KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Daejeon
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) is a national research university in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 1971 as the country's first research-focused institution for science and engineering. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across fields such as electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical and aerospace engineering, the natural sciences, and technology management, with many courses taught in English. International students apply directly through KAIST's online application system and are assessed on academic records, English proficiency and, for undergraduate entry, standardized test results.
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Location
Daejeon
Established
1971
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
Direct via KAIST online application (apply.kaist.ac.kr)
Region
East & Southeast Asia →Admission tests
Popular fields of study
Source: KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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