KAIST, Daejeon
KAIST international undergraduate admission with KAIST Scholarship
Checked Nov 5, 2026 against admission.kaist.ac.kr
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Go to official pageWhat it is
Foreign nationals can apply for degree study on a D-2 visa, and some nationalities have extra document steps.
Who can apply
Foreign citizens who meet one of two rules: neither parent is a Korean citizen, or the applicant is of Korean origin and all schooling from elementary to high school was outside Korea. High school graduate by Aug 31, 2027. Freshman entry only.
Cost or pay
The KAIST Scholarship covers full tuition for 8 semesters and pays ₩350,000 a month for living costs
Visa
D-2
Next deadline
Apply by Jan 14, 2027, 6 PM Korea time, for Fall 2027
How to apply
- Check the rules on the official page to see if you can apply.
- Get your documents ready.
- Apply by Jan 14, 2027. Check the official page for the steps.