KAIST has opened applications for its Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 under the Regular Track to study at one of South Korea’s top universities with full financial support.
The KAIST Full Scholarship covers the complete four-year tuition fee, monthly living allowance, and national health insurance. Students from any country can apply, and no TOPIK (Korean language) certificate is required at the time of application. Those graduating by August 2026 are also eligible.
Program Details
- Host Country: South Korea
- University: KAIST
- Degree Level: Undergraduate
- Funding: Fully funded
- Deadline: 6 January 2026
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Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee waiver for eight semesters
- Monthly living allowance: 350,000 KRW
- National health insurance
- Travel insurance (applicable to international students)
The scholarship is automatically awarded to selected international applicants—no separate scholarship form is required.
Who Can Apply
- Applicants with foreign citizenship
- Students whose parents are not Korean citizens
- Students of Korean origin who completed all schooling outside Korea
- Applicants who are NOT dual citizens with Korea
- Applicants who pay the application fee
Fields of Study Include
Natural Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Nanoscience
Life Sciences & Bioengineering: Biological Sciences, Medical Science, Brain Sciences
Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Computer Science, Aerospace, AI, Semiconductor Engineering, and more
Liberal Arts & Convergence Sciences
Business Programs: Management Engineering, Business & Technology Management
English Test Requirement
TOEFL/IELTS or other English test scores are recommended but not mandatory. Applicants without test scores can still apply without penalty.
Required Documents
- Application form
- One recommendation letter
- High school transcript
- Passport/ID copy
- Statement of financial resources
Applications can be submitted through the KAIST international admissions portal: https://univapply.kaist.ac.kr/interapply/
