The Fully Funded KAIST University Scholarship in South Korea is open to all internationals. This scholarship is offered for master's and PhD studies. 

KAIST is a Famous Leading University in Asia known by MIT of Asia. It was established by the Korean government in 1971 as the nation’s first research-oriented science and engineering institution. The Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) offers the KAIST International Student Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate international students.

The benefits of the Fully Funded KAIST University Scholarship in South Korea are:

1. A Full Scholarship ( All expenses are covered by the program )

2. Full Tuition Fee Covered.

3. A Monthly Allowance of 350,000 KRW for a Master’s Course.

4. A Monthly Allowance of 400,000 KRW for a Doctoral Degree.

5. The recipient’s advisor/department supports Medical Health Insurance fees.

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded KAIST University Scholarship in South Korea are stated below:

1. Required Language: Applicants must meet one of the English proficiency test minimum score requirements:

a) TOEFL iBT 83 (PBT 560, CBT 220)
KAIST’s institution code for TOEFL is 0195

b) IELTS 6.5 band(Academic mode)

c) TOEIC 720(Listening & Reading)

d) TEPS 599/New TEPS 326

2. Eligible Countries: All world countries. Applicants who hold Korean Citizenship (dual citizenship) are NOT eligible to apply as international students

3. For master's scholarships, applicants hold or expect to hold a bachelor’s degree before enrollment at KAIST.

4. For doctoral scholarship, applicants hold or expect to hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree before enrollment at KAIST

How to Apply?

(1) Fill the online application form with the required information.

(2) Upload those documents  Online

i) High School Profile

ii) High school / University Transcript

iii) English Proficiency Test Report

iv) Standardized Official Test Score Report

v) Passport or National ID Copy

vi) Statement of Financial Resources

vii) Honors and Awards (Optional)

viii) One recommendation letter

(3) The applicant must pay the application fee of USD 80 or KRW 80,000. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer after writing the application form online. The applicants should cover additional charges (i.e., bank charges). Please note that the application fee is non-refundable, and you cannot modify the application form once you pay the fee

NOTE: For detailed information on the application process, please visit here.