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KAIST International Student Scholarship

KAIST funds most admitted international students, with labs adding a monthly salary for graduate students.

South KoreaUndergraduateMaster'sPhDFully Funded
Application deadline
Oct 31, 2027
350 days left
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Dates and funding can change every year. Always confirm the details on admission.kaist.ac.kr before you apply.

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Min. CGPA
3.30
Funding
Full tuition, a monthly stipend of up to KRW 350,000 (graduate students also get lab pay) and insurance.
Eligible fields
Computer ScienceElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceChemical EngineeringPhysics

About this scholarship

Funding is offered with admission. There are spring and fall rounds each year.

Eligibility

  • Admission to KAIST
  • Strong maths and science record
  • English proficiency

What it covers

  • Full tuition
  • Monthly stipend
  • National health insurance

How to apply

  1. 1Choose an eligible program and check its own entry requirements
  2. 2Apply for admission — most awards are considered with your application
  3. 3Write the extra scholarship essay or form if the university asks for one
  4. 4Watch your email for the result, often a few weeks after the admission offer

Ready to start your application?

Visit the official KAIST page for the full application form and latest requirements.

Apply on official site