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2023.3.14 [Tue] Update

Student Life

To ease COVID-19 guidelines for mask-wearing (Notice): March 13, 2023 It has already been widely publicized in the press that the mask-wearing guidelines will be eased, and Saitama University will take the following measures. 〇 Decision to ease the mask-wearing guidelines (by the Headquarters for Novel Coronavirus Measures, Policy Research Council, February 10, 2023) 【Summary】The wearing of masks should be left to the judgment of individuals, respecti...

2023.3.13 [Mon] Update

Event

2023 Entrance Ceremony for Undergraduate and Graduate Students (Update March 3, 2023): (Update March 3, 2023) The Entrance Ceremony will be held as follows after taking measures to prevent infection with the COVID-19. Please note that it may change depending on the spread of infection. If there is any change, we will let you know on this page. １．Eligible to attend the Entrance ceremonyNewly enrolled Undergraduate students and Graduate students＊We also have seats for family members...

2023.3.13 [Mon] Update

Event

Saitama University Graduation Ceremony for the academic year 2022(Update March 3, 2023): (Update March 3, 2023) The Graduation Ceremony will be held as follows after taking measures to prevent infection with the COVID-19 virus.　In addition, due to the convenience of this year’s venue, the Ceremony will be held in two parts, in the morning and afternoon, for each Faculty and Graduate School. Please note that it may change depending on the spread of infection. If there are any...

2023.2.20 [Mon] Update

News

38 students from 18 countries studying at campuses in Saitama enjoyed “the Railway Museum”!: On Saturday, February 11, an exchange event was held between international and Japanese students studying at campuses in Saitama Prefecture. The event was “Let’s go to the Railway Museum!” The day before the event, it snowed heavily. However, on that day, 38 students from 18 countries from 8 universities and Japanese language schools participated in the event, enjoyed a tour of the Rai...

2023.2.17 [Fri] Update

News

Sympathy and Encouragement Message on the Damage Caused by the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: February 17, 2023 On February 6, 2023, at 4:17 AM, a major magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred in southeastern Turkey, causing a massive disaster in Turkey and Syria. Saitama University expresses its deepest condolences to those who lost their lives and their families, and its heartfelt sympathy to those who were affected by the disaster. We sincerely hope for the earliest possible recovery ...

2023.2.13 [Mon] Update

Scholarship

Scholarship Information for Privately Financed Students in Saitama University has been updated!: Saitama University provides various scholarship information from Private Organizations for privately financed students in Saitama University. When any scholarship application becomes open, we will announce it. Click here for scholarships currently available to apply.

2023.2.10 [Fri] Update

Summer Program

Call for Participants for Summer Program 2023: Applications are now being accepted for the Summer Program 2023.Please click following URL to see the application guidelines. http://en.saitama-u.ac.jp/summerprogram/application-for-2023/ ——————————————————————————————&#...

2023.2.9 [Thu] Update

Scholarship

Scholarship for Privately Financed Students in Saitama University : SGH Specific Scholarship(2023FY): The following scholarship is currently available for Saitama University students to apply. Please refer to the outline of information listed below. Send an email to the Office of International Affairs for application form and further information. Applicants may submit the necessary documents to the Office of International Affairs. Name of Foundation SGH Foundation Eligibility (as of April, 2023) D...

2023.2.9 [Thu] Update

Scholarship

Scholarship for Privately Financed Students in Saitama University : SGH Scholarship (2023FY): The following scholarship is currently available for Saitama University students to apply. Please refer to the outline of information listed below. Send an email to the Office of International Affairs for application form and further information. Applicants may submit the necessary documents to the Office of International Affairs. Name of Foundation SGH Foundation Eligibility (as of April, 2023) U...

2023.2.6 [Mon] Update

Scholarship

Scholarship for Privately Financed Students in Saitama University : Inner Trip Foundation (2023FY): The following scholarship is currently available for Saitama University students to apply. Please refer to the outline of information listed below. Visit the Office of International Affairs for further information. Applicants may download the application form and submit the necessary documents to the Office of International Affairs. Name of Foundation Inner Trip Foundation Eligibility (as of April...

