Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) • South Korea
About This Scholarship
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) — ranked among Asia's top universities — offers generous scholarships to international students pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
KAIST is one of the most research-intensive universities in the world, consistently ranking in the global top 100, and is renowned for cutting-edge research in AI, robotics, semiconductor engineering, biotechnology, and more.
Scholarship benefits for international graduate students include:
- Full tuition waiver for all semesters
- Monthly living allowance (KRW 350,000–500,000 for Master's; KRW 400,000–600,000 for PhD)
- Research assistant stipend from supervisor (varies — typically KRW 300,000–800,000/month additional)
- Housing support or on-campus dormitory access
- Health insurance
For international undergraduates, KAIST's international scholarship covers tuition and provides a living allowance. Programs are offered in English across multiple departments.
Eligibility Requirements
- Non-Korean nationality (Korean nationals and dual citizens not eligible for international scholarships)
- Applying for Master's, PhD, or combined MS-PhD programs in KAIST's departments
- Strong academic record (minimum B+ or equivalent)
- Research interest aligned with a KAIST faculty member's lab (graduate students strongly encouraged to contact a professor in advance)
- English proficiency for English-track programs (TOEFL iBT 83 or IELTS 6.5)
- Must apply through official KAIST admissions portal
- Undergraduate: rank in top 5% of high school graduating class
Ready to Apply?
Visit the official scholarship page for detailed application instructions.