In order to develop graduates with "a spirit of challenge, well-roundedness, multi-disciplinary understanding, and a global perspective" who will solve the future issues to face humankind and lead new developments at the forefronts of science and technology globally, and to achieve a global campus where researchers from around the globe come together to create an environment where diverse students, faculty and staff from various countries and backgrounds pursue their education and research together, NAIST dispatches its students for long-term study abroad opportunities at our international partner institutions and also is strategically increasing acceptance of international students.