era of universal university admission; era of declining enrollment
Refers to a period in Japan when the number of university places exceeds the number of applicants, making it easier to enter university. Often discussed in the context of demographic decline and higher education policy.
It is said that Japan has entered an era of universal university admission.
In an era of universal university admission, competition among universities intensifies.
Shortened form meaning 'universal university admission'; 大学全入時代 is the full expression referring to the era itself.
Compound of 大学 (university), 全入 (full/universal admission), and 時代 (era). The term emerged in the early 2000s in Japan to describe the demographic shift leading to a surplus of university places.