Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is an interdisciplinary graduate university located on the subtropical island of Okinawa, Japan. At OIST, all education and research are conducted entirely in English, creating a diverse and international environment. We offer a fully funded, 5-year PhD program in Science, as well as a 3 to 6 month Research Internship Program for undergraduate and master’s students in STEM fields.
With faculty, researchers, and administrative staff from around the world, and English as the primary language on campus, OIST fosters a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment that values diversity and global engagement.