• Those who apply for graduate degree programs through the KAIST International Graduate Admission cycles
• Those who meet the eligibility requirements of the application
  • All the KAIST graduate degree programs are supported by KAIST Scholarship, including cooperated scholarship programs, except for Global Technology Innovation Program (GDI-GTIP Track).

B. Scholarship Package

• Tuition Grant: 4 semesters for Master’s degree candidates, 10 for Master’s-Ph.D. integrated degree candidates, 8 semesters for Ph.D. degree candidates
• Monthly Stipend: The KAIST scholarship provides a monthly stipend, enabling most of our international students to achieve financial independence from their homes. The monthly stipend amount is contingent on factors such as your department/program, advisor, or involvement in research. For more information, please reach out to the department/program staff or advisor you intend to apply.
  • This figure may vary depending on individual colleges. For the College of Engineering, find more details about the stipend support they offer at  https://engineering.kaist.ac.kr/content?menu=142.

• Monthly National Health Insurance Premium: actual cost

C. Application Dates and Procedures

• Dates: the same as the online application term
• Procedures: Tick KAIST Scholarship during the online application

D. Selection Criteria

• Prior performance, future promise, and potential contribution to the KAIST community