NEWS

To All Those Affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake

Update: August 7, 2026

Shoichiro Iwakiri
President

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all those affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake.

Though the situation still remains unpredictable due to aftershocks and secondary disasters, I sincerely hope that everyone will be able to return safe and sound to their normal lives.

[ To prospective students ]

ICU will provide special provisions for applicants affected by the disaster so that they may apply to ICU with peace of mind. Detailed information will be available shortly on the page below.

Financial Aid for Those Affected by Natural Disaster

[ To ICU students ]

If you have any concerns or fears that your student life may be disrupted due to the disaster, please contact the Student Affairs Group.

Student Affairs Group: sa-office@icu.ac.jp, 0422-33-3065

For students who are having difficulty attending classes, please inform your instructor of your situation so that we can provide assistance according to your individual situation.

Even if you are not a direct victim of the earthquakes, you may experience strong anxiety concerning those close to you who are suffering from the disaster. Also, the news may make you feel unsettled. If you are going through such difficulties, please contact the ICU Counseling Center. We are here to help you.
Please email us at icu-counseling@icu.ac.jp for an appointment.

[ To all faculty members ]

Please contact the College of Liberal Arts Group or the Graduate School Group if you have to cancel classes due to the disaster or other unavoidable reasons.