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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)

OIST PhD Program — Admissions Workshop 2027 round

Research programme · In-person · Japan · Support starts at about ¥2.6 million (taxable) in year 1, rising to about ¥3.6 million; subsidised housing; ¥5,000 application fee

Closes within 24 hours

Runs regularly: biannual.

Checked on 10 Nov 2026 · source: oist.jp

Rules

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  • Hold, or expect to complete before enrolment, a bachelor's or master's degree
  • Pay the non-refundable 5,000 JPY application fee
  • Shortlisted applicants attend the Admissions Workshop (no written entrance exam)

About this research programme

Fully supported 5-year PhD in Okinawa, Japan, with a research assistantship of about ¥2.6–3.6 million a year and subsidised campus housing.