Overseas student cap raised at Japan universities to attract talentTokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo: Reuters)KYODO — Japan's education ministry will allow three universities to accept international students above their enrolment caps under its new exemption system to attract global talent amid intensifying global competition. The faculties are the Faculty of Science at Tohoku University, seven schools including humanities and culture at the University of Tsukuba and three science-related faculties at Hiroshima University. The measure is aimed at nurturing global talent to enhance Japan's competitiveness, as the race to attract outstanding overseas students intensifies. Three out of eight universities that applied last fall were granted the special exemption following screening by experts.

Source: Bangkok Post February 18, 2026 06:01 UTC