KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2025 (Fall Regular Intake)

KAIST University in South Korea is offering a Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship for international students to pursue Master’s, Master’s leading to PhD, and PhD programs for the Fall 2025 intake. KAIST is one of the world’s top-ranked institutions, and it welcomes students from around the globe. The university is located in Daejeon, South Korea.

Details about KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2025:

• Host Country: South Korea
• University: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
• Eligible Programs: Master’s, PhD, Master’s-PhD integrated programs
• Study Start Date: 1st September 2025
• Application Deadline: 25th March 2025
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded

Scholarship Benefits:

KAIST offers various types of scholarships, and selected students will be considered for the following:

• KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (KGPS)
• KAIST Prestige Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students (KPS)
• KAIST CoE PhD Fellowship
• GKS Scholarship

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Financial Benefits:

• Full Tuition Fee Exemption for 4 semesters (Master’s) or up to 10 semesters (Master’s-PhD integrated) and 8 semesters (Ph.D.)
• Monthly Stipend (varies by scholarship type)
• National Health Insurance Premium
• Accommodation Support (Part-time jobs are allowed for extra income)

Specific Benefits for Scholarships:

• KGPS: Full tuition and KRW 1,000,000/month for 4 semesters
• KPS: Full tuition and KRW 300,000/month for 8 semesters
• CoE PhD Fellowship: Full tuition and KRW 2,500,000/month
• GKS Scholarship: Full tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, airfare, insurance, and books

Eligible Degree Programs:

• College of Natural Sciences
• Life Science and Bioengineering
• College of Engineering
• College of Liberal Arts and Convergence Science
• College of Business

Eligibility Criteria:

• International students (non-Korean citizens)
• Bachelor’s degree for Master’s program applicants
• Master’s degree for PhD program applicants
• Final-year students can also apply if they expect to graduate before September 2025
• English Proficiency:
  • TOEFL iBT: 83
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEIC: 720
  • TEPS: 326
  • English proficiency waiver is possible for certain countries
• Minimum GPA: Not explicitly mentioned, but competitive candidates should have a strong academic record.

Required Documents:

1. Secondary copy of your national identity card
2. Scanned copies of your parents’ national identity cards
3. Certificate of family registration
4. Certificates of all completed degrees
5. If still completing a degree, provide a certificate or official letter of expected graduation
6. English proficiency report (within 2 years)
7. Two recommendation letters (academic advisors or employer with CV if applicable)
8. Honors, awards, and employment proofs

How to Apply:

1. Complete the Online Application Form: KAIST Online Application System
2. Pay the $80 application fee (non-refundable)
3. Review the FAQs and Eligibility Criteria before submitting your application.

For more information and to apply, visit the official KAIST Graduate Scholarship page.