KAIST - Admission Details

KAIST

Available Degrees & Majors

KAIST offers undergraduate programs across multiple colleges:

  • College of Natural Science (Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Chemistry)
  • College of Life Science (Biological Sciences, Brain and Cognitive Sciences)
  • College of Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering )
  • School of Computing (Computer, Nuclear & Quantum, Civil, Bio & Brain , etc.)
  • College of Business(Business and Technology Management)

Admission Timeline

EventDates
Application PeriodSeptember 19 ~ October 23
Document SubmissionOctober 30 (deadline)
Recommendation Letter SubmissionOctober 30 (deadline)
Admission AnnouncmentJanuary 7
Reply your Admission AcceptanceBefore February
Academic Year BeginsEnd of February(spring) ~ End of August (fall)

Required Documents

  • Application Form (online)
  • Personal Statement & Study Plan (online form)
  • One Recommendation Letter (submitted online)
  • Standardized Official Test Score(optional but recommended)
  • English Proficiency Test Score Report(optional but recommended)
  • High School or University Transcript
  • Report Certificate of Facts Concerning Entry & Exit issued by the Korean Immigration Office
  • Passport or National ID Copy
  • Honors and Awards
  • High School Profile

Scholarships

  • Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
  • Presidential Science Scholarship
  • National Excellence Scholarship (Natural Sciences and Engineering)
  • National Scholarship

Application Fee

$80 — paid online during application.

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