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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is a national university in Gwangju, offering 22 graduate programs to international graduate students. Some of its programs are taught in English, and the rest in Korean. Some programs accept students without a TOPIK score.

Location

Region
Gwangju

Where you study shapes your rent, your commute, and your daily life. Seoul and its surrounding Gyeonggi area are the busiest and priciest; regional cities cost less and move at a gentler pace.

Tuition and fees

Сургалтын төлбөр (олон улсын бакалавр)
Not published

This school has not published a tuition figure for international graduate students. Ask the admissions office.

How costs and financial proof work →

Living costs

Beyond tuition, budget for rent, food, transport, phone, and insurance. Costs vary most by city: living in Seoul runs noticeably higher than in a regional town.

Cost of living by city →A realistic monthly student budget →

Housing

We have not yet verified this university's own dormitory details. Most Korean universities offer on-campus housing to international students, with off-campus options nearby. Confirm availability and cost on the official site.

Student housing in Korea, explained →

Campus life

We have not yet written a verified campus-life note for this university. In the meantime, here is what daily life in Korea is like for international students.

Life in Korea for international students →

Graduate programs (Master's and PhD)

Master's and doctoral programs open to international students for the 2026 GKS-G cycle. Filter by degree, field, or language to find yours.

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EngineeringAI ConvergenceMaster'sAI융합학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringAI ConvergencePhDAI융합학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringAI Policy and StrategyMaster'sAI정책전략대학원site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringAI Policy and StrategyPhDAI정책전략대학원site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringBiomedical Science and EngineeringMaster's의생명공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringBiomedical Science and EngineeringPhD의생명공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringElectrical Engineering and Computer ScienceMaster's전기전자컴퓨터공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringElectrical Engineering and Computer SciencePhD전기전자컴퓨터공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringEnvironment and Energy EngineeringMaster's환경·에너지공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringEnvironment and Energy EngineeringPhD환경·에너지공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringMaterials Science and EngineeringMaster's신소재공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringMaterials Science and EngineeringPhD신소재공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringMechanical and Robotics EngineeringMaster's기계로봇공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringMechanical and Robotics EngineeringPhD기계로봇공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringSemiconductor EngineeringMaster's반도체공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
EngineeringSemiconductor EngineeringPhD반도체공학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
Natural ScienceChemistryMaster's화학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
Natural ScienceChemistryPhD화학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
Natural ScienceLife SciencesMaster's생명과학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
Natural ScienceLife SciencesPhD생명과학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
Natural SciencePhysics and Photon ScienceMaster's물리·광과학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep
Natural SciencePhysics and Photon SciencePhD물리·광과학과site ↗English-taughtTOPIK 3+Mar / Sep

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English-taught programs

22 of 22 listed programs have English-taught options. Use the language filter on the programs table above to see exactly which programs run in English.

Fields with English-taught options
EngineeringNatural Science
How English-taught degrees in Korea work →

Admission requirements

The steps are much the same wherever you apply. Here is the shape of it, start to finish.

Do you need Korean to apply?

You may be able to apply in English.

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology lists English-taught programs that can admit international students on an English test, and some accept applicants without a TOPIK score. Korean-taught programs set their own level, so check the language column for your major in the programs table above.

Either way, plan to keep learning Korean. Some programs still ask for a TOPIK level to graduate even when classes are in English, and daily life in Korea runs in Korean.

How the TOPIK test works →
  1. 01
    Pick one program

    You apply to a single university and department at a time. Choose the program whose language, field, and requirements match you, using the programs table above.

  2. 02
    Prepare and legalize documents

    Gather your transcripts, certificates, and forms, and get the required ones apostilled or consular-confirmed. This step takes the longest, so start early.

  3. 03
    Submit before the deadline

    Apply through the route that fits you: the Global Korea Scholarship (embassy or university track) or the university's own international admission. Watch the calendar below.

  4. 04
    Interview and results

    Shortlisted applicants may sit an interview. Final results arrive in rounds, so keep an eye on your email and the official portal.

The official admission guideline

Ready to apply here?

The documents and deadlines are much the same wherever you apply. Our admissions guide walks you through the statement of purpose, study plan, transcripts and apostille, recommendation letters, and the calendar, step by step.

Open the admissions guide →

Application documents

This list follows the Global Korea Scholarship requirements, the most common route international students take. A university you apply to directly may ask for a slightly different set, so always cross-check its own guideline.

Forms to complete
  • Form 1: Application Form
  • Form 2: Personal Statement
  • Form 3: Study Plan
  • Form 5: Letter of Recommendation

    One letter, signed and sealed by a recommender who can assess your academic ability (e.g. a supervising professor or department head).

  • Form 8: GKS Applicant Agreement
  • Form 9: Personal Medical Assessment
  • Form 10: Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information
Certificates to legalize
  • Form 4: Research Proposal

    Only for Research program applicants.

  • Form 6: Letter of Invitation

    Only for Research program applicants; issued by the host research university.

