The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology – the country’s national research university is offering full scholarships international Masters and PhD students willing to study in South Korea.
The KAIST Scholarship is offered to 94% of all admitted students into the university, thereby giving applicants a high chance of securing funding.
The KAIST Graduate Scholarship encompasses all necessary expenses for the duration of your degree program. The Master’s program scholarship lasts for 2 years, while the PhD program scholarship extends to 4 years, tailored to the specific degree requirements.
About Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
In the late 1960s, as Korea shifted its focus from light industry to heavy industry, the lack of highly-educated scientists and engineers emerged as a serious problem. Korea, then heavily dependent on foreign products and technologies, had difficulty conducting its own research and development (R&D).
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) was established in 1971 as the nation’s first research-oriented graduate school in science and technology. In 1986, KAIST started offering undergraduate degree programs as well. In 1989, the university’s campus ... continue reading
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KAIST Graduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of KAIST Graduate Scholarship
- Total Tuition Fee Exemption for 4 semesters for Master’s degree candidates, 10 for Master’s-Ph.D. integrated degree candidates and 8 for Ph.D. degree candidates.
- Monthly Stipend (Up to 2,500,000 KRW): Students will cover the cost of Accommodation and other Expenses from the Stipend.
- National Health Insurance Premium
- Opportunity to engage in part-time jobs for additional income. fun, and time passes.
Requirements for KAIST Graduate Scholarship Qualification
- Candidates must be international student who do NOT hold Korean citizenship.
- Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent standard by the start of the course for the Master’s or Master’s-Ph.D. degree program application
- Candidates must have Master’s degree or equivalent standard by the start of your course for the Ph.D. degree program application
- Equivalent Standards of the Korean Bachelor’s Degree
- a.University degree requiring four years of study
- b.Three-year Bologna compliant Bachelor’s degree
- c.The first cycle qualification in the framework of qualifications for the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
- d.Bachelor’s degree with honors in British pattern education
- e.Cases other than the above frameworks must ADDITIONALLY provide a report on Academic Credential Assessment for Admission from KARIC
- (Korea Academic Recognition Information Center)
Documents Required for Application
- KAIST Online Application
- Previous Degree Certificates
- Degree Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Scan copy of Passport
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statements
- English Proficiency Document
- Citizens of the English native speaking countries or officially English speaking countries are exempt from the English Proficiency Test.
- Those who completed their bachelor’s or masters in English native speaking countries are also exempt from the English Proficiency Test report.
- National Identity document of both parents.
Application Deadline
December 23, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) on apply.kaist.ac.kr to apply
- Create an account and choose a degree and program of study at KAIST.
- Enter your personal and academic backgrounds, prior experiences, and achievements.
- Upload all the required documents. Write your statement of purpose and answer the other prompts.
- Choose your financial resources – you can apply for KAIST Scholarship in this step.
- Review your application before proceeding to payment. Once payment is made, the online application form or uploaded file cannot be modified.
- Pay the application fee online – KRW 80,000 or USD 80.
For more details, visit KAIST webpage
