KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

A Great scholarship to begin your career in South Korea. Applications are now open for the KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 for the Fall intake. To support international students, KAIST is offering a “KAIST Full Scholarship” which covers Full Tuition Fees, Living Expenses, and Health Insurance. The KAIST Scholarship is open to all international applicants from all around the world. International students who are currently enrolled at another university can also apply. International students do NOT require any TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) certificates at the time of application. The Academic Period will begin from Sept/Oct 2026. Applicants who will graduate by August 2026 can also apply for the KAIST Regular Track. More details are below.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 6th January 2026
2. Value: Full Tuition (8 semesters), 350,000 KRW monthly stipend, National Health Insurance
3. Study Level: Undergraduate
4. Sponsor: KAIST University, South Korea
5. Eligible Country: All International Students (Except Korean citizens & dual citizens)

Eligibility Criteria for KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

1. An applicant must be an international student.
2. The university offers KAIST Scholarships to admitted students. Therefore, you must apply for admission, and you will automatically receive the KAIST Scholarship. No separate application is required.
3. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.7 out of 4.3 at KAIST after their freshman year.

Study Fields

College of Natural Sciences

1. Physics
2. Mathematical Sciences
3. Chemistry
4. Nanoscience and Technology

College of Life Science and Bioengineering

1. Biological Sciences
2. Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering
3. Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
4. Graduate School of Engineering Biology

College of Engineering

1. Mechanical Engineering
2. Aerospace Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. School of Computing
5. Civil and Environmental Engineering
6. Bio and Brain Engineering
7. Industrial Design
8. Industrial and Systems Engineering
9. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
10. Materials Science and Engineering
11. Nuclear and Quantum Engineering
12. Cho Chun Shik Graduate School of Mobility
13. Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI
14. Semiconductor System Engineering
15. Green Growth & Sustainability
16. Graduate School of Semiconductor Technology
17. Graduate School of Ai Semiconductor

College of Liberal Arts and Convergence Science

1. School of Digital Humanities and Computational Social Sciences
2. Graduate School of Culture Technology
3. Moon Soul Graduate School of Future Strategy
4. Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy
5. Master’s Program in Science Journalism
6. Master’s Program in Intellectual Property
7. Master’s Program in Future Strategy

College of Business

1. School of Management Engineering (Seoul Campus)
2. School of Business and Technology Management (Daejeon Campus)

English Test Proficiency Requirements

Submission of English Proficiency Test (EPT) results, such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc, and Standardized test results are recommended, but not mandatory. Those who do not have the test result can still apply. There will not be any disadvantages.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants with foreign citizenship.
2. Neither of the applicant’s parents is a Korean citizen; or
3. Applicants of Korean origin must have received their entire elementary, junior high, and high school education outside of Korea.
4. Applicants who hold Korean Citizenship (including dual citizenship) are NOT eligible to apply as international students.
5. Pay the application fee.

Mandatory Required Documents

Submit online:

1. Application Form
2. One Recommendation Letter
3. High School or University Transcript
4. Passport or National ID Copy
5. Statement of Financial Resources.

Benefits of KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

All students will receive a full KAIST Scholarship. The KAIST scholarship for international undergraduate students includes:

1. Full tuition Fee: Tuition exemption for 8 semesters, covering the entirety of the 4-year program.
2. Living Expenses: 350,000 KRW per month
3. National Health Insurance.

How to Apply

1. Read the admission guidelines carefully.
2. To apply, visit https://univapply.kaist.ac.kr/interapply/ and create your account
3. Review your application to ensure that all the information is accurate and complete
4. Pay the application fee (80 USD or 80,000 KRW) by credit card or bank transfer.
5. There is no separate scholarship application. Upon being selected for admission, you will automatically be entitled to the KAIST Scholarship.

For more information, Visit KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

Application Deadline:

6th January 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship 2026