• Scholarship Name: KAIST University Scholarship 2025
• Host University: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea
• Programs: MS, MS leading to PhD, and PhD
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: 12 September 2024

KAIST offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines. Here are some of the fields available under the KAIST University Scholarship:

College of Natural Sciences:

• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematical Sciences
• Graduate School of Quantum Science and Technology

College of Engineering:

• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• Industrial and Systems Engineering
• Graduate School of Data Science
• Aerospace Engineering
• Industrial Design
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Environmental and Energy Technology Program
• Bio and Brain Engineering
• Brain and Cognitive Engineering
• Nuclear and Quantum Engineering
• KINS-KAIST Master’s Degree Program
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• The Robotics Program
• Graduate School of AI Semiconductor
• School of Computing
• Graduate School of Information Security
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI
• Graduate School of Green Growth and Sustainability
• Cho Chun Shik Graduate School of Mobility

College of Life Science and Bioengineering:

• Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering
  • Physician-Scientist Track
  • Medical Science and Engineering Track
• Brain and Cognitive Sciences
• Graduate School of Engineering Biology

College of Business:

• Global Technology and Innovation Program (Daejeon Campus)
• KAIST MBA (Seoul Campus)
• Impact MBA (Seoul Campus)

1. Full Tuition Fee Coverage: Full fee exemption for eight semesters for PhD and four semesters for Master’s degree.
2. Monthly Stipend: Varies depending on the department, degree, advisor, and research area.
3. Health Insurance: National Health Insurance coverage.
4. On-Campus Employment Opportunities: Positions such as teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and part-time work.
5. Living and Research Support: Financial support for living expenses and research-related costs.

To be eligible for the KAIST University Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an international student (non-Korean nationality).
• For PhD: Hold a master’s degree or expect to obtain it by the time of enrollment.
• For Master’s: Hold a bachelor’s degree or expect to obtain it by the time of enrollment.
• Have an educational background equivalent to Korea’s bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• If of Korean ethnicity, have completed all previous education outside South Korea, with parents who are not citizens of South Korea.
• Meet English language proficiency requirements.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• CV
• Official transcripts
• Degree certificates/diplomas
• English Proficiency Test (EPT) results
• Two recommendation letters
• Proof of citizenship for the applicant and their parents
• Recommendation letter from employer (if applicable)
• Research proposal
• Certificate of family registration

1. Online Application: Apply through the KAIST online application portal.
2. Review Guidelines: Carefully review application guidelines and criteria before applying.
3. Application Fee: Pay the application fee or request a fee waiver if applicable.
4. Document Submission: Submit all required documents online and send hard copies to the designated office as specified on the official website.

Important Dates

• Online Application Deadline: 12 September 2024
• Recommendation Letter Submission Deadline: 23 September 2024