OIST (Okinawa University of Science and Technology), etc.
As "IST", they all have several common characteristics: they have no undergraduate or professional master's degree; The school is young and full of vitality; The school has advanced equipment and deep pockets (this is very important). Apart from these similarities, the three universities are also quite different.
Academics and facilities
Hokuriku University of Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as JAIST) is the earliest national postgraduate university established in Japan. The ace discipline is theoretical information science, among which there are many technical talents.
In the "U-Multirank" (ranking of universities led by the European Union), among all universities in Japan, JAIST's "research item" strength is second only to that of the University of Tokyo, which is really amazing.
In addition, JAIST's equipment and research environment are very advanced in Japan. There are four supercomputers (newly purchased in 20 16), which can be used by all teachers and students. The laboratory environment is commendable. There are free printers and copiers on all floors, and all paper and ink are provided by the school.
NAIST is the leading university of science and technology in Nara, with the most advanced natural language processing technology in the world and the birthplace of many advanced technologies. The Nobel Prize-winning research iPS cells were born here, and the experimental equipment of honorary professor shinya yamanaka was completely preserved in the school.
NAIST ranks first in Japan, including: per capita research funding for teachers, per capita research funding projects, per capita research funding, per capita patent income and per capita university venture capital. In addition, in the academic rankings of world universities, NAIST is also rated as the first in Japanese universities.
NAIST has sufficient funds for scientific research and is regarded as a "local tyrant" among universities in China, with very advanced facilities. The "Datura Network" running through the whole school has a network transmission speed as high as 100 Gbit/s, and such a good information environment provides sufficient support for the research work.
Finally, although the school address of Okinawa University of Science and Technology (OIST) is in Okinawa, it is very international in Japan. At present, there are more than 50 professors, only a dozen Japanese professors, and others are basically from Europe and the United States. The language of scientific research is English, and Japanese professors speak English very well.
OIST, as a university, has two major "missions", one is interdisciplinary, and the other is to promote the local development of Okinawa.
We certainly understand promoting regional development, but what the hell is this "interdisciplinary"? Cross-discipline is actually to set up a small unit headed by a professor, encourage cooperation between units, find the topics you are most interested in in in this process, and then choose a unit (research room) as the research room to guide you and submit a research plan for research.
The annual research expenditure of general units is above 200W, and that of individual units can reach above 500~600W ... As an old saying goes, these three universities are "not short of money" ~
Access mode
JAIST has many opportunities to take exams. There are four exams a year, which are distributed in all stages of the year. Applying for JAIST is not in conflict with other schools, and it is also safe for applicants!
NAIST also has three chances to take the exam every year. Although you can take any exam, students who pass the exam for the first time can be given priority to stay in the student dormitory.
OIST has two application opportunities every year, and most Asian students apply for admission in autumn. The workshop is held twice a year, and about 40 finalists from around the world will be invited to participate in each workshop. Apart from visa fees, air tickets, transportation, accommodation and insurance fees are all paid by the school, which is so cool ~
campus life
The cost of studying and living in JAIST is about half that in Tokyo, because the dormitory rent is15,000 yuan (after all, it is not Tokyo), the Internet is free, the water and electricity are reduced, the scholarships are generous, and the tuition fees are reduced. .....................................................................................................
JAIST's campus is surrounded by mountains. The campus is about 5 minutes' drive from the mountain area. When the weather is fine, you can directly overlook the Sea of Japan from the laboratory.
In a word, JAIST is not so much a university as a research institute similar to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Posts and Telecommunications. This is a very good place for students who are quiet and willing to concentrate on their research.
NAIST, located in Shengju City, is an academic research city of Kansai culture with a long history and low cost of living. Not only that, the system of teaching assistants and assistant researchers here is also perfect, and the hourly salary exceeds 1200 yen! Enough for you to earn pocket money.
In addition, according to the different project settings of each laboratory, you can also get some research funds from the laboratory every month, which is definitely not a welfare in Imperial University.
Not to mention OIST, Okinawa itself is a tourist attraction, and you can see the sea in the dormitory area. Every student can live in a sea view room, and the rent is only 20 thousand yen per month, accounting for only one tenth of the monthly scholarship. How pleasant it is to see the sea view every day!
Besides, OIST also has high scholarships, so you can leave a lot after deducting the daily expenses. Therefore, OIST is a place where you can do research freely and safely, and the support for students is hard to compare with other schools.
The above is a comparative introduction of three famous schools. Although it is not comparable to the established private universities with the largest comprehensive strength, it is also doing its best in research and academic level and is friendly to international students. They are like reclusive masters far away from the Jianghu, quietly waiting for someone who is destined to study here to ask. ......