• Level of Study: Master’s, PhD
• Institution: KAIST University
• Study Destination: South Korea
• Opportunity Focus Areas: See list below.
• Program Period: Two years for a master’s and three years for a PhD.

BENEFITS

• A Full Scholarship (the program covers all expenses)
• Full Tuition Fee Covered.
• A monthly allowance of 350,000 KRW for the master’s course.
• A monthly allowance of 400,000 KRW for a doctoral degree.
• The recipient’s advisor/department supports medical health insurance fees.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Eligible Countries: All countries in the world. Applicants who hold Korean Citizenship are NOT eligible to apply as international students
• For the master’s scholarship, applicants hold 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
• Required Language:  TOEFL iBT 83 (PBT 560, CBT 220);  KAIST’s institution code for TOEFL is 0195; IELTS 6.5 band (academic mode); TOEIC 720 (Listening & Reading); TEPS 599/New TEPS 326.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

• Transcripts and Degrees
• English Proficiency Test Report
• Standardized Official Test Score Report
• Passport or National ID Copy
• Statement of Financial Resources
• Honors and Awards (Optional)
• Two recommendation letters
• The applicant must pay the application fee of USD 80 or KRW 80,000. 
• Apply: HERE

DEADLINE

The general application deadline for the KAIST University scholarship is as follows:

• Spring Admission: Late August–Mid-September
• Fall Admission (Early Track): Early December–Late December
• Fall Admission (Regular Track): Early March–Late March
• Spring 2027 Entry: August 18 – September 1, 2026.

Please visit HERE for more detailed information.