2026/9/18

On Friday, September 18, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) held its 2026 academic year entrance ceremony.
This year, 112 new students enrolled in the Department of Global Studies, Faculty of Global Engagement and the Japanese Studies Center for International Students.

Hailing from 29 countries and regions around the world, the new students appeared nervous during the ceremony while Chair of the Board of Governors and President Toshiro Kita delivered his welcome address.

KUFS is proud to welcome all of its new students.
We hope all of you will pursue international exchanges and various extracurricular activities in addition to your studies to enjoy a rewarding and fruitful student life.

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Countries/regions of origin for students newly enrolling in September:
○Asia
Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, China, Pakistan, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar
○Oceania
Australia
○Europe
United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium, Russia
○Africa
Egypt
○North America
United States, Canada
○Latin America
Peru, Mexico

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