An outstanding center for higher education, Fukuoka Prefecture has over 125 thousand enrolled students including over 17,000 foreign students coming from over 108 countries and regions around the world.

• 37 universities (9 boast strong science and engineering departments)
• Fukuoka Prefecture has the second largest number of National University Students in Japan majoring in science
• 32,000 students graduate annually (one third major in science and engineering)

Foreign Human Resource Support

Fukuoka Prefecture supports the recruitment of qualified candidates from overseas as well as foreigners studying in Fukuoka.

The prefecture holds an annual employment expo, known as 'Job Fair', for foreign students where they can meet prospective employers. It also builds stronger ties between Japan and overseas countries by supporting the matching of businesses and talented individuals.

Overseas students studying in Fukuoka

Job Fair employment expo