A number of leading public universities have announced they will consider shifting to autumn enrollment, in tandem with the University of Tokyo's steps to move enrollment for all academic departments to autumn to help ensure its international competitiveness in education and research.
The universities' announcements Wednesday have been welcomed in financial circles, which have been dissatisfied with universities' ability to develop human resources. However, many challenges remain.
"Autumn enrollment is the standard internationally. It would be more convenient for foreign students," Kyushu University President Setsuo Arikawa said at a regular press conference Wednesday. (Yomiuri)
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