Confirmed term
UTokyo’s September 29 announcement confirms that Professor Yuko Fujigaki was selected the previous day as its 32nd president. Her term runs from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2033. Teruo Fujii remains president until March 31, 2027.
Why the process drew attention
The independent student newspaper’s October 13 report covers the September 29 press conference. The committee considered documents, statements, interviews and the opinion vote together. It said gender was not a factor in its discussion. That is the committee’s account, not evidence of consensus about the process.
Implications for study planning
Leadership succession provides context for a university’s direction, but these announcements do not change Taiwanese applicants’ admissions, tuition or scholarship terms. Use the current rules of the intended graduate school or program rather than treating reform ambitions as application benefits.
