2025 KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship (Funded)

2025 KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship (Funded)

An excellent opportunity to start your academic journey in South Korea. Applications are now open for the KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship 2025. To support international students, KAIST offers the “KAIST Full Scholarship.” This scholarship is available to all international applicants, including those currently enrolled at another university. Furthermore, international students are NOT required to submit a TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) certificate at the time of application. The Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduates (GKS-U) is also available, providing a fully funded option. Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is more than just a university—don’t miss this opportunity.

Details About KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

• Host Country: South Korea
• Degree Level: Undergraduate
• Application Deadline: 24th October 2024

Benefits

All selected students will receive a full KAIST Scholarship. This scholarship for international undergraduate students includes:

• Full Tuition Fee: Covers 8 semesters (the full 4-year program)
• Living Expenses: 350,000 KRW per month
• National Health Insurance

KAIST Scholarship Requirements

• The applicant must be an international student.
• Scholarships are offered to admitted students, so applicants must apply for admission to be automatically considered for the KAIST Scholarship. No separate application is needed.
• Students must maintain a GPA of over 2.7 out of 4.3 after their freshman year at KAIST.

Study Fields

College of Natural Sciences

• Physics
• Mathematical Sciences
• Chemistry
• Nanoscience and Technology

College of Life Science and Bioengineering

• Biological Sciences
• Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering
• Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
• Graduate School of Engineering Biology

College of Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• School of Computing
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Bio and Brain Engineering
• Industrial Design
• Industrial and Systems Engineering
• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Nuclear and Quantum Engineering
• Cho Chun Shik Graduate School of Mobility
• Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI
• Semiconductor System Engineering
• Green Growth & Sustainability
• Graduate School of Semiconductor Technology
• Graduate School of AI Semiconductor

College of Business

• School of Management Engineering (Seoul Campus)
• School of Business and Technology Management (Daejeon Campus)

English Proficiency Test Requirements

Submission of English Proficiency Test (EPT) results such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc., or standardized test scores like SAT, AP, etc., is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants who do not have test results can still apply without any disadvantage.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must hold foreign citizenship.
• Neither of the applicant’s parents should be Korean citizens.
• Applicants of Korean origin must have completed their entire elementary, junior high, and high school education outside Korea.
• Applicants holding Korean citizenship (including dual citizenship) are NOT eligible to apply as international students.
• The application fee must be paid.

Mandatory Documents

Submit the following documents online:

• Application Form
• One Recommendation Letter
• High School or University Transcript
• Passport or National ID Copy
• Statement of Financial Resources

Application Process

1. Carefully read the admission guidelines.
2. Apply online at KAIST Application Portal and create an account.
3. Review your application to ensure all information is accurate and complete.
4. Pay the application fee (80 USD or 80,000 KRW) via credit card or bank transfer.
5. There is no separate scholarship application; upon admission, you will automatically be considered for the KAIST Scholarship.

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