If you are interested in pursuing your education in South Korea, I recommend thoroughly reading this blog post. This blog post will provide a comprehensive explanation of KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2025 and a step by step application procedure on how to apply.  

KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2025


Scholarship Overview

Applications are open for the KAIST University Graduate Scholarship for the spring 2025 intake. The KAIST Graduate scholarship offers more than 300 scholarships to international students to pursue MS, MS leading to PhD, and PhD degree programs. KAIST welcomes students from all around the world. This scholarship will cover full tuition fee covered, a monthly allowance up to 400,000 KRW and medical health insurance fees. You can apply for that scholarship without IELTS.

More details about the scholarship requirements and the application process are given below.

Table of Contents

Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Benefits

Courses Offered

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

How To Apply

Online Apply Video Guide

Scholarship Summary

Host Country

South Korea

University

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Course Level

Master’s and PhD Degree

Financial Benefits

Fully Funded

Degree Duration

Master’s

2 years

PhD

3 years

Deadline

Spring Admission: (Application Deadline: 12th September 2024)

Fall Admission (Early Track): Early December – Late December

Fall Admission (Regular Track): Early March – Late March

 

Scholarship Benefits

  • A Full Scholarship ( All expenses are covered by the program )
  • Full Tuition Fee Covered.
  • Monthly Allowance of 350,000 KRW for Master’s Course.
  • Monthly Allowance of 400,000 KRW for Doctoral Degree.
  • Medical Health Insurance

Courses Offered

College of Natural Sciences

Physics

Mathematical Sciences

Chemistry

College of Life Science & Bioengineering

Biological Sciences

College of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Bio & Brain Engineering

Industrial Design

Industrial & Systems Engineering

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Materials Science & Engineering

Nuclear & Quantum Engineering

College of Business

Business and Technology Management

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Countries: All world countries except Korea.

For Master's Degree Applications: Submit your Bachelor's degree and transcript

For PhD Degree Applications: Submit your Master degree (MS/MPhil) and transcript

Age Limit: No strict age limit for Masters and PhD programs

Required Language: Applicants must meet one of the English proficiency test minimum score requirements:

TOEFL iBT 83 (PBT 560, CBT 220)

IELTS 6.5 band(Academic mode)

TOEIC 720(Listening & Reading)

TEPS 599/New TEPS 326

No English Proficiency Test required if you are from or have completed your education in:

Countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, U.K., U.S.A. Botswana, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Documents Required

  • Copy of your national ID, Passport
  • Scanned copies of parents’ national IDs
  • Certificates of all completed degrees
  • Certificate or letter for incomplete degrees with expected graduation date (Hope Certificate)
  • English proficiency Test Score (within two years of September 2024) or English Proficiency Certificate
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • CV
  • Proof of honors, awards, and employment

How to Apply

Submit Online: Applications must be submitted through the official online application form.

Attach Documents: Include all required documents as listed in the application guidelines.

Pay App fee: The applicant must pay the application fee is USD 80. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer after writing application form online.

For detailed information and to apply, visit the official website.

If you want to apply, please click on Apply 


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