Location: South Korea
Program: Undergraduate
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: Same with course
Deadline: Not Specified
The KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship is a financial aid program offered by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) for international students pursuing undergraduate degrees. The scholarship is designed to attract talented students from around the world and is merit-based. It covers full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, medical insurance, and other expenses such as airfare for some students. The scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters, provided the student maintains a strong academic record.
KAIST is renowned for its emphasis on science, technology, and innovation, and this scholarship aims to support future global leaders in these fields.
KAIST was founded in 1971 and has been a unique cradle for fostering outstanding scientists and engineers. They have contributed to advanced science and technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship and facilitated the Korean economic miracle with a strong foundation in science and technology. Looking ahead to the next half-century, KAIST combines excellence in science and research and innovative history to create value for the world.
Benefits of The Scholarship
- Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters
- Living expenses: 350,000 KRW per month
- Medical Health insurance
- Academic support
- Others
Eligibility Criteria
- KAIST Scholarships to admitted students
- Candidates must meet KAIST admission requirements
- Students must maintain GPA over 2.7 out of 4.3 at KAIST after their freshman year
- Applicants who hold Korean Citizenship (dual citizenship) are not eligible to apply as foreign students
- International applicants MUST ADDITIONALLY satisfy one of the following two requirements:
- Neither of the applicant’s parents is a Korean citizen, or
- For applicants of Korean Origin, he/she must have received his/her entire elementary, junior high, and high school education outside of Korea at a comparable and equivalent level of that provided in Korea.
- Note that international schools located in Korea are NOT acknowledged as foreign schools.
- Applicants who completed or will have completed high schools in Korea are also welcome to apply to KAIST Undergraduate program.
Selection Criteria
All applications will be thoroughly and equally reviewed during the admission process. Upon being selected for admission, you will automatically be entitled to the KAIST Scholarship.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
