South Korea · Daejeon
About this opportunity
Tick the KAIST scholarship option when you apply for graduate admission (Spring, Fall Early or Fall Regular rounds). Stipends depend on your college and research involvement.
Admitted master’s and integrated applicants are automatically considered for the KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (full tuition + KRW 1,000,000/month for 4 semesters); PhD applicants for the Prestige Scholarship (full tuition + KRW 300,000/month for 8 semesters). The GDI-GTIP track is excluded.
Who can apply
International applicants to KAIST master's, PhD or integrated programmes who select the scholarship option.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- Master's, PhD
What the funding covers
Full tuition, national health insurance and a monthly stipend; KGPS adds KRW 1,000,000/month, KPS KRW 300,000/month.
- Tuition Covered
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Covered
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
- CV
- Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
- Recommendation letters (usually two)
- English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
- Research proposal and, for many programs, a pre-acceptance letter from a supervisor
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Apply in a KAIST international graduate admission round (check dates on admission.kaist.ac.kr).
- Select the KAIST scholarship option.
Before you apply
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Program dates
- Duration
- Master's 2 years; PhD up to 4 years
Quick answers
Who can apply for KAIST Graduate Scholarships for International Students?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Master's, PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is KAIST Graduate Scholarships for International Students fully funded?
Funding type: Fully funded, Stipend, Tuition waiver. Covers: tuition, stipend or salary, health insurance.
What is the deadline for KAIST Graduate Scholarships for International Students?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does KAIST Graduate Scholarships for International Students require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for KAIST Graduate Scholarships for International Students?
Apply in a KAIST international graduate admission round (check dates on admission.kaist.ac.kr). Apply only on the official website (admission.kaist.ac.kr). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- admission.kaist.ac.kr
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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