushima 254（ 289） Chugoku Okayama 1,588（ 1,663） （4,881）（4.0％） Ibaraki 2,636（ 2,828） Hiroshima 1,950（ 2,001） Tochigi 1,307（ 1,560） Yamaguchi 750（ 835） Gunma 1,532（ 1,421） Tokushima 312（ 345） 59,864 50.8％ Kanto Saitama 5,377（ 5,932） 1,326 1.1％ Kagawa 389（ 339） （62,263）（51.1％） Shikoku 5,599（ 5,832） （1,439）（1.2％） Ehime 437（ 542） Tokyo 39,520（40,396） Kochi 188（ 213） Kanagawa 3,893（ 4,348） Fukuoka 5,820（ 5,731） Niigata 1,374（ 1,452） Saga 364（ 316） Toyama 503（ 513） Nagasaki 1,236（ 1,238） Ishikawa 1,296（ 1,271） 12,298 10.4％ Kumamoto 665（ 627） Kyushu Fukui 290（ 277） （12,096）（9.9％） Oita 3,060（ 2,867） 13,839 11.7％ Chubu Yamanashi 686（ 695） Miyazaki 155（ 218） （14,237）（11.7％） Nagano 769（ 823） Kagoshima 484（ 549） Gifu 1,534（ 1,609） Okinawa 514（ 550） Shizuoka 1,482（ 1,583） Total 117,927 100.0％（121,812 100.0％） Aichi 5,905（ 6,014）

Note: International students attending universities whose campuses lie in two or more prefectures are included in the figure for the prefecture where the main office of the university is located.

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7 Number of international students by field of study * Includes only those international students enrolled at universities, special training colleges or other educational institutions.

(as of May 1, 2006)

Total Science 117,927 1,501 (100%) (1.3%) Science Japanese government scholarship students 467 9,869 (100%) (4.7%) Agriculture Engineering 2,832 17,715 Humanities (2.4%) (15.0%) 27,443 Medicine, dentistry, Humanities (23.3%) pharmacy, etc. 1,399 2,852 (2.4%) (14.2%) Engineering Social sciences 3,188 1,517 (32.3%) (15.4%) Home economics Others 2,275 9,476 Social sciences (1.9%) (8.0%) Agriculture 46,665 1,006 (39.6%) (10.2%)

Art 3,997 (3.4%) Teacher training, etc. 436 (4.4%) Teacher training, etc. Art 109 (1.1%) 3,171 (2.7%) Medicine, dentistry, Others 910人 (9.2%) pharmacy, etc. Home economics 36人 (0.4%) 801 (8.1%)

8 Number of international students by university Major Universities Accepting International Students (Enrollment as of May 1, 2006)

(Unit: person)

University Name Students University Name Students

Tohoku University (National) 1,194（1,173） (Private) 878（1,026） (National) 1,150（1,163） (Private) 824 （724） (National) 832 （818） (Private) 1,201（1,071） (National) 2,197（2,111） (Private) 1,103（1,084） Tokyo Institute of Technology (National) 996 （982） (Private) 1,013 （808） Nagoya University (National) 1,161（1,150） (Private) 1,013（1,100） Kyoto University (National) 1,223（1,227） (Private) 2,190（1,949） Osaka University (National) 995（1,029） Ritsumeikan University (Private) 902 （836） Kobe University (National) 954 （963） Osaka Sangyo University (Private) 1,353（1,259） Kyushu University (National) 1,141（1,103） Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Private) 1,984（1,884）

Numbers in brackets are as of May 1, 2005

11 III Measures for the Acceptance of International Students

１． Measures before entering a Japanese university

1 Information and counseling services on study in Japan In order to enable international students to choose a university may also contact Japanese embassies and consulates in their best suited to their needs, it is necessary to provide them with respective countries for information and/or consultation. accurate information on Japanese education and the kinds of In addition, the Center organizes Japan Education Fairs outside courses they can expect to find at each university. Japan with the participation of Japanese universities and other For this purpose, the Information Center and overseas offices educational institutions. At the fairs, students wishing to study (Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia) of the Japan in Japan can personally get information about Japan, and the Student Services Organization (JASSO) provide students, both characteristics of each university and the education it offers. inside and outside of Japan, with a wide range of information JASSO also offers information on the Internet (http://www. regarding studying in Japan. Those who wish to study in Japan jasso.go.jp/).

■Japan Education Fairs • Purpose The purpose of Japan Education Fairs is to provide accurate information about Japan and the characteristics of individual universities and the education they offer. Using such information, those wishing to study in Japan can choose educational institutions best suited to their objectives. The Fairs are held with the participation of Japanese universities and other educational institutions.

(1) General guidance sessions and seminars gLectures by former international students in Japan Japan Education Fair (Friendship between universities) gExplanationof main concerns regarding study in Japan, Q and A sessions (2) Individual consultation gIndividualcounseling for those wishing to study in Japan at booths set up by participating universities and other institutions. gThe JASSO booth also provides individual counseling on general matters regarding studying in Japan. gVideos to introduce Japan and its universities and other educational institutions.

• Host countries/regions Prospective host countries/regions include Taiwan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Japan Education Fair (China) 2 Procedures for entering Japan and visa application International students entering Japan are required to obtain The inspection process for foreign citizens with “college “college student” or “pre-college student” resident status. To student” or “pre-college student” status has been simplified obtain this status, they need a passport and visa. The passport since January 2000. This simplification was due to the decrease should be obtained according to procedures set by each country, in the number of illegal aliens and other positive factors. Fewer while the visa application is processed at the Japan embassy documents are required for submission, and inspections are or consulate in each country. As a rule, if one has obtained carried out depending on how educational institutions manage the Certificate of Eligibility for Resident Status from a regional international student enrollment. In recent years, however, the immigration authority in Japan in advance, the visa can be issued circumstances surrounding international students have changed. in a short period of time. The number of international students staying illegally in Japan is In addition, if an international student having entered Japan rising again. Furthermore, some of the educational institutions with a status other than “college student” wishes to change their show a lack of effort towards appropriate management resident status in Japan to “college student,” an application for of enrollment. Accordingly, the inspection now focuses on permission to change the resident status must be filed at the verification of the international students’ willingness to study, nearest regional immigration authority. Information on application academic capabilities, and financial ability to pay the necessary procedures can be obtained from the immigration authority. expenses. 12 III Measures for the Acceptance of International Students

3 System of Japanese language education

■System of Japanese language education Japanese language education for international students language schools. Foreign government sponsored students study is given before and after entrance to universities or other Japanese, along with other basic subjects, at the Tokyo Japanese educational institutions. Japanese government scholarship Language Education Center of the Japan Student Services students receive pre-entrance Japanese language education at Organization or are given preparatory language education locally the international student center in national universities. Other in their respective countries. Post-entrance Japanese language source or self financed students take preparatory Japanese education is provided through Japanese language programs and language courses at universities (see p.15.) or private Japanese by providing extra classes

■ Measures regarding students enrolled at Japanese language schools • As stipulated in the Annexed Table 1-4 of the Immigration Japanese language schools accredited by the Association for Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No.319 the Promotion of Japanese Language Education. of 1951), those who receive education in any of the following • Many of the students attending Japanese language schools institutions must obtain “pre-college student” resident status. intend to enter higher education institutions. For this reason, *Upper secondary schools MEXT also extends support to these students. This means that *Upper secondary schools for the blind students with “pre-college student” status are also eligible to *Upper secondary schools for the deaf receive Honors Scholarships. *Upper secondary schools for the disabled (FY2007 budget) *Senior or junior course of special training schools 1. Scholarship candidates: international students attending a * Miscellaneous schools which do not come under the Japanese language school and intending definition of school under the School Education Act (except to enter a higher educational institution those stipulated in the lower column in the section of 2. Amount: ¥50,000 per month overseas study of the above annexed table) 3. Number of recipients: 675 students (increase of 25 over the * Other educational institutions that are similar to any of the previous year) above in terms of facilities and organization (Starting from FY2004 the payment of Honors Scholarships is • As of December 2006, 30,607 students study in one of the 390 made by the Japan Student Services Organization.)

《Trends in the number of Japanese language schools (by form of establishment)》

500 463 435 433 407 409 381 395 391 390 400 365 342 322 327 287 289 300 276 265 268 ber of schools

m 200 Nu

100

0 19899091 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 2000 01 02 0304 05 06

(Source: Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education)

School corporation/quasi school corporation Business corporations/Private companies Total Foundations/Corporations/Religious corporations Private organizations/Individuals/Syndicates (Note: For FY2005 and preceding years, data are as of July 1; for FY2006, data are as of December 1.)

13 《Courses taken after the completion of Japanese language study》 Of the 17,638 students who completed their program in one of the Japanese language schools in FY2006, 11,835 (67.1%) went on to universities and other institutions of higher education.

Students who went on to institutions of higher education Students who returned Graduate school Special training Junior College of Miscellaneous to their home Total University college (special Subtotal Regular Research college technology schools countries/ students students course) others 384 460 4,394 285 79 6,109 124 11,835 5,803 17,638 3.2％ 3.9％ 37.1％ 2.4％ 0.7％ 51.6％ 1.1％ 100.0％

(Source: Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education)

Experiencing tea ceremony

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Preparatory Japanese language courses offered at private universities and junior colleges (as of April 2007) ● Universities (61) University Name of preparatory Japanese language course Length of study Enrollment accepted Year established Hokkaido Special Course for International Students 25 2004 Wakkanai Hokusei Gakuen University Special Course for International Students 20 2006 Higashi Nippon International University Special Course for International Students 60 1996 North Special Course for International Students 30 2007 Ryutsu Keizai University Special Course for International Students, Preparatory Japanese Course 40 2003 Jumonji University Special Course for International Students 80 2000 Special Course, Intensive Japanese Course 50 1990 Special Course, Intensive Japanese Culture Course 20 1990 Tokyo International University Special Course for International Students 40 1982 Nippon Institute of Technology Special Course for International Students, Preparatory Japanese Course 40 1993 Bunkyo University Special Course for International Students from Other Countries 40 1993 Meikai University Special Course, Preparatory Japanese Course 65 1991 Kanda University of International Studies Special Course for International Students 65 2000 International Budo University Special Course, Intensive Martial Arts Course 20 1994 Special Course for International Students, Intensive Japanese Culture Course 30 1998 Josai International University Special Course for International Students, Intensive Japanese Course 40 1998 Special Course for International Students, Intensive Business/Information Course 1 year 30 2001 Special Course for International Students 120 2004 Reitaku University Special Course, Preparatory Japanese Course 60 1976 Asia University Special Course for International Students 70 1960 Kanagawa Institute of Technology Special Course for International Students, Preparatory Japanese Course 40 2006 J. F. Oberlin University Special Course for International Students 120 2005 Kyorin University Special Course, Preparatory Japanese Course 80 1988 Keio University Special Course, Preparatory Japanese Course 180 1990 Special Course, Preparatory Japanese Course 35 1976 Soka University Special Course, Special Japanese Course 65 2004 Special Course, Preparatory Japanese Course 30 1978 Takushoku University Special Course for International Students 130 1972 Teikyo University Teikyo Study Abroad Center (Japanese Education Department) 150 1990 Special Course, Preparatory Japanese Course 200 1964 Mejiro University Special Course for International Students, Intensive Japanese/Asia Course 20 2003 Waseda University Intensive Japanese Course 150 1990 Toin University of Yokohama Special Course for International Students 20 2001 Tokyo University of Social Welfare Japanese Special Course for International Students 2 years 250 2004 Hokuriku University Special Course for International Students 70 1994 Asahi University Special Course for International Students 60 2001 Fuji Tokoha University Special Course for International Students 30 2006 Gifu Keizai University Special Course for International Students 30 2001 Chukyo Gakuin University Special Course, Intensive Japanese Course 40 2005 Hamamatsu University Special Course for International Students 60 2005 Aichi Gakuin University Special Course for International Students 30 1991 Aichi Sangyo University Special Course for International Students 40 2002 Aichi Shukutoku University Special Course for International Students 30 1992 Nagoya University of Foreign Studies Special Course for International Students 40 2001 Nagoya Gakuin University Special Course for International Students 30 1989 Nagoya University of Commerce & Business Special Course for International Students 20 2003 1 year Nanzan University Special Course for International Students from Other Countries 120 1974 Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Special Course for International Students 50 1980 Doshisha University Special Course for International Students 90 1999 Ryukoku University Special Course for International Students 40 1985 Osaka International University Special Course for International Students 120 1993 Kansai Gaidai University Special Course for International Students 400 1975 Kinki University Special Course for International Students 30 1970 Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts Special Course for International Students 30 2001 Takamatsu University Special Course for International Students, Intensive Japanese Course 15 2002 Kyushu International University Special Course, Preparatory Japanese Course 60 1999 Kyushu Women’s University Special Course, Preparatory Japanese Course (Discontinued in September, 2006) 30 1994 Special Course for International Students, 1-Year Course 15 1999 Kurume University Special Course for International Students, 1.5-Year Course 1.5 years 20 1999 Seinan Gakuin University Special Course for International Students 30 1973 Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science Special Course, Preparatory Japanese Course 20 1978 Sojo University Special Course for International Students, Major in Japanese 40 2001 1 year Nippon Bunri University Special Course, Japanese Course 80 1992 Beppu University Special Course, Japanese Course 80 1989 Okinawa University Special Course for International Students 30 1994

