Entrance ceremony for the 2026 academic year (October entrance course)

On 2 October, the Entrance ceremony for the 2026 academic year (October entrance course) of the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences (UGAS) was held. Two students from Indonesia and Thailand in the October Entrance Course have been assigned to Saga University.

At the ceremony, following the approval of the admission, Mr. JOHAN HARIWITONANG, who is assigned to Saga University, pledged, saying: ‘I pledge to cultivate advanced research skills and devote myself to academic learning to become an international researcher who will lead the 21st century.’ 

KITAHARA Kanefumi, Dean of the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, said in his welcome address, ‘Pursuing a doctoral degree represents a critical step in exploring broad knowledge while deepening one’s specialized expertise. I encourage you to engage with fellow students from various countries who share common goals, thereby cultivating not only your professional capabilities, but also interdisciplinary insight, an international perspective, and a firm commitment to research ethics. It is my sincere hope that sharing diverse viewpoints and experiences will inspire new discoveries and groundbreaking ideas.’

This was followed by a congratulatory address from SUZUKI Akihiro, Dean of the Graduate School of Agriculture, Saga University.

●Two new students from Indonesia and Thailand

                   (Pledge by the new student)