noun
government-funded international student
Refers to a student studying abroad whose expenses are covered by the government, typically through a scholarship program.
彼は官費留学生としてアメリカに留学した。
He studied in the United States as a government-funded international student.
官費留学生の選考はとても厳しい。
The selection process for government-funded international students is very competitive.
A privately funded international student, as opposed to one supported by the government.
Compound of 官費 (government expense) + 留学生 (international student).