● Junior colleges (7) College Name of preparatory Japanese language course Length of study Enrollment accepted Year established Yamagata Junior College Special Course for International Students 40 1999 Kinjo College Special Course for International Students 20 2004 Nakanihon Automotive College Special Course for International Students 20 2005 Aino College Special Course for International Students 1 year 40 2003 Shoin Higashi Women’s Junior College Special Course for International Students 40 2003 Ube Frontier College Special Course for International Students 20 2002 Saga Women’s Junior College Special Course for Japanese Language 20 2002 * Such special courses aim to provide special simplified technical education and may be established at universities and junior colleges under the School Education Act. The length of the course must be one year or longer.

15 ■ Preparatory education for foreign government sponsored students In recent years, some countries have sent students to Japan at their own expense to develop their human resources and have asked the Japanese government to assist in the acceptance of these students. Upon such request, the Japanese government gives assistance to these countries, as part of its commitment to international cooperation. Currently, the Japanese government assists students who are sponsored and were sent by the governments of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. It provides preparatory education, including Japanese language classes (see diagram), and serves as a liaison between the foreign governments and Japanese universities and other educational institutions. (Please note that some of the classes are not currently available for new entry.) Other forms of assistance provided by the Japanese government include assistance to the Preparatory School for Japan-Bound Chinese Students at the Northeast Normal Entrance ceremony at the JASSO Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center University (Changchun, Jilin Province, China) where future exchange students can prepare themselves for later study in Japan.

Chinese students bound for Japan Length of Japanese government Level Preparatory educational institution study assistance Preparatory School for Japan- Dispatch of teachers Doctoral Bound Chinese Students 6 months (Japanese language and level (Northeast Normal University, (26 weeks) specialized subjects) Changchun, Jilin Province, China) Application to Universities Malaysian-government sponsored students Preparatory educational Length of Japanese government Level institution study assistance University of Malaya Dispatch of teachers (Japanese language and Undergraduate Center for Foundation 2 years other subjects) Studies in Science Application to Universities Local preparatory education (Malaysia) University of Technology Liaison/Coordination College of of Malaysia Center for 2 years Application to College technology Preparatory Course in Japanese Technical Studies of Technology Indonesian-government sponsored United Arab Emirates-government students sponsored students Length of Japanese government Level Preparatory educational institution Length of Japanese government Level Preparatory educational institution study assistance study assistance Japan Student Service Undergraduate Japan Student Service 1 year Liaison/Coordination Liaison/Coordination Organization Organization Application to Undergraduate 1.5 years Application to Tokyo Japanese Language Tokyo Japanese Language Universities GraduateEducation Center 6 months Universities Education Center

Thai-government sponsored students Kuwaiti-government sponsored students

Length of Japanese government Level Preparatory educational institution Length of Japanese government Level Preparatory educational institution study assistance study assistance Upper Japan Student Service Private Japanese language schools 1 year Liaison/Coordination Secondary Organization Undergraduate 1.5 years Application to Liaison/Coordination Tokyo Japanese Language Undergraduate Japan Student Service 1.5 years Application to Universities Organization Education Center Universities Tokyo Japanese Language Graduate 1 year Saudi Arabia-government sponsored Education Center students Singaporean-government sponsored Level Preparatory educational institution Length of Japanese government students study assistance Length of Japanese government Japan Student Service Organization Level Preparatory educational institution Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center study assistance Undergraduate 1 year Japan Student Service Organization Japan Student Service Japanese government Liaison/Coordination Organization assistance Osaka Japanese Language Education Center Undergraduate 1 year Graduate Tokyo Japanese Language Liaison/Coordination Private Japanese language schools 2 years Education Center Application to Universities

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■Role of university preparatory courses Students who have been educated outside Japan and wish course at one of the institutions designated by MEXT. The to be accepted at a Japanese university are required to have minimum age requirement for entrance to university is 18. undergone 12 years of education in their own country or have As of April 2007, 23 educational institutions in Japan offer academic ability equivalent to or exceeding that of those who university preparatory courses. have completed such education. However, in some countries, such as the Philippines and Malaysia, less than 12 years are Reference: Examples of countries where secondary education is required for students to complete their secondary education. completed in less than 12 years International students who have completed their secondary 11 years: Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar education in such countries are granted qualifications to enter 10 years: Philippines, Nepal, Pakistan Japanese universities after completion of a university preparatory

List of University Preparatory Courses (as of April 2007)

Name of educational institution Name of university preparatory course Location Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Japanese Language University Preparatory Course Fuchu-shi,Tokyo Center for International Students Osaka University of Foreign Studies Center for Japanese Language University Preparatory Course Minoo-shi,Osaka Academic Institution Mitsui Gakuen Musashi-Urawa 1 year University Preparatory Course Saitama-shi, Japanese Language Institute 1.5 year University Preparatory Course Saitama Japanese Language School affiliated with Tokyo April-starting University Entrance Preparatory Course Shinjuku-ku, International University October-starting University Entrance Preparatory Course Tokyo Japanese Language Course 1 Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute Japanese Language Course 2 Tokyo Japanese Language Course 3 Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center, Japan Student 1 year University Preparatory Course Shinjuku-ku, Services Organization 1.5 year University Preparatory Course Tokyo Takushoku University Japanese Language Institute University Entrance Preparatory Course Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 1 year Course Asian Students Cultural Association Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 1.5 year Course 1 year University Prep Course Tokyo School of the Japanese Language 1.5 year University Prep Course Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 2 year Preparatory Course 1 year Course Yamano Japanese Language School Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 1.5 year Course College Preparatory Course-A Shukutoku Japanese Language School Itabashi-ku, Tokyo College Preparatory Course-B College Preparatory Course-A Jet Academy Kita-ku, Tokyo College Preparatory Course-B 1.5 year Preparatory Course for University Enrollment Arai Academy Akamonkai Japanese Language School Arakawa-ku, Tokyo 2 year Preparatory Course for University Enrollment 2 year Japanese Language Course I Preparatory Course 2 year Japanese Language Course II Preparatory Course Sendagaya Japanese Institute -ku, Tokyo 1.5 year Japanese Language Course I Preparatory Course 1.5 year Japanese Language Course II Preparatory Course Shizuoka Japanese Education Center Preparatory Entrance Examination Course Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka International Language Institute College Preparatory Course Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka Kyoto Japanese Training Center at Kyoto School of 1 year University Preparatory Course Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Computer Science, Kamogawa Campus 1.5 year University Preparatory Course Osaka Japanese Language Education Center, Japan Student 1 year Regular Course Osaka-shi, Osaka Services Organization 1.5 year Regular Course 1 year Japanese Language Course Osaka YMCA Gakuin 1.5 year Japanese Language Course Osaka-shi, Osaka 2 year Japanese Language Course Eisugakkan Okayama School Japanese Language Department 1.5 year course for the preparation of university Okayama-shi, Okayama 1.5 year University Supplementary Course Fukuoka-shi, Kyushu Eisugakkan International Language Academy 2 year University Supplementary Course Fukuoka Preparatory School for Japan-Bound Chinese Students, Northeast Normal University Jilin Province, China 12 months Preparatory Course for Studies to Japan Teikyo Malaysia Japanese Language Institute (Institut Kuala Lumpur, 18 months Preparatory Course for Studies to Japan Bahasa Teikyo-IBT) Malaysia 20 months Preparatory Course for Studies to Japan

17 4 Recruitment of Japanese government scholarship students

The Japanese government (Ministry of Education, Culture, 2. Procedures for recruitment and selection of Japanese Sports, Science and Technology) scholarship student system government scholarship students was established in 1954, and since then over 72,000 international gOverseas recruitment students from about 160 countries and regions have been 1) Embassy recommendation: recruitment by Japanese accepted (as of the end of FY2006). embassies and consulates in the recruiting country (see chart 1). 1. Types of Japanese government scholarship students 2) University recommendation: recruitment by the accepting The Japanese government scholarship system has 7 student university under the provisions of inter-university categories: research students, teacher training students, exchange agreements (see chart 2). undergraduate students, Japanese language/Japanese studies 3) Others (see chart 3) students, college of technology students, special training college gDomestic recruitment: screening within Japan for other students and Young Leaders’ Program students (see p.23 source or self financed students to become Japanese “Financial assistance for international students”). government scholarship students (see chart 4).

Recruitment and screening for the 7 categories is as follows:

Overseas recruitment Domestic Category Embassy University recruitment recommendation recommendation Others Research students ○○×○(regular curriculum)

Graduate Teacher training students ○××× school Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) students ××○×

Undergraduate students ○××○(final year) Undergraduate Japanese language/Japanese studies students ○○××

College of technology students ○×××

Special training college students ○×××

“○” indicates where recruitment/screening is carried out. “×” indicates where recruitment/screening is not carried out.

Japanese language class

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Chart 1: Recruitment and screening process for Japanese government scholarship applicants with embassy recommendation Category*Period Process Responsible organization Description Previous Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Japanese embassies and Jan. Feb.-Mar. Recruitment consulates)/Government and universities of home country Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Japanese embassies and consulates) Document screening/ Feb.-Apr. May -Jul. First round of selection (Preliminary screening is held by the government in some countries.) written tests*1/interviews MEXT Document screening Before stay Oct. Second round of selection in Japan by selection committee June -Aug. Consult with educational institutions Following Feb. MEXT Notification of result (-July) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Japanese embassies and consulates) Following Mar. MEXT/Ministry of Foreign Affairs Flight ticket sent/ Procedures for entering Japan Sept. (Sept.) (Japanese embassies and consulates) Entry visa obtained Following Apr. Met at airport Oct. (Oct.) Arrive in Japan JASSO

Japanese language study Japanese language schools designated by the MEXT*2 During stay in Japan Education at institution of higher education Universities and other educational institutions

Return to home country

After stay in Japan Technical Follow-up JASSO/Universities and other educational institutions publications sent *Period: The months on the left apply to Japanese language/Japanese studies and teacher training students. The months on the right apply to undergraduate, college of technology, special training college and research students.

