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GIST International Scholarships 2027 – South Korea

Offered by Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

8 Apr 2027

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Fully funded scholarships for international Master's, PhD and integrated MS‑PhD students at GIST, covering tuition, monthly stipend, housing subsidy and one‑way flight.

Overview

The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in South Korea automatically awards a comprehensive scholarship to every international graduate student admitted to its Master's, PhD or integrated MS‑PhD programmes for the 2027 academic year. No separate scholarship application is required – admission to the programme triggers the funding.

Who can apply

  • International applicants of any nationality (Korean dual citizens are excluded).
  • Master's and integrated MS‑PhD candidates must hold, or be about to hold, a recognised Bachelor’s degree.
  • PhD candidates must hold, or be about to hold, a recognised Master’s degree.
  • Strong academic record and English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 750 or equivalent) are required.

What the scholarship covers

  • Full tuition fees (≈ KRW 3,607,000 per semester).
  • Monthly allowance: KRW 140,000 for Master’s students, KRW 295,000 for PhD students.
  • Meal allowance (~KRW 100,000 per month) and international student allowance (~KRW 120,000 per month, GPA ≥ 3.0/4.5).
  • Research‑assistantship opportunities that can add several million KRW per year.
  • Partial National Health Insurance support (≈ 60%).
  • One‑way airfare reimbursement to South Korea.
  • Subsidised on‑campus housing (subject to availability).

Fields of study

Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Environmental Science, Health & Medicine, Natural Sciences and other STEM‑related areas such as AI, semiconductor engineering and life sciences.

Application timeline (2027)

  • Fall intake (September start): application window expected early/mid‑March to early/mid‑April 2027, with a deadline around 8 April 2027.

How to apply

  1. Visit the GIST International Admissions website and read the latest admission guide.
  2. Create an account and fill in the online application form during the open period.
  3. Upload required documents (transcripts, degree certificates, passport copy, English test proof, statement of purpose, CV/resume).
  4. Have two referees submit recommendation letters electronically.
  5. Pay any application fee if required.
  6. Submit before the deadline; late applications are not accepted.

Contact potential supervisors before applying, as research fit is a key evaluation factor.

How to apply

  1. Open the GIST International Admissions portal.
  2. Register an account and select the desired intake (Fall 2027).
  3. Complete the online form with personal and academic details.
  4. Upload all mandatory documents: transcripts, degree certificates, passport copy, English proficiency proof, statement of purpose, CV/resume.
  5. Request two referees to upload recommendation letters through the system.
  6. Pay the application fee if applicable.
  7. Review the application and submit before the deadline.

What you will need

  • CV or résumé
  • Recommendation letters
  • Transcripts
  • Passport or ID
  • Personal statement
  • Language test result

Eligibility notes

Korean dual citizens are not eligible for the international track; English proficiency scores are required unless exempted; no age limit is imposed.

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