2023.1.27 [Fri] Update

Scholarship

Scholarship Information for Privately Financed Students in Saitama University has been updated!: Saitama University provides various scholarship information from Private Organizations for privately financed students in Saitama University. When any scholarship application becomes open, we will announce it. Click here for scholarships currently available to apply.

2023.1.26 [Thu] Update

Event

2023 Entrance Ceremony for Undergraduate and Graduate Students: The Entrance Ceremony will be held as follows after taking measures to prevent infection with the COVID-19. Please note that it may change depending on the spread of infection. If there is any change, we will let you know on this page. １．Eligible to attend the Entrance ceremony Newly enrolled Undergraduate students and Graduate students ＊We also have seats for family members, but there is a possib...

2023.1.19 [Thu] Update

News

Courtesy Call by Vice Provost of the University of California, Riverside, U.S.A.: On January 16, 2023, Dr. Marko Princevac, Vice Provost for International Affairs and Mr. Jun Wang, Assistant Provost from the University of California, Riverside (UCR), USA paid a courtesy call to Dr. Takafumi Sakai, President of Saitama University (SU). In 2016, UCR and Saitama University’s Graduate School of Science and Engineering concluded an inter- faculty exchange agreement, followed b...

2023.1.13 [Fri] Update

Event

Jan. 20 “SU Common Room” will be held! Let’s have a cross-cultural exchange on campus!: SU Common Room is an event where international and Japanese students of Saitama University can casually interact with each other. In the January Common Room, we are preparing Intro quiz, Akinator game and more! Let’s enjoy playing games with SU students! Date 20 January (Friday) Time 16:30 ~ 18:30 You can join at any time during the open time. Place Learning Commons B Area; 2F Univer...

2023.1.10 [Tue] Update

Event

[Application Period: January 10 – January 23] Homestay Program: Saitama Center for Go Global Students (GGS) offers homestay opportunities for international students in the area. If you want to experience the local Japanese culture, please sign up at the Office of International Affairs. 〈Homestay Date〉1 night 2 days: February 25 (Sat) ～ February 26 (Sun)　〈Application Period〉January 10 (Tue) ～ January 23 (Mon) 〈How to Apply〉 Read the “Notes on ...

2023.1.10 [Tue] Update

News

MOU with University of Danang, University of Science and Technology (commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam): On December 19, 2022, Saitama University (hereinafter referred to as “SU”) and The University of Danang, University of Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as “DUT”) signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “MOU”). DUT is the fourth university in Vietnam and the first in Central Vietnam to conclude a comp...

2023.1.6 [Fri] Update

Event

Feb.11 (Sat) International Exchange Event “Let’s go to THE RAILWAY MUSEUM!”: This is an event for international students and Japanese students studying at Saitama Campuses. Let’s enjoy 『The Railway Museum』 together while deepening friendship. On the day you can enjoy the Museum by small team. （Participation in a pre-team ZOOM meeting once before the implementation date is required, which also serves as an introduction meeting) Date Feb.11（Sat） Location The Railway...

2022.12.23 [Fri] Update

Student Life

What to do if you have contact with a person infected with COVID-19（Re-notice）: The response to a case of contact with a person infected with COVID-19 while the omicron variant is the mainstream strain has been published in the “COVID-19 manual (May 2020, Saitama University)”, but now, in response to inquiries we have received, we would like to reiterate the following information. 【In case of contact with an infected person on campus】Students, faculty, and ...

2022.12.9 [Fri] Update

Event

Dec. 16 & 23 “SU Common Room” and “SU FREE SPACE” will collaborate to hold a special event!: “SU Common Room” and “SU FREE SPACE” are events where international and Japanese students of Saitama University casually interact. This time, these two will collaborate to hold a special Christmas event! Let’s enjoy Christmas decorations and games with SU students! No advance application is necessary. Please wear a mask and disinfect your hands on the day of the event. &nbs...

2022.12.8 [Thu] Update

Student Life

Notice of year-end and New Year Closure: Saitama University will be closed for year-end and New Year holidays during the period below. Your understanding and cooperation would be appreciated. Holiday period：December 28th(Wed) ～ January 4th(Wed) All offices will be closed during the period above.Please note that the automatic certificate issuing machine is not available during this period. Mail sent to our university during the period m...