SAT University Admissions Guide

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Also known as: JAIST, 北陸先端科学技術大学院大学, Hokuriku Sentan Kagaku Gijutsu Daigakuin Daigaku

Public school in Nomi, Ishikawa, Japan

Established in 1990, the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) has no undergraduate faculty, focusing exclusively on master's and doctoral programs. It is a leader in fields such as information science, materials science, and knowledge science. JAIST provides a highly international and interdisciplinary research environment to foster the next generation of top scientists and technologists.

graduate school

national university

research oriented

technology

SAT Scores are not accepted

This university does not accept SAT Scores.

JAIST is an exclusively graduate-level institution and does not offer undergraduate programs. The SAT is an undergraduate admissions test and is therefore not relevant to the admissions process. Admission to its master's and doctoral programs is highly competitive and based on an applicant's undergraduate record, research potential, and entrance examinations or interviews.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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