Fall 2027 International Undergraduate Admission

Overview

KAIST admits international undergraduates once a year for Fall entry, with an Early track (22 September – 22 October 2026) and a Regular track (10 November 2026 – 14 January 2027), both closing at 6:00pm KST. Every admitted international student is automatically considered for the KAIST Scholarship, which covers full tuition for 8 semesters, a monthly living allowance, and health insurance, with no separate application needed.

About Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

KAIST (the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) is South Korea's leading science and engineering-focused research university, and is unusual among Korean universities in conducting almost all of its undergraduate instruction in English. It offers substantial scholarship support to admitted international undergraduates by default rather than as a separate competitive award, part of why it draws a comparatively large international undergraduate cohort.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• KAIST Scholarship: full tuition waiver for 8 semesters, ~350,000 KRW/month living allowance, and health insurance for every admitted international student
• No separate scholarship application — automatically considered through the admission form
• Flexible major selection after a common first year

Requirements & Eligibility

• Applicant and both parents must hold non-Korean citizenship
• Completed or expected completion of secondary education equivalent to Korean high school
• English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) or Korean proficiency (TOPIK) depending on track

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm your eligibility under KAIST's international admission track, generally open to non-Korean citizens who completed secondary education outside Korea.
2. 2Submit your application, including transcripts, standardized test scores where required, and a personal statement, through KAIST's official international admissions portal.
3. 3Provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) unless exempted, since the great majority of KAIST's undergraduate courses are taught in English.