Helping International Students Find English-Taught Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at Japanese Universities
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
| Type of Institution | Established | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Private | 2011 | 226 |
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) offers a flexible academic program leading to a PhD degree. With over half of our students and faculty coming from outside Japan, OIST offers the highest level of graduate education while embedded in a truly international environment. About 80 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. Program 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, learning research by doing research.
| Location | 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| No. of Undergraduate Students | 0 |
| No. of Graduate Students | 226 |
| No. of Full-Time Faculty Members | 82 |
| No. of International Students | 190 |
| Breakdown of International Student Numbers by Country | Please refer https://www.oist.jp/facts-figures |
| No. of Countries with Exchange Agreements | |
| Individual University Scholarships | Research Assistantship |
| International Student Dormitories | Campus Village: Accommodation is provided on campus. Most students are housed in twin-share apartments that include separate bedrooms, kitchen, and living rooms, although students may also choose from single or family apartments if their circumstances require. Student rents for a furnished apartment are currently: single occupancy apartment - monthly rent 21,600 yen, annual rent 259,200 yen; two room apartment shared by two students - monthly rent 18,000 yen per person, annual rent 216,000 yen per person. |
| Japanese Language Education Services | https://admissions.oist.jp/language |
| Consultation Room | https://admissions.oist.jp/student-support |
| International Student Associations | |
| Career Support | Yes |
| Contact | Address: 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa, 904-0495 Japan Phone: +81-98-966-1512 Fax: +81-98-982-3426 Email: admissions@oist.jp URL: http://admissions.oist.jp/ |
As of May 31, 2021
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
