Overview
On 23 October 2026, at the Fuji Hydrogen Summit 2026 in Yamanashi, Japan, Galgotias University held a closed‑door meeting with H.E. Junichi Ishidera, Vice Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, and the President of the University of Yamanashi. The discussions culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Galgotias University and Yamanashi Prefecture and a Letter of Intent with the University of Yamanashi, both covering workforce mobility and joint green‑hydrogen research.
Background Visit
In August 2026, a delegation of roughly 200 officials, industrialists and policymakers from Yamanashi, led by Governor Kotaro Nagasaki, visited the Galgotias campus as part of the UP‑Japan Investment Meet 2026. That visit produced the MoUs and laid the foundation for a strategic plan that will enable Galgotias students to commence internships in Japan from their first year, continue through the second and third years, and ultimately secure job placements.
Strategic Plan and Priority Sectors
Both sides agreed on a time‑bound pathway for student engagement. Internships will begin in the first year and extend through the second and third years, with priority sectors identified as manufacturing, information technology and technology, healthcare and hospitality. The plan also envisages the establishment of a Japanese Culture Centre on the Galgotias campus to provide language and cultural training, thereby preparing students for education, internships and careers in Japan.
Summit Participation and International Outreach
Indian participants at the summit included Shri Awanish Awasthi, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, senior representatives of the Uttar Pradesh government, Invest UP, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Indian Institutes of Technology and leading Indian firms operating in the green‑hydrogen ecosystem. Galgotias also met delegations from Finland, Brazil, Vietnam and Austria, extending its international engagement beyond Japan.
Site Visits and Collaborative Opportunities
The Galgotias team toured a green‑hydrogen production plant in Yamanashi and visited the research facilities of the University of Yamanashi, gaining insight into potential joint research projects and student placement sites.
Leadership Commentary
Dr Dhruv Galgotia, Chief Executive Officer of Galgotias University, stated that the Japanese delegation’s August visit secured the MoUs and that the Chief Minister’s support has created a conducive environment for the partnership. He emphasized that a student starting an internship in Japan in the first year will graduate with real‑world experience and a clear route to employment, and that the university will now work with Yamanashi authorities to assign concrete dates and numbers to the plan.
Institutional Profile and Achievements
Galgotias University serves over 50,000 learners and boasts a global alumni network exceeding 100,000 graduates. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, the university placed in the 1201‑1400 global band, ranking 16th among private universities and 46th overall in India. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 positioned it in the 1001‑1200 global band, ranking 20th among private universities and 41st overall in India. The institution holds a NAAC A+ accreditation.
Placement Statistics and Industry Partnerships
In 2026, more than 5,500 graduates received job offers from over 1,250 recruiters. Galgotias maintains strong industry and innovation partnerships with organisations such as Apple, Infosys, IBM, Accenture, Microsoft, byteXL, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini and Salesforce.