Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology offers various scholarships for international students.
KAIST offers various scholarships for international graduate students, covering tuition, living expenses, and more. These scholarships are often merit-based.
This scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend. It is typically awarded to outstanding international students who are admitted to KAIST.
The Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology is a national research university located in Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon, South Korea. KAIST is the nation’s first research-oriented science and engineering institution. It has approximately 10,200 full-time students and 1,140 faculty researchers and had a total budget of US$765 million in 2013.
Scholarship Details
- Host Institution(s): The Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea.
- Field of study: Any undergraduate course offered by KAIST.
- Number of awards: Not specified.
- Duration: 8 semesters
- Target group: Open to International students.
The KAIST International Student Scholarship for International Students provides successful applicants with the followings:
- Full tuition fee exemption for 8 semesters;
- Living expenses of 350,000 KRW per month;
- National Health insurance.
How to Apply for the KAIST Scholarship
There is no separate process to apply for this university scholarship program. Just check “KAIST scholarship” on the Statement of Financial Resources section in the online application for admission (use the apply button provided below).
Important Notice
Please note that the dates for Admission Announcement are subject to change.
Submit your completed application and documents by 5:00 p.m. (KST) on the application deadline.
Interview is NOT required for all applicants. Applicants will be contacted through individual email if an interview is necessary.
After you pay the application fee (USD 80 or KRW 80,000), you are not allowed to change your application track.
General Tips
Once the application fee is paid, an e-mail with instructions on how to submit recommendations will be automatically sent to the recommenders. Therefore, in order to allow recommenders sufficient time to prepare and upload their recommendations, applicants are advised to pay the application fee on time.
Application Deadline: The online Application deadline for the next admission intakes is January 12, 2024.