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印 University Profile
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (대구경북과학기술원)
◎ Daegu (Dalseong) · Daegu / Gyeongbuk
Who is it for?
DGIST — a young national science institute famous for major-free convergence education and generous support. English tracks.
- You want classes taught in English — this university has an English-taught track.
- You want campus housing — the dorm has room for about 99.9% of students.
印 Location & Life
Getting around & student life
In Daegu’s Technopolis beneath Mt. Biseul — a purpose-built research campus.
CityDaegu (Dalseong) · Daegu / GyeongbukDormRoom for ~99.9% of studentsMajors3 departments & majors
Campus photos
Quick facts
Location
Daegu (Dalseong) · Daegu / Gyeongbuk
Type
Specialized (National Institute)
Tuition
≈ KRW 7.7M / year (official average)
Dormitory
Yes — capacity ~99.9% of students
GKS scholarship
Not confirmed
English track
Available (see below)
Programs & study options
Fields of study
Humanities & Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Departments & majors
3 listed in the official disclosure
English-taught track. fully English-medium instruction; UG verified ('all lectures provided in English'), graduate English-medium (unverified)
Admissions details
Application period
- Undergraduate: early December-late January (Fall intake, via studyinkorea.go.kr)
- Graduate: Spring and Fall intakes, exact dates per official brochure (unverified)
Admission type
International undergraduate (foreign, freshman only) and international graduate (MS, PhD, integrated)
Language requirements
- UG: EPT (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS) result within 2 years required, no minimum score mandated
- Korean not required. Graduate: not specified in official text (unverified)
English track
- fully English-medium instruction
- UG verified ('all lectures provided in English'), graduate English-medium (unverified)
Competition (reference)
- 28.5 : 1 for Korean applicants (general track, 2025 disclosure) — the foreign track is screened separately
- Freshman quota 200
Intake year
2027
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
Daegu (Dalseong) · Daegu / Gyeongbuk · Open in Google Maps →
Admissions office
- UG: [email protected], +82-53-785-5145
- Graduate: [email protected], +82-53-785-5143
International office
- UG Intl Admissions: [email protected], +82-53-785-5145 (Fax 053-785-5149)
- Graduate Intl Admissions: [email protected], +82-53-785-5143
GKS contact
- GKS via studyinkorea.go.kr (NIIED)
- DGIST University-track (graduate): [email protected]
Website
Contacts come from the latest official admissions materials — offices occasionally change numbers between intakes.
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