Category *1 Written test *2 Designated Japanese language schools

International Student Center at national universities, etc. Research students Japanese, English (optional) Graduate (6 months) level Teacher training International Student Center at national universities, etc. Japanese, English students (6 months) [social science and humanities] Japanese, English, Japanese Language Center for International Undergraduate Mathematics (A), World History Students at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and Under- students [natural sciences] Japanese, English, Mathematics (B), Sciences graduate (Two subjects selected from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.) Osaka University of Foreign Studies (1 year) level Japanese language/ Japanese ———— Japanese studies students Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center of the College of technology students Japanese; Mathematics; Physics or Chemistry Japan Student Services Organization (1 year) Bunka Institute of Language, Osaka Japanese Language Education Special training college students Japanese, English, Mathematics Center of the Japan Student Services Organization (1 year)

Chart 2: Recruitment and screening process for Japanese government Chart 3: Other recruitment and scholarship applicants with university recommendation screening processes for Month Research Students and international students for training in Japanese/Japanese culture Japanese government scholarship applicants December Notification of recruitment to universities Mid-April Deadline for recommendations Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) students June Screening committee convenes (applicants selected) • Notification of recruitment to Mid-September Immigration recommending institutions through the October Selected applicants arrive in Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Japanese embassies and consulates) • Deadline for recommendations Chart 4: Recruitment and screening process for Japanese government • First screening by the accepting university scholarship applicants in Japan • Second screening (conducted by the YLP Promotion Council within MEXT) Month Research and undergraduate students • Selected applicants arrive in Japan August Notification of recruitment to universities (Sept./Oct.) December Deadline for recommendations February Screening committee convenes (applicants selected) Note: Dates to be decided. April Selected applicants become Japanese government scholarship students

19 5 Acceptance of other source or self financed international students

(1) Acceptance of other source or self financed international (2) Screening of other source or self financed foreign applicants students to universities and other educational institutions When conducting academic aptitude tests, consideration Other source or self financed international students may must be given to the fact that other source or self financed be admitted to Japanese universities and other educational international students have studied under an educational system institutions by either of the following two ways. different from that of Japan. ① Direct admission to the institutions. Students are screened To accommodate this situation, JASSO started implementing outside Japan by the institutions. the Examination for Japanese University Admission for ② Admission to the institutions after completing a Japanese International Students (EJU) in 2002. This exam is offered both language course of about one year at a private Japanese inside and outside Japan and assists universities in the selection language school. Students are screened in Japan by the of other source or self financed international students who wish institutions. to study in Japan at the undergraduate level (see p.21).

General process for accepting other source or self financed international students

Category Acceptance process Responsible organization JASSO/Ministry of Foreign Affairs Counseling a (Japanese embassies and consulates)/ universities in Japan *1 *2

Examination for Japanese Before stay in Japan University Admission for b JASSO International Students (EJU)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Immigration procedures c (Japanese embassies and consulates)/ Ministry of Justice Arrival in Japan Private Japanese language schools and Japanese language preparatory Japanese language courses study at universities

Examination for Japanese University Admission for d JASSO International Students (EJU) During stay in Japan

(Selection of students) e Universities and other educational institutions

Education at institutions of higher education

Return to home country JASSO/universities and other educational f After stay in Japan Follow-up institutions a: Provide information about study in Japan b and d: Refer to: Testing Division, Student Exchange Department, Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) c: Ministry of Justice (Regional Immigration Bureaus) issues Certificate of Eligibility for Resident Status. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Japanese embassies and consulates) issues visas. e: Conduct special selection of international students. f : Prepare list of international students who have returned to their home countries. *1 : Process for entrance to university and other institutions by taking EJU after completing Japanese language training in Japan. *2 : Process for entrance to university and other institutions by taking EJU outside Japan and receiving pre-arrival admissions. (Japanese language training may be required after coming to Japan in some cases).

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6 Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)

■ Objectives of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) Until recently, international students who wished to enter a outstanding international students to Japan and to make it Japanese university were required to come to Japan beforehand easier for them to be tested. It has been taken by many students to take the General Examination for International Students (last overseas and has enabled them to obtain permission to enter implemented in 2001) and the Japanese Language Proficiency Japanese universities before coming to Japan. The exam was first Test. In addition, they had to take another test independently administered by the Association of International Education, Japan administered by the admitting university. in 2002, replacing the General Examination for International The process to enter Japanese educational institutions was students and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Since complicated compared with entrance procedures to European 2004 the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) has been and North American schools. It placed extra burden on in charge of administering the exam. international students who wished to study in Japan and was one The exam can be arranged to fit the needs of the universities. of the reasons students hesitated to study in Japan. A variety of exam subjects are offered. Universities can select the The Examination for Japanese University Admission for subjects they need for the screening process and candidates only International Students (EJU) was introduced in 2002 to attract need to take those subjects.

■ Contents of the examination and administration procedures Exam dates: The exam is held twice a year on the 3rd Sunday in June and November. Exam sites: In Japan: 15 cities in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Kyushu, Okinawa Outside Japan: 16 cities, mainly in Asia (FY 2006) India (New Delhi), Indonesia (Jakarta and Surabaja), South Korea (Seoul and Pusan), Singapore (Singapore), Sri Lanka (Colombo) Thailand (Bangkok), Taiwan (Taipei), Philippines (Manila), Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Myanmar (Yangon), Mongolia (Ulan Bator), and (Vladivostok). Subjects: Humanities: Japanese, Japan and the World, Mathematics Sciences: Japanese, Science (select 2 from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Mathematics Languages used: Japanese and English Format: Multiple-choice (An answer sheet is provided.) (Japanese language test includes a written section.) Other: *Examinees select the subjects to take. Exam scores are valid for 2 years. * Students who achieve outstanding scores on the exam are eligible for reserved positions for the Honors Scholarship for Other Source or Self Financed International Students.

■ Supportive measures to promote EJU To promote pre-arrival admissions, other source or self financed Students (see p.24). Further information on EJU, including international students who have achieved outstanding scores on ①information on exam requirements, ②universities that use EJU are invited to apply for a reserved position for the Honors EJU, ③universities that grant pre-arrival admissions, and ④exam Scholarship for Other Source or Self Financed International subjects, is posted on the JASSO website (http://www.jasso.go.jp/).

■ Evaluation of exam scores EJU is held twice a year, in June and November. A difference different tests are adjusted to scores on a common base scale in the level of difficulty between the exams would mean difficulty which can be used as a standard, making the comparison of in comparing the scores of students who took the tests at scores possible. different times. This would affect the admissions process. Therefore, the EJU exam results are shown by equated scores, To avoid this situation and ensure that the EJU scores are i.e., scores which have been adjusted on the common base scale, evaluated fairly, the equating method is used. and not by raw scores. Equating is a method to balance out the level of difficulty of EJU is a fair indicator of an individual’s performance and is not the tests and enable test scores to be compared. It is currently affected by the level of difficulty of the questions nor the overall used for various tests, including TOEFL in the U.S. Scores from performance of a group of examinees.

21 2．Studying and residing in Japan

1 Educational system for international students

■ Education and guidance ■ Obtaining a degree in Japan To encourage international students to study in Japan, it is Obtaining a degree is of primary importance for international important that universities and other educational institutions students. A degree can bring the students benefits after their are open and well equipped and attractive to international return to their home country. students. For this purpose innovative measures are being International students are comparable to Japanese students taken to provide improved education and research guidance for in their ability to obtain a degree. It is more difficult, however, international students. For example, the Short-Term Student for both foreign and Japanese students to obtain a degree at the Exchange Programs for undergraduate students (see p.34) doctorate level for courses in the humanities in Japan than in have been established. Also, expenses for the education and other countries, such as the U.S. One reason for amending the guidance of international students are included in the budget for Regulation on Academic Degrees in June 1991 was to improve administrative cost subsidies to national universities. the academic degree system to enable the smoother awarding of Special subsidies, based on the admitted number of academic degrees at the graduate level. With these amendments, international students, are also granted to private universities it is expected that international students will be able to obtain and other private institutions. graduate degrees with less difficulty.

●Master’s and doctoral degrees awarded to international students (FY2005)

Course Master’s course Doctoral course

Enrolled Degree awarded Enrolled Degree awarded Degree by b/adissertation awarded b/a Major (a) (b) (a) (b) (included in (b)) students students % students students students % Humanities 850 661 77.8 225 57 8 25.3 Social sciences 2,633 2,236 84.9 402 103 17 25.6 Science 137 113 82.5 144 97 10 67.4 Engineering 1,117 988 88.5 838 510 51 60.9 Agriculture 384 325 84.6 345 235 16 68.1 Health 127 112 88.2 472 367 31 77.8 Education 30 26 86.7 11 2 0 18.2 Art 522 431 82.6 57 11 1 19.3 Home economics 168 147 87.5 51 28 1 54.9 Others 1,122 937 83.5 718 279 22 38.9 Total 7,090 5,976 84.3 3,263 1,689 157 51.8 Note: 1. The figures for students enrolled in master’s courses are for FY2004. 2. The figures for students enrolled in doctoral courses are for FY2003 (for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary science courses, FY2002). 3. The figures for students who earned doctoral degrees include those who earned doctoral degrees by dissertation. 4. “Agriculture” includes Veterinary science. 5. “Health” includes Medicine and Dentistry. 6. “Others” includes those who had not decided on a major at the time of admission.

Graduation ceremony

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2 Financial assistance for international students

■ Scholarships As Japan has a relatively high cost of living compared with students (Short-Term Student Exchange Promotion Plan) as well other countries, creating a financially stable environment for as a medical fee reimbursement service. international students to study in is important. Furthermore, in recent years, local governmental organizations, MEXT has worked to improve the Japanese government private corporations and citizens’ groups have also assisted scholarship system to meet the students’ financial needs. Various international students. They have done this by providing their measures, such as tuition exemption and reduction, have also own scholarships. With the cooperation of such groups and been implemented to support other source or self financed individuals, the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services students. has started administering the Sponsor-Crowned International The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), established Student Scholarship Program. This program offers international in April 2004, provides support for other source or self financed students scholarships bearing the names of these corporations international students (Honors Scholarships) and short-term and individuals.

●Types of Japanese government scholarship students and their conditions (FY2007 budget) Teacher training Undergraduate Japanese language/ College of Special training Young Leaders’ Program Category Research students students students Japanese studies students technology students college students (YLP) students Year established FY1954 FY1980 FY1954 FY1979 FY1982 FY1982 FY2001 Level Graduate level Undergraduate level Graduate level University or Students who have academic Students who have academic Students who are enrolled Students who have academic Students who have academic University or Qualification ability equal to that of a ability equal to that of a high as undergraduates in ability equal to that of a high ability equal to that of a high college graduates university graduate school graduate universities school graduate school graduate college graduates School of Government: generally under 40 Local Government Course: Age limit generally under 40 Under 35 From 17 to 21 From 18 to 29 From 17 to 21 From 17 to 21 Medical Administration Course: (at time of acceptance) generally under 40 Business Administration Course: generally under 35 Law Course: generally under 40 Up to 2 years, Up to 1.5 years, 5 years, including Japanese 4 years, including 3 years, including language education (7 years Japanese language Length of study including Japanese including Japanese for medicine, dentistry, 1 academic year education (4.5 years for Japanese language 1 year language education language education veterinary medicine majors) mercantile marine majors) education Preparatory 6 months (Hokkaido University and 54 other 1 year. (Tokyo University 1 year (Tokyo Japanese 1 year (Bunka Institute of universities) of Foreign Studies and Language Education Center Language, Osaka Japanese Japanese language None Language Education Center None Students who have sufficient ability in the Japanese Osaka University of of the Japan Student of the Japan Student education language may be placed directly at universities. Foreign Studies) Services Organization) Services Organization) Special training in Japanese studies Enroll in the third Post-secondary Specialized Major in a specific field Undergraduate Master’s course at a teacher training (Japanese language, life year of a college of education at a special at graduate school education department education and culture) technology training college graduate school Worldwide Developing countries, Developing countries, Developing countries, Target countries Developing countries, Worldwide (74 Developing countries, (168countries and etc. (100 countries and etc. (40 countries and etc. (49 countries and etc. (64 countries) countries and regions) etc. (25 countries) (including regions) regions) regions) regions) regions) Expected number of 4,020 4,030* 155 478 340 90 110 70 new students → ¥170,000/month ¥134,000/month Stipend ¥258,000/month (From the 13th month, ¥160,000/month) (From the 25th month, ¥126,000/month) Tuition fees National university and college of technology students are exempted. Tuition for students in local public and private institutions are paid by MEXT. Airfare Round-trip airfare (air ticket) is supplied. Supplied within the Field study allowance Not supplied budget

1. Conditions for research students shown above are applicable to those with embassy recommendations. Other research students will be treated correspondingly.

