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QS World #83 #4 in South Korea Daejeon, South Korea
University · South Korea
KAIST
Daejeon, Daejeon · Public University · Est. 1971
QS World #83 #4 in South Korea 11,000 students Admissions open
KAIST at a glance
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Where it stands
KAIST is ranked #83 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. On Educads it is #4 of the ranked universities in South Korea. Its research has been cited 9,560,295 times (h-index 702), according to OpenAlex.
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What you can study
KAIST has 13 courses listed on Educads: 11 bachelor's and 2 master's. The largest subject areas are Engineering (9), Arts, Design & Architecture (1), Law (1) and Media & Communication (1).
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What it costs
Indicative tuition is KRW 8,035,000 – KRW 10,870,000/yr a year.
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Scholarships
3 scholarships at KAIST are listed, 1 of them fully funded.
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Ranked near it in South Korea
Universities placed just above and below KAIST on Educads:
Questions about KAIST
Is KAIST a good university?
KAIST is ranked #83 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. On Educads it is #4 of the ranked universities in South Korea. Its research has been cited 9,560,295 times (h-index 702), according to OpenAlex.
How many courses does KAIST offer?
KAIST has 13 courses listed on Educads: 11 bachelor's and 2 master's. The largest subject areas are Engineering (9), Arts, Design & Architecture (1), Law (1) and Media & Communication (1).
How much does it cost to study at KAIST?
Indicative tuition is KRW 8,035,000 – KRW 10,870,000/yr a year. Always confirm the current fee with the university.
Does KAIST offer scholarships?
3 scholarships at KAIST are listed, 1 of them fully funded.
Overview
KAIST is a national research university located in Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon, South Korea. KAIST was established by the Korean government in 1971 as the nation's first public, research-oriented science and engineering institution. KAIST has been internationally accredited in business education, and hosts the Secretariat of the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS). KAIST has 10,504 full-time students and 1,342 faculty researchers and had a total budget of US$765 million in 2013, of which US$459 million was from research contracts.
Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance — always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.
Programs at KAIST
13 programs across 2 study levels.
Bachelor's Degree
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QS World #83 #4 in South Korea Daejeon, South Korea
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
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Engineering
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Environmental Engineering
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Industrial and Systems Engineering
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Systems Engineering
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QS World #83 #4 in South Korea Daejeon, South Korea
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QS World #83 #4 in South Korea Daejeon, South Korea
Tuition fees & costs
Indicative annual tuition
KRW 8,035,000 – KRW 10,870,000/yr
Premium tuitionIndicative living cost
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
Admission requirements
Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry.
English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 (varies by programme).
How to apply
- 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
- 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry..
- 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
- 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
- 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for South Korea.
For international students
<p>KAIST provides an International Office and International Scholar and Student Services.</p>
Read the student visa & the immigration authority guide →Scholarships at KAIST
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South Korea, KAIST School of Business, KAIST Scholarship
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Partial funding
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KAIST College of Business School Scholarships
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Fully funded
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KAIST South Korea Global IT Technology Program Scholarship
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Last updated 23 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.