🇰🇷 South Korea — Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
KAIST International Student Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6.5
Components
L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
Level
PG, PhD
Deadline
March–April (Fall) or September–October (Spring)
Country
🇰🇷 South Korea
Coverage
Full tuition fees, Monthly stipend of KRW 350,000 or more +2 more
About KAIST International Student Scholarship
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) offers full scholarships to all admitted international graduate students. The scholarship covers tuition, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and airfare. KAIST is one of South Korea's most prestigious STEM-focused universities, consistently ranked among Asia's top institutions.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79
Coverage
- •Full tuition fees
- •Monthly stipend of KRW 350,000 or more
- •Health insurance
- •Round-trip airfare for new students
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.KAIST requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component. As a top-tier research university, scoring above the minimum (7.0+) significantly improves your chances, especially for competitive departments.
- 2.All graduate programmes at KAIST are conducted in English, so strong academic English skills are essential. Focus on Reading and Writing for your IELTS preparation, as these are most relevant to graduate research.
- 3.KAIST has two intake periods — Fall (apply March–April) and Spring (apply September–October). Plan your IELTS test date at least 2 months before the application deadline to ensure scores arrive on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for the KAIST International Student Scholarship?
Does KAIST accept TOEFL instead of IELTS?
Can I apply for KAIST without IELTS?
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Estrategias semanales gratuitas para alcanzar Band 6.5, 7.0 o 7.5 para admisiones.