2026/9/24

On Saturday, September 19, a pleasantly sunny fall day, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) held its 2026 academic year degree conferment ceremony.

Chair of the Board of Governors and President Toshiro Kita handed diplomas and completion certificates to a total of 71 students who had completed their degrees or programs and now embarked on new lives. These included 1 student from the Doctoral Program in Foreign Languages and Cultures, 1 from the Master's Program in Foreign Languages and Cultures, 32 from the Faculty of Foreign Studies, 15 from the Faculty of Global Engagement, 21 from the Japanese Studies Center for International Students, and 1 from the Junior College.

Mr. Kita delivered three maxims to the new graduates: "Belief in your own abilities: make use of the linguistic skills, interpersonal relationships and confidence carefully cultivated through your studies at KUFS to build a better future"; "The strength of faint connections: your relationships with friends made here, who will embark on separate paths tomorrow, can bring new opportunities in the future"; and "Connecting experiences: have faith that the foundations you have built here will lead to something new, and start working toward those new connections today." To conclude, he reminded graduates that "KUFS will remain a home to all of you. We welcome our students back at any time, and we hope all of you will have rewarding futures!"

All graduates in attendance listened intently to Mr. Kita's stirring words.

KUFS offers its sincere congratulations to all graduates.
The teaching staff wish you the best as you set off on your various paths through life.

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