An Introduction to the
OIST Graduate University
Okinawa is the
location of a new
graduate university in
Japan
OIST
The Okinawa Institute of Science and
Technology Graduate University
(OIST)
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World-class research and
education
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Scientific advancement
contributing to economic
development
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All teaching and research
conducted in English
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OIST Executives
Executive Officers
President and CEO: Dr. Jonathan Dorfan
Former Head of SLAC (Stanford)
Advisor or board member at Oxford (UK)
Max Planck (Germany) Weizmann (Israel)
Provost and Vice CEO: Dr. George Iwama
Former President, UNBC
Board of Governors 16 Members including 4 Nobel Laureates*
Dr. Jerome Friedman*, Dr. Tim Hunt*, Dr. Ichiro
Kanazawa, former Minister Koji Omi, Dr. Hiroko
Sho, Dr. Susumu Tonegawa*, Dr. Kiyoshi
Kurokawa, Dr Rita Colwell, Dr Hiroshi Komiyama,
Dr Cherry Murray, Dr Vijay Raghavan, Dr Takeshi
Yasumoto, Dr Akito Arima, Dr Torsten Weisel*
Dr. Jonathan Dorfan, Dr. Robert Baughman
OIST: A Truly International Environment
Professors
Researchers
Students
OIST Research Achievements
• 48 Faculty Members (As of Jan 2014)
• 356 Researchers, of whom 168 are non-Japanese
from about 30 countries (As of Jan 2014)
• More than 49 joint research projects worldwide
（FY2011)
• 443 research publications in （FY2011)
• 18 patent applications, 8 accepted (FY2011)
OIST Non-Departmental Structure
Research at OIST
About 50 cutting-edge laboratories
conducting research in a range of fields
form the hub of the OIST Graduate
University
State-of-the-art laboratory buildings
provide an outstanding environment for
modern day research and education
Individual laboratories are very well
equipped for all research requirements
Purpose-built to promote interdisciplinary
interactions
Presentation Venue / Date & Time
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OIST Laboratories
Graduate Education at OIST
• 5 year doctoral program
• Applications for 2014 admission now open
Study in the OIST Graduate School
Interdisciplinary program leading
to a PhD
English language for teaching
and research
“OIST … established in the dawning decades of the 21st century
to be a different kind of institution to serve the purposes of the
emerging global, knowledge-based economy and interconnected
world.”
Dr. Charles Vest,
President Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Science and Technology.
Keynote Address at OIST Inauguration Ceremony
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OIST Program Features
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Small student intake ensures an excellent staff
to student ratio
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Emphasis on creativity and exchange
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Customized curriculum for individualized
education
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From the very beginning, students work side by
side with world-class faculty and researchers in
research units
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Participation in fields outside area of
specialization is encouraged by rotation system
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Integrated
Five-year Program
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two years of pre-thesis training:
- three research rotations in year 1,
- thesis proposal in year 2
- selected courses
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three years of thesis research
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students with BSc take 5 years to finish.
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students with MSc may finish in less time
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OIST Grad Student Financial Support
All students receive an internationally competitive support package,
and on-campus housing.
• Financial support
- 2.4 million yen per year
(paid as a research assistantship)
- 0.54 million yen tuition
(paid by OIST)
• Housing at Student Rate
• Travel support for conferences
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Student Career Development
• Professional Development course prepares students for
positions in leading academic and industrial research
laboratories
• Being at the hub of a global network provides visibility and
opportunities to kick-start an international career in science
• OIST faculty connect students with researchers from other
leading universities and research institutes in Japan and
worldwide
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Gap Period Program
For students graduating in March (like many Japanese universities) who need to fill
the gap until OIST classes begin in September
Registered as an OIST PhD Student, and receive OIST support
Residential intensive training at partner institutions
• English language for Japanese and other non-English speakers
• Japanese language and culture for non-Japanese speakers
• Laboratory placement to reinforce language training
Other Student Opportunities at OIST
OIST International Workshops and Courses
Research Internship Program
Apply for Admission
• Email study@oist.jp for more information
• Visit www.oist.jp for general information about OIST
• Visit groups.oist.jp/grad/admissions for application guide
• Important dates:
– Admissions now open for 2015
• International applications close end November 2014
• Domestic applications close end December 2014
– Courses start in September
– Early start “Gap Period” options from April and beyond:
• Language Training
• Research Experience
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