Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Daejeon · 公式サイト ↗
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
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition KRW 6,866,000 per year (≈ US$5,100) |
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| Money from the college | Merit 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 admission | 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 ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 83. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 10月22日 (Round 1) Last round: Round 2, 1月14日. |
| Where and how students live | Daejeon · 40 km from CJJ airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | 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. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
留学生向けの学費支援と要件
| メリット型奨学金 | はい — 留学生もメリット型奨学金を受けられます (reference)情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “All international students receive full financial support, including tuition and living expenses.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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| 英語力 | 免除に該当しない限り、英語テストが必要
情報源 (4)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Therefore, all applicants must submit at least one of the following English Proficiency test (EPT) scores.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Applicants may request an exemption from the EPT if they meet one of the following criteria.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“TOEFL iBT 83 (Taken before Jan 21, 2026) / 4.5 (Taken on or after Jan 21, 2026)”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“IELTS 6.5”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Yes情報源 (2)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Most courses are conducted entirely in English, and students join a diverse international community.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“The official language of communication and instruction for international students at KAIST is English.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
1年生向けの奨学金
KAIST Scholarship
- Who can receive it: 留学生のみ
- Amount: 授業料全額
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
情報源 (4)
“Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Living expenses: 350,000 KRW per month”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“Upon being selected for admission, you will automatically be entitled to the KAIST Scholarship.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“There is no separate process for applying scholarship”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Interview | Optional (reference) 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Interviews may be conducted if deemed necessary. Selected applicants will be contacted individually via email with further instructions.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Therefore, all applicants must submit at least one of the following English Proficiency test (EPT) scores.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Passport copy: Required 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Applicants must submit a copy of applicant's passport or national ID card as proof of nationality.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Personal statement / main essay: Required 情報源 (2)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Essay Prompts: See page 18.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Teacher recommendation: Recommended ×2 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Applicants may submit up to two recommendation letters; although optional, submission is highly recommended.”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認School transcript / academic records: Required 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “Applicants must submit official transcripts from all high schools attended (and universities*).”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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
- Who can receive it: 留学生のみ
- Amount: 総費用の全額
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
情報源 (9)
“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 ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“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 ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Monthly Allowance — Korean language program: 13,560,000 KRW per year. Degree program: 14,400,000 KRW per year.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Tuition: NIIED: up to 5 million KRW per semester; University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)
- Who can receive it: Students from 日本
- Number of awards: 20
情報源 (4)
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Up to 20 students annually”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application | 10月22日情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
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| Round 2 — Application — September intake | 1月14日情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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 ↗ · 2026-11-12確認 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | KRW 6,866,000 per year (≈ US$5,100) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
| Student health insurance | KRW 916,680 per year (≈ US$687) (reference) |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | International students are automatically enrolled in National Health Insurance (NHIS) with no separate application; for D-2 students enrolment takes effect on the date of foreigner registration after initial entry, and students receive the same benefits as Korean nationals. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
情報源 (5)
“Tuition Fees 3,433,000 3,433,000 6,866,000”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“NHI Premiums 458,340 458,340 916,680”admission.kaist.ac.kr ↗ · 2026-11-12確認“International students are automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance without any additional application process.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Study Abroad (D-2), Primary/Secondary School Student (D-4-3) | Upon initial entry → Date of foreigner registration”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“International students enjoy the same benefits as Korean nationals, including hospital visits and health check-ups.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認US$ 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 — 大学のサイトで確認してください ↗ |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 25 (reference) government rule 情報源 (1)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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 ↗ · 2026-11-11確認 |
| 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 情報源 (3)大学のウェブサイトから英語の原文のまま引用しています。 “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 ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“Can be extended in 6-month increments, up to a maximum of 2 years.”www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · 2026-11-11確認“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 ↗ · 2026-11-11確認 |
所在地
| City / state | Daejeon |
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| Nearest major airport | Cheongju International Airport (CJJ), about 40 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q39949 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).