MEXT Ordinance Amending University Establishment Standards and Authorization Procedures Takes Effect
大学設置基準及び大学の設置等の認可の申請及び届出に係る手続等に関する規則の一部を改正する省令
Published: 2026-09-04 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-09-26
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Summary
This item is a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) ministerial ordinance (Reiwa 8 MEXT Ordinance No. 29) that partially amends the University Establishment Standards and the rules on procedures for applications and notifications concerning authorization to establish universities (originally Heisei 18 MEXT Ordinance No. 12). According to the provided metadata, the promulgation date and the effective date are both listed as 2026-09-04. The specific substantive changes are not detailed in the metadata.
Business Impact
Organizations involved in establishing universities or in related authorization applications and notifications may be affected by revised standards or procedural requirements.
Recommended Action
Consider reviewing the official Japanese ordinance text on e-Gov to confirm the exact amendments and their scope.
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- 2026-09-04 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-09-04 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source