· Dates for Application & Eligibility
| Stage | Date | Place | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Application | Thursday, 10. 05. 2023. 10:00 - Monday, 10. 16. 2023. 17:30 | Online Application (http://apply.kaist.ac.kr/GradApply) | Application fees must be paid within the deadline. No late applications are accepted |
| Application Document Submission | All documents must arrive before Wednesday, 10. 18. 2023. 18:00 (including postal applications) | KAIST Daejeon Campus Graduate Admissions Team (Room 110, 1st floor, E16) | After online application, you must visit the graduate admissions office with your documents (hard copy of your online application, transcripts, etc.), or send through postal service |
| Announcement of Results of the 1st Stage | Thursday 11. 09. 2023, After 14:00 | KAIST Application System (http://apply.kaist.ac.kr/GradApply > Result Announcement) | The university does not contact applicants individually |
| 2st Stage interview | Saturday 11. 11. 2023 – Sunday 11. 19. 2023 | Announced with the results of the first stage | Individual applicants must check for their interview details (depends on the applied department / program) |
| Announcement of Final Results | Thursday 12. 14. 2023, After 14:00 | KAIST Application System (http://apply.kaist.ac.kr/GradApply > Result Announcement) |
· Eligibility
Obtained or expected to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from a Korean or foreign university
· Scholarship Types
General Scholarship : Students receives the support of educational expenses from the company not in collaboration with KAIST and/or received recommendation for admission from institution head
* This is applicable for students who pay the full tuition on their own without recommendation from institute head
· Required Documents for Application
| Required Documents | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Admission Form 1 copy (print copy from online) | After online submission, submit the hard copy of the full admission files |
| 2. Personal Statement and Academic Plan | Use KAIST Application Format |
| 3. 1 original hardcopy of undergraduate academic transcript | For transfer students, grade reports of previous institutions must also be included |
| 4. 1 copy of recommendation letter from organization/institution head | Use format given by KAIST * Inapplicable to students who are paying their own education expenses |
| 5. Certificate of Employment or Certificate of Experience | For eligible applicants, 7) If a recommendation letter from an organization/institute head is submitted and certificate of employment, other additional documents are not required Work experience filled out in the application is only accepted if the applicant supplies additional documents of proof of employment/experience |
| 6. Other documents of Honors and Awards | Eligible individuals are required to prepare and submit “List of Honors and Awards” [KAIST Application Format] |