Students from India Visit Shizuoka University under the MOFA “MIRAI-Setu” Program

On October 24, 2026, a delegation from the FY2026 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) program “MIRAI-Setu: New People-to-People Exchanges to Create the Future of Japan and India” visited the Hamamatsu Campus of Shizuoka University.

The visit began with presentations on Shizuoka University’s education and research programs for Indian students, followed by introductions to education and research at the Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology (Engineering and Informatics) and the Graduate School of Science and Technology by representatives of each school. The delegation, made up of 37 students and 2 faculty members, then divided into three groups—mechanical engineering, general engineering, and informatics—to visit laboratories and learn about cutting-edge research.
Indian students enrolled at Shizuoka University organized a consultation session and a campus tour. Drawing on their own experiences, they gave advice to the participants, who are about to complete their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in India, on scholarships for graduate study in Japan, daily life in Japan, and preparing for a career in Japan.
To promote educational and research exchange with India, Shizuoka University offers programs such as the Asia Bridge Program and “InSPIRE: Japan-India Co-Creation Leaders Program,” which was selected for MEXT’s Inter-University Exchange. Building on the connections made through this visit, the University will continue to strengthen educational and research collaboration between Japan and India.