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印 University Profile
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (광주과학기술원)
◎ Gwangju · Gwangju / Jeolla
Who is it for?
GIST — a small, elite national science institute with residential, largely English-taught undergrad programs and very low tuition (~KRW 2M/yr listed).
- You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
- You want campus housing — the dorm has room for about 89.4% of students.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
In Gwangju’s high-tech district, within reach of the KTX and Mudeungsan mountain.
CityGwangju · Gwangju / JeollaDormRoom for ~89.4% of studentsMajors1 departments & majors
Campus photos
Quick facts
Location
Gwangju · Gwangju / Jeolla
Type
Specialized (National Institute)
Tuition
≈ KRW 2.1M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~89.4% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Available (see below)
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Humanities & Social Sciences
Departments & majors
1 listed in the official disclosure
English-taught track. GIST is an English-medium institute; courses taught in English
Admissions details
Application period
- Undergraduate (2026 Fall): Nov 24, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026.
- Graduate: Fall deadline Apr 15 / Spring deadline Oct 15
Admission type
- Undergraduate (admitted without declared major, choose from 10 majors after year 1)
- Graduate: M.S., Ph.D., Integrated M.S./Ph.D.
Language requirements
- Graduate: TOEFL iBT 80 / PBT 550, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 750, TEPS minimum conflicting across official sources (285 vs 327) (unverified), conditional admission available
- Undergraduate: TOEFL/IELTS/TEPS/TOEIC/Cambridge/PTE/Duolingo accepted, no minimum stated
- native English speakers exempt
English track
- GIST is an English-medium institute
- courses taught in English
Competition (reference)
- 18.3 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 200
Intake year
- 2026 (UG Fall
- Grad Spring & Fall)
Always verify with the official guideline. Dates and requirements change every intake — the official admissions page is the final source.
Data from official sources · last updated 2026-06-26
Contact & location
Location
Gwangju · Gwangju / Jeolla · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
- UG: [email protected], +82-62-715-2958, Fax +82-62-715-2959
- Graduate: [email protected], +82-62-715-3951 / +82-62-715-2963
International office
- Section of International Cooperation (SIC)
- direct email/phone not published officially (unverified)
Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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