What is the number of dispatched students selected for the 2026 academic year (11th term)?

A total of 1,083 students (718 for the high school student category and 365 for the regional hub support project), which is the largest number in Phase 2.

How did the number of applicants for the high school student category in the 2026 academic year change from the previous year?

The number of applicants increased by approximately 40%, from 1,886 in the previous year to 2,602.

When and where will the send-off ceremony and pre-departure training be held?

They will be held at the Tokyo venue (MEXT 3rd floor auditorium) on June 13-14, 2026, and at the Osaka venue (HERBIS HALL) on June 20-21, 2026.

What is the status of support for the 'Tobitate! Ryugaku JAPAN' Phase 2?

As of May 1, 2026, a total of 4.46 billion yen in donations has been received from 108 companies, organizations, and individuals.

What kind of project is the 'Regional Hub Support Project'?

It is a project where local industry, academia, and government collaborate to provide study abroad opportunities for high school students and cultivate global inquiry leaders, with projects from 11 prefectures adopted by 2026.

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JASSO Selects 1,083 Students for FY2026 Tobitate! Ryugaku JAPAN Study Abroad Program

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JASSO Selects 1,083 Students for FY2026 Tobitate! Ryugaku JAPAN Study Abroad Program
JASSO selected 1,083 high school students for the FY2026 Tobitate! Ryugaku JAPAN study abroad program. Applicants increased by 40% to 2,602. Send-off ceremonies and training will be held in June in Tokyo and Osaka.
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Fri Jun 05 2026 02:25:30 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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JASSO selected 1,083 high school students for the FY2026 Tobitate! Ryugaku JAPAN study abroad program. Applicants increased by 40% to 2,602. Send-off ceremonies and training will be held in June in Tokyo and Osaka.

Citation: JASSO Selects 1,083 Students for FY2026 Tobitate! Ryugaku JAPAN Study Abroad Program (Fri Jun 05 2026 02:25:30 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Fri Jun 05 2026 02:25:30 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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JASSO selected 1,083 high school students for the FY2026 Tobitate! Ryugaku JAPAN study abroad program. Applicants increased by 40% to 2,602. Send-off ceremonies and training will be held in June in Tokyo and Osaka.

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Q: What is the number of dispatched students selected for the 2026 academic year (11th term)?: A: A total of 1,083 students (718 for the high school student category and 365 for the regional hub support project), which is the largest number in Phase 2.
Q: How did the number of applicants for the high school student category in the 2026 academic year change from the previous year?: A: The number of applicants increased by approximately 40%, from 1,886 in the previous year to 2,602.
Q: When and where will the send-off ceremony and pre-departure training be held?: A: They will be held at the Tokyo venue (MEXT 3rd floor auditorium) on June 13-14, 2026, and at the Osaka venue (HERBIS HALL) on June 20-21, 2026.
Q: What is the status of support for the 'Tobitate! Ryugaku JAPAN' Phase 2?: A: As of May 1, 2026, a total of 4.46 billion yen in donations has been received from 108 companies, organizations, and individuals.
Q: What kind of project is the 'Regional Hub Support Project'?: A: It is a project where local industry, academia, and government collaborate to provide study abroad opportunities for high school students and cultivate global inquiry leaders, with projects from 11 prefectures adopted by 2026.