According to the Cabinet Secretariat, the number of Japanese students studying abroad was 22.2 before the pandemic, but this number will be doubled to 2033 by 50.This number is on par with non-English speaking countries such as Germany and France.

　The breakdown is 15 long-term international students (6.2 before the corona crisis) who obtained a degree at the stage of higher education such as universities, 23 medium- to long-term international students (11.3), and 11 on study trips at the high school level (4.3). 3), and 1 international students (0.4) who have been studying for more than three months.

　The number of foreign students accepted will be increased from 31.8 before the corona crisis to 40.The target is 38 foreign students to universities, vocational schools, and Japanese language schools (31.2 before the pandemic) and 2 to high schools (0.6).The domestic employment rate for international students will also be raised from 48% before the pandemic to 60%.

　As a measure, we will expand the dispatch of mutual tuition fee exemption agreements, enhance scholarships, develop and promote the study abroad system “Tobitate! The improvement of the education and research environment at universities is mentioned.

　Prime Minister Kishida said, "The growth and success of young people, who will lead our country's future, through studying abroad is the key to social change. We will implement drastic measures to greatly expand the number of talented Japanese students sent abroad. I want to,' he said.

reference:[Cabinet Secretariat] Overview of the Second Proposal Draft for the Initiative to Promote Study Abroad for Youth who Create the Future (PDF)
[Prime Minister's Office] Educational Future Creation Conference