Entrance/Graduation/Degree Conferment Ceremonies

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  • Information about the FY2023 Autumn Graduate School Degree Conferment Ceremony and Entrance Ceremony has been posted.

FY2023 Autumn Graduate School Degree Conferment Ceremony and Entrance Ceremony

FY2023 Autumn Graduate School Degree Conferment Ceremony 
Date and time

Monday 25 September 2023 from 10:00 to 11:10 (subject to change)
Doors open at 9:20

Venue Clock Tower Centennial Hall
Building [3] on the Main Campus Map
Students to be invited
  • Those who earned doctoral degrees on 23 May 2023, 24 July 2023, or
    25 September 2023
  • Those who earned master's or professional degrees on
    25 September 2023
Other
  • The ceremony will be live-streamed.
  • Please note that in addition to live-streaming the ceremony, Kyoto University may publish videos and images from the event on its websites, pamphlets, and other media. The University appreciates your understanding.
  • Formal attire is not required, but attendees are asked to dress appropriately for the occasion.
  • Those who have a fever, respiratory symptoms, or otherwise feel unwell on the day of the ceremony are requested to refrain from attending.

Graduate School contact information

FY2023 Autumn Graduate School Entrance Ceremony 
Date and time

Saturday 7 October 2023 from 10:00 to 10:30 (subject to change)
Doors open at 9:20

Venue Clock Tower Centennial Hall
Building [3] on the Main Campus Map
Students to be invited

Those who entered/proceeded to a master's, doctoral, or professional degree program in autumn 2023

Other
  • The ceremony will be live-streamed.
  • Please note that in addition to live-streaming the ceremony, Kyoto University may publish videos and images from the event on its websites, pamphlets, and other media. The University appreciates your understanding.
  • Formal attire is not required, but attendees are asked to dress appropriately for the occasion.
  • Those who have a fever, respiratory symptoms, or otherwise feel unwell on the day of the ceremony are requested to refrain from attending.

Graduate School contact information

FY2022 Degree Conferment and Graduation Ceremonies

FY2022 Graduate School Degree Conferment Ceremony (concluded)
Date and time

Friday 24 March 2023 from 14:00 to 15:10 
Doors open at 13:10

Venue

Miyako Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall)

  • Graduates: Exhibition Hall 3, located on the 3rd floor
  • Family members: Exhibition Hall 2, located on the 1st floor
Directions to Miyako Messe
Students to be invited
  • Those who earned doctoral degrees on 24 November 2022, 23 January 2023, or 23 March 2023
  • Those who earned master's or professional degrees on 23 March 2023
Other

 Program

  • Those who have a fever, respiratory symptoms, or otherwise feel unwell on the day of the ceremony are requested to refrain from attending.
  • Wearing a mask is optional. For the safety of all attendees, however, please follow basic precautions, such as not talking loudly.
  • Attendees will be asked to present their student ID cards when entering the venue.
  • Formal attire is not required, but attendees are asked to dress appropriately for the occasion.
  • The ceremony will be live-streamed at:
    FY2022 Graduate School Degree Conferment Ceremony 
  • Please note that in addition to live-streaming the ceremony, Kyoto University may publish videos and images from the event on its websites, pamphlets, and other media. The University appreciates your understanding.
  • Only one family member per graduate will be allowed into the hall, where the ceremony will be streamed live. Please note, however, that seating is limited and the entrance will be closed as soon as capacity is reached. To avoid crowding, family members are asked to consider watching the ceremony via the link above instead of from the hall.
  • Those attending farewell events, such as those hosted by individual graduate schools, are urged to follow basic infection prevention practices, such as avoiding close contact.

