Japan urges universities to temporarily accept students affected by US Harvard ban
The call came in response to concerns over Japanese and other international students studying in the US, following recent developments under the Trump administration.
TOKYO - The Japanese government on Tuesday urged domestic universities to consider temporarily accepting students affected by the United States' move to bar foreign students from Harvard University.
The call came in response to concerns over Japanese and other international students studying in the US, following recent developments under the Trump administration, Kyodo news agency reported.
Education Minister Toshiko Abe stressed the importance of safeguarding students’ futures.
"We'd like to work with related institutions and make utmost efforts to guarantee education for young people with ambition and talent," she said during a press conference.
On Monday, the University of Tokyo said it is considering the option of accepting affected international students from Harvard.
The Japan Student Services Organisation will soon release information on each university’s stance regarding such support, the education ministry said.
Last Thursday, the US administration moved to revoke Harvard’s certification for the Student and Exchange Visitor Programme.
The move would prevent Harvard from enrolling foreign students and force current students to transfer or risk losing their legal visa status.
However, a US federal district court has issued a temporary injunction, allowing international students to remain enrolled while the legality of the decision is under review.
According to Japan’s education ministry, Harvard currently has 110 Japanese students and 150 researchers.
The ministry will also launch a consultation service on the Japan Student Services Organisation’s website for students studying in the US. - BERNAMA
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