KAIST 2022 International Students Scholarship

Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is currently inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for the International Undergraduate Scholarship to be awarded for the commencing 2022 – 2023 academic session.

• Table of Content
• About Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
• KAIST International Students Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of KAIST International Students Scholarship
• Requirements for KAIST International Students Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

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

KAIST International Students Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of KAIST International Students Scholarship

• Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters
• Living expenses: 350,000 KRW per month
• Medical Health insurance

Requirements for KAIST International Students Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for KAIST International Students Scholarship, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• Applicants of International Student Admission

• Applicants must maintain GPA over 2.7 out of 4.3 at KAIST after their freshman year.
• Applicants who have the professional nature of science and technology research and curiosity in this area
• Applicants who have passion and will to challenge new areas of creation
• Applicants who wish to serve society and the country with a high level of consciousness and attitude of collaboration
• Applicants who deeply think about morals and the environment for all humanity
• Candidates who have graduated or will graduate from his or her high school by February 28th, 2022.

• Candidates who have graduated or will graduate from his or her high school by August 31st, 2022.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Same as Admission Application
• There is no separate process for applying scholarship
  • Just check “KAIST scholarship” on the Statement of Financial Resources section on online application for admission.

For more details, visit KAIST website.