Mangaluru, India: Nitte University has been featured in Yamagata Shimbun (dated 31/05/2026), a leading regional newspaper in Japan, for its contribution to developing highly skilled talent and supporting workforce requirements in Japan through international academic and industry collaboration. The article highlights a partnership between Yamagata Prefecture and Nitte University that is helping connect talented graduates with employment opportunities in Japan. As Japanese industries continue to address workforce shortages, Indian engineering graduates are increasingly being recognized for their technical expertise, adaptability and professional commitment.
According to the report, Nitte University has been actively supporting student placements with Japanese companies since 2020. To date, more than 300 graduates have secured employment opportunities in Japan, reflecting the growing confidence of Japanese employers in the quality of talent emerging from the University. The newspaper notes that Yamagata Prefecture established a cooperative relationship with Nitte University to facilitate the recruitment of highly skilled graduates, particularly in engineering and technology-related fields. Through this initiative, companies in the prefecture have successfully recruited Nitte graduates and the number of Indian professionals employed in the region continue to increase.
A significant portion of the article focuses on the positive experiences of Nitte graduates working in Japan. Among those featured is Adesh Chandrashekar (22), a Nitte University graduate currently employed at the Yonezawa Factory of Sanyo Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Yamagata Prefecture. Working in product quality management and quality assurance, Adesh shared that his aspiration to work in Japan was driven by the country's reputation for excellence in manufacturing. The article also highlights Chetan Poojari (24), another Nitte graduate employed at the company. Reflecting on his experience, Chetan noted that the supportive work environment and strong team culture motivate him to perform at his best. He expressed his desire to take on greater responsibilities in the future, including involvement in new material inspections and product development processes.
The feature further reports that company leadership has been highly impressed with the calibre of Nitte graduates. Kotaro Kurosaka, President of Sanyo Machinery Manufacturing Co., remarked that the students recommended by the University are carefully selected and possess the qualities needed to succeed in the workplace. The company plans to recruit more graduates from Nitte University in the coming months and sees them as future contributors and leaders within the organisation.
With nearly 30,000 students across engineering, medical and allied disciplines, Nitte University continues to strengthen its global engagement through academic excellence, industry partnerships and international career pathways. The collaboration featured in the newspaper has been supported by the efforts of Dr Harikrishna Bhat, Director (International Collaborations) at Nitte University, who has been involved in guiding students towards career opportunities in Japan and Ms Yasuko Sato, who has contributed to recruitment support and Japanese language learning initiatives. The recognition in Yamagata Shimbun highlights Nitte University's growing international presence and its commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for students in an increasingly interconnected world.
