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2022.12.6 [Tue] Update

Student Life

Saitama University Graduation Ceremony for the academic year 2022: 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 changes, we will let ...

2022.11.25 [Fri] Update

News

Report on Special Seminar by NASA Chief Scientist: On November 21, the special seminar entitled ” The Double Asteroid Redirect Text Mission (DART): Humanity’s First Planetary Defense Test Mission ” was given by Dr. Paul Abell, Chief Scientist of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This seminar was co-hosted by Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science, International Office at Saitama Universit...

2022.11.14 [Mon] Update

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Nov. 21 -Special Seminar by Dr. Paul Abell, NASA Chief Scientist: We are pleased to invite Dr. Paul Abell from NASA, USA, to give a special seminar. If you are interested in attending, please apply using the form below or QR code on the flyer. Date & Time 21 November (Monday), 18:00-19:00 Place Theater room, Research and project building, Saitama University *This special seminar will be streamed live via Zoom. Seminar title The Double Asteroid ...

2022.11.4 [Fri] Update

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Nov. 11 “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. Based on feedback from the SU Pair Chat held in the previous term, we aim to make this event even more casual and easy to participate in. In the November Common Room, we are preparing Message game, Yamanote Line game, and Gesture game! Let’s enjoy playing word gam...

2022.11.4 [Fri] Update

News

SATREPS project members from Vietnam paid a courtesy call to Saitama University: On November 1, 2022, Assoc.Prof. Pham Duy Hoa, Rector of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE), together with Prof. Phan Quang Minh, Former Vice Rector; Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Hoang Giang, Vice Rector; Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong, and JST-JICA Project Secretary (International Cooperation Department of HUCE) paid a courtesy call to President Takafumi Sakai of Saitama University (SU). HUCE and SU concl...

2022.10.20 [Thu] Update

Student Life

Appropriate wearing and removal of masks depending on the situation: 　Regarding the appropriate wearing and removal of masks according to the situation, the Office for COVID-19 and Other Emerging Infectious Disease Control, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare issued an administrative communication titled “Leaflet on the Wearing of Masks (Request for Further Information)” on October 14, 2022 and the Office for COVID-19 and Other Emerging Infectious Dis...

2022.10.14 [Fri] Update

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【Nov 14 & 15】 Fire Prevention Training Foreign Residents: Saitama City Fire Department will hold the “Fire Prevention Training for Foreign Residents” on the correct behavior in the event of a fire.The training will be conducted in easy Japanese, with English interpretation provided. Materials will be distributed in the language of your choice whenever possible. ・ Fire Safty Seminer・ Practice calling the fire department・ Practice putting ou...

2022.10.11 [Tue] Update

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【Start at 12:10 on October 21, Fri.】OASIS Café: OASIS Café : October 21 Fri. Start at 12:10 ~Presented by OASIS, Office of Advising Services for International Students~ This is an on-line program that you can listen to through Zoom. We will answer your questions and requests for your student life at SU! Language : Japanese+English <Special Topic> “Essential Tips for Learning Japanese” ・Zoom information can be found...

2022.10.11 [Tue] Update

Event

Oct. 21st “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. Based on feedback from the SU Pair Chat held in the previous term, we aim to make this event even more casual and easy to participate in. In the October Common Room, we are preparing Origami, Calligraphy and Fuku-warai. Let’s enjoy experiencing Japanese culture wi...

2022.10.6 [Thu] Update

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[Application Period: October 14- October 28] 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: December 10 (Sat) ～ December 11 (Sun)　〈Application Period〉October 14 (Fri) ～ October 28 (Fri) 〈How to Apply〉 Read the “Notes on ...

