Japan

Osaka-based Samty Holdings has acquired a majority stake in Unilodge in a deal reportedly worth AUD$600 million (over £300m), adding much-needed supply to a sector facing high costs and long waitlists for students, especially internationals.

Amid renewed tensions following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan, China and Japan are urging their students to closely monitor their security situation.

Japan has embarked on a new program attracting overseas researchers to a selected group of 11 Japanese institutions, in a bid to position itself as a world-class research environment.

Navi Japan, powered by Acumen with support from Study in Japan’s South Asia initiative and the University of Tokyo, aims to help Indian students, parents, and institutions access reliable information on studying in Japan.

Japan’s Ministry of Education (MEXT) is planning to raise enrolment limits at certain universities to boost international student enrolment.

Over 800 people have been suspected of cheating on TOEIC English exams in Japan over the past two years, raising fresh concerns about the mass delivery of paper-based tests around the world.

IIT Bombay is set to open its first international centre in Japan in partnership with Tohoku University next year.