Galgotias University and Japan: A New Era for Student Careers

Galgotias University is expanding its international footprint and bolstering India-Japan relations through its active participation in the Fuji Hydrogen Summit 2026. This engagement follows a significant visit to the Galgotias campus by a 200-member Yamanashi delegation just two months prior, with the University now connecting with the Vice Governor of Yamanashi and the President of the University of Yamanashi.

Galgotias University representatives engaged in a private session with H.E. Junichi Ishidera, Vice Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, during the Fuji Hydrogen Summit 2026. Yamanashi, Japan, 23 October 2026: The summit provided a platform for Galgotias University to hold high-level discussions with H.E. Junichi Ishidera, Vice Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture. Beyond this, the team toured the University of Yamanashi’s research facilities and a green hydrogen plant, while also meeting with the University President. These interactions build upon the MoUs established during the 200-strong Yamanashi delegation’s visit to the Galgotias campus in August, effectively solidifying a strategic roadmap for students.

Momentum from the August visit

In August, the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 brought over 200 Japanese business leaders, CEOs, and policymakers to Uttar Pradesh, led by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki. Galgotias University served as the host for this delegation, a pivotal moment that advanced research, workforce, and academic cooperation between the two nations. The visit saw the formalization of an MoU with Yamanashi Prefecture and a Letter of Intent with the University of Yamanashi, focusing on green hydrogen research and workforce mobility.

Leadership from Uttar Pradesh

The robust partnership between Uttar Pradesh and Japan has flourished under the guidance of Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath. By welcoming the Yamanashi delegation to the state, he underscored Uttar Pradesh’s commitment to long-term collaboration with Japanese investors. The Chief Minister has specifically lauded the MoU between Galgotias University and Yamanashi Prefecture—the only such agreement signed by a university in Uttar Pradesh—as the institution works to translate this state-level synergy into tangible outcomes in skills, research, and education.

Galgotias University at the Fuji Hydrogen Summit

Invited by the Yamanashi Prefectural Government, Galgotias University participated in the Summit as a strategic partner. The Indian delegation included Shri Awanish Awasthi, Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, alongside officials from Invest UP, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, IOCL, various IITs, and key players from the green hydrogen sector. The event served as a nexus for the Yamanashi Prefectural Government and Japanese industry to engage with Indian counterparts on topics ranging from technology and investment to research and green hydrogen skills.

While at the Summit, the Galgotias delegation also held discussions with representatives from Austria, Vietnam, Brazil, and Finland. These interactions expanded the University’s global outreach, initiating dialogues regarding potential industry and academic partnerships with each of these nations.

Site visits to see the work first hand

To gain a practical understanding of operations, the Galgotias team toured a green hydrogen plant in Yamanashi. They also visited the University of Yamanashi to meet with its President and inspect research facilities. These site visits provided the team with a clear perspective on the infrastructure available to Galgotias faculty and students, as well as the potential for collaborative research and future placement opportunities.

A strategic plan from first year to placement

In the closed-door discussion with senior officials of the Yamanashi Prefectural Government, both sides agreed to work towards a time-bound pathway for Galgotias students. Internships in Japan would begin in the first year and continue through the second and third years, leading to job placements. Priority sectors are manufacturing, IT and technology, healthcare and hospitality.

Commenting on the discussions, Dr Dhruv Galgotia, Chief Executive Officer, Galgotias University, said, "The Japanese delegation’s visit in August gave us MoUs. This visit has firmed up a strategic plan. The Hon’ble Chief Minister’s leadership in building ties between Uttar Pradesh and Japan has created the setting for this work. A student who starts an internship in Japan in the first year will reach the final year with real work experience and a clear route to a job. We will now work with Yamanashi Prefecture and the University of Yamanashi to put dates and numbers against this plan."

Japanese Culture Centre on campus

The two sides also discussed a Japanese Culture Centre at the Galgotias University campus. The Centre would support Japanese language and cultural learning and prepare students for education, internships and careers in Japan. Together with joint work on green hydrogen research, it would give both countries a pool of skilled people who understand each other’s industries.

About Galgotias University

Galgotias University is one of India’s leading multidisciplinary universities recognised for academic excellence, research, innovation, global collaborations, and industry aligned education. With a vibrant student community of over 50,000 learners and a global alumni network of more than 100,000 graduates, the University has built a rapidly growing ecosystem focused on technology, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world impact.

In the QS World University Rankings 2027 by Quacquarelli Symonds, Galgotias University was placed in the 1201-1400 global band and ranked 16th among private universities and 46th among all universities in India. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, the University was placed in the 1001-1200 global band and ranked 20th among private universities and 41st among all universities in India. The University is also accredited with NAAC A+, one of India’s highest institutional quality ratings.

Galgotias University offers programmes across engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, semiconductors, business, law, media, design, health sciences, hospitality, liberal education, and emerging interdisciplinary domains. In 2026, students secured more than 5,500 job offers from over 1,250 recruiters. The University has built strong industry and innovation partnerships with organisations including Apple, Infosys, IBM, Accenture, Microsoft and byteXL, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini, and Salesforce, while continuing to strengthen its global academic engagement and startup ecosystem.