GIST Scholarship
GIST funds international graduate students with full tuition and a stipend, with English-only coursework.
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- nationalityOpen to international graduate applicants.
- languageAll courses are in English. No formal English test required for applicants meeting GIST's other criteria.
- educationMaster'sBachelor's degree
- educationPhDMaster's degree
- fieldYou plan to study one of: engineering, sciences.
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What you get
Lab-based stipend supplements available for research assistants.
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At a glance
Eligibility by track
- Master's trackBachelor's degreeDuration: 2 years
- PhD trackMaster's degreeDuration: 4 years
- Integrated MS plus PhD trackBachelor's degreeDuration: 5 years
Deadlines and tracks
- Spring 2026 intakeprevious cycleSeptember 2025
- Fall 2026 intakeMarch 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is GIST Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. GIST Scholarship covers full tuition for the standard program length, plus a monthly stipend of KRW 700,000, and health insurance. Lab-based stipend supplements available for research assistants.
Who is eligible to apply for GIST Scholarship?
Open to international graduate applicants. All courses are in English. No formal English test required for applicants meeting GIST's other criteria. For the masters track: Bachelor's degree For the phd track: Master's degree For the integrated track: Bachelor's degree
When does GIST Scholarship accept applications?
Spring 2026 intake: September 2025. Fall 2026 intake: March 2026.
Can I apply to GIST Scholarship without speaking Korean?
Yes. GIST Scholarship offers English-taught program options. All courses are in English. No formal English test required for applicants meeting GIST's other criteria.
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Why this scholarship matters
GIST is smaller than KAIST or POSTECH but research-intensive in AI, photonics, and biotech. The lack of an English test requirement is unusually applicant-friendly.