Study in Japan Promotion Activities Conducted in Karachi, Pakistan under the Japan Scholar Program

Under the Japan Scholar Program, Professor Susumu Nejima of the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, Toyo University, visited Pakistan from September 1 to 10, 2026, and delivered lectures aimed at promoting study opportunities in Japan.

The institutions visited were Hamdard University, Habib University, and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA). At Hamdard University, Prof. Nejima met with the President, Vice President, deans, and other senior university officials, and also gave a presentation on studying in Japan to an audience of approximately 100 students and faculty members.

At Habib University, he introduced the Study in Japan initiative to relevant staff members and exchanged views with them. At IBA, he gave presentations on studying in Japan as well as lectures on Japanese culture. At all three universities, the sessions were followed by lively question-and-answer discussions, reflecting a high level of interest in studying in Japan.

Through this visit, it was reaffirmed that interest in studying in Japan is growing among students in Pakistan.

The Japan Scholar Program sends researchers affiliated with Japanese universities and research institutions to universities and high schools in South Asia to deliver sample lectures and presentations on studying in Japan. The program aims to introduce local high school and university students to the strengths of Japanese research and the appeal of studying and pursuing higher education in Japan.