KAIST International Student Scholarship
KAIST waives tuition for admitted international students at every level and pairs grad students with a lab stipend.
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- nationalityOpen to international students admitted to KAIST.
- languageEnglish proficiency: TOEFL iBT 83, IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, or equivalent.
- educationBachelor'sHigh school diploma
- educationMaster'sBachelor's degree
- educationPhDMaster's degree
- fieldYou plan to study one of: engineering, sciences, business.
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What you get
Graduate students are also paid through their research labs, typically pushing total monthly support well above the base stipend.
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At a glance
Eligibility by track
- Bachelor's trackHigh school diplomaDuration: 4 yearsFull tuition for up to 8 semesters.
- Master's trackBachelor's degreeDuration: 2 years
- PhD trackMaster's degreeDuration: 4 years
- Integrated MS plus PhD trackBachelor's degreeDuration: 5 yearsCombined MS plus PhD pathway.
Deadlines and tracks
- Spring 2026 admissionprevious cycleSeptember 2025
- Fall 2026 admissionMarch 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is KAIST International Student Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. KAIST International Student Scholarship covers full tuition for the standard program length, plus a monthly stipend of KRW 350,000, and health insurance. Graduate students are also paid through their research labs, typically pushing total monthly support well above the base stipend.
Who is eligible to apply for KAIST International Student Scholarship?
Open to international students admitted to KAIST. English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 83, IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, or equivalent. For the bachelors track: High school diploma For the masters track: Bachelor's degree For the phd track: Master's degree For the integrated track: Bachelor's degree
When does KAIST International Student Scholarship accept applications?
Spring 2026 admission: September 2025. Fall 2026 admission: March 2026.
Can I apply to KAIST International Student Scholarship without speaking Korean?
Yes. KAIST International Student Scholarship offers English-taught program options. English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 83, IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, or equivalent.
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Why this scholarship matters
All KAIST courses are taught in English, so applicants do not need Korean. The school's automatic full tuition waiver for international admits is unusual and removes a major variable from cost planning.