Who is the target of this survey?

1,001 students currently in their third year of university (including first-year master's students in science) scheduled to graduate in March 2028.

What do students prioritize most in their university life?

'Academics' is the top priority, with '5 days a week' being the most common attendance frequency at 33.3%.

How high is the intention to participate in internships?

Over 60% of students answered that they 'actively want to participate' in open companies and internships.

Class of 2028 Students Prioritize Academics; Over 70% Are Conscious of Job-Hunting Preparation

Published Jun 10, 2026 11:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:56 PM ・ 6 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Career-tasu Co., Ltd. announced the results of a survey targeting students expected to graduate in March 2028. The survey revealed that the majority of students prioritize 'academics' in their university life, and over 70% are already conscious of job-hunting preparation. Internship participation intention is high, and over 90% of students feel anxious about job hunting.

Career-tasu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Masaaki Shindome) conducted a survey on job-hunting awareness and preparation status as of late May, targeting Career-tasu job-hunting student monitors (current third-year university students and first-year master's students) scheduled to graduate in March 2028.

(Survey period: May 22-29, 2026; Number of respondents: 1,001)

< Main Findings >

1. Intention to participate in internships, etc. (*) ... Figure 1

○ Over 60% answered 'actively want to participate' in open companies and internships

2. Desired participation period ... Figure 2

○ Both humanities and science students prefer August and September, but a significant number are also planning for autumn and beyond

3. Participation policy

○ 'Want to participate if there is even a slight interest' 62.7% vs 'Want to choose carefully' 37.3%

4. How to find participating companies

○ The most common axis for searching is 'industries of interest or companies close to them' at about 90% for both humanities and science students

5. Intention to participate in job-hunting preparation events

○ About 90% plan to participate in both 'in-person' and 'online' events in the future

6. Jobs/industries of current interest ... Figure 3

○ 30% have a 'concrete' desired job, about 60% have a 'vague image'

7. Triggers for interest ... Figure 4

○ Humanities students: 'After researching industries'; Science students: 'Desired since before university entrance' / 'Learning specialized subjects in seminars and labs'

8. Anxiety about job hunting

○ Over 90% answered they have anxiety ('very anxious' + 'somewhat anxious' total 93.6%)

9. About university life ... Figure 5

○ The top priority in current life is 'academics'. The most common attendance frequency is '5 days a week' (33.3%)

Detailed report here:

https://www.career-tasu.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/202605_gakuseichosa2028.pdf

*The survey asked about open companies and other activities, not limited to 'internships'.

[Survey Overview]

Survey target: University 3rd-year students scheduled to graduate in March 2028 (including 1st-year master's students in science/engineering)

Number of respondents: 1,001 (634 humanities, 182 science/engineering undergraduates, 185 science/engineering master's students)

Survey method: Internet survey

Survey period: May 22-29, 2026

Sampling: Career-tasu Job Hunting Student Monitor 2028

Survey conducted by: Career-tasu Co., Ltd. / Career-tasu Research

Figure 1. Intention to participate in internships, etc.

Figure 2. Desired participation period

Figure 3. Jobs/industries of current interest

Figure 4. Triggers for interest

Figure 5. About university life

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Class of 2028 Students Prioritize Academics; Over 70% Are Conscious of Job-Hunting Preparation

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