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Japan education ministry asks universities to accept students barred from US NHK

A: Hey there! Heard anything interesting lately?
B: Just some news about universities, why?

A: So it turns out, the US government's barring Harvard from enrolling international students, right?
B: Wow, that sounds serious!

A: Yeah, a U.S district court stopped it temporarily, but the administration's still pushing back. It affects many international students, including Japanese ones.
B: I can imagine they're worried! What's happening in Japan?

A: Well, our education ministry is encouraging Japanese and non-Japanese students who might not be able to study in the U.S to seek support from our universities here.
B: That's good to know! So, some universities are already planning to accept students from Harvard?

A: Exactly! The University of Tokyo has decided to let them attend classes temporarily and even issue course certificates. Others like Osaka University and Hokkaido University are also considering it.
B: That's pretty cool! I hope everything works out for those affected students.
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Japan's education ministry has asked universities across the country to consider accepting or supporting students who may no longer be able to study in the United States.



The US administration of President Donald Trump had announced that it was barring Harvard University from enrolling international students.



A US district court temporarily blocked the measure, but the administration is pushing back.



The education ministry says the US hosts more Japanese students than any other country. Those who are already studying there or are scheduled to do so are reportedly voicing concerns.



On Tuesday, the ministry asked the nation's universities in writing to consider support measures for both Japanese and non-Japanese students who may no longer be able to continue their studies in the US.



NHK learned that as of Tuesday, some Japanese universities had already decided or were considering plans to accept students from Harvard.



The University of Tokyo plans to accept them on a temporary basis. It will allow them to attend some classes and issue course certificates to help verify earned credits.



Osaka University and Hokkaido University are also considering accepting them, while Tohoku University, the Institute of Science Tokyo and Waseda University have begun considering support measures.
Summary
US administration has barred Harvard University from enrolling international students, which affects many including Japanese. Japan's education ministry is encouraging universities to support affected students. The University of Tokyo and Osaka University are among those considering accepting
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ID: 2fbf7170-6f22-4021-b3f3-eda1873ba518

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250527_12/

Date: May 27, 2025

Created: 2025/05/27 19:02

Updated: 2025/12/08 03:56

Last Read: 2025/05/27 21:04