Reference: Number of Japanese government scholarship students and other source or self financed students Japanese government Foreign government scholarship students sponsored students Other international students 7,483 1983 2,082 863 Supported by the Japanese government Total: 10,428 (Ministry of Education) Honors Scholarship students 2,282 (200)

Japanese government Honors Scholarship Foreign government Other international students scholarship students students sponsored students 94,752 2006 9,869 (11,350) 1,956 Supported by the Japanese government (MEXT) Total: 117,927 21,219

23 ●Support Measures for Other Source or Self Financed International Students

Organization Support Description

a) Qualifications: students enrolled in universities or other institutions of higher education who display excellence in their academic work and need financial assistance b) Stipend: Undergraduate level: ¥50,000/month Graduate level: ¥70,000/month c) Number of recipients: Undergraduate level: 7,945 Graduate level: 3,430 Total: 11,375 (Reference) Trend in the Number of Recipients Honors Scholarships Fiscal Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Enrollment 10,850 10,900 11,000 11,100 11,300 11,350

* Since FY2000, students at Japanese language schools have also become eligible for the Honors Scholarship (see p.13).

1) Enrollment of students who received reduction or exemption of tuition fees (in FY2005) National universities 18,417 (Total enrollment for the first and second semesters) Private universities 15,582 Total 33,999 Tuition reductions and 2) Current status of reduction or exemption of tuition fees exemptions a) National universities: Applied through tuition exemption system of universities (administrative cost subsidies). b) Private universities: Up to 30% of tuition fees are paid to private universities (including graduate schools) and junior colleges that offered tuition reduction or exemption.

Medical expense Reimburse a part of the medical expenses to international students enrolled in universities or other reimbursement institutions of higher education who are taken ill or are injured. Acceptance as a Eligibility: Students who are enrolled or are to be enrolled in graduate schools or are enrolled in the final Japanese government g year of university and display excellence in their academic work. scholarship student Japanese government/Japan Student Services Organization International students may receive permission from the Ministry of Justice to engage in activities outside the scope of their resident status and work up to a total of 28 hours a week (up to 14 hours a week for auditors or research students who are mainly auditing). They cannot work in the adult entertainment Permission to work business or sexually-oriented special adult entertainment operations. It is also possible for international part-time students who have received such permission to work up to 8 hours a day during long school vacations. Separate permission must be obtained to engage in part-time work that exceeds the above number of hours.

Scholarships that bear the name of the sponsoring corporation or individual, thereby making it visible who they are sponsoring. (Jinnai International Scholarship, Kansai Paint Scholarship, Sanix Scholarship for International Student, Sponsor-Crowned Kanase Industrial Exchange Student Scholarship, Moomin Fund International Student Scholarship, Iida International Student Exchange Student Scholarship, Fujikojushi Exchange Student Scholarship, Docomo Exchange Student Scholarship Program Scholarship, Bunbunkai Exchange Student Scholarship, Sliontec Exchange Student Scholarship, Hitokuchi- zaka Studios Scholarship, TIS International Student Scholarship, Usui International Medical Scholarship,

Japan Educational Delphys Hakuhodo Fellowship, Nishimura Shigako International Student Fellowship, Tokyo Student

Exchanges and Services Employer Council Scholarship, NTT Data Scholarship)

Local government gLocal public organizations that grant scholarships: 51 local governments and related international exchange organizations (in scholarships FY2006)

Scholarships from gNumber of universities and other educational institutions that grant scholarships: universities and colleges 210 schools (in FY2005)

gNumber of foundations: 128 (As of March 2005) private foundations Local governments/ Private scholarships (includes 14 foundations that offer reserved positions for scholarships before

universities and colleges/ the students’ arrival in Japan)

Note: With the exception of scholarships for other source or self financed international students, some of the above also apply to Japanese university students.

24 III Measures for the Acceptance of International Students

■ Housing Currently, about 78% of all international students live in 3. Subsidies to the Corporate Friendship Network for International private accommodations (see Fig. 1). students established by Keizaidoyukai (Japan Association of The following are some of the measures MEXT and JASSO Corporate Executives) to provide accommodations in private have taken to ensure good-quality, low-rent housing for company dormitories. international students. 4. Designated accommodations system by JASSO to secure 1. Construction and promoting of international student private lodgings and apartments. accommodations by national, local, and private universities 5. The Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance for International and JASSO. students Studying in Japan (a system consisting of 2. Subsidies granted by JASSO for the construction of householders’ comprehensive insurance and compensation international student accommodations by local public fund for guarantors) provided through the Japan Educational organizations. Exchanges and Services.

JASSO Fukuoka International House

①International student accommodations (as of May 1, 2006)

International student accommodations set Total number of up by schools international students 84 national universities, etc. 6,427 117,297 19 local public universities 252 (100%) 14,814 285 private universities, etc. 8,135 (12.6%) International student accommodations set 7,454 up by nonprofit organizations, etc. (6.3%) Accommodations set up by JASSO 2,166 27,767 Accommodations set up by nonprofit organizations 774 (23.5%) 5,499 (4.7%) Accommodations set up by local governments 1,355 Public housing 2,079 Private company dormitories 1,080 Private lodgings, apartments, etc. 90,160 (76.5%) Student dormitories set up by schools 105 national universities, etc. 2,812 25 local public universities, etc. 107 232 private universities, etc. 2,580

25 ②Measures taken for securing accommodations

Organizations and projects Description

Construction of international student 7,069 rooms (as of FY2003) accommodations at national universities Subsidies for construction Subsidy system to promote construction of international student accommodations by local of international student governments, etc. (As of April, 2006, 1,936 accommodations have been constructed.) accommodations Sapporo (50), Sendai Daiichi (57), Sendai Daini (79), Komaba (314), Soshigaya (362), Tokyo International House (796), Kanazawa (49), Kyoto (80), Osaka Daiichi (246), Osaka Daini (40), Management of international Hyogo (197), Hiroshima (41), Fukuoka (54), Oita (204), Tokyo Japanese Language Education houses Center international students’ dorm (149), Osaka Japanese Language Education Center

Organization international students’ dorm (54) Total (2,772) Good quality lodgings and apartments are designated as international student accommodations Japan Student Services Securing of designated and secured for international students by paying security deposits to landlords. 2,186 rooms accommodations (in FY 2006) Japan Educational Exchanges and This insurance reduces the burden on apartment guarantors and facilitates people to become Services guarantors. Compensation is provided to guarantors in the event of fire, accident or default of Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance for rent payment. International Students Studying in Japan Corporate Friendship Network for With the cooperation of private companies, employee dormitories are offered for international International Students students’ use. (594 accommodations as of March 31, 2007) Offering of company housing Exemption for specified contributions to juridical persons that grant scholarships or establish accommodations (income tax, corporate tax, and so on). Preferential tax treatment Tax free treatment concerning accommodations for international students established by public-service corporations (fixed assets tax, city planning tax, and so on). (Eligibility for tax free treatment was expanded in FY1999.)

School festival

26 III Measures for the Acceptance of International Students

③Construction of international student housing by local governments and other organizations

Organization Accommodations Opened Number of rooms Miyazaki City Houses for international students Apr. 1989 8 rooms Nagoya City, Aichi Pref. International Student Center Mar. 1990 90 rooms Kyoto City Mukojima Student Center Mar. 1990 234 rooms Tokyo Ota Memorial House Apr. 1990 41 rooms Kanagawa Pref Shirane International Students’ House of Kanagawa Prefecture Apr. 1990 44 rooms Osaka Pref. Osaka International Students’ House Apr. 1990 116 rooms Kanagawa Pref. ◎Kanagawa International Dormitory for Students Fuchinobe Apr. 1991 84 rooms Kobe City ◎Kobe International Student Center Apr. 1991 92 rooms Hiroshima Pref ◎Sunsquare Higashi-Hiroshima Aug. 1992 110 rooms Yokohama City ◎Yokohama International Students’ Hall May 1994 110 rooms Osaka Pref. ◎Orion International House (Sakai) Feb. 1995 85 rooms Beppu City ◎Beppu International Exchange Center Apr. 1995 53 rooms Wakeijuku Foundation ◎Wakeijuku Students’ House Mar. 1997 80 rooms Waseda University ◎Waseda University International Students’ House Mar. 1997 37 rooms Takasaki City Okimachi International Students’ Residence Apr. 1997 20 rooms Kansai Gaidai University International Exchange Kansai Gaidai University ◎ Sept. 1997 30 rooms Second Seminar House Kumamoto Gakuen University ◎Kumamoto Gakuen University International Residence Mar. 1998 32 rooms ◎Seikei University International House Apr. 1998 25 rooms Takasaki City Kaminami International Students’ Residence Apr. 1998 30 rooms ◎Tokyo Keizai University International Hall Apr. 1999 50 rooms Nishiyamato Gakuen School ◎Hakuho International Students’ House, Hakuho Women’s College Apr. 1999 57 rooms NGK Foundation ◎NGK International House Sept. 1999 40 rooms Kyoto University of Foreign Studies ◎Kyoto University of Foreign Studies College Residence Sept. 1999 20 rooms Fukuoka University ◎Fukuoka University International House Apr. 2000 30 rooms Apr. 2000 Ritsumeikan Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University AP House 562 rooms ◎ (expanded in FY2005) Osaka City International Students’ House, Osaka “El Sereno Koubai-cho” Apr. 2000 54 rooms Beppu University ◎Beppu University International Students’ Dormitory May 2000 16 rooms International Christian University ◎ICU Global House July 2001 32 rooms Kyoto International Student House ◎Kyoto International Student House Aug. 2001 42 rooms Nakanishi Educational Foundation ◎Nagoya University of Foreign Studies International House Sept. 2001 60 rooms Kitakyushu City ◎University of Kitakyushu Exchange Student Hall Apr. 2002 52 rooms Nara International Exchange Center ◎Nara International Exchange Center Apr. 2002 15 rooms Takushoku University ◎Takushoku University Hachioji International Student Dormitories Apr. 2003 103 rooms Kokushikan ◎Kokushikan University Guest House (International Student Dormitories) Mar. 2004 30 rooms Seinan Gakuin ◎Seinan Gakuin University International House Apr. 2004 39 rooms Inter-University Seminar House ◎Inter-University Seminar House, House of International Students Apr. 2005 25 rooms Doshisya University ◎Richards House Mar. 2006 16rooms

◎ indicates places where subsidies for construction have been provided

Inter-University Seminar House, House of International Students (opened in April 2005)

27 ■ Medical expenses JASSO reimburses up to 35% of the medical expenses paid by In accordance with the revision of the National Health international students for medical treatment received at hospitals Insurance Act, foreign nationals who stay in Japan with the or clinics in Japan (calculation based on the National Health status of residence of “College Student” must join the National Insurance Act). Health Insurance Program.

