KAIST International Student Scholarship at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) 2026 (Fully Funded)

Level of Study
Bachelor's
Host Institution
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Scholarship Type
Full Funding
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Additional Materials Required?
No
Admission Deadline
January 6, 2026

KAIST International Student Scholarship Coverage

This fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • 100% tuition fee
  • KRW 350,000 monthly financial aid
  • Medical health insurance

KAIST International Student Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

  • You just need to be an international Bachelor's student or applicant of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

Make sure to check out the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) admissions pages and the KAIST International Student Scholarship pages for more information!

KAIST International Student Scholarship Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and KAIST International Student Scholarship, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) first before applying for KAIST International Student Scholarship. You can visit the official website found in Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

There is no separate application needed for KAIST International Student Scholarship. Just apply for admission to Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and you'll automatically be considered for this offer if you meet the criteria.

KAIST International Student Scholarship Deadlines

The great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for KAIST International Student Scholarship! While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) admission deadlines . Here are the deadlines:

For more information about the admission details of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), you can visit the following pages:

Bachelor's Admissions Page

KAIST International Student Scholarship Page

Want to learn more about Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), KAIST International Student Scholarship, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the KAIST International Student Scholarship page!

Official Scholarship Page
KAIST International Student Scholarship at KAIST | Study in South Korea

KAIST International Student Scholarship Recipients

Omer Tariq

Integrated Master’s and Ph.D. in Computer Science
Pakistan

Omer Tariq from Pakistan completed an Integrated Master’s and Ph.D. in Computer Science at KAIST, specializing in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, supported by the KAIST International Scholarship and a monthly advisor stipend. With a background in Electrical Engineering and seven years at Pakistan’s National Space Agency (SUPARCO), he prepared by excelling in standardized tests (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE), completing over 20 online AI courses, and building a strong research profile that led to 11 high-impact IEEE publications during his Ph.D.

Check out his story for valuable guidance on preparation, research alignment, and how persistence with a well-rounded profile can secure top scholarships at world-class institutions.

Rahul Agrawal

Bachelor’s in Computer Science & Business and Technology Management (Double Major)
India

Rahul Agrawal from India graduated with a double major in Computer Science and Business and Technology Management from KAIST, where he received the KAIST Scholarship covering full tuition and a monthly stipend for four years. He previously studied at GIIS Singapore on the Global Citizen Scholarship and also attended Georgia Tech on exchange, later interning at KAIST labs and now working as an AI Engineer at a KAIST-born startup. His strong academics, multiple scholarships, and active leadership made his profile stand out.

Explore his journey to see how persistence, cross-disciplinary curiosity, and proactive networking can open doors to top global scholarships.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.
Updated September 20, 2025

40 Comments

  1. Eden Minda September 22, 2023 at 4:45 pm - Reply

    I am so interested to study abroad

    • Hyun Lee September 25, 2023 at 12:33 pm - Reply

      Hello, KAIST is a good destination since it offers full tuition scholarships for all students!

  2. Anonymous October 3, 2023 at 12:41 am - Reply

    How can I apply? I am from Nigeria.

    • Hyun Lee October 4, 2023 at 1:04 pm - Reply

      Hello, KAIST admissions is the same for all nationalities including Nigerians. Please check the admissions section for the PDFs for admissions procedure.

  3. Phephile Ndhlovu October 4, 2023 at 3:32 am - Reply

    I am interested to study abroad. I am a registered nurse, and I want to find out if you have anything along my line?

  4. Samuel October 5, 2023 at 2:05 am - Reply

    I have a certificate of biblical studies. Can I apply for this scholarship? I’m from Ghana.

    • Hyun Lee October 18, 2023 at 2:42 pm - Reply

      Hello, KAIST does not offer any degrees in Biblical Studies, they only offer STEM related degrees. Ghanaian students can definitely apply for the KAIST International Student Scholarship, but your subject is not offered.

  5. Ikran Mohamed November 19, 2023 at 5:47 pm - Reply

    Hi, I am from Kenya and I would like to study business management. Is it possible?

    • Hyun Lee February 3, 2024 at 10:50 am - Reply

      Yes, KAIST does offer business management and all countries are eligible to apply.

  6. yalda November 29, 2023 at 10:07 pm - Reply

    Does it require an application fee?

    • Hyun Lee February 20, 2024 at 3:26 pm - Reply

      Yes, KAIST has application fee to apply.

  7. Damien Nsoh Ayine December 26, 2023 at 2:57 am - Reply

    Hi does KAIST of Masters in Cybersecurity and can I apply for this scholarship to do masters?

