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.
OIST strives to create and maintain an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment that does not discriminate against 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 other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. For more details, please refer to the OIST Graduate School Three Policies.
Application Deadlines
November 15, 2021 23:59 (JST UTC+9) – to participate in February 2022 Admissions Workshop
We are currently accepting applications for February 2022 Admissions Workshop. Due to Covid-19, the February 2022 Admissions Workshop will be held online.
March 31, 2022 23:59 (JST UTC+9)- to participate in June 2022 Admissions Workshop
Applications for the June 2022 Admissions Workshop will be accepted from November 16, 2021.
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.
