EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is accepting applications for Master’s and Ph.D. programs. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to study at KAIST tuition-free and receive a monthly stipend.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants for Master’s or integrated Master’s-Ph.D. programs must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree by August 2025, while applicants for Ph.D. programs must hold a Master’s degree.
• Applicants must submit proof of English proficiency via TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEIC, or TEPS certificates.
• Applicants must secure an academic advisor at the host university during the application process.

Scholarships:

Monthly stipends vary depending on the program and department. Within the College of Engineering (CoE), the average stipend exceeds 1,700,000 KRW.

For detailed information on scholarships, please visit the following link.

Scholarship Duration:

• Master’s: 4 semesters
• Ph.D.: 8 semesters
• Integrated Master’s-Ph.D.: 10 semesters

Deadlines:

Online Application Period: March 3 – March 17, 2026

Recommendation Letter Submission Deadline: March 24, 2026, 18:00 (KST)

For more information about the application process, please visit the official KAIST admissions page.

KAIST Online Information Sessions Organized by Student Ambassadors:

• GKS: Wednesday, February 11, 21:00 (KST)
• MBA: Friday, February 20, 21:00 (KST)
• France & Türkiye: Monday, February 23, 14:00 (CET) / 16:00 (TRT) / 22:00 (KST)
• Philippines: Tuesday, February 24, 19:00 (PHT) / 20:00 (KST)
• Ethiopia: Wednesday, February 25, 17:00 (EAT) / 23:00 (KST)
• Vietnam: Thursday, February 26, 19:00 (ICT) / 21:00 (KST)
• Malaysia & Indonesia: Friday, February 27, 19:00 (WIB) / 20:00 (MYT) / 21:00 (KST)
• India: Tuesday, March 3, 16:30 (IST) / 20:00 (KST)
• Mexico & USA: Wednesday, March 4, 12:00 (KST) / 21:00 (CST, March 3)

For more details, please visit the official KAIST website.

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