  • Form 7: Korean Language Program Exemption Application

    Optional; only for current academic professors seeking a language-year exemption.

  • Proof of citizenship and family relationshipApostille

    Proof of citizenship for you and both parents, plus an official document (birth certificate or family register) proving your family relationship.

  • Bachelor's graduation certificate (or diploma)Apostille

    Or a certificate of expected graduation that states the date.

  • Bachelor's degree transcriptApostille
  • Master's graduation certificate (or diploma)Apostille

    Required for doctoral and research program applicants.

  • Master's degree transcriptApostille

    Required for doctoral and research program applicants.

  • Doctoral graduation certificate and transcriptApostille

    Only for postdoctoral research program applicants.

  • Certificate of employmentApostille

    Only for professional applicants under the research program.

  • Proof of overseas-Korean or adoptee status

    Only for Overseas-Korean / Adoptee applicants. Supporting documents (family register or birth certificate) that prove the family relationship to your lineal ascendant.

  • Proof of Korean citizenship renunciation

    Only if you or a parent previously held Korean citizenship.

  • Proof of Korean War veteran's descendant

    Only for descendants of a foreign Korean War veteran. Adds evaluation points.

  • Certificate of employment or experience

    For International Organization program applicants (e.g. a faculty member of the international organization's partner university).

Optional, but they help
  • TOPIK score report

    Optional but adds points. TOPIK level 3 or above adds bonus points, and level 5 or 6 exempts the language year.

  • English proficiency score report (TOEFL or IELTS)

    Optional. A strong score can add language points and is preferred by some departments.

  • Copies of awards and other certificates

    Optional. Evidence that supports your personal statement and study plan.

  • Applicant's passport copy

    Submit if your proof of citizenship does not clearly indicate citizenship information.

The full application document checklist →

Application timeline

The cycle runs on roughly the same calendar every year. These are the milestones to plan around.

Next milestone
Embassy track application deadline
late February 2027 · About 7 months to go
  1. Embassy track application deadline
    late February 2027
  2. Embassy 1st round results
    mid-March 2027
  3. Embassy documents arrive at NIIED
    by early April 2027
  4. University track application deadline
    February to April 2027 (set by each university)
  5. University 1st round results
    by late April 2027
  6. University documents arrive at NIIED
    by early May 2027
  7. Embassy 2nd round results (NIIED)
    early May 2027
  8. Embassy 3rd round results (universities)
    by early June 2027
  9. University 2nd round results (NIIED)
    early June 2027
  10. Notify your final university choice
    by June 12, 2027
  11. Final successful candidates announced
    late June 2027

Dates for the upcoming cycle are estimates based on the last published calendar. Confirm each one on the official source when it is released.

The full application timeline →

Ask the admissions office

If this page has not answered something, you can send your question to Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology's international admissions office. We review each request before it is delivered, and the reply comes to your email.

Open the inquiry form ↓

Working part-time

On a D-2 study visa you may work part-time after your first semester, with permission from your university and the immigration office. Weekly hours are capped during term and expanded over vacations, and the work must meet your visa conditions and pay at least the national minimum wage.

Part-time work rules on a D-2 visa →What part-time jobs pay in Korea →

Is this university right for you?

Consider applying if
  • You want to study in English: this university lists English-taught programs.
  • You want lower fees: national universities generally charge less than private ones.
Look elsewhere if
  • You want a bachelor's degree: this institution lists only graduate programs.

This is guidance drawn from the facts on this page, not a prediction of your chances. Only the university decides who is admitted.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving apostilles to the last minute

    Legalizing documents can take weeks and depends on your home country's process. Start as soon as you have your transcripts.

  • Assuming everything is in English

    Many programs are Korean-taught. Confirm the language of your specific department, not just that the university offers some English options.

  • Missing the one-university rule

    For the government scholarship you may apply to only one university per round. Choose deliberately.

  • A generic study plan

    Your personal statement and study plan carry real weight. Write specifically about this university and program, not a generic love letter to Korea.

  • Ignoring the TOPIK requirement

    Even English-track students often need Korean eventually. Check the level your program asks for and plan your study around it.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology teach programs in English?
Yes. Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology lists English-taught programs for international students, alongside Korean-taught ones. Use the language filter on the programs table above to see which.
What TOPIK level do I need for Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology?
It varies by program. Some English-taught programs here accept students without a TOPIK score, while Korean-taught ones set their own level. Check your department in the programs table above.
How much is tuition at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology?
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology has not published a tuition figure for international graduate students. Ask the admissions office listed below.
Is Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology a public or private university?
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is a national (public) university, which usually means lower tuition than a private university.
When can I apply to Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology?
Most Korean universities open spring-intake applications in the autumn and fall-intake applications in the spring. Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology sets its own exact dates, so confirm them on the official admissions site.
How many programs does Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology offer international students?
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology lists 22 graduate programs open to international students in the data we track. Browse them all in the programs table above.

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