Kyoto University of Advanced Science Holds Fall 2025 Graduation and Entrance Ceremonies

On September 10, 2025, Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) proudly held its Fall 2025 Graduation Ceremony and Entrance Ceremony at the Uzumasa Campus.

During the graduation ceremony in the morning, academic degrees were conferred upon 63 graduates. Among them were 38 international students from the Faculty of Engineering, who first entered KUAS in September 2021 as the faculty’s inaugural cohort. In his address, President Maeda offered words of encouragement, stating: “The future is something you yourselves will create. May you draw upon the knowledge and experiences fostered in KUAS’ international environment, and confidently step forward into society.” Representing the graduating class, Mr. Hong Wei Ren Daryl of Malaysia, a student of the Faculty of Engineering, delivered a valedictory address expressing heartfelt gratitude and firm resolve for the future. The graduates will now embark on new paths, either advancing to graduate school to pursue specialized research or contributing to society through careers in engineering-related industries.

In the afternoon, the Entrance Ceremony was convened with the attendance of new students and their families from the Faculty of Engineering, the Graduate School of Engineering, as well as the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and the Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences, both of which have newly established international programs. This fall, KUAS proudly welcomed 332 new students representing 46 countries worldwide. Their enrollment is expected to further enrich KUAS’ diversity and vitality as a global center of learning, and to expand the environment in which innovations may emerge.
Following a congratulatory address by President Maeda, the deans of each faculty, together with a current Japanese student representative, extended warm words of welcome. Thereafter, representatives of the incoming students from each faculty and graduate school delivered addresses expressing their aspirations for study at KUAS and their determination to learn together in mutual encouragement and cooperation.

(International Admissions Office)