OpenFieldOkayama University Tsushima Campus
Okayama University (Okayama Daigaku) is a premier National University in Western Japan, recognized globally for planetary sciences, bio-agricultural engineering, medical sciences, and UNESCO ESD leadership.
Academic overview & excellence
Centered at its expansive green Tsushima Campus in Okayama City, Okayama University traces its medical origins back to 1870. The university encompasses ten faculties and eight graduate schools, notably the Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, the Institute for Planetary Materials (IPM in Misasa), and the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science. Okayama University was designated by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) as a Top Global University.
Research admissions & criteria
International applicants for undergraduate degree tracks apply through the Special Selection for Privately Financed International Students with EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) scores. Master's and doctoral degree programs offer English-medium tracks (Discovery Program for Global Learners and Natural Sciences) requiring a relevant bachelor's degree, GRE/research proposal, and TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (11)
MEXT Japanese Government Doctoral Scholarship in Natural Science and Technology
Prestigious full scholarship funded by the Japanese Government for doctoral students pursuing research in advanced robotics, electrical engineering, and materials science.
Discovery Program for Global Learners Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Four-year English-taught interdisciplinary bachelor's degree in transdisciplinary sciences, sustainable environmental management, and cultural economics.
Doctoral Fellowship in Planetary Materials and Astrobiology
Conducted at the world-renowned Institute for Planetary Materials, analyzing Hayabusa2 asteroid samples, high-pressure mantle physics, and extraterrestrial amino acids.
Master of Science in Bio-agricultural Sciences and Functional Food Chemistry
Graduate research program in plant physiology, bio-active polyphenols from Okayama muscat grapes and white peaches, and soil microbiome engineering.
Master of Engineering in Autonomous Intelligent Robotics and Control
Advanced curriculum covering cybernetic actuators, assistive robotic exoskeletons, computer vision navigation, and humanoid motion planning.
Okayama University Short-Term International Exchange Program (EPOK)
One or two-semester immersive academic exchange program offering English-taught courses in Japanese culture, Asian economics, environmental sustainability, and intensive Japanese.
Doctoral Research Grant in Environmental Microbiology and Bioremediation
Investigates microbial biodegradation of microplastics and industrial PFAS contaminants in the Seto Inland Sea coastal waters.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry and Advanced Molecular Design
Four-year technical degree covering organic synthesis, organometallic catalysts, supramolecular chemistry, and functional electronic nanomaterials.
Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences and Quantum Information
Postgraduate mathematical research in algebraic topology, quantum algorithms, non-commutative geometry, and mathematical physics.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Solar Photovoltaics and Halide Perovskites
Two-year postdoctoral position synthesizing lead-free perovskite tandem solar cells with conversion efficiencies exceeding 28%.
Certificate in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Community Pedagogy
Accredited certificate by the UNESCO Chair in Research and Education for Sustainable Development, training educators in ESD policy and regional revitalization.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (5)
Dr. Hiroshi Nasu
President of Okayama University and Professor of Medicine · Office of the President
Dr. Hiroshi Nasu leads Okayama University as President, advancing global university alliances, medical biotechnology commercialization, and interdisciplinary campus transformation.
Prof. Eizo Nakamura
Distinguished Professor of Planetary Materials and Astrobiology · Institute for Planetary Materials (IPM)
Prof. Eizo Nakamura is a world-renowned planetary scientist and leader of the Pheasant Memorial Laboratory at IPM, conducting definitive isotopic analyses of asteroid Ryugu samples returned by JAXA.
Prof. Dr. Yoshihiro Kubozono
Professor of Physics and Advanced Molecular Electronic Materials · Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science (RIIS)
Prof. Dr. Yoshihiro Kubozono is a prominent solid-state physicist investigating novel aromatic superconductors, two-dimensional metal dichalcogenides, and organic field-effect transistors.
Prof. Shuhei Nomura
Director of Institute for Global Sustainable Development · Faculty of Environmental and Life Science
Prof. Shuhei Nomura coordinates Okayama University's UNESCO Chair activities, leading regional environmental education frameworks and sustainable agricultural watershed policies in the Seto Inland Sea basin.
Prof. Dr. Minoru Takahashi
Professor of Autonomous Mechanical Systems and Robotics · Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
Prof. Dr. Minoru Takahashi conducts research on micro-surgical robotic end-effectors, haptic feedback actuators, and autonomous navigation in unstructured disaster environments.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Okayama University Tsushima Campus.