■ Part-time work The revised Immigration Control Act and related ministerial there are certain restrictions. Regular students are allowed to ordinances, implemented on June 1, 1990, stipulates that those work part-time up to 28 hours per week. Work must not be with “college student” visa status are not automatically entitled to related to the adult entertainment business, sexually-oriented a work permit. Under this revision, international students who wish special adult entertainment operations, or phone dating services. to work part-time must apply in advance to receive permission. If a student wishes to work part-time in a different manner, he/ Students who receive permission are allowed to work, but she must apply for separate permission.

3 Local assistance for international students

International students are recognized as guests from countries To carry out support programs, creating a framework that far away. At the same time, they are welcomed as members of unifies government and civil efforts is important. Currently, the local community. Interaction between international students the International students’ Exchange Promotion Conference is and local residents are encouraged through home-stays and established in each one of the prefectures (47 local jurisdictions home-visit programs. Providing scholarships and housing for of Japan). Its purpose is to create such a framework and to international students also help students become part of the have the government and the local community work together to community. support international students.

●Career options of international students who graduated from (completed) respective courses in FY2005 (Upper: Number of international students (persons) / Lower: Percentage distribution (%)) Other than Japan or home Total number Career option In Japan Home country (region) country (region) of graduated Others Subtotal Unknown (completed) Upper Upper Not yet Upper Employed Total Employed Total Employed Total international School level school school determined school students Graduate school 700 75 775 671 12 323 1,006 45 8 53 378 2,212 371 2,583 (Doctoral course) （31.6） （3.4） （35.0） （30.3） （0.5） （14.6） （45.5） （2.0） （0.4） （2.4） （17.1）（100.0） Graduate school 1,917 1,647 3,564 805 22 620 1,447 41 18 59 661 5,731 891 6,622 (Master’s course) （33.4） （28.7） （62.2） （14.0） （0.4） （10.8） （25.2） （0.7） （0.3） （1.0） （11.5）（100.0） University 3,542 3,152 6,694 700 34 1,296 2,030 16 74 90 1,363 10,177 1,402 11,579 (undergraduate) （34.8） （31.0） （65.8） （6.9） （0.3） （12.7） （19.9） （0.2） （0.7） （0.9） （13.4）（100.0） 185 709 894 69 8 123 200 0 3 3 123 1,220 Junior college 32 1,252 （15.2） （58.1） （73.3） （5.7） （0.7） （10.1） （16.4） （0.0） （0.2） （0.2） （10.1）（100.0） College of 5 118 123 5 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 130 1 131 technology （3.8） （90.8） （94.6） （3.8） （0.0） （1.5） （5.4） （0.0） （0.0） （0.0） （0.0）（100.0） Special training 1,545 5,213 6,758 461 115 748 1,324 4 23 27 770 8,879 350 9,229 college （17.4） （58.7） （76.1） （5.2） （1.3） （8.4） （14.9） （0.0） （0.3） （0.3） （8.7）（100.0） University 17 1,267 1,284 17 5 141 163 0 6 6 11 1,464 2 1,466 preparatory course （1.2） （86.5） （87.7） （1.2） （0.3） （9.6） （11.1） （0.0） （0.4） （0.4） （0.8）（100.0） 7,911 12,181 20,092 2,728 196 3,253 6,177 106 132 238 3,306 29,813 Total 3,049 32,862 （26.5） （40.9） （67.4） （9.2） （0.7） （10.9） （20.7） （0.4） （0.4） （0.8） （11.1）（100.0）

(Note) 1. Percentages represent the rates against subtotals. 2. “Others” refers to those who do not fall into any of the left-hand columns. 3. “Unknown” refers to those whose career option is not known. 4. The number of graduated (completed) international students includes those who were in school longer than standard course terms. 5. The number of international students in graduate schools (doctoral courses) includes those who left school after obtaining degrees.

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4 Tokyo Academic Park

1. Aims of Tokyo Academic Park international students at Japanese universities would lead to the It is essential for Japan to proactively invest in intellectual creation of such partnership. The Tokyo Academic Park, a project infrastructure. This will make Japan a vibrant society. It will also implemented by MEXT and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and help Japan secure its position in the international community Industry, is designed to serve as a base for such activities. and actively take on its responsibilities. Such investment requires the creation of a base for information dissemination 2. Location and a global network of intellectual activities. To create such a Rinkai-Fukutoshin-Aomi (Kotoh Ward, Tokyo) 6.6 hectares base and a network, it is necessary to coordinate the functions of international exchange and information dissemination. 3. Budget (MEXT portion) Collaboration between academia, industry, and government 84,800 million yen (Third revision of the FY1998 budget) is also necessary, both at home and abroad. Interaction with

4. Overview of the main facilities of Tokyo Academic Park

Division Name of facility Details of the facility Project description (Accommodations for international (High-quality living environment) students and researchers) • High-quality residence halls for researchers and students invited • Single student rooms MEXT from overseas schools, universities, and research organizations Tokyo • Couples/family rooms (etc.) Higher Education Bureau International (International education/research exchange) Student Services Division (Plaza Heisei) Exchange • A place for collective study and intellectual exchange for use by (JASSO) • International Conference Hall Center international students and researchers living in Tokyo Academic (Site: 3.6 ha) • Media Hall Park • Study and training rooms, • A place which provides assistance in daily life to international gymnasium (etc.) students and researchers living in Tokyo Academic Park (Dissemination of information on advanced science and technology) • Introduction to advanced science and technology, focusing on the development of national research (Dissemination of information on ways to promote the understanding MEXT of science and technology) Science and Technology National • Exhibition facilities • Development of new techniques for promoting the understanding Policy Bureau Museum of • Exchange and interaction of science and technology Knowledge Infrastructure Emerging facilities • Human resource development for promoting the understanding of Policy Division Science and • Research and development science and technology (Japan Science and Innovation facilities (etc.) (Dissemination of information through research promotion and Technology Corporation) exchange) (Site: 2.0 ha) • Exchanges through opening research centers to the public and holding science and technology lectures, forums, symposiums, etc. • Promotion of advanced research and application of the research results through a flexible system Ministry of Economy, Trade and (International academia, industry, and government collaboration Industry • Cooperative research and which serves as a base for research exchange) Industrial Science and Technology development space • To conduct joint research by leading researchers from academia, Policy and Environment Bureau AIST Tokyo • Center for the promotion industry and government, both inside and outside of Japan, to Technology Promotion Division Waterfront of academia, industry, and develop original advanced technologies (National Institute of Advanced government collaboration • To promote interaction among researchers inside and outside of Industrial Science and Technology) (etc.) Japan, exchange of information, and dissemination of research (Site: 1.0 ha) results

29 3．Follow-up services for former international students

1 Services offered by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) (FY2007 budget)

JASSO provides follow-up services for former international ② Former students who returned to their home country five students. These services support the students’ research activities or more years ago after their return to their home countries. ◎Length of program: up to 90 days ◎Enrollment: about 55 ■Sending of technical and academic publications JASSO sends technical publications, such as academic journals ■Follow-up research guidance and research reports, to help former students continue research Teachers are sent to give guidance and support to former after returning home and build on their accomplishments from students. Students who receive this follow-up service are those their study in Japan. who teach or study at universities or other institutions in their ◎ Eligibility: Former international students who have home country after their return from Japan. This program aims completed graduate courses in Japan and are working in to strengthen the former students’ educational and research the field of education, academic research, administration, or capabilities, improve the standard of teaching and research in the other fields of public interests, or continuing their study at respective countries, and diffuse information on education and institutions of higher education after their return home. research conducted in Japan. ◎ Period: 2 years from when they return to their home ◎Countries and regions: Asian countries countries ◎ Eligibility: Former students who returned to their home country two to four years ago and who are engaged in the ■Follow-up research fellowship field of education or academic research at universities or JASSO promotes international exchanges and exchanges in other institutions in their home country. education and academic research by inviting former international ◎ Dispatchof advisors: About 8 teachers are dispatched for a students back to Japan. Students who are selected are those period of approximately 10 days. active in the fields of education, academic research, or administration in their home countries (developing countries) and carry out collaborative research with researchers of Japanese universities. ◎Eligibility: ① Former international students in Japan who are 45 years of age or younger on April 1 of the year (fiscal year) of application.

2 Services offered by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) (Assistance for students seeking a doctoral degree by dissertation)

JSPS invites degree seeking students from Asian countries and provides them with research guidance and instruction. After their return home, JSPS may, if needed, send advisors from the Japanese Objective universities that hosted the students. These advisors help the students work towards a doctoral degree by dissertation. Number of doctorate recipients 490 (as of March 2007) ¥206,080,000 (¥224,000,000) FY2007 budget (Figures in Number of international students accepted as candidates for doctoral degree by dissertation: 172 (189) parentheses are for FY2006) g gNumber of academic advisors dispatched: 107 (110)

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3 Programs run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Activity Description

Invite former international students to serve as advisors at Japanese embassies and International students’ advisors consulates. Former students advise prospective applicants on study opportunities in Japan.

Grant aid for scholarship Provide airfare, living expenses and tuition fees to students sent by the governments of programs developing countries.

The Japanese government provides funds to the governments of Indonesia, Thailand, and Yen loans Malaysia so that these three countries can send students to study in Japan.

Ministry of Follow-up assistance programs Japanese embassies and consulates provide assistance in organizing associations of former international students, maintaining and managing meeting venues, creating lists of Foreign Affairs for former students the students, and organizing presentations related to their research in Japan. Invite former students back to Japan. Students are invited from Southeast and Southwest Reunion of former students Asia, China, South Korea and other countries. The aim is to strengthen former students’ associations and their network. Donations to assist ASEAN other source Support for scholarship activities of ASJA International. or self financed international students

Website “Study in Japan: Website providing general information regarding studying in Japan (http://www. Comprehensive Guide” studyjapan.go.jp).

Ministry of Scholarship loan programs for other source Support for scholarship loan programs for other source or self financed international Foreign Affairs JBIC or self financed international students students. Implemented by the United Nations University. Assistance to ASEAN associations of former Financial assistance to secure meeting places for 7 former students’ associations in 6 students to Japan (regarding meeting places) ASEAN countries.

Assistance to ASEAN Council of Assist with general assembly fees for the ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni. The Japan Japan Alumni (ASCOJA) Foundation Preparatory Japanese language Conduct preparatory Japanese language education in China and Malaysia for students who education are to be sent to Japan by their governments.

Preparatory education to study at Japanese graduate schools. Offered to graduates of Asian youth cultural scholarship Southeast Asian universities.

Degree program of generally 2 years at universities or other institutions. Offered to JICA long-term training program government officials of developing countries. JICA Nikkei Fostering of Social Leaders (former Graduate level program of generally 2 years. Offered to Central and South American Nikkei International Student Assistance) students of Japanese descent.

International University Seminar

31 IV Short-Term Student Exchange Programs

1 Short-term student exchange programs

Short-term student exchange programs refer mainly to Recently, the trend in many countries is to set up reciprocal exchange programs based on exchange agreements made credit exchange programs, such as the junior year-abroad between universities. Students usually take classes or are given programs in the U.S., the Erasmus Plan in Europe and the UMAP research guidance at a foreign university while they remain program in Asian and Pacific countries. enrolled in their home institution. The period of study is one or Japan has been an active member of UMAP. UMAP is an more semesters and usually does not exceed one academic year. organization that was established in 1991 to promote exchange Classes are in their mother tongue or in a foreign language, and of students and faculty of institutions of higher education in students receive credits for their work. The purpose of short- Asia and the Pacific. With the cooperation of the participating term exchange is not necessarily to obtain a degree but rather to countries, UMAP has been promoting the UMAP Credit Transfer study at a foreign university, to experience a different culture, or Scheme (UCTS) and student exchange in the area. to master a foreign language.

2 Number of short-term international students (as of May 1, 2006)

Of the 117,927 international students who study at Japanese universities and other institutions, 7,423 are short-term students, accounting for 6.3% of the total number of international students.

