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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)

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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Okinawa 904-0495 Japan

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# 601-675QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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3 Postgraduate Programmes

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About Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University – established in 2011 – is situated in Okinawa, Japan. 

The university offers talented students full funding to study for a PhD in science, and as a student, you have access to modern laboratory facilities and the equipment you need to get you to the cutting edge in your research area. OIST has built a graduate program for students to grow highly competent in their core discipline, while also learning to communicate scientifically with people in completely different disciplines.

All teaching and research at OIST is done in English. Although Japanese isn’t required at OIST, there are extracurricular language courses to enrich life off campus. OIST's full-time professional Japanese as a foreign language instructors teach several levels of classes to accommodate the needs of OIST students, employees, and their family members, at no cost.

To find out more about OIST, visit its social media accounts: Twitter (English); Twitter (Japanese); Instagram; Facebook; LinkedIn.

About Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University – established in 2011 – is situated in Okinawa, Japan. 

The university offers talented students full funding to study for a PhD in science, and as a student, you have access to modern laboratory facilities and the equipment you need to get you to the cutting edge in your research area. OIST has built a graduate program for students to grow highly competent in their core discipline, while also learning to communicate scientifically with people in completely different disciplines.

All teaching and research at OIST is done in English. Although Japanese isn’t required at OIST, there are extracurricular language courses to enrich life off campus. OIST's full-time professional Japanese as a foreign language instructors teach several levels of classes to accommodate the needs of OIST students, employees, and their family members, at no cost.

To find out more about OIST, visit its social media accounts: Twitter (English); Twitter (Japanese); Instagram; Facebook; LinkedIn.

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Rankings & Ratings

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is one of the top universities in Okinawa 904-0495, Japan. It is ranked #601-675 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the OIST PhD program is fully funded for all OIST students regardless the nationality. The funding not only covers full tuition but ensures a comfortable living standard as well. Therefore, you do not need to be concerned about acquiring additional scholarships or financial aid at the time of application.For more information, please check Student Support
To be eligible for the OIST Graduate Program, you must have completed a BSc, MSc or equivalent degree or expect to do so prior to the admission date.
In discussion with the Mentor, MSc graduate entrants may receive up to a 10-credit dispensation at enrollment to elective coursework requirements, dependent on their educational background and proposed area of research. In terms of completing thesis research and being subsequently examined and graduated, there is no requirement to be enrolled for the full five years.
Admission to OIST is competitive against a standard that is similar to that of graduate programs of the leading universities the world over. The selection process for admissions takes into account all aspects of the OIST Graduate School application, including: academic record, applicant's statement, letters of recommendation, additional evidence of academic ability such as GRE general test scores, additional material such as copies of publications and abstracts of oral presentations, and any other evidence of achievement provided. For short-listed applicants, the selection process additionally takes into account face-to-face interviews with four faculty members. All of these aspects are considered together in the final decision for each candidate. 
You do not need to provide us with TOEFL/IELTS score if the medium of your education is English and you upload documents to prove so. 
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