Spring 2026 admissions are now open at KAIST University, one of the world’s top-ranked institutions. Are you ready to start your Journey in South Korea? Are you inspired by the Korean lifestyle and Korean University life? Applications are now open for the KAIST University Graduate Scholarship for the Spring 2026 Track for International students. The KAIST Graduate scholarship is open to international students from all countries to pursue Master’s, Master’s leading to PhD, and PhD programs. KAIST welcomes students from all around the world. Final-year Undergraduate students can also apply. Below are more details about the application process, scholarship benefits, and requirements of the KAIST Graduate Scholarship.
KAIST University offers various types of scholarship programs. Selected students will automatically be considered for the KGPS, KPS, or KAIST CoE PhD Fellowship.
- KAIST University Scholarship
- KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (KGPS)
- KAIST Prestige Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students (KPS)
- KAIST CoE PhD Fellowship
- GKS Scholarship (From the Korean Government) Application timeline varies.
Benefits of the KAIST University Scholarship
- Total Tuition Fee Exemption for 4 semesters for Master’s degree candidates, 10 for Master’s-Ph.D. integrated degree candidates, and 8 for Ph.D. degree candidates.
- Monthly Stipend: Students will cover the cost of Accommodation and other Expenses from the Stipend.
- National Health Insurance Premium
Benefits of KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (KGPS)
- Full Tuition Grant: 4 semesters (Masters, PhD)
- Monthly Stipend Guarantee: KRW 1,000,000 for 4 semesters
Benefits of KAIST Prestige Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students (KPS)
- Full Tuition Grant: 8 semesters (Masters, PhD)
- Monthly Stipend Guarantee: KRW 300,000
Benefits of KAIST CoE PhD Fellowship
- Full Tuition Grant: 4 Academic Years
- Monthly Stipend Guarantee: 2,500,000 KRW
Benefits of the GKS Scholarship at KAIST (Global Korea Scholarship)
- Full Tuition Fee
- Monthly Stipend
- Accommodation
- Airfare Tickets
- Insurance
- Books
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Required Documents
All documents must be submitted in either Korean or English:
- Secondary copy of your national identity card.
- Scanned copies of your parents’ national identity cards.
- Certificate of family registration demonstrating your relationship with your parents.
- Certificates of all completed degrees.
- If a degree is incomplete, provide a certificate or official letter stating your expected graduation date.
- English proficiency report (taken within two years of September 2024).
- Two recommendation letters from your academic advisors.
- If recommendation letters are from your employer, provide a CV.
- Honors, awards, and employment proofs.
