2026 University of Tokyo Autumn Semester Matriculation Ceremony held

The University of Tokyo 2026 Autumn Semester Matriculation Ceremony was held at Yasuda Auditorium on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

The ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. with the University of Tokyo Orchestra's performance. President Fujii Teruo, the executive vice presidents, deans of the Graduate Schools, Faculties and the directors of University Institutes and special guest Mr. Kunibe Takeshi, president of the UTokyo Alumni Association then ascended to the stage in their academic gowns.

President Fujii addressed to new students, followed by addresses from Touhara Kazushige, dean of the Graduate School of Agricultural and Lifi Sciences and Kunibe Takeshi, president of the UTokyo Alumni Association. Two new students (Mr. CHEN Mingyang, a Master student from the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information studies, and Ms. NAM Youjin from the College of Arts and Sciences) then took an oath on behalf of the entire incoming class, after which the ceremony was concluded.

A livestream of the ceremony was provided, and watched by many new students and their families who were unable to attend the ceremony, as well as the general public.

President Fujii's address, which was given in English, is available for viewing online on the webpage of his address.

And Professor Touhara's address is available for viewing online on the webpage of his address, and Mr. Kunibe’s congratulatory address is available for viewing online on the webpage of his address.

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