About this Program

The Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) University Undergraduate Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international master’s students, covering tuition, monthly allowance, and medical insurance. Established in 1971, KAIST aims to foster elite human resources in science and technology, making it a respected member of the global science community. The KAIST offers these international student scholarship for undergraduate and graduate international students.

Eligibility

• Applicants of international students’ status of all nationalities from all world countries can apply.
• Applicants who hold Korean Citizenship (dual citizenship) and NOT eligible to apply.
• Applicants must have graduate from their high school by the end of August 2024.
• Applicants must acquire a minimum iBT score of 83.
• Applicants must acquire a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
• Applicants must acquire a minimum TEPS score of 326.
• Applicants must acquire a minimum TOEIC score of 720.
• Applicants must maintain a GPA over 2.7 out of 4.3 at KAIST after their freshman year.
• Although at KAIST, English is the medium language of instruction, meaning applicants do not need to have Korean language skills for admission. However, after you get admitted to KAIST, you need to obtain TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) 2 level for graduation.

Scholarship Durations

The scholarship duration would be as long as the program period for about 8 semesters.

Programs

College of Natural Sciences

• Physics
• Mathematical Sciences
• Chemistry

College of Life Science & Bio-engineering

• Biological Sciences

College of Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Bio & Brain Engineering
• Industrial Design
• Industrial & Systems Engineering
• Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Nuclear & Quantum Engineering

College of Business

• Business and Technology Management

Required Documents

• Two Recommendation Letter.
• Secondary / Tertiary School Profile.
• High school / University Transcript.
• Standardized Official Test Report.
• English Proficiency Test Report.
• Passport or National ID.
• Statement of Financial Resources – KAIST Scholarship.
• Statement of Financial Resources – Sponsorship.
• Honors and Awards (Optional).

How to Apply

• Applicants need to register in the application form: (https://apply.kaist.ac.kr/InterApply/InterApply/Login)
• Applicants must follow its instructions to finish all the required application procedures.
• Applicants must submit the application in the system as requested within the application period.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Go to the official site here and fill out your online application form.
2. Pay application fee (USD 80 or 80,000 KRW) by credit card or bank transfer.
3. Upload scanned copies of following additional required documents on the application page. The uploaded copies must be certified by school principal or the head/director of organization and clear & legible.
4. Submit the application.
5. Check your final admission and scholarship results from here.

Application Period

Application Deadline is on the 20th September of 2024.

For more information, you could go to the Official Website.