KAIST University Scholarship in South Korea 2025 (Fully Funded)


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:

  1. Online Application: Complete the online application form.
  2. Application Fee: Pay $80 or KRW 80,000.
  3. Document Submission: Print the online application and submit it along with supporting documents by post.
  4. 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.