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Inquiry Finds Higashi Osaka University Favored Broker-Referred International Applicants

Japan’s education ministry will review the university’s response after the report urged retroactive acceptance for two rejected candidates.

Overview

  • The third-party committee concluded the 2025 international-student entrance exam gave preferential treatment to applicants introduced by intermediary agencies.
  • The report labeled the practice discriminatory and not fair, and it recommended considering retroactive admission for two affected applicants.
  • The university posted the investigation report on November 17 after submitting it to the education ministry on November 13.
  • President Mitsuo Nakamura said the findings are accepted and pledged to pursue fair admissions and improvements.
  • Education Minister Yohei Matsumoto called the conclusions regrettable and said the ministry will verify the school’s actions and respond strictly.