(1) Number of short-term international students (2) Number of short-term international by country/region (Top 10 countries) students by type of educational institution

Country/region Enrollment (unit: person) Level Enrollment (unit: person) China 1,740 6,385 University (undergraduate) South Korea 1,535 （86.0％） U.S.A. 1,204 915 Graduate school Taiwan 441 （12.3％） Germany 252 117 Junior college France 249 （1.6％） Australia 223 6 College of technology Thailand 172 （0.1％） U.K. 172 7,423 Total 137 （100.0％）

Others 1,298 *Percentages are rounded to the nearest tenths. Total 7,423

32 IV Short-Term Student Exchange Programs

3 Scholarships for short-term international students

In accordance with inter-university exchange agreements, of less than one year while enrolled at a university in their home the Short-Term Student Exchange Promotion Program country. supports Japanese and international students (junior college/ Since fiscal year 2004, the above program has been carried undergraduate/graduate levels) who study abroad for a period out by JASSO.

Short-Term Student Exchange Promotion Program (FY2007 budget)

Category Description

1. Inbound Students enrolled in a foreign university who are admitted to a Japanese university for short-term study under the provisions of inter-university exchange agreements. Candidates 2. Outbound Students enrolled in a Japanese university who are admitted to a foreign university for short-term study under the provisions of inter-university exchange agreements.

1. Inbound Students enrolled in a regular course of study at a foreign university, etc. Qualifications 2. Outbound Students enrolled in a regular course of study at a Japanese university, etc.

1. Inbound: 1,700 Number of recipients 2. Outbound: 720

Stipend ¥80,000 per month (both inbound and outbound)

Preparation Allowance ¥150,000 for inbound students only

Students get advice about future study options

33 4 Short-term student exchange programs in English at national universities (undergraduate level)

The following national universities offer short-term programs in English for foreign undergraduate students. The course length is one year or less.

Year Length of Enrollment Language of University Credits Fields of study established study accepted instruction Hokkaido University 1997 about 25 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences 1 year Otaru University of Commerce 1999 about 20 English Economics and Business Hirosaki University 2003 6 months-1 year about 4030 English Humanities and Business Iwate University 2005 about 20 English Humanities, Social Sciences, 1 year Natural Sciences Tohoku University 1996 about 30 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Yamagata University 2007 6 months-1 year about 20 10 to 20 or more English Sciences, Japanese Language University of Tsukuba 1995 1 year about 40 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences 2004 6 months-1 year about 2030 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences Chiba University 1996 about 20 English Humanities, Natural Sciences University of Tokyo 19951 year about 30 32 English Humanities, Social Sciences English/other Tokyo University of Foreign Studies 1998 about 40 foreign languages Humanities, Social Sciences 2002 6 months-1 year about 30 English Humanities, Social Sciences, Education Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology 2000 about 20 English Science and Technology Tokyo Institute of Technology 20001 year about 20 English Science and Technology National University of Electro-Communications 1998 about 30 English Science and Technology Yokohama National University 1997 6 months-1 year about 30 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences 2003 about 20 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences 1 year Kanazawa University 1998 about 25 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences Nagoya University 1996 6 months-1 year about 50 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences Kyoto University 1997 1 year about 40 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences 30 Osaka University 1996 6 months-1 year about 30 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences English/other Osaka University of Foreign Studies 1999 1 year about 20 foreign languages Humanities, Social Sciences Okayama University 1999 about 20 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences Hiroshima University 19966 months-1 year about 30 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences Humanities, Social Sciences, Kyushu University 1995 about 40 English Natural Sciences Saga University 2003 about 20 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences 1 year Nagasaki University 2004 about 20 English Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences Humanities, Social Sciences, Science Kumamoto University 2004 6 months-1 year about 20 English and Technology, Medicine Humanities, Social Sciences, Oita University 2000 about 20 English Natural Sciences 1 year Humanities, Social Sciences, University of the Ryukyus 2001 about 20 English Natural Sciences

Workshop on Short-Term Student Exchange Programs

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5 Special short-term courses in English at private universities (undergraduate level)

Some private universities in Japan offer special courses in English for international students. (36 Universities) Local public university Year Enrollment Language of University Length of study Fields of study established accepted instruction Akita International University 2004 (All classes are taught in English.) Private universities Year Enrollment Language of University Length of study Fields of study established accepted instruction Tohoku Gakuin University 1991 3-10 months Unspecified English Humanities, Social Sciences Tokyo International University 1989 4-8 months 30 English Humanities, Social Sciences Tokyo Denki University 2001 4 months Unspecified English Liberal Arts, General Education Tokyo University of Agriculture 2002 6 months Unspecified English Social Sciences, Natural Sciences Tokyo Christian Institute 2001 4 years Unspecified English Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences, Theology J. F. Oberlin University 1991 6 months-1 year 130 English, Chinese Humanities, Social Sciences Keio University 1990 6 months-1 year 180 English Humanities, Social Sciences 1999 6 months-1 year 20 English Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences 1987 (All classes of the Faculty of International Education are taught in English.) 1986 3 months about 30 English Humanities, Social Sciences 1998 6 months-1 year 30-40 English Humanities, Social Sciences Nihon University 2004 3 months about 20 English Humanities, Social Sciences Bunkyo Gakuin University 2003 4 months 20 English Humanities, Social Sciences 1997 6 months-1 year 20-30 English Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences 2003 6 months-1 year 20 English Humanities, Social Sciences 1989 6 months-1 year about 80 English Humanities, Social Sciences Mejiro University 2003 6 months-1 year 20 English Humanities, Social Sciences 2001 6 months-1 year 20 English Humanities, Social Sciences Waseda University 2004 5 months-10 months about 200 English Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences Nagoya University of Foreign Studies 2004 6 months-1 year 30 English Humanities, Social Sciences Nagoya Gakuin University 1989 6 months-1 year 30 English Humanities, Social Sciences Nanzan University 1974 6 months-2 year 120 English Humanities, Social Sciences Kyoto Sangyo University 2004 6 months-1 year 30-50 English Humanities, Social Sciences Ritsumeikan University 2004 6 months-1 year Unspecified English Humanities, Social Sciences Ryukoku University 2004 6 months-1 year 20-30 English Humanities, Social Sciences Kansai University 1989 1-2 years about 20 English Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences Kansai Gaidai University 1971 6 months-1 year 400 English Humanities, Social Sciences Momoyama Gakuin University 2005 6 months-1 year about 50 English Humanities, Social Sciences Kansei Gakuin University 1979 4 months-10 months about 80 English Humanities, Social Sciences Kobe International University 2002 6 months-1 year Unspecified English Humanities, Social Sciences Konan University 1991 4 months-1 year 50 English Humanities, Social Sciences Hiroshima University of Economics 1996 6 months-1 year 30 English Humanities, Social Sciences Seinan Gakuin University 1973 9 months 30 English Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies 2001 6 months-1 year Unspecified English Humanities, Social Sciences Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University 2000 (About 80% of the classes are taught in English.)

Note: Data was gathered by the Student Services Division of MEXT according to the following criteria: 1. The number (or prospective number) of students accepted exceeds 20. 2. International students need not have Japanese language skills to understand classes. 3. Total class hours in foreign language and Japanese language classes must be comparable to that of a regular course of study (i.e., at least 10 hours per week). 4. Courses are for undergraduate students.

Computer class

35 V Overseas Study by Japanese Citizens

1 Present status of Japanese citizens studying abroad

The number of Japanese citizens attending foreign institutions organizations, approximately 83,000 Japanese citizens went of higher education has increased in recent years. abroad to study in 30 major countries. About 70% study at According to statistics prepared by the OECD and other educational institutions in Europe or the United States.

■ Number of Japanese citizens studying abroad Total: 82,945

Europe 12,995

North America Asia 43,965 Middle and Near East 21,852 19

Oceania Central and South America 4,085 29

* Source: IIE “OPEN DOORS”, Chinese Ministry of Education, OECD “Education at a Glance”, Taiwan Ministry of Education (2004 issue)

Number of Japanese students by country/region (2004) (Reference) Type of studies undertaken by Japanese students in the U.S.

Country/Region Number of Japanese students U.S.A. 42,215 Others China 19,059 12％ U.K. 6,395 Australia 3,172 Graduate course Germany 2,547 20％ France 2,337 Undergraduate course Taiwan 1,879 68％ Canada 1,750 South Korea 914 913

Source: U.S.: IIE “OPEN DOORS” / China: Chinese Ministry of Education / U.K., Australia, Germany, France, Canada, South Korea and New Zealand, OECD “Education at a Glance” / Taiwan: Taiwan Source: IIE “OPEN DOORS” Ministry of Education, (2004 issue)

36 V Overseas Study by Japanese Citizens

2 Policies concerning study abroad

■ Study at foreign universities, graduate schools and other educational institutions The Japanese government sponsored Study Abroad Program Study Abroad with Foreign Government Scholarships is also is carried out as a component of MEXT policy. available. In fiscal year 2006, approximately 500 Japanese Since fiscal year 1968, the Student Dispatch System to Asian students were selected to study in 33 countries. MEXT Countries educated and trained future specialists in area studies cooperates with foreign embassies in Japan and assists in the of Asia and other regions. Now, the Long-Term Study Abroad recruitment and screening process. Support, started in fiscal year 2005, sends Japanese students to In addition, there are other source or self financed Japanese foreign graduate schools and other institutions. The objective is students who study abroad at universities or institutions they for students to obtain degrees or conduct research in their field have selected themselves. MEXT seeks to facilitate overseas of specialization and to equip them for work in today’s global study by such students. It collects information through JASSO society. Information Centers and provides necessary information and Other support programs for Japanese students’ study abroad counseling for students through the facilitation of “Overseas include the Short-Term Student Exchange Promotion Program Study Briefing Sessions”. for the promotion of inter-university exchanges (see p.33). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also established In response to the internationalization of society, JASSO the Overseas Safety Bureau (Consular and Migration Affairs provides support for the training of potential future leaders. It Department, Division for the Protection of Japanese Nationals promotes equal opportunities for education by offering interest- Overseas) in order to provide information and answer questions bearing scholarship loans to those who are eager to study about the state of public order and security in each country. abroad toward a degree but require financial support.

●Japanese government sponsored Study Abroad Program (FY2007 budget) Category Long-Term Study Abroad Support To send Japanese students to overseas graduate schools to obtain master/doctoral degrees. To train future leaders capable of working on Objective an international level and thereby improve Japan’s international competitiveness and contribute to the international community. Year established FY2005 Annual number of dispatched 158 students (per year) Length of study Master’s course: 2 years; doctoral course: generally 3 years; research in specialized field in Asia: 2 years Fields of study Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences • The applicant must be willing to remain at the university or other research institution after the completion of his/her study abroad. He/She must be willing to engage in educational and research activities that would enhance Japan’s international competitiveness and make intellectual contributions to society. • The applicant must have sufficient language ability and expertise to obtain a degree at the admitting university/graduate school. Qualification • Master’s degree candidates: younger than 28 years old • Doctoral degree candidates: younger than 31 years old • Candidates for research in specialized field in Asia: younger than 35 years old Travel expenses Economy class round-trip airfare ¥170,000-¥102,000 per month (determined according to the host country) Scholarship Tuition: Actual amount with a ceiling of US$30,000 per year

●JASSO Scholarship Loan Program (FY2007 budget) Category Scholarship Loan Program (interest-bearing loan) To nurture students who will be capable of working successfully in an international society. This loan is offered in light of recently expanding internationalization and the increasing enrollment of students who wish to study at overseas universities/graduate schools. To nurture individuals who will contribute to increasing Japan’s international competitiveness and work successfully in an international Objective society, grants with interest will be provided to students studying abroad towards a degree at foreign universities/graduate schools, as well as to those participating in a short term study abroad program at universities, etc. while being enrolled at a current university in Japan, for studies that are expected to be valuable to obtaining the degree, etc. at the current university in Japan. Year established FY2004 Number of loan borrowers 2,637 Eligible schools Overseas universities/graduate schools (master’s/doctoral courses) Loan period Long term Study (Minimum term of study required for the acquisition of a degree), Short term Study (3 months to 1 year) ①Long Term Study (Applicants are tentatively selected after receiving a recommendation from the school principal/president while the Application applicant is still enrolled in the school or within 2 years after his/her graduation.) Short term Study (Applicants are tentatively selected requirements after receiving a recommendation from the school principal while the applicant is enrolled in the school.) ② Students who wish to study but require financial assistance. Type of scholarship Interest-bearing scholarship loan (with a maximum annual interest of 3%) University students: select one of the following four options: ¥30,000, ¥50,000, ¥80,000, ¥100,000 per month Monthly loan amount Graduate school students: select one of the following four options: ¥50,000, ¥80,000, ¥100,000, ¥130,000 per month • Enrollment in the Personal Guarantee Program (joint guarantor/guarantor) and the Organization Loan Guarantee Program (guarantee fee Others required) is required. • Repayment of the loan after graduation is required.

