KAIST Scholarship for international postgraduate students

KAIST Scholarship (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) offers a generous funding program specifically designed for international students. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides stipends, benefiting 94% of their international student body. This comprehensive financial aid allows students to focus entirely on their academic and research endeavors, fostering a deeply immersive and enriching educational experience.

KAIST

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) – located in Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon, South Korea, was established in 1971. It is South Korea’s first research-oriented science and engineering institution and considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in the nation. The university has 10,504 full-time students and 1,342 faculty researchers. Moreover, KAIST has been named the most innovative university in the Asia-Pacific region.

Scholarship benefit

The list of funding and support applicant’s can except by winning this scholarship:

1. Full Tuition Fee Covered.
2. Monthly Allowance
   • 350,000 KRW for Master’s Course.
   • 400,000 KRW for Doctoral Degree.
3. Medical Health Insurance fees are supported by the recipient’s advisor/department.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements:

• Required Language: Applicants must meet one of the English proficiency test minimum score requirements:
  • TOEFL iBT 83 (PBT 560, CBT 220)
    • KAIST’s institution code for TOEFL is 0195IELTS 6.5 band(Academic mode)
      • TOEIC 720(Listening & Reading)
        • TEPS 599/New TEPS 326
• Eligible Countries: All world countries. Applicants who hold Korean Citizenship (dual citizenship) are NOT eligible to apply as international students
• For masters scholarship, applicants hold or or expect to hold a bachelor’s degree before enrollment at KAIST.
• For doctoral scholarship, applicants hold or expect to hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree before enrollment at KAIST

How to apply

Applications are done via the online form provided in their website (linked below)

Documents required

1. High school/University Transcript
2. English Proficiency Test Report
3. Standardized Official Test Score Report
4. Passport or National ID Copy
5. Statement of Financial Resources
6. Honors and Awards (Optional)
7. One recommendation letter(3)

Note: The application fee is USD 80 or KRW 80,000. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer after writing application form online. Additional charges (i.e. bank charges) should be covered by the applicants. Additionally, note that application fee is non-refundable and you cannot modify application form once you pay the fee

Application deadline

Spring Admission: Late August – Mid September

Fall Admission: Early December – Late December

Fall Admission: Early March – Late March

For more details, visit the KAIST Scholarship website.