- The newly launched institute will guide student mobility and shape education policies by offering data-driven insights and research support for government and institutions
- It will focus on building global skills, improving job readiness, and tracking international education trends to better prepare students for global careers
- The initiative will support Japan’s 2033 goals of sending 500,000 students abroad and attracting 400,000 international students, despite current economic and policy challenges
Japan’s education sector has taken a major step to strengthen global learning and workforce skills with the launch of a new study abroad think tank. The Japan Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS) has set up the JAOS Study Abroad Research Institute (JSARI), aimed at shaping policies and improving international education outcomes.
The institute will act as a central knowledge hub to support students, universities, and policymakers. It comes as Japan works toward its goal of sending 500,000 students overseas and attracting 400,000 international students by 2033. However, rising costs, a weaker yen, and changing policies in key destination countries have made global education more challenging.
JSARI plans to address these issues by building a strong research and data system. It will provide insights into global education trends, student mobility, and skill development. JAOS brings over 35 years of experience and a network of 60+ member organizations, which together send around 80,000 students abroad each year.
The institute has also brought together experts from academia and government to guide its work. This includes senior advisors and policymakers involved in national education initiatives. Their focus will be on linking international education with career growth, skills training, and job readiness.
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JSARI will publish an annual White Paper on November 12, marked as ‘Study Abroad Day’. The report will combine data and research to highlight trends and opportunities for students.
By improving access to global education and reliable data, the institute aims to help students build skills, enhance career prospects, and support Japan’s long-term economic growth.
