Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea · Application cycle 2027/2028

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) Scholarship for International Undergraduates, Fall 2027

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About this scholarship

Every international student admitted to a GIST bachelor's degree gets a full tuition waiver and monthly allowances, with no separate application. Most teaching is in English in science and engineering, and about 15 students are taken for Fall 2027.

Funding type

Covers: full tuition for 8 semesters, with no conditions. A student allowance of KRW 130,000 a month and a meal allowance of KRW 270,000 a month, if you passed at least 11 credits in the previous semester and were not on academic probation. An international allowance of KRW 130,000 a month with a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.5 in the previous semester. A one-time settlement grant of KRW 200,000, and a one-way flight repaid after one month of study. GIST repays all National Health Insurance premiums and gives a free yearly health check. Does not cover: the dormitory. The housing page and the guideline give KRW 112,600 a month for a double room or KRW 74,200 for a triple, plus a KRW 140,000 deposit, while the FAQ says about KRW 106,000 a month. A meal in the campus cafeterias costs KRW 4,000 to 7,000.

Tuition fees: Covered
Living costs: Partially covered
Travel: Partially covered
Insurance: Covered

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities: All nationalities
Residence condition: No residence condition

Foreign citizenship, and neither parent is a Korean citizen Holders of Korean citizenship, including dual citizens, cannot apply High school graduation by 31 July 2027, with an apostilled or consular-verified diploma by the registration deadline. The guideline also says those graduating after early July cannot apply There are no quotas by nationality

Minimum grade: Not stated
Work experience asked for: Not stated
Return condition: Return condition not stated
How to apply: With the admission application

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required TOEFL iBT IELTS TOEIC Cambridge English PTE Academic Duolingo English Test Other test Waiver possible

An official TOEFL, IELTS, TEPS, TOEIC, CAE, CPE, PTE Academic or Duolingo result from the last two years. There is no minimum score. Native speakers from English-speaking countries such as the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand are exempt. Most courses are in English, and international students must take some Korean courses.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

Online applications only, from 1 December 2026 to 29 January 2027, Korea time. The time of day is not stated. The scholarship goes to every admitted international student with no separate application. Evaluation runs from 1 February to 31 March 2027, and the interview has mathematics and one science subject: physics, chemistry or biology. The admission result is expected by email on 30 April 2027, and registration runs from 4 May to 25 June 2027. No documents are accepted after the deadline. Students choose their major at the end of the first year.

Required documents

Online application form One recommendation letter uploaded by the recommender High school transcripts, and university transcripts if you are at university High school diploma or certificate of expected graduation English test result At least one standardized or national exam result Copies of your passport and both parents' passports Optional: up to 5 awards, a school profile, and a TOPIK result

Application steps

Read the full Fall 2027 admission guideline. Create an account on the application system from 1 December 2026 and keep your application number. Enter your recommender's email exactly, as they need your application number and that same email to upload the letter. Upload the documents as PDF files and press submit before 29 January 2027. Check your email every day for an interview invitation.

Requirement checklist

Online application Required

On the GIST system, where you name your preferred major. There is no application fee.

One recommendation letter Required

The teacher uploads it on the GIST recommendation system. Your application cannot be completed without it.

High school transcripts and diploma Required

Transcripts for all high school years with the grading scale, and the diploma or a certificate of expected graduation.

Standardized test result Required

At least one of SAT, ACT, A Level, IB or AP, or your country's official high school exam such as the Tawjihi, with papers that explain the exam and your result.

English test result Required

Taken within the last two years. There is no minimum score.

Your passport and both parents' passports Required

Copies of the data pages.

Interview Conditional?

For those who pass the document review. It covers mathematics and one science subject you choose in the application.

Scholarship contacts

GIST Undergraduate Admissions Office: [email protected]

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