2022.9.27 [Tue] Update

News

President’s Ceremonial Address has been posted for Autumn Entrance Ceremony 2022: President Takafumi Sakai sent his message to SU students. Please click here to open the President’s Address for Autumn Entrance Ceremony 2022. All Ceremonial Addresses are here. Autumn Entrance Ceremony 2022

2022.9.22 [Thu] Update

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President’s Ceremonial Address has been posted for Commencement Ceremony 2022: President Takafumi Sakai sent his message to SU students. Please click here to open the President’s Address for Commencement Ceremony 2022. All Ceremonial Addresses are here. Commencement Ceremony 2022

2022.9.14 [Wed] Update

Student Life

Obligation to Purchase Medical Insurance with the Establishment of the Guaranty System for Hospitalization: Saitama University has established the “Guaranty System for Hospitalization” as part of its support for international students. Under this system, Saitama University will take on the role of a guarantor when an international student studying at Saitama University is hospitalized due to illness or injury while enrolled at Saitama University and needs a guarantor. To use this system...

2022.9.7 [Wed] Update

Student Life

Autumn Entrance Ceremony 2022: The Autumn Entrance Ceremony will be held as follows after taking measures to prevent infection with the COVID-19 virus. Please note that it may change depending on the spread of infection. If there are any changes, we will let you know on this page. 【Date and Time】Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Time: 11:00 am (Entry before 10:50 am) 【Venue】 University Hall (Daigaku-kaikan 3rd floor) 【...

2022.9.7 [Wed] Update

Student Life

Degree Awarding Ceremony 2022 (updated on September 6): Updated on September 6, 2022 The Degree Awarding Ceremony will be held as follows after taking measures to prevent infection with the COVID-19 virus. Please note that it may change depending on the spread of infection. If there are any changes, we will let you know on this page. 【Date and Time】 Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022 Time: 11:00 am (Entry before 10:50 am) 【Venue】 University Hall (Daig...

2022.9.5 [Mon] Update

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38 international students from 12 countries participated in Saitama University Online Summer Program!: Every June, Saitama University holds a four-week short-term language and culture training program named ”Summer Program”. This program started in 2015 and welcomed international students every year for five years until 2019. But the program has not been implemented in face-to-face since 2020 due to COVID-19. Continuing from last year, the program was held online this year and 38 students from 12 c...

2022.9.2 [Fri] Update

Summer Program

38 international students from 12 countries participated in Saitama University Online Summer Program!: Every June, Saitama University holds a four-week short-term language and culture training program named ”Summer Program”. This program started in 2015 and welcomed international students every year for five years until 2019. But the program has not been implemented in face-to-face since 2020 due to COVID-19. Continuing from last year, the program was held online this year and 38 students from 12 c...

2022.8.23 [Tue] Update

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Courtesy Visit by President of Srinakharinwirot University: On August 5,2022, a total of 28 people, including Dr. Somchai Santiwatanakul, President of Srinakarinwirot University (SWU), Bangkok, Thailand, paid a courtesy visit to Saitama University. This visit was initiated by Mr. Thongchart Bowonthumrongchai who completed his master’s and doctoral studies at Saitama University (SU)’s Graduate School of Science and Engineering. He is currently ...

2022.8.4 [Thu] Update

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“Nihongo no Heya” On-line Free Japanese Class: “Nihongo no Heya” online Study Session Announcement “Nihongo no Heya” study sessions organized by STIB (Saitama Tourrism and International Relations Bureau) are now being offered online. You can study Japanese via ZOOM for free. You can study Japanese there mainly for daily life, not for business, passing proficiency exams, or academic purposes. Generally, it is not nesessary to bring textbooks ...

2022.7.21 [Thu] Update

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【Start at 12:10 on July 29, Fri.】OASIS Café: OASIS Café : July 29 Fri. Start at 12:10 ~Presented by OASIS, Office of Advising Services for International Students~ This is an on-line program that you can listen to through Zoom. We will answer your questions and requests for your student life at SU! Language : Japanese+English <Special Topic> “THE JOURNEY OF SRILANKA” ・Zoom information can be found in Microsoft Fo...