autumn admission; fall matriculation; starting the school year in autumn
Refers to the system or practice of beginning the academic year in autumn (instead of the traditional Japanese April start). Often discussed in the context of university reform or international alignment.
There is a movement to introduce autumn admission even at Japanese universities.
An advantage of autumn admission is that it makes collaboration with overseas universities easier.
Compound of 秋 (autumn) and 入学 (admission, enrollment). A modern term reflecting the concept of starting the school year in autumn, as opposed to the traditional spring start.