Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is a top public research university in South Korea, known for its outstanding research and education in science and engineering. The following is a detailed introduction to KAIST:

Overview

Established: 1971

Nature: Public research university

Location: The main campus is located in Daejeon, South Korea, and there is also a campus in Seoul.

Current President: Kyung-Kyu Kang

Educational Philosophy

KAIST is committed to cultivating high-level scientific research talents with innovative spirit, international vision and leadership, emphasizing the combination of theory and practice, and focusing on the comprehensive development of students and the cultivation of innovative ability.

Disciplines and Departments

Undergraduate Programs:

Natural Sciences

Engineering

Life Sciences

Computer Science

Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate Programs:

Engineering

Natural Sciences

Life Sciences

Computer Science

Management

Humanities and Social Sciences

PhD Programs:

Engineering

Natural Sciences

Life Sciences

Computer Science

Management

Humanities and Social Sciences

Rankings

QS World University Rankings: 42nd in 2024

THE World University Rankings: 81st in 2024

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition: Approximately 7 million won (about 6,000 US dollars) per year, depending on the major.

Graduate tuition: Approximately 8 million won (about 7,000 US dollars) per year, depending on the major.

PhD tuition: Approximately 9 million won (about 8,000 US dollars) per year, depending on the major.

International Students: Tuition fees for international students may be slightly higher, but the school offers a variety of scholarship opportunities.

Campus

The campus has modern facilities, including libraries, multimedia classrooms, research rooms, laboratories, student dormitories, etc., providing students with a good learning and research environment.

Main campus: Located in Daejeon Metropolitan City, it covers a large area and has a beautiful environment.

Seoul campus: Located in the center of Seoul, it is convenient for students to conduct internships and exchanges.

Contact information

Address: 291, Deokyang-ro, Yucheng District, Daejeon Metropolitan City (KAIST Main Campus)

Tel: +82-42-350-1111

Email: admission@kaist.ac.kr

Other information

Admission requirements:

Undergraduate: Applicants usually need to have a high school diploma, some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 5 or above), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Postgraduate: Applicants usually need to have a bachelor's degree in a related major, some courses require Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 5 or above), and English-taught courses require English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarship opportunities, including government scholarships, on-campus scholarships, etc., to help outstanding students reduce their financial burden.

Internship opportunities: The school cooperates with many companies and research institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities and enhance their practical work ability.

International cooperation: KAIST has cooperative relations with many international universities, providing exchange student programs and dual degree programs to help students expand their international horizons.