KAIST International Graduate Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
KAIST International Graduate Scholarship supports international students admitted to KAIST graduate programmes in South Korea, typically covering tuition and providing living support.
KAIST International Graduate Scholarship is a graduate funding opportunity offered by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), one of South Korea's leading science and technology universities. It is aimed at international applicants seeking to pursue advanced study at KAIST.
The scholarship is generally available for master's and doctoral study in KAIST graduate programmes. As a university-funded international scholarship, it is commonly associated with support such as tuition coverage and a monthly living allowance, and may also include other student support depending on the admitted programme and current KAIST policy.
KAIST is particularly known for strengths in science, engineering, technology, and related interdisciplinary fields, so the scholarship is best suited to students applying to research-oriented graduate degrees in those areas. Applicants are usually expected to first apply for admission to an eligible KAIST graduate programme and satisfy the university's academic and language requirements. Scholarship consideration is typically tied to the admissions process rather than requiring a completely separate external application.
International applicants should review the official KAIST graduate admissions guidance for the relevant intake, including programme-specific requirements, timelines, and document instructions. Required materials commonly include academic transcripts, degree certificates, recommendation letters, a study plan or statement of purpose, and proof of English proficiency where required.
This scholarship is a strong option for students who want to study in South Korea at a highly ranked research university with English-medium graduate opportunities and strong laboratory infrastructure.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants are generally expected to be international candidates applying for admission to an eligible KAIST graduate programme. They must meet the academic and admissions requirements of the department or graduate school they apply to. Korean nationals are typically not eligible under the international scholarship category.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
English proficiency may be required according to KAIST graduate admissions rules; accepted tests and minimum scores vary by intake and programme.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting KAIST International Graduate Scholarship.