President Koichi Node to Visit Kazakhstan to Sign Inter-University Agreement and Expand Research Cooperation

【Purpose of the Visit】

Saga University (President: Koichi Node) will send a university delegation to Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan, in November 2026 to further strengthen its educational and research partnerships with institutions in Central Asia.

During the visit, the delegation will engage with universities, prospective students, and related organizations to enhance the University’s visibility in Central Asia and expand its educational and research network across the region. The visit will also provide opportunities to discuss the potential for student and researcher exchanges, as well as collaborative research projects. Particular focus will be placed on international student recruitment, academic cooperation in architecture and civil engineering, and research collaboration in agricultural sciences, with the aim of establishing new partnerships in the region.

【Main Activities】

1. Participation in the JICA University Fair

The delegation will participate in the University Fair organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to introduce Saga University’s distinctive educational and research programs, as well as its support services for international students, to students from Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries. Through this event, the University seeks to attract talented international students and foster long-term academic and professional networks that will support future collaboration between Japan and Central Asia.

2. Signing of an Inter-University Exchange Agreement with the Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering (KazGASA)

The University will sign an inter-university exchange agreement with KazGASA. The agreement follows discussions held with Rector Sabdenaliyev during his visit to Saga University in June 2026. The partnership is expected to promote university-wide educational and research collaboration through expanded student and researcher exchanges, as well as the development of joint educational and research initiatives.

3. Visit to the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU)

The delegation will visit the KazNARU to showcase Saga University’s distinctive research expertise in agriculture and to exchange views on opportunities for researcher exchanges and collaborative research.

The visit is also expected to contribute to the development of academic networks in Central Asia and to promote international research collaboration aimed at addressing regional challenges and advancing a sustainable society.