GIST International Scholarships 2027 – South Korea
Offered by Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
Deadline not stated
Fully funded scholarships for international students admitted to Master’s, PhD or integrated MS‑PhD programmes at GIST, covering tuition, monthly stipend, housing support and a one‑way flight.
Overview
The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in South Korea offers a fully funded scholarship to all international graduate students who are admitted to its Master’s, PhD or integrated MS‑PhD programmes. No separate scholarship application is required – admission automatically includes the funding package.
What the scholarship covers
- Tuition: 100 % waiver (≈ KRW 3,607,000 per semester).
- Monthly stipend: KRW 140,000 for Master’s students and KRW 295,000 for PhD students.
- Meal allowance: around KRW 100,000 per month.
- International student allowance: approx. KRW 120,000 per month (maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.5).
- Research assistantships: additional income, often several million KRW per year.
- Health insurance: 60 % of National Health Insurance premiums covered.
- Travel: one‑way airfare reimbursement to South Korea for new students.
- Housing: access to subsidised on‑campus accommodation (subject to availability).
Fields of study
GIST’s graduate programmes span a wide range of science and engineering disciplines, including Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences, Physics & Chemistry, Environmental Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor Engineering and other emerging technologies.
Eligibility
- Open to applicants of any nationality (Korean dual citizens are generally excluded from the international track).
- Master’s applicants must hold or be about to obtain a Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Korean bachelor’s degree.
- PhD applicants must hold or be about to obtain a Master’s degree.
- Strong academic record and English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 750 or equivalent).
- No published age limit.
Application timeline (2027)
- Spring intake: applications 7 Sept 2026 – 7 Oct 2026, start March 2027.
- Fall intake: expected window early March 2027 – mid‑April 2027, start September 2027. Exact dates will be announced on the official portal.
How to apply
- Visit the GIST International Admissions website and read the latest admission guide.
- Create an account and fill in the online application form during the open period.
- Upload required documents (transcripts, degree certificates, passport copy, English test proof, statement of purpose, CV, etc.).
- Arrange for two recommendation letters to be submitted electronically by your referees.
- Pay any application fee if required.
- Submit the application before the deadline; late submissions are not accepted.
Contact potential supervisors before applying to strengthen your research fit.
How to apply
- Open the GIST International Admissions portal and download the admission guide.
- Register an account and complete the online application form.
- Prepare and upload all required documents: academic transcripts, degree certificates, passport copy, English proficiency proof, statement of purpose, CV, and two recommendation letters.
- Ensure referees submit their recommendation letters through the system.
- Pay the application fee if the cycle requires one.
- Review the application and submit before the stated deadline.
What you will need
- CV or résumé
- Transcripts
- Passport or ID
- Language test result
- Personal statement
- Recommendation letters
Eligibility notes
Korean dual citizens are generally not eligible for the international scholarship track.
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