KAIST International Scholarship
Near-universal full tuition funding for admitted international students at all degree levels, undergraduate through PhD, at one of South Korea's top science and technology universities.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Undergraduate: early round around October, regular round around January. Graduate: varies by intake
Country
South KoreaAbout the KAIST International Scholarship
KAIST, a leading Korean science and technology university, extends full-tuition scholarships to essentially all admitted international students, undergraduate and graduate alike, with most students automatically considered rather than needing a distinct competitive scholarship application. The university is strongly STEM-focused, spanning engineering, science, and management programs.
Deadlines differ by level and intake: undergraduate applications run on early and regular rounds, while graduate applications follow separate fall and spring intake cycles.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Near-universal funding for admitted international students, not a separately competed scholarship
KAIST is one of Asia's leading science and technology universities
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in South Korea
South Korea's strong technology industry and KAIST's close industry ties offer genuine career pathways for STEM graduates, alongside a rapidly internationalizing campus culture.
Eligibility Requirements
3 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply online for undergraduate or graduate admission
Advance through document screening and, for graduate applicants, an interview
Funding is automatically considered for most admitted international students
Application Timeline
Around October 22
Undergraduate Early Round
Around January 14
Undergraduate Regular Round
Varies (fall/spring)
Graduate Intake
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Do not assume you need a separate scholarship application - most admitted international students are automatically considered
Confirm your specific level and intake's deadline, since undergraduate and graduate cycles run separately
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
Generally no, most admitted international students are automatically considered for full-tuition funding.
KAIST is strongly STEM-focused with some management programs. Most fields outside science, engineering, and management are not offered.
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