The KAIST University Scholarship 2025 offers fully funded scholarships for Master’s and Ph.D. programs, available to international applicants worldwide. With over 300 scholarship opportunities, this initiative aims to support students in achieving their academic and research goals at one of the leading institutions in South Korea.
- 🌏 Scholarship Overview: Fully funded opportunities for Master’s and Ph.D. studies at KAIST University in South Korea.
- 🎓 Degree Levels: Available for Master’s and Ph.D. programs across all academic fields.
- 📅 Application Deadlines: December 23, 2025, for various semesters including Spring (August-September) and Fall (December-January, March-April).
- 💼 Benefits: Full tuition coverage, monthly allowances varying by degree level, and medical health insurance.
- 📝 Eligibility: Open to international applicants; Korean nationals eligible under specific conditions. English proficiency requirements waived for certain nationalities.
- 📄 Required Documents: Includes identity cards, family registration, degree certificates, English proficiency reports, recommendation letters, CV, and related proofs.
- 🖥️ Application Process: Online application submission with hard copy document submission by January 6th to the specified postal address in South Korea.
Designation
KAIST International Student Scholarship
Research Area
- College of Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Mathematical Sciences
- Chemistry
- College of Life Science & Bioengineering
- Biological Sciences
- College of Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Bio & Brain Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Industrial & Systems Engineering
- Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Nuclear & Quantum Engineering
- College of Business
- Business and Technology Management
- School of Transdisciplinary Studies
Location
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must possess or expect to obtain the required degrees:
- Bachelor’s degree for Master’s program.
- Master’s degree for Ph.D. program.
- International and Korean nationals can apply; however, dual citizens are not eligible as international students.
- Applicants from English-native-speaking or officially English-speaking countries may be exempt from English proficiency tests.
Job Description
The KAIST University Scholarship provides an opportunity to pursue advanced studies in various fields. It covers all tuition fees and offers a monthly stipend for living expenses, ensuring that scholarship holders can focus entirely on their academic and research pursuits without financial stress.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form available on the KAIST website.
- Submit required documents, including:
- Passport or national ID copy.
- Family registration certificate.
- Academic degree certificates.
- English proficiency report (if applicable).
- Two recommendation letters.
- CV and supporting documents (honors, awards, employment proof).
- A hard copy of the online application along with all required documents must be sent to the address below by the deadline.
Postal Address for Document Submission:
Graduate Admissions Team, KAIST
110, 1st Floor, E16‐1 B/D,
Daehakro 291, Yuseong-gu,
Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
Last Date to Apply
- Application Deadline: December 23, 2025
- Hard Copy Submission Deadline: January 6, 2026 (for document submission).
For further details and to apply, visit the official KAIST scholarship website.
