KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAIST)
KAIST International Student Scholarship
full · bachelors, masters, phd
- Full tuition (graduate)Coverage
- ~KRW 350k–400k/moStipend (est.)
- Daejeon, South KoreaLocation
- Bachelor / Master / PhDStudy level
- Taught in EnglishLanguage
- Founded 1971University
At a glance
full
Funding
€25k
Max amount
Rolling
Deadline
Open to international students (non-Korean citizens)
Country
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Provider
KAIST International Student Scholarships fund international students at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Daejeon, South Korea — a science and technology university founded in 1971 where most programmes are taught in English. The scholarships cover undergraduate and graduate (master's and doctoral) study in engineering, the natural sciences, and related fields. For graduate students the scholarship is full: it covers tuition and pays a monthly stipend of around ~KRW 350,000 for master's students and ~KRW 400,000 for doctoral students (est.), along with national health insurance. Undergraduate international students with strong records receive substantial tuition support, renewable on satisfactory results, for the standard 4-year degree. KAIST admits in spring and autumn rounds rather than on a single fixed date, so check the current admissions calendar. Treat the stipend figures here as estimates and confirm current amounts and deadlines on KAIST's official admissions pages.
What's covered
- Tuition — Full tuition for graduate students; substantial tuition support for undergraduates.
- Monthly stipend — A graduate stipend of around ~KRW 350,000 (~$260) for master's and ~KRW 400,000 (~$300) for doctoral students (est.).
- Health insurance — National health insurance cover for enrolled students.
- Duration — For the standard length of the degree, renewable on satisfactory results.
- English-taught — Most programmes are delivered in English, so Korean is not required to study.
How to apply
Apply for admission to KAIST in the relevant round; the scholarship is awarded with admission for eligible students.
- Choose a programme — Select an undergraduate or graduate programme and check its requirements.
- Apply for admission — Submit the KAIST online application with transcripts and supporting documents.
- Provide English evidence — Include English proficiency results for the English-taught programmes.
- Secure an advisor (graduate) — For graduate study, identify a potential advisor where required.
- Admission & funding — Receive your admission and scholarship decision together.
- Enrol — Accept, arrange your visa, and enrol at KAIST.
Eligibility
NationalityAn international (non-Korean) student (specific citizenship rules apply by programme).
AdmissionAdmitted to a KAIST undergraduate or graduate programme.
FieldProgrammes in engineering, the natural sciences, computing, business, and related areas.
Academic meritA strong academic record meeting KAIST's entry standards.
English proficiencyEvidence of English ability for the English-taught programmes.
Funding is generally tied to admission for science and engineering students. Continuation depends on maintaining the required academic results each semester.
Eligible countries
Open to international students (non-Korean citizens)
Deadlines
Spring & autumn rounds
Selection
KAIST awards the scholarship with admission for eligible international science and engineering students, assessing academic record, test scores, statement of purpose, and (for graduate study) research fit with an advisor. Continuation depends on maintaining the required academic results.
Verified sources
- KAIST — International Admissionsadmission.kaist.ac.krofficial
About the provider
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), founded in 1971 in Daejeon, South Korea, is the country's leading science and technology research university. Most programmes are taught in English, and KAIST funds international undergraduate and graduate students with tuition support and stipends.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the KAIST International Student Scholarship?
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Funding for international students at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in South Korea, covering undergraduate and graduate study in science, engineering, and related fields.
What does it cover?
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For graduate students, full tuition plus a monthly stipend and national health insurance; for undergraduates, substantial tuition support renewable on results.
How much is the graduate stipend?
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Around ~KRW 350,000 (~$260) per month for master's students and ~KRW 400,000 (~$300) for doctoral students (est.). Confirm current rates on KAIST's pages.
Do I need to speak Korean?
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No — most KAIST programmes are taught in English, so you can study without Korean, though learning some helps daily life.
Who is eligible?
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International (non-Korean) students admitted to an eligible KAIST undergraduate or graduate programme with a strong academic record.
Is tuition fully covered?
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For graduate students in science and engineering, yes; undergraduates receive substantial tuition support that is renewable on satisfactory results.
How do I apply?
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Apply for admission to KAIST in the relevant round; eligible students are awarded the scholarship together with admission.
When is the deadline?
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KAIST admits in spring and autumn rounds rather than on a single fixed date, so check the current admissions calendar for each round's deadline.
Do graduate applicants need an advisor?
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For graduate study you may need to identify a potential advisor whose research matches your interests, depending on the department.
How long does funding last?
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For the standard length of the degree (for example ~4 years for a bachelor's), renewable each term on satisfactory academic results.
Where is KAIST?
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In Daejeon, South Korea. Founded in 1971, it is the country's leading science and technology institute.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On KAIST's official admissions pages, which list the scholarship coverage, stipend rates, eligibility, and round deadlines.