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HSP visa points for universities (additional organisation category)

  • August 27, 2025

Hello!

My work is within a priority growth area and I would be looking to work at a Japanese university.

Does anyone know how working for a Japanese university is counted in the HSP visa? So if this work would count towards any HSP visa points listed below under the “additional organisational points” category?

  1. Belong to an organization that receives financial support for innovation (extra 10 points for SMEs)

  2. Work in small and medium-sized enterprises with a ratio of testing and research expenses, etc. exceeding 3%

  3. Engaged in cutting-edge businesses in growth areas (limited to businesses recognized by the Minister of Justice)

I can’t find information on this anywhere. If anyone can share their experience from their applications, that would be great. Thank you in advance!

Edit for moderators: I work remotely from abroad for a Japanese university and I want to move to Japan in the future. The HSP visa will allow me to move to Japan.

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