37 VI Overseas Study by Upper Secondary School Students

Every year for the past several years, a total of more than by organizations offering study abroad programs for upper 4,000 upper secondary students have gone abroad to study. secondary students. It offers services providing information on Roughly 90% of them study in English-speaking countries. MEXT study abroad and arranges exchange programs. MEXT supports recognizes the educational significance of young people studying these services and provides financial support to send students abroad and provides guidance and advice to related organizations on one-year exchange programs. In addition, MEXT supports the to make such study safe and fruitful. MEXT supports the study abroad programs of AFS Japan Association and YFU Japan Japan Association of International Educational Exchange Foundation. It is the intention of MEXT to continue promoting Organizations for High School Students, an association founded overseas study for upper secondary students in the future.

■ Overseas study by Japanese upper secondary school students (FY2004) (3 months or more)

Ireland France 38 35 (unit: person) China Brazil 39 27 Germany 81 Others 270 U.K. 243

Canada U.S.A. 582 1,708 Total 4,404

New Zealand 642 Australia 739

■ Overseas study trips by Japanese upper secondary school students (FY2004) (less than 3 months) Taiwan 240 (unit: person) Thailand France 237 395

China 1,299 Others South Korea 1,645 1,363

Australia 11,175 Canada 3,874

Total 34,782 U.K. 4,182

New Zealand U.S.A. 3,797 6,575

38 VI Overseas Study by Upper Secondary School Students

■ Foreign (upper secondary school) students in Japan (FY2004) (3 months or more) (less than 3 months)

(unit: person) China Malaysia (unit: person) 100 95 Brazil Taiwan Thailand 88 43 101 Others Others China U.K. 297 New Zealand Australia 330 246 145 50 1,223 U.S.A. Canada Total 240 213 Total New Zealand Mongolia 53 1,518 311 4,068

South Korea Australia South Korea U.S.A. 63 Germany Canada 232 571 924 86 111 Thailand 64

Source: “Report on International Exchange for Upper Secondary School Students, 2004” prepared by the International Education Division, MEXT. This report is a biennial publication.

■ Main Subsidies to upper secondary school student exchange programs (FY2007 budget)

Name of organization AFS Japan Association, Inc.; YFU Japan Foundation, Inc.

Short-term invitation of Foreign upper secondary students (specializing in Japanese) from the Programs subsidized U.S. and other countries

To enhance mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and foreign countries. Upper secondary students from the U.S. and countries of the Asia-Pacific region who are studying Objective the Japanese language are given the opportunity to study Japanese in Japan. They live with a home-stay family and attend a local upper secondary school.

Year established 1996

U.S.A. Eligible countries Countries in the Asia- Pacific region

Length of study 6 weeks

Enrollment accepted 160

Expenses covered by the subsidies Airfare, orientation fee, fees for Japanese classes, etc.

39 VII Guidelines for the MEXT FY2007 Student Exchange Budget

Overview of the MEXT FY2007 Student Exchange Budget 3. Support for study abroad for Japanese students ¥918 million (1) Long-Term Study Abroad Support ¥395 million FY2007 Student Exchange Budget ¥40,613 million Support is provided to students on a long-term study g The enrollment decreased by 3,885 from last year to program to earn a masters/ doctoral degree at an overseas 117,927 as of May 1, 2006. graduate school. The main objective is education and gEfforts are continuing toward improved support for training of promising individuals who can contribute to the international students. international community and assist in increasing Japan’s g Support has been enhanced for Japanese student study international competitiveness. abroad. • Number of recipients (outbound students) 158 (increased by 38) 1. Total Japanese government scholarship students • Monthly stipend ¥102,000-¥170,000 ¥22,285 million (The amount varies depending on location.) The Japanese government accepts scholarship students, as an (Tuition (maximum US$30,000) and airfare are granted in essential part of international student acceptance. addition to the above.) (1) Number of recipients (2) Short-Term Student Exchange Promotion Program ¥523 million • 11,783→11,854 (increased by 71) Support is provided to Japanese undergraduate/graduate (2) International student allowance (per month) students (enrolled in junior college, university or graduate • Undergraduate ¥134,000 school) studying at foreign universities under the provisions • Graduate ¥170,000 of the inter-university exchange agreements. Students will • YLP (Young Leaders’ Program) scholarship students study for a period of less than one year while enrolled in a ¥258,000 university in Japan.

2. Support for other source or self financed international students 4. Support in education and research guidance for international ¥13,150 million students ¥4,260 million Support is provided to other source or self financed An improved environment for education and research with a international students so that they may concentrate on their focus on the following areas: studies with fewer financial worries. (1) Improvement to the provision of information and (1) Honors Scholarships ¥8,053 million consultation services by overseas government offices. a. Universities, colleges of technology and other institutions Steps will be taken to improve the provision of information of higher education and consultation services concerning overseas institutions of Scholarship for high achieving other source or self higher education and study in Japan. financed international students in need of financial aid. (2) Promotion of overseas implementation of the Examination for • Number of recipients 11,350→11,375 (increased by 25) Japanese University Admission for International Students. • Monthly stipend Steps will be taken to administer the Examination for Undergraduate ¥50,000 Japanese University Admission for International Students Graduate ¥70,000 on a larger scale. This test evaluates the Japanese language b. Japanese language schools proficiency and basic academic competence of international Support for students enrolled in a Japanese language students wishing to study at universities (undergraduate school with the intention of entering an institution of higher level) in Japan. education. (3) Improvement in education and research guidance for • Number of recipients 650→675 (increased by 25) international students at universities and other institutions. • As of April 2006, 11,835 of the graduates from Japanese Steps will be taken to provide the support required for language schools have enrolled in institution of higher the education and guidance of international students at education. universities and other institutions by utilizing administrative • Monthly stipend ¥50,000 cost subsidies. (2) Support for private schools offering tuition reductions/ exemptions ¥3,336 million 4. Support of education Provides up to 30% of tuition fees for private universities and research guidance for international offering tuition reductions/exemptions for other source or students self financed international students enrolled in a regular ¥4,260 million (11%) course of study. 1. Acceptance of (3) Short-Term Student Exchange Promotion Program Japanese government Total scholarship students ¥1,761 million ¥40,613 million ¥22,285 million Support is provided to foreign undergraduate/graduate (100%) (55%) students (enrolled in junior college, university or graduate 2. Support for other source or self financed school) studying at Japanese universities under the international students provisions of the inter-university exchange agreements. ¥13,150 million Students will study for a period of less than one year while (32%) enrolled in a university of their home country. 3. Support of study abroad for Japanese students ¥918 million (2%) 40 The International Priority Graduate Program (PGP) —Advanced Graduate Courses for International Students—

Under the “International Priority Graduate Program (PGP) – Advanced Graduate Courses for International Students,” international students accepted at universities which provide internationally attractive programs for international students have been preferentially selected as government sponsored students (research students). The PGP has promoted respective universities’ acceptance of international students and has become one of the ideal models in the field. The PGP aims to promote further efforts to achieve the true meaning of accepting international students – i.e. ①promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and foreign countries and formation of a human network, ②globalization of Japanese universities and enhancement of their international competitiveness, and ③increased intellectual contribution to the international community. (81 programs at 42 universities) Department University Course Degree (year) Graduate Course Special Training Program for Veterinary Researchers toward Building an Hokkaido University Doctor (4) Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine International Network of Veterinary Researchers Division of Solid Waste, Resources and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Hokkaido University English Engineering Education Program Master (2) + Doctor (3) Graduate School of Engineering, others Division of Bio-systems Sustainability, Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University The Special Postgraduate Program in Bio-systems Sustainability Master (2) + Doctor (3) others Hokkaido University International Graduate Program in the Natural History Sciences Master (2) + Doctor (3) Department of Natural History Sciences, Graduate school of Science Tohoku University International Doctoral Program in Engineering, Department of Mechanical Systems and Design, Graduate School of Tohoku University Doctor (3) Information Science and Environmental Studies Engineering, others Refresher Course for Japanological Research and Educational Staffs in University of Tsukuba Master (2) Master’s Program in Area Studies Central Asia International Collaborative Expert Education Program for Sustainable Department of Agro-bioresources Science and Technology, Graduate University of Tsukuba Master & Doctor (5) Agricultural and Rural Development School of Life and Environmental Science, others International Graduate Program on Environmental Science and Saitama University Doctor (3) Programs in Science and Engineering Infrastructure Engineering University of Tokyo Ph.D. Program at Frontier Physics Research Centers Doctor (3) Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science Department of Agricultural and Environmental Biology, Graduate School of University of Tokyo Special Course for Advancement of Agricultural and Life Sciences Doctor (3 - 4) Agricultural and Life Sciences, others International Graduate Program in the Department of Civil Engineering at University of Tokyo Master (2) + Doctor (3) Department of Civil Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering the University of Tokyo International Graduate Program in Mechanical, Electrical and Materials Department of Electronic Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo Master (2) + Doctor (3) Engineering. others Department of Quantum Engineering and Systems Science, Graduate University of Tokyo Special Graduate Program in Engineering for Systems Innovation Master (2) + Doctor (3) School of Engineering, others University of Tokyo International Course of Urban Engineering Master (2) + Doctor (3) Department of Urban Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering Tokyo Medical and Advanced Oral Health Sciences Course Doctor (4) Graduate School (dentistry), Oral Health Sciences Course, others Dental University Tokyo Medical and Public Health Leaders Course Doctor (4) Graduate School, Division of Public Health Dental University Tokyo Medical and International Ph.D course for Biomedical Sciences Master & Doctor (5) Biomedical Science PhD Program Bioinfomatics, others Dental University Tokyo University of Master’s Program for Peace and Conflict Studies Master (2) Graduate School of Area and Culture Studies Foreign Studies Tokyo University of Practical Training Course for Environmental Agricultural Engineers & Master (2) Department of International Environmental and Agricultural Science Agriculture and Technology Scientists Tokyo University of Doctor’s Degree Acquisition Program in the Field of Life, Environmental Department of Biological Production Science, United Graduate School of Doctor (3) Agriculture and Technology and Agricultural Sciences Agricultural Science, others Tokyo Institute of Department of International Development, Graduate School of Science and Sustainable Engineering Program Master & Doctor (3 - 5) Technology Engineering, others Tokyo Institute of Educational Program through International Collaboration on Architecture Master (2) Department of Architecture and Building Engineering Technology and Urban Design Tokyo Institute of Department of Life Science, Graduate School of Bioscience and International Bioscience and Biotechnology Course Program Master & Doctor (3 - 5) Technology Biotechnology, others Tokyo Institute of International Program for Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Master & Doctor (3 - 5) Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering, others Technology Tokyo Institute of Department of Computer Science, Graduate School of Information Science Education Program of Japanese Advanced Information Technology Master (2) + Doctor (3) Technology and Engineering, others Tokyo Institute of International Program on Effective Utilization of Technology in the Master & Doctor (3 - 5) Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, others Technology Graduate School of Decision Science and Technology Tokyo Institute of Department of Biomolecular Engineering, Graduate School of Bioscience Tokyo Tech-Tsinghua Joint Graduate Program (Twinning Program) Master (2.5) + Doctor (3) Technology & Biotechnology, others Tokyo University of Marine Intensive course of Doctoral Program in Marine Science and Technology Course of Applied Marine Biosciences, Graduate School of Marine Science Doctor (3) Science and Technology for International Students and Technology, others The University of Department of Applied Physics and Chemistry, Graduate School of A Degree Program Based on Cutting-Edge Optical Science Research Doctor (3) Electro-Communications Electro-Communications, others The University of Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Graduate International Program of ICT Master (2) + Doctor (3) Electro-Communications School of Electro-Communications, others Yokohama National Special Graduate Study Program of International Development Department of Civil Engineering and Department of Ocean and Space Master (2) + Doctor (3) University Engineering Taught in English Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, others Nagaoka University of International Graduate Course for Continuing Professional Development Master (2) + Doctor (3) Graduate School of Engineering, others Technology Division of Life Sciences, Graduate School of Natural Science and Kanazawa University International Interactive Special Education Program Doctor (3) Technology, others Department of Material Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Fukui Global Network Engineering Program for International Students (GNEPIS) Doctor (3) others University of The International Special Doctoral Course for Integrated River Basin Division of Natural, Biotic and Social Environmental Engineering, Doctor (3) Yamanashi Management Interdisciplinary, Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering Program on Research and Education cooperation with Central European, Department of Nanovision Science, Graduate School of Science and Shizuoka University Doctor (3) Eastern European and Asian universities Technology, others Department of Civil Engineering, The Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University The Forefront Studies Program for Civil Engineering Doctor (3) others Special Doctoral Graduate Program of Sciences of Atmosphere and Nagoya University Doctor (3) Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Hydrosphere for International Students

