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Malaysia

26Jan2026

Co-Organized the Study in Japan Fair 2026 in Malaysia

As part of the “Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office)”, Okayama University co-organized the Study in Japan Fair 2026 (Malaysia), hosted by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), on January 24 and 25, 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of 27 institutions participated in the fair, including 21 Japanese universities, vocational schools, Japanese language institutes, and related organizations. Over the two-day event, 1,015 high school and university students attended. At each institution’s booth, participants received university brochures and a wide range of information about studying in Japan, along with opportunities for individual consultations. At our project booth, comprehensive guidance was provided, including introducing universities and programs aligned with students’ academic interests, advice on how to find prospective supervisors for master’s and doctoral programs, and detailed information on scholarship opportunities. From Okayama University, Associate Professor BULIN AUBRA LEAH of the Discovery Program for Global Learners (GDP) participated. She introduced the curriculum of the English-taught undergraduate program, the Global Discovery Program (GDP), as well as programs offered by Japanese higher education institutions and university life in Japan. Okayama University will continue to promote the appeal of studying in Japan and strengthen support for Malaysian students aspiring to pursue higher education in Japan.

Brunei

16Nov2025

Participation in Japanese Culture & Film Festival in Brunei

We participated in the Japan Cultural & Film Festival 2025 held in Brunei on November 15 to 16, as part of the “Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office)”. At our booth, in collaboration with the Brunei Association of Japan Alumni (BAJA), we provided comprehensive information and individual consultations on studying in Japan to a total of 245 visitors. Interest ranged from undergraduate and graduate programs to high school study opportunities, reflecting the diverse educational aspirations of attendees. H.E. Mr KIKUTA Yutaka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Brunei Darussalam and Yang Mulia Dr Siti Norkhalbi binti Haji Wahsalfelah, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Culture) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports also visited the venue and observed the booth. Moving forward, we will further strengthen cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Brunei, BAJA, and other Japan-related networks in the country, serving as a central hub for educational collaboration between Japan and Brunei, and actively supporting Bruneian students aspiring to study in Japan. 【Contact】 International Affairs Division Institutional Planning Department TEL: +81-(0)86-251-8937

Singapore

24Oct2025

Launch of Study in Japan Information Corner at the Ministry of Education Language Centre (MOELC), Singapore

On October 24, we opened a Study in Japan Information Corner at the libraries of the Newton and Bishan campuses of the Ministry of Education Language Centre (MOELC) in Singapore, as part of the “Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office).” The newly established corner offers a wide range of resources, including general information about studying in Japan and brochures from Japanese universities. Students are welcome to browse these materials freely. We hope these resources will inspire more students to deepen their interest in pursuing higher education in Japan. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Samuel Yeong, head of Japanese department at MOLEC, for his invaluable contribution to establishing this corner. We would also like to convey our heartfelt appreciation to principals and teachers of MOELC, the Japanese University Graduates Association of Singapore (JUGAS), and the Japan Creative Centre of the Embassy of Japan in Singapore for their generous support and collaboration in this initiative. Okayama University remains committed to supporting Singapore students who aspire to study in Japan.

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What is "Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office)"?

Okayama University was tasked by MEXT with doubling (103,861 students) the number of international students from ASEAN in five years.

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