Kyoto Computer Guraduate Institute of Information Science and Technology (KCGI), Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG), and Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center (KJLTC) held the entrance ceremony for the fall semester of the 2025 academic year on Tuesday, September 30, at the 6th floor main hall of KCG Kyoto Ekimae Campus and KCGI Kyoto Ekimae Satellite.Amidst drastically changing social conditions such as the rapid spread of AI, young people from Japan and abroad have joined the KCG family, which boasts a long history and proven track record, with the determination to acquire specialized knowledge and advanced skills in IT and to become world-leading information processing engineers.Congratulations on your enrollment!
At the entrance ceremony, a video introducing the history of KCG and the KCG Group, which was founded in 1963 as the first computer education institution in Japan, was shown, and then Wataru Hasegawa, president of KCGI, KCG, and Kyoto College of Global Motor Vehicles (KCGM), delivered his ceremonial address.President Hasegawa said, "In recent years, the IT field has continued to make tremendous progress and development.AI, in particular, is evolving at a very fast pace, with intense competition in its development around the world, and is bringing about tremendous changes in the direction of human thought, the way we learn, and even the state of society.I hope that all of you will study IT to the fullest and become students who are at the forefront of the times," he said.In April of this year, the name of the governing body of Kyoto University of Information Science and Technology was changed to "School Corporation Information University.Its English name is "The University of Informatics.I am convinced that this name is appropriate for our university, which seeks to continue to lead the world in information education," he said, touching on the latest developments and explaining KCG's educational philosophy and its history and achievements, which have always been driven by a progressive spirit.He added, "The KCG family, a network of more than 50,000 alumni and alumnae, is spread throughout the world.You are all part of the KCG family from today.I hope that you will take pride in the fact that you have chosen to study at our university with a firm sense of purpose in what you study and how you study it, and that you will make the most of your time as a student while keeping your future in mind.Make as many friends as you can while you are in school, friends that you will treasure for a lifetime.I hope that you will follow in the footsteps of our outstanding seniors and become confident graduates and carve out a bright future for yourselves," he encouraged.
KCGI President Yoichi Terashita then delivered the ceremonial address.President Terashita said, "Many people may first think of 'artificial intelligence (AI)' when they hear the word 'information technology.What you are about to learn is the latest computer technology, which is what supports the development of AI.He asked the students to deepen their studies, being aware that they are computer engineers and AI engineers at the same time.He added, "Every activity of modern society, from business, news reporting, politics, and diplomacy to people's daily lives and international security, is based on complex and evolving advanced information technology.The knowledge and technology you are about to learn will be the foundation to support these social activities," he pointed out.The era in which engineers simply need to know only technology is already over.You have a great mission and responsibility to contribute to the happiness and welfare of mankind through technology.Please keep this in mind as you earnestly pursue your studies at the university.
In response, Mr. Zhang of KCGI's Graduate School of Applied Information Technology, representing the new students, said, "I am very curious and love to try new things.In my future student life, I would like to use my curiosity as a driving force to actively learn about unknown knowledge and technologies, and to expand my possibilities while engaging in friendly competition with my peers.As information technology rapidly evolves and changes the very nature of society, we, as students of information technology, feel that we have a mission to create a future in which everyone can enjoy affluence and convenience with peace of mind.In order to realize this ideal, we will hone our expertise and skills under the guidance of our teachers and seniors, and nurture a 'rich creativity,'" he pledged.
After the ceremony, the new students received their student ID cards and other certificates, and started their student life full of hope.To all new students, take good care of your health, study hard, and enjoy every day.The entire faculty and staff sincerely welcome and support you.