41 Department University Course Degree (year) Graduate Course Comparative Law Program in Law and Political Science, Department of Nagoya University Personnel Development Program Contributing to Asian Legal Assistance Master (2) + Doctor (3) Combined Programs in Law and Politics, Graduate School of Law Nagoya Institute of Department of Materials Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, International Graduate Programs for Advanced Research Master (2) + Doctor (3) Technology others Toyohashi University Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The Special Composite Course in English Master (1 - 2) of Technology others Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering, Graduate School of Kyoto University International Doctoral Program in Engineering Doctor (3) Engineering, others Department of Socio-Environmental Energy Science Graduate School of Kyoto University International Doctoral Program in Energy Science Doctor (3) Energy Science, others Division of Advanced Science and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Osaka University International Program of Frontier Biotechnology Master & Doctor (5) Engineering, others Osaka University International Course of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Master & Doctor (5) Department of Global Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering Research Alliance for Advanced Science and Engineering, Grounded on Department of Materials Engineering Science, Graduate School of Osaka University Master & Doctor (5) the Cooperative Supervision of Students Engineering Science, others International Priority Graduate Program of “Quantum Engineering Design Division of Precision Science & Technology and Applied Physics, Graduate Osaka University Master & Doctor (5) Course” School of Engineering, others Osaka University of Graduate Program in Japanese Studies for International Students Master (2) + Doctor (3) Graduate School of Integrated Studies in Language and Society Foreign Studies Educational Program for bringing up Asian Leaders in Medical Research Kobe University Doctor (3.5) Graduate School of Medical Sciences and Treatment Kobe University Leadership Development Program for Maritime Sciences in Asia Master & Doctor (5) Department of Maritime Sciences, Graduate School of Maritime Sciences Special Master’s and Doctoral Course in English —Study for Science of Department of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University Master & Doctor (5) Food Safety— others Special Program for Foreign Students in Bioresources and Environmental Department of Bioproduction Science, United Graduate School of Tottori University (*1) Master (2) + Doctor (3) Sciences Agricultural Science, others Department of Geoscience, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science Shimane University Graduate Course in Earth Science and Geoenvironmental Science Master (2) + Doctor (3) and Engineering Division of Sustainability of Resources, Graduate School of Environmental Okayama University Special Program on ESD for International Students Doctor (3) Science, others Special Program for Human Resources for Sustainable Development of Hiroshima University Master (2) + Doctor (3) Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC) Developing Countries —Environment, Education and Peace— Fostering Program for Practical Researchers and Engineers Distinguished Department of Mechanical System Engineering, Graduate School of Hiroshima University Doctor (3) in Technology Transfer Engineering, others Graduate School of Education, Program in Language and Culture Hiroshima University Special Course for International Students in Education Master (2) Education, others The University of Course of Medicine/Proteomics Medical Science, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Health Care Graduate Program in English Doctor (3 - 4) Tokushima Medical Sciences, others Bioresource Production Science Course, United Graduate School of Ehime University (*2) Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture and Related Sciences Doctor (3) Agricultural Sciences, others Kyushu University LL.M. (International Business and Economic Law) and LL.D. courses Master (1) + Doctor (3) Graduate School of Law International Development Research Course: An international program for Kyushu University Master (2) + Doctor (3) Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, others bioresource and bioenvironmental sciences based on a block module system. Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Graduate School of Kyushu University International Special Course on Environmental Systems Engineering Doctor (3) Engineering, others Educational Program for International Research Students aimed to develop Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Molecular and Kyushu University Doctor (3) Environmentally Balanced Approaches to Applied of Science and Technology Material Sciences, others Kyushu University Comparative Studies on Politics and Administration in Asia (CSPA) Master (2) Graduate School of Law Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Saga University Global Environmental Science and Technology Master (2) + Doctor (3) Science and Engineering, others Special Program for Asian and African Students on Drug Development Nagasaki University Master (2) + Doctor (3) Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Against Infectious Diseases Kumamoto University International Joint Education Program for Science & Technology Master (2) + Doctor (3) Graduate School of Science and Technology, others University of the Okinawa International Marine Science Program Master (2) + Doctor (3) Graduate School of Engineering and Science, others Ryukyus University of the Interdisciplinary Intelligent System Engineering Course, Graduate school Asia-Pacific Engineering Design Program Master (2) + Doctor (3) Ryukyus of Engineering and Science, others National Graduate Institute Public Policy Program Master (1) + Doctor (3) Graduate School of Policy Studies for Policy Studies (GRIPS) The Graduate University Department of Particle and Nuclear Physics, School of High Energy International Graduate Program of High Energy Accelerator Science Doctor (3) for Advanced Studies Accelerator Science, others The Graduate University An International Ph.D. Program based on MOU Master & Doctor (5) Department of Infomatics, School of Multidisciplinary Sciences, others for Advanced Studies The Graduate University Life Sciences Training Program in English for Foreign Students Master & Doctor (5) Department of Physiological Sciences, School of Life Science, others for Advanced Studies The Graduate University Science Network Program for Foreign Students Doctor (3) Department of Fusion Sciences, School of Physical Sciences, others for Advanced Studies Graduate School of Science and Technology, School of Science for Open Keio University International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology Master (2) + Doctor (3) and Environmental Systems, others Shibaura Institute of Hybrid Twinning Program Master & Doctor (4) Graduate School of Engineering, Regional Environment Systems, others Technology Waseda University Future Leader’s Program for Regional Integration and Cooperation in Asia Master (2) + Doctor (3) International Relations, The Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies Ritsumeikan International Program for Advanced Industrial Technology —An English- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Master’s Program in Master (2) + Doctor (3) University taught program with an emphasis on Technology Management— Advanced Science and Engineering Major, others Ritsumeikan International Development Leadership Program —An English-Taught Master’ Graduate School of International Relations, Master’s Program in Master (2) University s Degree Program in International Relations/Economics/Policy Science— International Relations, others Ritsumeikan Asia Japan-EU/Graduate Level Joint Degree Program Integrating Science and Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies, International Cooperation Policy Master (2) Pacific University the Humanities Division, others Ritsumeikan Asia Comparative Institution Design for Transition Economy and Business Master (2) Graduate School of Management Pacific University Management *1 Joint program between Shimane University and Yamaguchi University *2 Joint program between Kagawa University and Kochi University

42 Student Exchange Office Student Services Division Higher Education Bureau Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) 2-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-8959 Tel: +81-3-5253-4111 Fax: +81-3-6734-3394 http://www.mext.go.jp/ (entry page to the MEXT Web site) http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/ (promotion of student exchange)

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) 4259 S-3 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan 226-8503 http://www.jasso.go.jp/ [Student Exchange Department] 4-5-29 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan 153-8503 Direct dial phone and fax numbers for respective divisions: Tel: Fax: Student Exchange Planning Division +81-3-6407-7454 +81-3-6407-7459 Exchange and Follow-up Division +81-3-6407-7455 +81-3-6407-7460 International Student Housing Division +81-3-6407-7456 +81-3-6407-7461 Testing Division +81-3-6407-7457 +81-3-6407-7462 [Students Services Department] 1-17-1 Kamiochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 161-0034 Direct dial phone and fax numbers for respective divisions: Tel: Fax: Student Life Planning Division +81-3-3951-9100 +81-3-3951-9188 Student Counseling Division +81-3-3951-9123 +81-3-3951-5068 Career Support Division Study Support +81-3-3954-1437 +81-3-3950-5954 Employment Support +81-3-3951-9645 +81-3-3950-5954 [Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center] 3-22-7 Kitashinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 169-0074 Tel: Fax: Academic affairs +81-3-3371-7268 +81-3-5337-6690 School affairs (admissions) +81-3-3371-7266 +81-3-5337-6693 School affairs (exchange) +81-3-3371-7286 +81-3-3371-7275 General affairs +81-3-3371-7265 +81-3-3371-7275 [Osaka Japanese Language Education Center] 8-3-13 Uehonmachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Japan 543-0001 Tel: +81-6-6774-0033 (Main line) +81-6-6774-0787 (Direct line) Fax: +81-6-6774-0788

●The following centers provide consultation services regarding student exchange.

• Information Center, Tokyo 2-79 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-8630 Tel: +81-3-5520-6131 (A 24-hour pre-recorded information service and automatic fax back service is available.)

• Information Center, Kobe 1-2-8 Wakinohama-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan 651-0072 Tel: +81-78-242-1742 (A 24-hour pre-recorded information service and automatic fax back service is available.)

43 Corporate Friendship Network for International Students 1-5-3, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103-0027 Tel: +81-3-3275-0939 (Main line) Fax: +81-3-3278-1064 Website: http://www1.ttcn.ne.jp/~ryugakusei.fn/

Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education 1-58-1, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 151-0053 Tel: +81-3-5304-7815 (Main line) Fax: +81-3-5304-7813 Website: http://www.nisshinkyo.org/

Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) 4-5-29, Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan 153-8503 Website: http://www.jees.or.jp/ Direct dial phone and fax numbers of respective divisions: [Operation Department] Tel: Fax: International Exchange Division +81-3-5454-5274 +81-3-5454-5232 Mutual Aid Division +81-3-5454-5275 +81-3-5454-5232 Japanese Language Education Promotion Division +81-3-5454-5215 +81-3-5454-5235 [Organization Loan Guarantee Center] Tel. Fax: Organization Loan Guarantee Division +81-3-5454-5271 +81-3-5454-5273

May 2007 Student Exchange Office Student Services Division Higher Education Bureau Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan (MEXT) 2-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-8959 Tel: +81-3-5253-4111 ext. 2059 Fax: +81-3-6734-3394

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