This is the 9261st most frequent Japanese word.
留学生
International student.
Used to refer to a person who studies abroad, specifically in Japan in this context.
留学生は日本語を勉強しています。
The international student is studying Japanese.
Indicates a group of individuals who are studying abroad, hence in a plural form.
この大学には多くの留学生がいます。
This university has many international students.
Highlights the role or status of the person as someone studying abroad.