ABSTRACT
During the post-war period, the central focus of the Japanese government's internationalisation policy was on attracting international students to come and study in Japan. The Japanese government emphasises the learning outcomes of short-term study abroad programs as an aspect of accountability for their funding schemes. This is because the Japanese government has invested significantly into funding and promoting outbound mobility, recognising the role that such mobility can play in revitalising Japan's economy. Developing an environment for students to utilise and build on their experiences during short-term study abroad programs will be key to making this new trend an opportunity to nurture future "outward-looking" graduates. Even among leading companies with more than 1000 employees, fewer than 40% said they wanted to hire Japanese with an overseas education. Assessments of the learning outcomes of study abroad and of the impacts on students’ lives and careers are also carried out as part of the process.
