2026 University of Tokyo Autumn Diploma Presentation and Commencement Ceremony held

The University of Tokyo 2026 Autumn Diploma Presentation and Commencement Ceremony was held at Yasuda Auditorium on Friday, September 18, 2026.

The ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. with the University of Tokyo Orchestra’s performance. President Fujii Teruo, the executive vice presidents, deans of the Graduate Schools and Faculties and the directors of University Institutes then ascended to the stage in their academic gowns.

Following President Fujii’s presentation of diplomas to the students representing the graduating classes of each Graduate School and the College of Arts and Sciences, the president addressed the audience. And the students representing the entire graduating class (Mr. Taniai Hiroki, a Doctoral student from the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, and Mr. Ashta Yogin Maharaj from the College of Arts and Sciences) gave speeches in reply, after which the ceremony was concluded.

A livestream of the ceremony was provided, and watched by many graduates and their families who were unable to attend the ceremony, as well as the general public.

President Fujii’s address, which was given in English, is available for viewing online the webpage of his address.