The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI), part of UOI - THE UNIVERSITY OF INFORMATICS, Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG), and the Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center (KJLTC)—held its fall semester 2026 entrance ceremony on Wednesday, September 30, in the Grand Hall on the 6th floor of the KCGI Kyoto Satellite and KCG Kyoto Station Campus.As AI continues to evolve dramatically, young people from Japan and abroad—who are determined to acquire IT expertise and advanced technical skills and become information technology professionals active on the global stage—have joined the KCG family, which boasts a rich tradition and proven track record.Congratulations to everyone on your admission.
At the entrance ceremony, a video introducing the history of KCG—founded in 1963 as Japan’s first computer education institution—and the KCG Group was shown, followed by an address by Wataru Hasegawa, President of KCGI, KCG, and Kyoto Computer Gakuin Automobile School (KCGM).Rector Hasegawa explained the group’s history and educational philosophy, as well as recent developments—including the change in KCGI’s operating organization name to “The University of Informatics” in 2025 and the establishment of the Athens Satellite (Greece) this past April—and then stated,“The ‘KCG Family’—a network of more than 50,000 course completers and graduates—is expanding not only within Japan but also across the globe.”All of you who have been admitted to our university are now part of our family, starting today."I hope you will take pride in having chosen this university with a clear sense of purpose, engage proactively in your studies, and lead a meaningful student life," he said.And, “While you’re in school, make as many friends as possible—friends who will become treasures for life.”Please work hard to hone your skills while encouraging one another as friends."Follow in the footsteps of your outstanding seniors, become confident graduates, and carve out a bright future for yourselves," he encouraged them.
Yoichi Terashita, President of KCGI, then delivered the commencement address, stating, “In modern society, everything from business, journalism, politics, and diplomacy to people’s daily lives and international security is supported by advanced information technology.”In other words, you will shoulder an important mission as the core talent that will support the society of the future."I sincerely hope that your future studies will bear fruit in the form of great achievements," he said encouragingly.And “Technological progress must be used for the benefit of humanity.”The days when it was enough to simply “know the technology,” as in the past, are long gone."For all of you who are about to acquire specialized knowledge and skills," he emphasized, "you are expected not only to master them, but also to consider how you will apply that knowledge and those skills to society in the future and contribute to the happiness and well-being of humanity."
Following that, congratulatory messages from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Yoshihiro Seki, Member of the House of Representatives and Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, were read aloud.
In response, Ms. Zhu from the KCGI Graduate School of Applied Information Technology, speaking on behalf of the incoming students, said, “I am very curious and love taking on new challenges.”Last year, I had the opportunity to participate in my university’s short-term study abroad program.During that time, as I studied under the warm guidance of my professors and upperclassmen, I was deeply impressed by the university’s rich learning environment and its culture that values the growth of each individual student.As a result, my desire to continue my studies at The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics grew stronger, and I decided to enroll."As I embark on my college life, I pledge to use my curiosity as a driving force to actively take on the challenge of acquiring new knowledge and skills, and to greatly expand my potential by learning and growing alongside my peers," he declared with conviction.
After the ceremony, the new students received their student ID cards and other items, and began their student lives full of hope.To all new students: Please take care of your health, apply yourselves to your studies, and make the most of each day.All of our faculty and staff extend a warm welcome to you and wish you the best of luck.
