Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology OIST

OIST is a pioneering graduate university. We conduct research that bridges disciplines to explore new frontiers of scientific knowledge. We educate a new generation of scientific leaders. We are a catalyst for an innovation hub in Okinawa.

Research and Faculty

OIST has no academic departments. Researchers from more than 50 countries collaborate across and combine scientific disciplines to pioneer new approaches to discovery and problem-solving.

Research at OIST

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Faculty and Research Units

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Latest News

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Research Update

Acoustic monitoring shows surprising resilience of subtropical forests to extreme weather – but climate change looms

Analysis of 13,000 hours of recorded sound from an acoustic monitoring network across Okinawa Island, Japan, reveals that ecosystems are more resilient to super-typhoons than anticipated but are threatened by climate change.

Institutional News

OIST and Toshiba Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Promoting Collaborative Research

Promoting personnel and technological exchanges and carry advanced research in fields including the realization of carbon neutrality, quantum transformation, and other areas of interest to both organizations.

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Institutional News

Research Events

08 - 28 Dec 2023

Workshop

8th ABiS Light Microscopy Course Registration Call

11 Dec 2023

Workshop

Deadline for Registration---Writing Diversity Statements, Academic Job Market Series, Module 5

11 Dec 2023

Seminar

[Seminar] "Dynamics and Learning - Future of AI with Robotics Applications" by Mr. Motoya Ohnishi

11 Dec 2023

Seminar

Seminar: everything you need to know about Intellectual Property

11 Dec 2023

Seminar

Seminar "Influence of bubbles on the hydrodynamic loading of marine structures" by Dr. Céline Gabillet

12 Dec 2023

Seminar

Haar random and pretty good measurements for state estimation

Study at OIST

Apply for our 5-year PhD program in Science. We also offer short-term Research Internships. Both programs are competitive, cross-disciplinary, fully funded, and taught entirely in English by world-class international faculty.

Science Without Boundaries

A university with no departments, OIST has no artificial barriers between people working in different fields, thus encouraging innovation. With a state-of-the-art research environment, OIST attracts outstanding students and faculty around the world.

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PhD and Research Internship Program

OIST offers an individualized, cross-disciplinary PhD program that funds students up to 5 years. The Research Internship program offers financial and travel support for 2 to 6 months of experience working in an OIST research lab under OIST faculty.

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Student Life

OIST offers a first-class postgraduate experience – both inside and outside the classroom. A wide range of educational, recreational, social, and cultural activities provide many opportunities to explore your passions and master something new.

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Driving Innovation Toward Impact

OIST connects world-leading research and global business to co-create solutions to society’s most pressing challenges – attracting talent to Okinawa’s emerging innovation ecosystem.

Corporate partnerships and collaborations
Technology development and licensing
Entrepreneurship and startups

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Public Events

13 Dec 2023

Public

Graduate School Mini Course: Filmmaking for Everyone (Session 3)

15 Dec 2023

Public

Onna no Eki (おんなの駅) comes to OIST

Science Talk in Onna village

Outreach

OIST was established in and for Okinawa. Take advantage of local education, science, and culture programs or tour the campus.

Science outreach and cultural exchange activities for audiences in

elementary school
junior high school
high school
college
the general public

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SDGs

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address some of the most pressing global challenges we face today. 

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Our Contribution to Okinawa

OIST is leading educational initiatives, providing employment opportunities, building and sustaining strong partnerships, and driving research and innovation to benefit Okinawa and Japan.

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