Good news for those who want to study in South Korea! Applications are now open for the KAIST University Scholarship. This article will explain everything about the scholarship program, its benefits, and how to apply step by step.
The KAIST University Scholarship for 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is available for both Master’s and PhD programs. It covers the full tuition fees, offers a monthly allowance of up to 400,000 KRW, and provides coverage for medical health insurance.
KAIST, also known as the MIT of Asia, is one of the top universities in Asia. Established by the Korean government in 1971, KAIST was Korea’s first research-focused science and engineering institution. KAIST offers the KAIST International Student Scholarship to both undergraduate and graduate international students.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters, PhD
- Institution(s): KAIST University
- Study in: South Korea
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Refer to the list below
- Program Period: Two years for Master’s and three years for PhD
- Deadline:
- Spring Admission: Late August – Mid September
- Fall Admission (Early Track): Early December – Late December
- Fall Admission (Regular Track): Early March – Late March
Courses Offered
College of Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Mathematical Sciences
- Chemistry
College of Life Science & Bioengineering
- 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
Scholarship Coverage
The KAIST University Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- Full Scholarship (All expenses are covered by the program)
- Full Tuition Fee covered
- Monthly Allowance of 350,000 KRW for Master’s course
- Monthly Allowance of 400,000 KRW for Doctoral degree
- Medical Health Insurance fees are covered by the recipient’s advisor/department
Eligibility Criteria for KAIST University Scholarship
To qualify for the KAIST University Scholarship, candidates must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Required Language: Applicants must meet one of the English proficiency test minimum score requirements:
- 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
- Eligible Countries: All world countries. Applicants with Korean citizenship (dual citizenship) are NOT eligible to apply as international students.
- For Master’s Scholarship: Applicants must hold or expect to hold a bachelor’s degree before enrollment at KAIST.
- For Doctoral Scholarship: Applicants must hold or expect to hold both a bachelor’s and master’s degree before enrollment at KAIST.
How to Apply for KAIST University Scholarship?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for this scholarship.
(1) Fill the online application form with the required information.
(2) Upload those documents Online
- High School Profile
- High school / University Transcript
- English Proficiency Test Report
- Standardized Official Test Score Report
- Passport or National ID Copy
- Statement of Financial Resources
- Honors and Awards (Optional)
- One recommendation letter
(3) The applicant must pay the application fee is USD 80 or KRW 80,000. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer after writing application form online. Additional charges (i.e. bank charges) should be covered by the applicants. Please note that application fee is non-refundable and you cannot modify application form once you pay the fee
(4) Submit your application
NOTE: For detailed information on application process, please visit here.
To know more about KAIST University Scholarship, please visit the official website: