Japanese government urges universities to take in students affected by Harvard ban
Tokyo University says it may accept Japanese and international students if impacted by US policy targeting foreign enrollment
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Japan’s government on Tuesday called on its universities to support students affected by a US policy move barring Harvard University from enrolling foreign students under its student visa program, according to local media.
The announcement came a day after Tokyo University said it was considering admitting both Japanese and international students currently enrolled at Harvard if they are forced to leave the United States due to the policy, Kyodo News reported.
“We’d like to work with related institutions and make utmost efforts to guarantee education for young people with ambition and talent,” Education Minister Toshiko Abe said.
Roughly 110 Japanese students and 150 researchers are currently enrolled at Harvard, according to government figures.
The Trump administration’s decision involves revoking Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, effectively ending its ability to host international students and threatening the legal status of those already in the US.
A US judge has temporarily blocked the move. The court is now reviewing the legality of the administration’s decision.
