KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Daejeon, South Korea · Checked September 26, 2026
KAIST is a public science and technology university in Daejeon where international students study in English. International undergraduates who are admitted receive the KAIST Scholarship, which covers full tuition for 8 semesters plus a monthly stipend. KAIST reports that 94% of its international graduate students get scholarship support.
Undergraduate tuition (international)KRW 6,866,000 per year (KRW 3,433,000 per semester; KAIST undergraduate cost of attendance). The KAIST Scholarship covers the full tuition for 4 years once admitted
Master's tuition (international)KRW 19,118,000 per year (tuition budget in KAIST's 2023 academic year cost of attendance; most international students' tuition is covered by the KAIST scholarship)
IntakesUndergraduate: Spring (early admissions only) and Fall; Graduate: Spring and Fall
English requirementUndergraduate (recommended scores): TOEFL iBT 83 (taken before 21 Jan 2026) or 4.5 (taken on or after 21 Jan 2026), IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 720, TEPS 326. ITP, Duolingo and at-home/online tests are not accepted for undergraduate. Graduate minimums: TOEFL iBT 83 or 4.5 (Home Edition accepted), IELTS Academic 6.5 (IELTS Online accepted).
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| Undergraduate Early Admissions, 2027 (Spring & Fall track) | 22 September - 22 October 2026, 6:00 pm KST; recommendation letters by 29 October 2026 |
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| Undergraduate Regular Admissions, 2027 (Fall only) | 10 November 2026 - 14 January 2027, 6:00 pm KST; recommendation letters by 21 January 2027 |
| Graduate, Spring 2027 entry | 18 August - 1 September 2026 (closed) |
| Graduate, Fall 2027 entry | TBA; usually an early track (early to late December) and a regular track (early to late March) |
Scholarships
Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees (GKS-G)
Check official siteGlobal Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate Degrees (GKS-U)
3 days leftKAIST Scholarship for International Graduate Students (KGPS / KPS)
Check official siteFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
