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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology is in Daejeon, South Korea. Tuition for international students: KRW 6,866,000 (≈ US$5,100) per year (reference). Standard entry requirements: High school graduation graduated or will graduate from high school by February 28, 2027 (Spring) or August 31, 2027 (Fall). Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83. Scholarships: 1 from the university; government scholarships: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's).

✓ 19 facts from 4 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify

Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition KRW 6,866,000 per year (≈ US$5,100)
Money from the collegeMerit scholarships: international students can receive them.
1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
Government scholarships for this country: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's).
Chances of admissionHigh school graduation: graduated or will graduate from high school by February 28, 2027 (Spring) or August 31, 2027 (Fall). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 83.
Application deadlinesEarliest: 22 oct (Round 1) Last round: Round 2, 14 ene.
Where and how students liveDaejeon · 40 km from CJJ airport
Housingnot yet determined
Working while studyingnot yet determined
After graduationAfter graduating, students can change to the Job-Seeking (D-10-1) visa to look for work in Korea; it is extended in 6-month increments up to a maximum of 2 years.

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales

Becas por méritoSí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por mérito (reference)
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“All international students receive full financial support, including tuition and living expenses.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Dominio del inglésExamen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
  • TOEFL iBT (nueva escala de 1–6): 4.5
  • TOEFL iBT (escala anterior de 0–120): 83
  • IELTS global: 6.5
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Therefore, all applicants must submit at least one of the following English Proficiency test (EPT) scores.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Applicants may request an exemption from the EPT if they meet one of the following criteria.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“TOEFL iBT 83 (Taken before Jan 21, 2026) / 4.5 (Taken on or after Jan 21, 2026)”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“IELTS 6.5”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathwayNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Degree programmes taught in EnglishYes
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Most courses are conducted entirely in English, and students join a diverse international community.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“The official language of communication and instruction for international students at KAIST is English.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Becas para estudiantes de primer año

KAIST Scholarship

OtrasSolo para estudiantes internacionalesConsideración automática
Matrícula completa
  • Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
  • Amount: Matrícula completa
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Living expenses: 350,000 KRW per month”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Upon being selected for admission, you will automatically be entitled to the KAIST Scholarship.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“There is no separate process for applying scholarship”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programmeNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • High school graduation: graduated or will graduate from high school by February 28, 2027 (Spring) or August 31, 2027 (Fall) ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Interview
Optional (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Interviews may be conducted if deemed necessary. Selected applicants will be contacted individually via email with further instructions.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application requirement
English proficiency test: Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Therefore, all applicants must submit at least one of the following English Proficiency test (EPT) scores.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Passport copy: Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants must submit a copy of applicant's passport or national ID card as proof of nationality.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Personal statement / main essay: Required
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Essay Prompts: See page 18.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Please write the personal statement with a focus on what you learned from and felt during curricular and/or extracurricular activities”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Teacher recommendation: Recommended ×2
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants may submit up to two recommendation letters; although optional, submission is highly recommended.”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants must submit at least one official test score (e.g., SAT, ACT, AP, IB, GCE A-Level, or other national high school leaving or university entrance examinations)”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
School transcript / academic records: Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants must submit official transcripts from all high schools attended (and universities*).”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Government scholarships for studying in South Korea

Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees

Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Costo total de asistencia
  • Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
  • Amount: Costo total de asistencia
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Fuentes (9)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“This is a government-invited scholarship degree program aimed at fostering global talent and establishing international networks by inviting outstanding students from around the world.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Monthly Allowance: All-inclusive subsidy of living expenses, accommodation, health insurance, Korean proficiency grants, TOPIK application fee, settlement allowance, and degree completion grants”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Monthly Allowance — Korean language program: 13,560,000 KRW per year. Degree program: 14,400,000 KRW per year.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Tuition: NIIED: up to 5 million KRW per semester; University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11

Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)

Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Monto no publicado
  • Who can receive it: Students from Japón
  • Number of awards: 20
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Up to 20 students annually”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Round 1 — Application22 oct
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Application Period & Document Submission September 22 ~ October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM (KST) November 10, 2026 ~ January 14, 2027, 6:00 PM (KST)”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Round 2 — Application — September intake14 ene
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Application Period & Document Submission September 22 ~ October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM (KST) November 10, 2026 ~ January 14, 2027, 6:00 PM (KST)”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

TuitionKRW 6,866,000 per year (≈ US$5,100) (reference)
Housing and mealsNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Living costs (college estimate)Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Student health insuranceKRW 916,680 per year (≈ US$687) (reference)
Health insurance rule for the student visaInternational students are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance (NHIS) with no separate application; for D-2 students enrolment takes effect on the date of foreigner registration after initial entry, and students receive the same benefits as Korean nationals.
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Fuentes (5)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Tuition Fees 3,433,000 3,433,000 6,866,000”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“NHI Premiums 458,340 458,340 916,680”
admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“International students are automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance without any additional application process.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Study Abroad (D-2), Primary/Secondary School Student (D-4-3) | Upon initial entry → Date of foreigner registration”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“International students enjoy the same benefits as Korean nationals, including hospital visits and health check-ups.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa)
25 (reference) government rule
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Bachelor's degree | 1st–2nd Year | Immediately available | | X | 10 Hours | | 10 Hours | | | | | | O | 25 Hours | Unlimited time allowed | 30 Hours”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
Post-study work visa (name and length)
After graduating, students can change to the Job-Seeking (D-10-1) visa to look for work in Korea; it is extended in 6-month increments up to a maximum of 2 years. government rule
Fuente (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“This visa allows international students who have completed their studies in Korea or foreigners seeking new employment to legally stay in Korea. It must be changed to a job-seeking visa (D-10-1), which is issued to foreigners wishing to work in Korea.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“Can be extended in 6-month increments, up to a maximum of 2 years.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11
“International students who have obtained (or are expected to obtain) a Bachelor's Degree or higher from a domestic university or have completed (or are expected to complete) a research program at an academic or research institution.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11

Ubicación

City / stateDaejeon
Nearest major airportCheongju International Airport (CJJ), about 40 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q39949 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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