KAIST
South Korea · Daejeon
Korea's leading science and technology institute; taught mostly in English.
- Tuition
- ₩3 433 000 / semester
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 11,000
- QS 2027
- #65
- IELTS from
- 6.5
- Bachelor language
- English (most courses)
Full rate; the KAIST scholarship for international students usually covers tuition (8 semesters, with GPA ≥ 2.7)
Schools and programmes
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Bio & Brain Engineering
- Industrial Design
Application deadlines (2027 intake)
- — KAIST: Regular track (autumn 2027). Early track closed on 22 October 2026
- — GKS scholarship (typical). Announced usually in September
Documents required
- International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
- Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
- Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
- TOPIK 3–4+ or IELTS/TOEFL
- Motivation letter / essay
- Recommendation letters — Usually 1–2 from teachers
- Bank statement (≈ $20 000)
- D-2 visa
- Photo for documents
- Pay the application fee
- Health insurance
Official links
All universities: South Korea · University ranking · Admission guide