  8. Anonymous January 3, 2024 at 2:08 pm - Reply

    Can I get education courses for masters? I am a Tanzanian

    • Hyun Lee March 12, 2024 at 8:13 am - Reply

      Hello, KAIST doesn’t offer any Master’s degree in education since it is a STEM university. You should check other universities in Korea and see if they offer Master’s courses in education.

  9. Suren Jung February 15, 2024 at 7:20 pm - Reply

    hello, how I apply for a fully funded scholarship? I am from Nepal.

    • Hyun Lee February 16, 2024 at 4:04 pm - Reply

      Hello, the application procedure is the same for all nationalities. Please see the above comments that I’ve made.

  10. Bekhruzz May 21, 2024 at 7:02 pm - Reply

    Hello, how I apply for a fully funded scholarships? I am from Uzbekistan

    • Hyun Lee May 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm - Reply

      Hello, this scholarship is fully funded and the application procedure is explained above and are linking to official websites

  11. Michael Muthenya Mutunga June 18, 2024 at 8:57 pm - Reply

    I’ve been applying for the scholarships but I’ve never been awarded any

    • Hyun Lee June 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm - Reply

      Maybe you can strengthen your application such as standardized tests, research experience, and extracurriculars? There’s not much you can do with your GPA if you’ve graduated already, but you can work on those things

  12. Mursal Hashemi August 4, 2024 at 12:17 am - Reply

    Hi
    I am from Afghanistan, graduated from school and I want to continue my education in abroad. I would be very happy if you share the scholarships that are available for Afghans.

  13. Anonymous September 14, 2024 at 1:41 am - Reply

    Good day sir I know first I have to submit my documents and application online, and after that, should I send my documents directly to university? I mean all required documents with hard copies?

    • Hyun Lee September 15, 2024 at 5:32 pm - Reply

      No, you just need to upload it to the document submission page, and that’s it! No need to send hard copies

  14. Abubakr September 14, 2024 at 1:46 am - Reply

    Hi i am from Uzbekistan I have GPA 5.0 out of 5.0 in 100% and I have created various web-sites, completed Andriod/IOS and Web developing, IELTS 6.0 plus I have range of awards from my school. Can I risk for applying KAIST scholarship, I’m a little hesitant about that. Please Give me advise

    • Hyun Lee September 15, 2024 at 5:19 pm - Reply

      You will need a higher IELTS score; also, you should have some kind of standardized scores like SAT / ACT / AP / IB to make your application stronger.

  15. Boakai K C Hina September 17, 2024 at 12:31 am - Reply

    Hi, I was able to write Duolingo, can this program accept it?

    • Hyun Lee September 29, 2024 at 5:04 pm - Reply

      No, KAIST accepts TOEFL, TEPS, IELTS, and TOEIC only right now

  16. Mesafint Ayele November 14, 2024 at 12:32 am - Reply

    Can I apply from Ethiopia?

    • Hyun Lee December 3, 2024 at 4:51 am - Reply

      Yes, all nationalities are eligible.

  17. Amrin Oyshee December 25, 2024 at 2:20 am - Reply

    Hello,I am from Bangladesh. I have obtained 85% marks in high school exam.My IELTS score is 6. Can I get chance to study in KAIST?? Am I eligible for scholarship?

    • Hyun Lee January 9, 2025 at 10:50 am - Reply

      The minimum requirement for IELTS is 6.5 for KAIST. You’ll need a much higher score to get a scholarship like at least 7.5

  18. Laak Kucbany week August 27, 2025 at 6:04 pm - Reply

    Hello! sir, I would like to apply for scholarship for PHD in business related courses or supply chain management , unfortunately I don’t have the budget to pay for GRE/SAT. I only have IELTS certificate, is it advisable to apply for scholarship with only IELTS certificate and my academic certificates?

    • Hyun Lee October 9, 2025 at 5:42 pm - Reply

      Hello, if you are applying for a Ph.D, you don’t need SAT or ACT. I’m not sure if they would require the GRE, but you should check with them to see if they need it for your degree.

  19. lizycarn September 13, 2025 at 4:01 pm - Reply

    hello I am a Tanzanian, can I get a scholarship for degree in pharmacy a fully funded one?

    • Hyun Lee October 10, 2025 at 9:01 pm - Reply

      Hello, KAIST doesn’t offer “pharmacy” in a traditional sense, but if you are interested in related fields like biomedical fields, they probably offer it. All the students who are admitted at KAIST receive a scholarship

  20. Tiffany September 18, 2025 at 4:27 am - Reply

    hi i would like to apply for kaist but I don’t how to, can i leave my email if there is need like for more information.

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