Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University Scholarship in Japan 2021
The Graduate School accepts about 60 full-time graduate students per year. This ensures low numbers of students for each faculty member so that we can deliver best-in-the-world teaching for our graduate program. The basic requirement for the OIST Graduate Program is completion of a Bachelors, Masters or equivalent degree prior to the admission date.Students may submit an application at any time. Your application will be considered at the next admissions committee meeting. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next possible Admissions Workshop, held at OIST, as part of the selection process.
Candidates are considered for admission without regard to gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, medical condition, race, ethnicity, ancestry, culture, national origin, religion, or marital status. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. For more details, please refer to the OIST Graduate School Three Policies.
Application Deadlines
November 15th, 2020 23:59 (JST UTC+9)- to participate in February Admissions Workshop
Due to Covid-19, the February Admissions Workshop will be held Online. Information Sessions will be held on the week January 25th to January 29th, 2021 and Interviews will be held from February 1st to February 5th, 2021.
April 1, 2021 23:59 (JST UTC+9) – to participate in June Admissions Workshop
We accept applications for June 2021 Admissions Workshop. Please check the details below.
Number of Accepting Students
The Graduate School accepts 60 students. To conduct education and research tailored to the wishes and aptitude of each students, we accept a small number of students.
Application Requirements
Completion of a Bachelors, Masters or equivalent degree. Furthermore, we accept applications from persons, who expect to complete their degree before the date of enrollment at the Graduate School.
Application Procedure
We accept application documents only online. Please prepare all necessary documents written below in English and in a PDF file and upload all necessary documents at the application website.
Optional Documents
The following documents may be submitted optionally, and will be taken into consideration by the selection committee if available:
- Additional evidence of academic ability such as GRE general or specific test scores obtained within the last 2 years.
- Additional material such as the title and abstract of publications and oral presentations, and other evidence of achievement.
Note: The OIST Graduate School reserves the right to request an external evaluation of academic qualifications from any applicant.
Application Fee
There is no application fee to apply for the OIST Graduate Program.