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transfer student; student admitted mid-program
A student who transfers into a school, university, or program partway through, typically entering at a year other than the first. Common in the Japanese university system where students from junior colleges or technical colleges transfer into the third year of a four-year university.
編入生として大学に入る。
To enter a university as a transfer student.
今年は編入生が十名入学した。
Ten transfer students enrolled this year.
編入生は三年次から授業に参加するため、友達を作るのが難しいこともある。
Since transfer students join classes from the third year, it can sometimes be difficult to make friends.
Composed of 編入 (transfer, incorporation) and 生 (student). Specifically refers to students who enter a school or university at a point other than the normal starting point.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 編入生を受け入れる: to accept transfer students
- 編入生向けの説明会: orientation for transfer students
- 三年次編入生: third-year transfer student
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
In Japan, 編入 is a well-established pathway in higher education. Students from 短期大学 (junior colleges) or 高等専門学校 (technical colleges) often transfer into the third year of a four-year university. This requires passing a separate 編入試験 (transfer examination).
RELATED TERMS:
- 転校生: transfer student (between schools of the same level) — typically used for elementary through high school
- 留学生: international student — a student studying abroad
- 編入試験: transfer examination — the entrance exam for transfer admission