International students can pursue a PhD at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) in Japan with full funding thanks to the OIST Scholarship Program 2027. The program enables students to study in a top-notch research setting by paying for living expenses, tuition, research fees, and other academic support. OIST offers an interdisciplinary five-year PhD program in science and admits about 60 graduate students each year. Applicants may be current master’s students, those in their final two years of a bachelor’s degree, or recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Students get access to state-of-the-art labs, creative research opportunities, and a multicultural academic environment while working alongside top researchers from across the globe.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree, be in the last two years of a bachelor’s degree, or be enrolled in a master’s program.
- Before the relevant application date, applications may be filed.
- Candidates must fulfill OIST’s standards for English language competency.
Japan is the host nation.
Asia is the study destination.
Program Level: PhD Scholarship | Postgraduate
Candidates from various nations are welcome to apply.
Benefits include research support, a monthly living stipend, a full scholarship, and a travel allowance.
Language Requirement: IELTS is not necessary.
Benefits :
- The Japanese government is the main source of funding for OIST, a unique private graduate school in Japan.
- Students can concentrate on their studies, research, and academic progress without worrying about money thanks to the OIST Scholarship Program’s extensive financial support, which covers living expenses and tuition.
Deadline: November 15, 2026
