Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University Opportunities

OIST's Graduate School admits about 60 full-time graduate students per year into a five-year interdisciplinary PhD program in science. The 2027 round includes an online Admissions Workshop for shortlisted candidates, with possible enrollment dates in May 2027, September 2027 or January 2028. OIST states that admitted PhD students receive Research Assistantship support starting at approximately JPY 2.6 million in the first year and increasing with academic progress up to approximately JPY 3.6 million, with the assistantship framework including support equivalent to tuition fees subject to the university's policies. OIST also provides subsidized student accommodation and separate support mechanisms for academic travel. The application fee is JPY 5,000 and is non-refundable.

Applicants must hold, or expect to complete before enrollment, a bachelor's, master's or equivalent degree. Applications are online and require academic transcripts/diploma or enrollment evidence, a statement of purpose, CV, 2–5 recommendation letters, and English-proficiency evidence when the prior degree was not taught/examined in English. Applicants should identify relevant OIST faculty/research units and confirm supervision availability.