The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), one of South Korea’s premier technological and research universities, has launched its international admissions cycle offering fully funded scholarships for Master’s and PhD programs across advanced science and engineering disciplines.
Regularly ranked among the top research institutions worldwide for citations per faculty member, GIST provides international students with fully subsidized graduate education conducted entirely in the English language.
Comprehensive Scholarship Coverage
All admitted international graduate students receive a full state-backed fellowship package:
- 100% Full Tuition Waiver: Complete exemption from semester tuition fees (valued at roughly 3.4 million KRW per semester).
- Monthly Living Stipend: Approximately 140,000 to 295,000 KRW monthly student allowance, augmented by substantial research assistantship (RA) stipends averaging 400,000 to 1,000,000+ KRW monthly depending on laboratory project involvement.
- Subsidized Campus Housing: Guaranteed modern dormitory accommodation on the GIST research campus in Gwangju.
- One-Way Inbound Airfare Reimbursement: Full flight reimbursement upon arrival in South Korea.
- National Health Insurance: Full premium coverage under South Korea’s National Health Insurance scheme.
Available Academic Disciplines
GIST focuses exclusively on high-impact STEM fields:
- Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence
- Materials Science and Engineering (Semiconductors & Nanotechnology)
- Mechanical Robotics and Energy Mechatronics
- Life Sciences and Biomedical Engineering
- Environmental Science and Energy Engineering
Eligibility and Language Prerequisites
Applicants must hold an accredited Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s admission) or Master’s degree (for PhD admission). Standardized English proficiency test scores are mandatory: TOEFL iBT 80+, IELTS 6.5+, or TOEIC 750+. Applications must be submitted through GIST’s international graduate admissions portal before the seasonal deadline.
