Tuition Assistance Scholarships for International Students in South Korea

  •  Master, PhD
  •  15-Oct-2021
  •   South Korea
  • $$  Up to 680,000 won

Take advantage of Tuition Assistance Scholarships today! The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology will be providing a tuition award for graduate students for the academic year 2021-2022.

The purpose of this application scheme is to support students who want to start their master’s and PhD degree programme at the institute.

The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is a prominent science and technology institution and a research-oriented multiversity in Gwangju, South Korea. It is also a member of the GIST-KAIST-UNIST-POSTECH-DGIST research-oriented universities society, which consists of GIST-KAIST-UNIST-POSTECH-DGIST.

Why choose the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology? The university aims to cultivate notable scientists and engineers, promote collaborative research with industry, and encourage critical thinking among students and researchers.

Application Deadline: October 15

KAIST Information

KAIST Grants

Tuition Assistance Scholarships for International Students in South Korea Founded in 1971, KAIST is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Daejeon (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, KAIST is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. KAIST offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world
  • Eligible Course or Subjects: Masters and PhD degree programme at the university
  • Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
  • Applicants must be overseas students
  • Applicants must be going to enroll in the graduate degree programme

Offered Benefits

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology will provide the award amount up to 680,000 won for students in South Korea.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Aspirants have to take admission to the university. After that, they will be considered for the grant.
  • Supporting Documents: Submit an ID card, a passport photo in JPG format, a CV, academic records/transcripts, and two Letters of Recommendation
  • Admission Requirements: Students must have a bachelor’s degree certificate with excellent marks.
  • Language Requirement: The minimum TOEFL score for acceptance into graduate programs is 80 of IBT, 550 PBT. They also accept the score of IELTS, TOEIC, and TEPS(Test of English Proficiency developed by Seoul National University) when the applicant doesn’t have a TOEFL score. The minimum score for acceptance is 6.5 of IELTS, 750 of TOEIC, and 600 of TEPS(327 of New TEPS.
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