The Central Council for Education, which was held online, said that a thorough university reform was necessary for the government's expert council to consider promotion measures for local universities to exist as a base of knowledge to support the regions. It was reported.It is estimated that 2030 local universities with a capacity of about 500 may disappear in 160.
According to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Council of Experts was organized by the government to realize the second regional revitalization strategy. Consists of people. From September to December 2, he held a total of seven meetings and sought to promote local universities located outside the Tokyo metropolitan area.
The Council of Experts said that the environment surrounding local universities is that the 18-year-old population is declining, the era of globalization and digitalization has arrived, and basic expenses are decreasing, and that local universities are becoming exhausted.If we continue to do our best, we are warning that 2030 local universities with a capacity of about 500 will disappear in 160.
He pointed out that in order for the university to survive and continue to act as a base of knowledge that supports rural areas, it needs to become a base that attracts students and creates new industries and employment.To achieve this, each local university is required to carry out thorough university reforms, such as taking on the challenge of painful reforms.
Local governments and local businesses have pointed out that the power of universities needs to be used more effectively, while the government has suggested that universities should consider creating subsidies that can be used at their discretion.
