KAIST International Student Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 6.5
- Components
- L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
- Study level
- Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- March–April (Fall) or September–October (Spring)
Last verified: 2026-03
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.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1KAIST 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.
- 2All 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.
- 3KAIST 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.
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