The Chronicle of Higher Education

Japan Recognizes U.S. and Other Foreign Universities on Its Soil

By ALAN BRENDER

Tokyo

After a wait of more than 20 years, American and other foreign universities' branch campuses in Japan have finally received recognition from the education ministry.

Last month a ministry committee issued a statement saying that Japanese universities could officially accept transfer credits from...

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