KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2026 (SPRING Intake)

Are you ready to start your higher education journey in South Korea? Applications are now open for the KAIST University Graduate Scholarship 2026 (Spring Intake) for international students. As one of the top-ranked universities in Asia and globally, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) offers fully funded scholarships for Master’s, Master’s leading to PhD, and PhD programs. This opportunity is open to students from all countries, including final-year undergraduate students aspiring to pursue graduate studies in South Korea.

About KAIST Graduate Scholarship 2026

• Host Country: South Korea
• University: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
• Programs: Master’s, PhD, Integrated Master’s-PhD
• Study Start Date: March 2, 2026
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: September 2, 2025

Scholarship Benefits

The KAIST Graduate Scholarship includes multiple funding opportunities such as KGPS, KPS, KAIST CoE PhD Fellowship, and GKS Scholarship, covering:

• Full Tuition Fee Waiver
• Monthly Stipend (varies by program and scholarship type)
• National Health Insurance
• Airfare & Accommodation (for GKS recipients)

Examples of Monthly Stipends:

• KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship: KRW 1,000,000/month
• KAIST Prestige Scholarship: KRW 300,000/month
• KAIST CoE PhD Fellowship: KRW 2,500,000/month

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Degree Programs Offered

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

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to international students only (non-Korean citizens).
• Bachelor’s degree required for Master’s applicants; Master’s degree for PhD applicants.
• Final-year students are eligible.
• English-taught programs (80–90% lectures in English).
• Minimum English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 83, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 720, or TEPS 326.
• English test waiver available for candidates from English-speaking countries.

Required Documents

• National ID of applicant and parents
• Family registration certificate
• Certificates of all completed degrees
• English proficiency test (if applicable)
• Two academic recommendation letters
• Honors, awards, or employment certificates

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How to Apply?

1. Complete the online application at: KAIST Graduate Application Portal
2. Pay the $80 non-refundable application fee.
3. Submit all required documents in Korean or English.
4. Await selection results for the Spring 2026 intake.

For more scholarship opportunities, please visit International Scholarships.