📖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.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

As the largest academic department in KAIST, the School of Electrical Engineering has developed KITSAT-1, a tactile sensor that mimics human skin, the world’s smallest transistor, intelligent robots, and 5G mobile communications technology. The school pursues education and research in various areas such as systems, electronic devices, and smart systems, and gives back to society through volunteering activities. The various courses offered cover circuits and systems, nano-devices and integrated systems, electromagnetics and photonics, communications, computing, network and security, and signal and systems. Students gain knowledge in areas of interest through theoretical study and experiments. Pioneering efforts are being made in medical engineering, network computing and security, energy and environment, nanotechnology, photonics, and related multidisciplinary fields. Show less
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🏫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
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

602 RMB

Tuition fee:

6,866,000 KRW per year

27,464,000 KRW in total

Insurance is 499 KRW.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

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.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

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

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Application process:

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.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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