Public Lecture Video & Presentation slides (6.30.2014): Annette Bradford: Student mobility - Understanding a Japan-US priority
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This document discusses student mobility trends between Japan and the United States. It notes that while the number of Japanese students studying abroad peaked in 2004/2005, the numbers have since declined. Similarly, the number of U.S. students studying in Japan peaked in 2009/2010 but has also fallen. Both countries have a goal to double mutual student exchange numbers by 2020 in order to strengthen cultural and economic ties. The document examines some of the challenges around student mobility such as financial costs, language barriers, and differing priorities of students and employers in each country.
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Public Lecture Video & Presentation slides (6.30.2014): Annette Bradford: Student mobility - Understanding a Japan-US priority
- 1. Student Mobility: Understanding a Japan-U.S. Priority Annette Bradford Meiji University 30th June 2014 Presentation at ICAS Temple University Japan Campus
- 2. Number of Japanese Students Overseas 18,066 Japanese Students enrolled in overseas universities 43,770 Peak 2004/05 82,945 2011/12 57,501 Japanese students enrolled in U.S. universities Peak 1997/98 47,073 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Year 2012/13 19,568 Source: MEXT, JASSO & IIE
- 3. Number of U.S. Students Overseas U.S. students enrolled in overseas universities 154,168 2,618 U.S. students enrolled in Japanese universities 01 02 03 04 05 06 Year 07 08 09 10 11 12 Source: IIE Peak 2011/12 283,332 Peak 2009/10 6,166 2011/12 5,283
- 5. To ensure the future strength of the U.S.-Japan relationship, the two governments share the goal… of doubling two-way student exchange by the year 2020 Leaders Statement on U.S.-Japan Bilateral Exchanges April 25th, 2014
- 6. Number of Japanese Students Overseas 18,066 Japanese Students enrolled in overseas universities 43,770 Peak 2004/05 82,945 2011/12 57,501 Japanese students enrolled in U.S. universities Peak 1997/98 47,073 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Year 2012/13 19,568 Source: MEXT , JASSO & IIE
- 7. Number of Japanese Overseas – new trends? 18,066 15,485 15,246 15,335 14,297 51,295 32,609 17,926 22,798 26,893 39,258 59,468 59,460 55,145 62,324 75,586 64,284 76,464 79,455 78,151 82,945 74,551 80,023 76,492 75,156 66,833 59,923 58,060 57501 45,276 43,770 46,292 45,531 46,406 47,073 46,497 46,872 45,960 46,810 42,215 40,835 38,712 35,282 33,974 29,264 24,842 21,290 19,568 19,966 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Number of Japanese students enrolled overseas universities Number of Japanese students enrolled in US universites
- 8. Number of Japanese Overseas – new trends? 18,066 15,485 15,246 15,335 14,297 51,295 32,609 17,926 22,798 26,893 39,258 59,468 59,460 55,145 62,324 75,586 64,284 76,464 79,455 78,151 82,945 74,551 80,023 76,492 75,156 66,833 59,923 58,060 45,276 43,770 46,292 45,531 46,406 47,073 46,497 46,872 45,960 46,810 42,215 40,835 38,712 35,282 33,974 29,264 24,842 21,290 19,568 19,966 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Number of Japanese students enrolled overseas universities Number of Japanese students enrolled in US universites
- 9. Reasons for the decline Demographic shift?
- 10. Reasons for the decline Inward-looking youth?
- 11. Reasons for the decline • Financial issues • Economic stagnation • Cost of tuition • Career-related issues • Job-hunting system • Corporate attitudes
- 12. Graduate attributes valued by companies • Common sense and manners as a member of society 92.7% • Teamwork skills 92.6% • Self-management skills 86.9% • Problem-solving skills 84.1% • Leadership 80.8% ------ • Writing skills in English 9.7% • Reading comprehension in English 9.7% • Presentation skills in English 5.9% • Discussion skills in English 3.9% Source: Benesse University Data Book 2012
- 13. Reasons for the decline • Academic requirements • English proficiency/TOEFL exam • Elitist mindsets • Increased capacity at domestic institutions • Diversity of programs • Growth of English-taught degree programs and courses
- 14. Student views – What barriers exist to studying abroad? The thing For some students The thing is the money! – financial worries are serious It’s not worth taking a year off to go away – there are many opportunities in Tokyo Some students are worried about job-hunting For some, For language some students is a serious matter You don’t have to use English in The thing Japan, so it’s not worth the effort
- 15. Student views – What would encourage you to study abroad? Study abroad needs a clear The thing Study abroad Senpai explanations of what it’s really like Studying abroad at a young age For some students For some students purpose Lower tuition fees and scholarships Exposure to international tv and music Credit transfer to avoid spending a fifth year at university
- 16. Number of U.S. Students Overseas U.S. students enrolled in overseas universities 154,168 2,618 U.S. students enrolled in Japanese universities 01 02 03 04 05 06 Year 07 08 09 10 11 12 Source: IIE Peak 2011/12 283,332 Peak 2009/10 6,166 2011/12 5,283
- 17. Japan as a destination for U.S. students • Japan is the 10th most popular destination for U.S. students (2nd most popular in Asia) • Top ten study destinations for U.S. students: • U.K • Italy • Spain • France • China • Germany • Australia • Costa Rica • Ireland • Japan • New report – Japan ranks 7th in places in which U.S. students would like to study Source: IIE & British Council
- 18. Japan as a destination for U.S. students Source: British Council
- 19. Policy Responses CULCON: Education Task Force Goal: Double the number of U.S. and Japanese students studying in each other’s country by 2020 Action for Japan Action for the U.S.
- 20. Conclusions Q&A