Call for applications: PhD Program at the
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
Graduate University
Closing date: Applications currently open on a
rolling basis
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
(OIST) Graduate University is now accepting
applications for admission to the PhD program
for the September 2012 intake. We are
looking across the globe for students who will
flourish in an atmosphere of encouragement for
discovery and innovation. With over half of OIST
students and faculty coming from outside Japan,
OIST offers the highest level of graduate
education while embedded in a truly
international environment. About 50 cutting-edge
laboratories conducting research in a range of
fields form the hub of the OIST Graduate
University. Based on a firm foundation in the
basic sciences, we promote education that is
highly interdisciplinary. The graduate program
features interactive teaching with
tutorial-style courses providing preparation for
thesis research. Course design is customized to
the unique needs of individual students. From
the beginning, students work side by side with
world-class faculty and researchers in
well-equipped laboratories.
We are selecting our first class of graduate
students and we would like the opportunities for
graduate studies at OIST to be as widely known
as possible. Our intake will be limited to about
20 students per year, and we aim to
recruit excellent students. All students
receive an internationally competitive support
package, with a research studentship of 2.4
million yen per year, fees paid, and subsidized
on-campus housing. Students with a
Bachelor’s degree normally take five years to
graduate. Those with a Master’s degree can
finish in three or four years, depending on
their level of preparation. Students may be
given credit for courses and laboratory work
completed at another university. For example, a
student may receive credit for graduate courses
completed as part of an MSc in a relevant area.
More information about the program and how to
apply on-line is available at:
http://www.oist.jp/graduate-school
Students who are interested in applying but have
difficulty meeting the deadline should contact
us for assistance at:
mailto:study@oist.jp