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.

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