Host Country: South Korea
University: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
Eligible Nationality: All International Students
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Financial Benefits:
- Tuition Fee: Fully covered.
- Monthly Stipend:
- Master’s: 350,000 KRW
- Doctoral: 400,000 KRW
- Health Insurance: Supported by recipient’s advisor/department.
- Part-time Jobs: Opportunities available on campus.
- Cultural Experience: Learn the Korean language and experience Korean culture.
Available Academic Fields:
College of Natural Sciences:
- Physics
- Mathematical Sciences
- Chemistry
College of Life Science & Bioengineering:
- Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering
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:
- KAIST Online Application
- Previous Degree Certificates
- Degree Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Scan of Passport
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statements
- English Proficiency Document
- National Identity Document of both parents
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: All international students (non-Korean) are eligible.
- Master’s Degree: Must hold or expect to receive a bachelor’s degree by August 31, 2025.
- PhD Degree: Must hold or expect to receive a bachelor’s degree by August 31, 2025.
Application Process:
- Online Application: Complete the online application form.
- Application Fee: Pay $80 or KRW 80,000.
- Document Submission: Print the online application and submit it along with supporting documents by post.
- Deadline: Ensure all documents are received by September 23, 2024.
Address for Document Submission:
- # 110, 1st Floor, E 16-1 B/D 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
Graduate Admissions Team, KAIST
Office: +82-42-350-2352, 2354
Email: advanced.adm@kaist.ac.kr
Application Deadline: 12 September 2024
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This concise format covers the essential details and steps for the KAIST University Scholarship application process.