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.

Benefits

  • 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

  • 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)

Application Documents

  • 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.

Method of Application

Click Here 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 Information,

Visit the Official Webpage

Application Deadline: December 23, 2024.