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KAIST (한국과학기술원)
◎ Daejeon (Yuseong) · Daejeon / Chungcheong
Who is it for?
The pinnacle of Korean STEM — the national genius-school. Largely English-taught with an immersive residential campus. First pick for world-class science students. GKS partner.
- You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
- You are aiming for the GKS scholarship — this is a GKS partner university.
- You want campus housing — the dorm has room for about 55.2% of students.
Getting around & student life
In the heart of Daejeon’s Daedeok research valley — 1 hr to Seoul by KTX, at the center of Korean science.
Campus photos
Quick facts
Location
Daejeon (Yuseong) · Daejeon / Chungcheong
Type
Specialized (National Institute)
Tuition
≈ KRW 6.9M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~55.2% of students
GKS scholarship
Partner university (confirmed)
English track
Available (see below)
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Engineering · Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Departments & majors
22 listed in the official disclosure
Admissions details
- UG: EARLY 2025-09-19~2025-10-23 17:00 KST, 2026-01-07, Spring/Fall 2026
- REGULAR 2025-11-06~2026-01-06 17:00 KST, 2026-03-26, Fall 2026.
- Grad: Spring 2026 2025-08-19 10:00~2025-09-02 17:00 KST
- Fall 2026 Early ~12/Regular ~3,.
- UG: English EPT ( TOEFL iBT 83 / TEPS(NEW) 326 / IELTS 6.5 / TOEIC L&R 720, 2;), TOPIK.
- Grad: English EPT, TOPIK.
- UG: TOPIK
- Grad:.
- 10.2 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 970
Data from official sources · last updated 2026-06-16
Contact & location
- UG: [email protected] / +82-42-350-4803, 2145.
- Grad: [email protected] / +82-42-350-2352, 2354. (FAX +82-42-350-2420)
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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