1. Waseda University in Japan is considering increasing tuition fees for overseas students due to rising costs associated with supporting them, such as offering language education and housing.
2. This decision could set a precedent, as other universities may follow suit if Waseda raises its tuition. Several top universities have not made a definitive decision yet.
3. Japanese universities are currently lagging behind their international counterparts in terms of globalization, with foreign students accounting for only 5.9% compared to over 32% and 22% in Australia and Britain respectively. The education ministry has removed the upper limit for foreign students at national universities in an effort to improve this situation.