KAIST Scholarship for International Graduate Students (KGPS / KPS)
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KAIST's scholarship for international graduate students covers full tuition, national health insurance and a monthly stipend, and 94% of its international students receive it. If you choose the KAIST scholarship in your application, you are also considered for the Global Presidential (Master's) or Prestige (PhD) scholarship.
Deadline:
Spring 2027 round ran 18 August - 1 September 2026. Fall 2027 Early Track usually runs early to late December; Regular Track early to late March. See all scholarship deadlines month by month →
Funding
Fully funded
Level
Master's, PhD
Study in
South Korea
Subjects
All KAIST graduate departments (except GDI-GTIP track)
What it covers
Full tuition
National health insurance
Monthly stipend depending on research involvement
KGPS (Master's / integrated): full tuition and KRW 1,000,000 per month for 4 semesters
KPS (PhD): full tuition and KRW 300,000 per month for 8 semesters
Who can apply
Open to international applicants to KAIST graduate programmes, including Pakistanis.
For a Master's or integrated Master's-PhD: a Bachelor's degree (4-year or equivalent) by the start of the course.
For a PhD: a Master's degree or equivalent by the start of the course.
English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.). Pakistani citizens may be exempted if their degree was taught in English in Pakistan and they submit an English-medium certificate.
KGPS and KPS go to highly competitive applicants recommended by the department head.
How to apply
Create an ApplyWeb account on the KAIST international graduate admissions site.
Choose the Spring, Fall Early or Fall Regular admission round.
Select the KAIST scholarship as your financial resource in the application.
Upload your documents and recommendations before the round closes; eligible admitted students are considered automatically for KGPS/KPS.
Check the College of Engineering stipend page if you are applying to engineering, since stipends vary by college.
Documents you usually need
Online application (ApplyWeb)
Degree certificates and transcripts
English proficiency score or English-medium certificate
Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.
South Korea