Entrance Ceremony of FY2026 took place at Tsurugi Cultural Complex (Crane) on April 3^rd (Fri.). A total of 305 new students: 256 new students in Master's program, 49 new students in Doctoral program pledged to work on their studies sincerely and fulfill their student duty as a member of JAIST, and the delegates handed their signatures to President.

President Terano read an address saying that " I strongly recommend you acquire broad knowledge beyond your own field. It will surely give a great merit not only for your research at JAIST but also for your work after graduation."

Saxophone ensemble performance
before ceremony

Signing by New Student Representatives

Pledge by New Student Representatives

Congratulatory Address by President

President address

Dear new students!
Representing all the faculty and staff members of JAIST, I would like to congratulate all of you oｎ joining JAIST. It is our great pleasure to welcome excellent students like you.
Since its foundation, JAIST has conducted world top-level research in a broad area of advanced science and technology, and produced more than 8000 excellent graduates. 

The promotion of world leading research and the　education through such research are our most important missions. 
To make excellent research achievements, it is important and necessary for you to equip yourselves with broad knowledge and methodologies of problem finding and solving. You can select courses flexibly from all the courses offered at JAIST. I strongly recommend you acquire broader knowledge by taking courses from a variety of fields beyond your own field. It will surely give a great merit not only for your research at JAIST but also for your profession after graduation. 
More than 40% of JAIST students come from more than 20 countries. I expect all of you to obtain a global spirit and a wonderful human relationship by taking advantage of this special environment.
We had serious earthquake and heavy rain disaster in Noto. JAIST has been contributing to the recovery of Noto through industrial collaboration to create new business for making people stay Noto. 
I hope all scientists and students of JAIST should contribute to early recovery of Noto and establishing the procedures to reduce the negative effects from future disasters. 
Today, the world is facing another serious problem of war. It's a pity that we have no effective way to stop it completely. But I believe building a good and intimate human relationship is the most important thing to establish a peaceful world. In JAIST, you will stay and study with a variety of students and professors having a variety of backgrounds. Please contribute to building a peaceful world using the knowledge and the human relationship you will acquire at JAIST. 
In closing my speech, I hope all of you enjoy your life in JAIST to think JAIST as your 2^nd home and grow up into epoch-making global human resources. 
Please do your best in JAIST.  Thank you.

April 3, 2026