The Bachelor’s in Physics at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.
The Bachelor’s in Physics at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has rapidly risen to international prominence for its cutting-edge research, innovation, and commitment to technological advancement.
KAIST is distinguished by its strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various fields, with a particular focus on science and engineering. What sets KAIST apart is its culture of innovation, which is deeply ingrained in its research endeavors. The university has a reputation for producing groundbreaking research in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology, making it a hub for cutting-edge technological developments. With a world-class faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a global outlook, KAIST continues to play a vital role in advancing scientific knowledge and contributing to technological advancements on a global scale.
Bachelor’s in Physics at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Undergraduate education is intended to cultivate basic knowledge for research activities in various research fields. Therefore, for a fundamental understanding of physics, various basic subjects such as classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics are taught. Based on this basic physics knowledge, detailed major subjects in physics are taught at the introductory level, and the major subjects include space physics, particle physics, solid state physics, optics, plasma physics, soft physics, and biological physics. Show less
🏫About Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has garnered international acclaim for its unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and innovation. KAIST is recognized for its strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various fields, with a particular focus on STEM areas. What sets KAIST apart is its deeply ingrained culture of innovation, fostering groundbreaking research in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced materials. With a distinguished faculty, cutting-edge research facilities, and a global perspective, KAIST continues to be at the forefront of scientific discovery and technological advancement, contributing significantly to the progress of science and innovation on a global scale.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
