PhD Program
Offered by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
OIST’s funded five-year PhD programme in Okinawa, Japan, supports interdisciplinary science research with tuition and living support for domestic and international students.
- Deadline
- 15 November 202627 days left
- Who can apply
- Domestic and international applicants; full-time doctoral study at OIST in Okinawa, Japan. Complete a bachelor’s/master’s/equivalent degree before enrollment. International students require a valid Japanese student visa.
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Opportunity overview
OIST offers a five-year PhD programme beginning with laboratory rotations and leading to an individually tailored curriculum and thesis. Students work with faculty across scientific disciplines at its campus in Okinawa, Japan. Financial support covers tuition and living needs for domestic and international students. Admission requires completion of a bachelor’s, master’s or equivalent degree before enrollment and participation in the selection process. Applicants should check available supervisors before applying. The current admissions workshop is online, with enrollment options in May or September 2027 or January 2028.
Who can apply
Domestic and international applicants; full-time doctoral study at OIST in Okinawa, Japan. Complete a bachelor’s/master’s/equivalent degree before enrollment. International students require a valid Japanese student visa.
Applicants must complete a bachelor’s, master’s or equivalent degree before enrollment. This is full-time doctoral study at OIST in Okinawa, Japan; domestic and international students are eligible. Shortlisted applicants must participate in the online admissions workshop. Check faculty supervision availability for the intended research field. English application documents include academic transcripts and diploma/enrollment evidence, statement of purpose, CV, two to five qualifying recommendation letters, passport or alternative government ID if a passport is not yet available, and a recent ID photo. At least two references must arrive before submission. TOEFL iBT/IELTS obtained within two years is required when the qualifying university’s teaching/examination language was not English; no minimum score is specified. International entrants must obtain a valid student visa themselves. Students are expected to live on campus for at least the first year. The application fee is JPY5,000, non-refundable, with no waiver for personal financial circumstances.
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How to apply
- Apply through the OIST Graduate School portal by 15 November 2026, 23:59 Japan Standard Time.
- Prepare the English PDF application documents and arrange the required recommendations; at least two must be received before you can submit. Check current field/supervisor availability.
- Pay the non-refundable JPY5,000 application fee. Shortlisted candidates attend the online workshop from 18 January to 7 February 2027.
- Read the current application and student-support rules, including English-test, visa and campus-residence conditions.
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- Deadline
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