Event schedule after the ceremony (in Japanese)

Graduate School contact information

FY2022 Graduation Ceremony (concluded)
Date and time

Friday 24 March 2023 from 9:30 to 10:10 
Doors open at 8:40

Venue

Miyako Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall)

  • Graduates: Exhibition Hall 3, located on the 3rd floor
  • Family members: Exhibition Hall 2, located on the 1st floor
Directions to Miyako Messe
Students to be invited

Those who graduated from an undergraduate program on 10 or 24 March 2023

Other

 Program

  • Those who have a fever, respiratory symptoms, or otherwise feel unwell on the day of the ceremony are requested to refrain from attending.
  • Wearing a mask is optional. For the safety of all attendees, however, please follow basic precautions, such as not talking loudly.
  • Attendees will be asked to present their student ID cards when entering the venue.
  • Formal attire is not required, but attendees are asked to dress appropriately for the occasion.
  • The ceremony will be live-streamed at:
    FY2022 Graduation Ceremony 
  • Please note that in addition to live-streaming the ceremony, Kyoto University may publish videos and images from the event on its websites, pamphlets, and other media. The University appreciates your understanding.
  • Only one family member per graduate will be allowed into the hall, where the ceremony will be streamed live. Please note, however, that seating is limited and the entrance will be closed as soon as capacity is reached. To avoid crowding, family members are asked to consider watching the ceremony via the link above instead of from the hall.
  • Those attending farewell events, such as those hosted by individual faculties, are urged to follow basic infection prevention practices, such as avoiding close contact.

Event schedule after the ceremony (in Japanese)

Faculty contact information

FY2023 Entrance Ceremonies

FY2023 Undergraduate Entrance Ceremony (concluded)
Date and time

Friday 7 April 2023 from 9:30 to 10:00 (subject to change) 
Doors open at 8:40

Venue

Miyako Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall)

  • Students: Exhibition Hall 3, located on the 3rd floor
  • Family members: Exhibition Hall 2, located on the 1st floor
Directions to Miyako Messe
Students to be invited

Those who entered an undergraduate program on 1 April 2023

Other

 Program

  • Those who have a fever, respiratory symptoms, or otherwise feel unwell on the day of the ceremony are requested to refrain from attending.
  • Wearing a mask is optional. For the safety of all attendees, however, please follow basic precautions, such as not talking loudly.
  • Attendees will be asked to present their student ID cards when entering the venue.
  • Formal attire is not required, but attendees are asked to dress appropriately for the occasion.
  • The ceremony will be live-streamed at:
    FY2023 Undergraduate Entrance Ceremony 
  • Please note that in addition to live-streaming the ceremony, Kyoto University may publish videos and images from the event on its websites, pamphlets, and other media. The University appreciates your understanding.
  • Only one family member per student will be allowed into the hall, where the ceremony will be streamed live. Please note, however, that seating is limited and the entrance will be closed as soon as capacity is reached. To avoid crowding, family members are asked to consider watching the ceremony via the link above instead of from the hall.
  • Those attending welcome events, such as those hosted by individual faculties, are urged to follow basic infection prevention practices, such as avoiding close contact.

Event schedule after the ceremony (in Japanese)

Faculty contact information

FY2023 Graduate School Entrance Ceremony (concluded)
Date and time

Friday 7 April 2023 from 14:00 to 14:30 (subject to change) 
Doors open at 13:10

Venue

Miyako Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall)

  • Students: Exhibition Hall 3, located on the 3rd floor
  • Family members: Exhibition Hall 2, located on the 1st floor
Directions to Miyako Messe
Students to be invited
  • Those who entered/proceeded to a master's, doctoral, or professional degree program on 1 April 2023
Other

 Program

  • Those who have a fever, respiratory symptoms, or otherwise feel unwell on the day of the ceremony are requested to refrain from attending.
  • Wearing a mask is optional. For the safety of all attendees, however, please follow basic precautions, such as not talking loudly.
  • Attendees will be asked to present their student ID cards when entering the venue.
  • Formal attire is not required, but attendees are asked to dress appropriately for the occasion.
  • The ceremony will be live-streamed at:
    FY2023 Graduate School Entrance Ceremony
  • Please note that in addition to live-streaming the ceremony, Kyoto University may publish videos and images from the event on its websites, pamphlets, and other media. The University appreciates your understanding.
  • Only one family member per student will be allowed into the hall, where the ceremony will be streamed live. Please note, however, that seating is limited and the entrance will be closed as soon as capacity is reached. To avoid crowding, family members are asked to consider watching the ceremony via the link above instead of from the hall.
  • Those attending welcome events, such as those hosted by individual graduate schools, are urged to follow basic infection prevention practices, such as avoiding close contact.

Graduate School event schedule (in Japanese)

Graduate School contact information

Office in charge

Educational Planning Division, Education Promotion and Student Support Department