JALT2025 - Tokyo

Working Toward Internationalizing Universities in Japan

Nov 2, 2025, 2:20 PM

30m

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Practice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes) Teacher and Professional Development Room 504

Speakers

Marcel Van Amelsvoort (Juntendo University) Siwon Park (Juntendo University)

Description

Many universities in Japan that have not traditionally been destinations for inbound international students are now actively trying to host them. They need to consider what is necessary for a department to become a destination for international students: what marketing is necessary?; what curriculum is necessary?; and what processing infrastructure is necessary? The presenters will talk about their experiences and learning over 18 months after being tasked with the role of increasing international students.

Summary

Many universities in Japan that have not traditionally been destinations for inbound international students are now actively trying to host them. They need to consider what is necessary for a department to become a destination for international students: what marketing is necessary?; what curriculum is necessary?; and what processing infrastructure is necessary? The presenters will talk about their experiences and learning over 18 months after being tasked with the role of increasing international students.