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KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
General Info
Total 1,288
Doctorate 252
Master’s 302
Combined Master's and Doctorate 249
Bachelor's 391
Etc. 249
Total 1,219
Professor/ Associate professor 516
Assistant professor/ Full-time lecturer 120
Adjunct professor/ Visiting professor 83
Part-time lecturer 81
Etc. 419
Total 12,348
Doctorate 2896
Master's 3767
Combined Master's and Doctorate 1676
Bachelor's 4009
Etc. 0
International Student Support Program
Applying.Possible Language Courses
Qualifications
Capacity
Period
Tuition fee per semester($)
Cost (Semester/ $)
Last Modified Date : 2026-03-13
Scholarship Support
KAIST Scholarship
Qualifications
Scholarship Benefits
Tuition fees and Stipends
Personal Support Amount
Around KRW 28,000,000
Department in charge
Graduate Admissions Team
Staff in charge
Seonsup Lee
Staff email
Last Modified Date : 2025-08-28
KAIST Student Scholarship
Qualifications
Scholarship Benefits
Tuition & Stipends
Personal Support Amount
Around KRW 11,000,000 per annum
Department in charge
Undergraduate Admissions Team
Staff in charge
Yurina Song
Staff email
Last Modified Date : 2025-08-28
Dormitory Support
Dormitory
Dormitory capacity
500
Etc.
Double : $ 120 (per month)
Triple : $ 80 (per month)
Room for 4 : $ 0 (per month)
Student Cafeteria
Average cost per meal
5[$]
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dormitory 1
Dormitory Eligibility
Dormitory capacity
7328
Etc.
Department in charge
Department in charge
Last Modified Date : 2026-03-12
Field of Special Courses & Courses in English
Field of Special Course
Our strengths are embedded in our name—Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).
To demonstrate the impact of our achievements, we highlight how KAIST has been recognized by leading global institutions.
Below is an excerpt from the Overview of KAIST featured on QS Top Universities:
Formerly known as the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, KAIST was South Korea’s first research-oriented science and engineering institution when it was founded in 1971.
For such as young university, KAIST’s standing is growing rapidly: it is widely acknowledged as the best university in Korea and has been named the most innovative university in the Asia-Pacific region.
One of its stand-out research projects of recent years saw researchers develop an electric transport system, where vehicles get power from cables underneath the road via non-contact magnetic charging. It’s an example of how KAIST is leading the field in developing new technologies that might tackle world problems such as energy consumption and congestion in cities.
Around 12,000 full-time students attend KAIST, split between 4,000 undergraduates and 8,000 postgraduates. Science, engineering and technology are the school’s main focuses, though the university has branched out in recent years and is now internationally accredited in business education too. It has also adopted dual degree programs with leading world universities such as Carnegie Mellon in the United States and the Technical University of Berlin, and these offer its students diverse educational opportunities.
https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/kaist-korea-advanced-institute-science-technology#wurs
Courses in English
As a world-class research-oriented university, KAIST offers most of its courses in English.
International students are not required to take courses taught in Korean in order to fulfill their graduation requirements.
- Academics: https://www.kaist.ac.kr/en/html/edu/03.html#0309
* Percentage of Courses in English(80+%)
Courses in other Foreign Languages
Last Modified Date : 2026-03-12
School facilities
Facilities
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Diversity is at the heart of the KAIST community. By bringing together talented individuals from around the world, KAIST cultivates an environment where ideas flourish and innovation drives positive change.
As a vibrant residential campus, KAIST provides a dynamic and inspiring environment for creative minds and passionate scholars to thrive. Through world-class facilities, comprehensive programs, and dedicated support services, KAIST fosters an interactive academic community that enhances research, learning, and well-being.
Committed to empowering its members to grow both personally and professionally, KAIST continues to build a campus where future leaders and innovators can pursue their ambitions and realize their dreams.
To explore campus life at KAIST, please visit: https://www.kaist.ac.kr/en/html/campus/05.html
Last Modified Date : 2026-03-11
Tuition
* Fee per Sememter($)All fields of studies in Daejeon (Main) Campus
- Bachelor's
- 3,433,000
- Master's
- 9,559,000
- Doctorate
- 9,559,000
- Combined master's and doctorate
- 0
- Associate Degree
- 0
- Etc.
- 0
Finance MBA - special program in the college of business (Seoul Campus)
- Bachelor's
- 0
- Master's
- 16,200,000
- Doctorate
- 0
- Combined master's and doctorate
- 0
- Associate Degree
- 0
- Etc.
- 0
KAIST MBA - special program in the college of business (Seoul Campus)
- Bachelor's
- 0
- Master's
- 14,000,000
- Doctorate
- 0
- Combined master's and doctorate
- 0
- Associate Degree
- 0
- Etc.
- 0
Last Modified Date : 2026-03-11
Contact Information
International Graduate Admission
Staff in charge
International Coordinator
Staff email
Last Modified Date : 2022-04-28
Bachelor’s Degree
Admission information
Enrollment period
September
Application period
December ~ May
Period of study
4 years
Attached File
Information of department
Last Modified Date : 2024-08-22
Master’s Degree
Admission information
Enrollment period
September and March(February for MBA)
Application period
March, August, December
Period of study
2 years
Information of department
Last Modified Date : 2026-03-11
Doctorate Degree
Admission information
Enrollment period
September and March(February for MBA)
Application period
March, August, December
Period of study
4 years
Information of department
Last Modified Date : 2026-03-11
Video Gallery
Gallery
University News
Study Abroad Experience in Korea
Petitions filled to university
We inform official petitions that have been filled to universities regarding programs targeted to international students.
The petitions have been confirmed by the Ministry of Education adn relevant organizations through investigation.
Contact Information
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International Graduate Admission
International Coordinatoradvanced.adm@kaist.ac.kr
Last Modified Date : 2022-04-28
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