Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) and Acaric Co-host a Roundtable Discussion on Recruitment Strategies for Technical International Students, Inviting 14 Companies
NAIST and Acaric co-hosted a roundtable discussion on March 2, 2026, focusing on recruitment strategies for technical international students. The event brought together 18 HR and recruitment representatives from 14 major and mid-sized Japanese companies, primarily in manufacturing, to discuss challenges and initiatives for global talent.
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Nara Institute of Science and Technology (located in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, President: Kazuhiro Shiozaki, hereinafter "NAIST") and Acaric Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Ryo Yamada), which provides career support for graduate students and researchers, co-hosted a roundtable discussion on March 2, 2026, titled "Recruitment Strategy Roundtable for Identifying the 'Potential' of Technical International Students," concerning the recruitment of international students.
The roundtable was attended by 18 HR and recruitment personnel from 14 major and mid-sized Japanese companies, mainly in the manufacturing industry. Active discussions were held on the challenges in recruiting science and engineering international students and initiatives for the success of global talent.
## Background of the Event | Changes in the Environment Surrounding International Student Recruitment
While the importance of global talent is increasing in Japanese companies, many challenges still remain in the recruitment and retention of science and engineering international students. Barriers are pointed out for both companies and international students, such as Japanese language proficiency requirements, delayed response to earlier recruitment timelines, and insufficient acceptance systems.
NAIST, a national university composed solely of graduate schools, has many international students enrolled and is focusing on career support for science and engineering international students with advanced research capabilities. NAIST and Acaric opened the community space "Acaric Lounge" in a facility adjacent to NAIST in October 2023, and over 6,000 students have used it to date. Furthermore, in July 2024, they concluded a collaborative agreement on employment support and career development support, and have been developing industry-academia collaboration for employment support under this agreement. This roundtable was planned and held as part of this collaboration, as a forum for recruitment personnel from companies and the university to directly discuss the recruitment of international students.
## Event Outline
- **Name:** Recruitment Strategy Roundtable for Identifying the "Potential" of Technical International Students
- **Date:** March 2, 2026 (Monday) 14:00〜18:00
- **Venue:** AP Osaka Umeda
The roundtable was attended by 18 HR and recruitment personnel from 14 major and mid-sized Japanese companies, mainly in the manufacturing industry. Active discussions were held on the challenges in recruiting science and engineering international students and initiatives for the success of global talent.
## Background of the Event | Changes in the Environment Surrounding International Student Recruitment
While the importance of global talent is increasing in Japanese companies, many challenges still remain in the recruitment and retention of science and engineering international students. Barriers are pointed out for both companies and international students, such as Japanese language proficiency requirements, delayed response to earlier recruitment timelines, and insufficient acceptance systems.
NAIST, a national university composed solely of graduate schools, has many international students enrolled and is focusing on career support for science and engineering international students with advanced research capabilities. NAIST and Acaric opened the community space "Acaric Lounge" in a facility adjacent to NAIST in October 2023, and over 6,000 students have used it to date. Furthermore, in July 2024, they concluded a collaborative agreement on employment support and career development support, and have been developing industry-academia collaboration for employment support under this agreement. This roundtable was planned and held as part of this collaboration, as a forum for recruitment personnel from companies and the university to directly discuss the recruitment of international students.
## Event Outline
- **Name:** Recruitment Strategy Roundtable for Identifying the "Potential" of Technical International Students
- **Date:** March 2, 2026 (Monday) 14:00〜18:00
- **Venue:** AP Osaka Umeda