All International students willing to pursue a postgraduate Masters and PhD degree in the beautiful city of South Korea can now apply for the 2025 KAIST Graduate Scholarship.
The KAIST Scholarship will provide full funding that will cover the full costs of tuition, health insurance, as well as living stipends that amount to KRW 350,000 to KRW 2,500,000 per month.
KAIST Scholarship offers international students from all over the world the unique opportunity to study in South Korea. The beautiful cities, welcoming people, multicultural and historical heritages are all there for your exploration once your application is successful.Â
All international students seeking postgraduate degree in any field of study are welcomed and encouraged to apply for the KAIST Scholarship.
KAIST Graduate Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: KAIST University
- Category: Scholarships | Study Abroad | Postgraduate Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- $21,000 Stipends/Yr
- Health Insurance
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: December 23, 2024
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KAIST University Graduate Scholarship Details
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology – the country’s national research university is offering full scholarships international Masters and PhD students willing to study in South Korea.
The KAIST Scholarship is offered to 94% of all admitted students into the university, thereby giving applicants a high chance of securing funding.
The KAIST Graduate Scholarship encompasses all necessary expenses for the duration of your degree program. The Master’s program scholarship lasts for 2 years, while the PhD program scholarship extends to 4 years, tailored to the specific degree requirements.
KAIST Scholarship Requirements
The eligibility requirements of KAIST Scholarship include the following;
- Candidates must be international student who do NOT hold Korean citizenship.
- Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent standard by the start of the course for the Master’s or Master’s-Ph.D. degree program application
- Candidates must have Master’s degree or equivalent standard by the start of your course for the Ph.D. degree program application
- Equivalent Standards of the Korean Bachelor’s Degree
- a.University degree requiring four years of study
- b.Three-year Bologna compliant Bachelor’s degree
- c.The first cycle qualification in the framework of qualifications for the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
- d.Bachelor’s degree with honors in British pattern education
- e.Cases other than the above frameworks must ADDITIONALLY provide a report on Academic Credential Assessment for Admission from KARIC
- (Korea Academic Recognition Information Center)
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Scholarship Benefits and Timeline
- Total Tuition Fee Exemption for 4 semesters for Master’s degree candidates, 10 for Master’s-Ph.D. integrated degree candidates and 8 for Ph.D. degree candidates.
- Monthly Stipend (Up to 2,500,000 KRW): Students will cover the cost of Accommodation and other Expenses from the Stipend.
- National Health Insurance Premium
- Opportunity to engage in part-time jobs for additional income. fun, and time passes.
Required Documents
The following are the required documents for the 2025 KAIST Scholarships are;
- KAIST Online Application
- Previous Degree Certificates
- Degree Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Scan copy of Passport
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)Â
- Personal Statements
- English Proficiency Document
- Citizens of the English native speaking countries or officially English speaking countries are exempt from the English Proficiency Test.
- Those who completed their bachelor’s or masters in English native speaking countries are also exempt from the English Proficiency Test report.
- National Identity document of both parents.
Application Procedure
- Applications by eligible candidates should be submitted online at the scholarship portal of the organization (See below).
- Fill the application form correctly and submit yourapplication.
- Selection criteria includes Prior performance, future promise, and potential contribution to the KAIST community
- Click on the button below to commence your application.