Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) PhD Program

Fully Funded UniversityPhD

A fully funded PhD program at OIST, an English-medium graduate research university in Okinawa, automatically providing full tuition waiver and a generous living stipend to all admitted doctoral students regardless of nationality.

Award

$15,360

Estimated value

Deadline

≈ varies by round, typically Sept 2026 and Jan 2027

Estimated, not an official date

Covers: Tuition · Living stipend · Health insurance

Tuition fees Covered
Living stipend Covered
Travel Not covered
Health insurance Covered
Arrival allowance Not covered

Education
Minimum: Bachelor's
Study level
PhD
Field of study
Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Neuroscience)
Nationality
Open to all nationalities
Age limit
No formal age limit
GPA
Strong STEM academic record
Language
TOEFL/IELTS
Other requirements
- All coursework and research conducted in English; Japanese not required
- Funding automatic upon admission, no separate scholarship application

1
Online application with research statement
2
Committee review
3
Interview for shortlisted candidates

Required documents

Transcripts
CV
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Test scores

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

Apply on official website Official website

Provider: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) (University)
Funded by: OIST / Government of Japan
Duration: 5 years
Intake: September 2027
Where to study: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

Application Deadline
≈ varies by round, typically Sept 2026 and Jan 2027
Estimated

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