International students, this is your chance to study in one of South Korea’s top research universities—Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)—with a fully funded scholarship for the Fall 2025 intake.
Whether you’re aiming for a Master’s, Ph.D., or an Integrated Master’s–Ph.D. program, GIST offers an all-expenses-covered scholarship package in a highly innovative academic environment.
List of Available Programs at GIST Under Scholarships
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Integrated M.S.–Ph.D. programs
️ Medium of Instruction: English
Who Can Apply?
- Applicants from all nationalities (except Korean citizens with dual nationality)
- Must hold (or expect to hold) a final degree by the first week of July 2025
- Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must meet GIST’s English language requirements
English Language Requirements
You need to submit one of the following official scores:
- TOEFL iBT: 80 | TOEFL PBT: 550
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEIC: 750
- TEPS (New): 285
Conditional admission is available for applicants who provide a certificate of English as the medium of instruction (EMI) from their previous institution. However, they must submit an official English score within 6 months of enrollment.
GIST Scholarship Benefits (Fully Funded)
1# Tuition & Enrollment
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- Full tuition waiver: ₩3,607,000 per semester
- One-time matriculation fee: ₩680,000 (may be waived)
2# Monthly Financial Support
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- M.S. Students: ₩140,000
- Ph.D. Students: ₩295,000
- Meal allowance: ~₩100,000 (with 9+ credits in prior semester)
- International student allowance: ₩120,000 (with GPA ≥ 3.0/4.5)
3# Research Assistantship
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- M.S.: ₩6,400,000/year
- Ph.D.: ₩13,740,000/year
4# Accommodation
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- Dormitory fees range from ₩80,000 to ₩140,000/month
- Married student apartments available starting from ₩125,000/month
- Utility costs and deposits apply.
5# Health & Travel
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- 60% of National Health Insurance covered
- Annual medical check-up provided
- Round-trip flight tickets for new international students.
Application Process and Submission Deadline
The application period for the GIST University South Korea Scholarship 2025 opened on March 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM (KST) and close on April 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM (KST). Interested international students must complete and submit their online applications within this window. All applications for the GIST Scholarship must be submitted through the official application portal, which will be accessible at: https://service.gist.ac.kr/admission/graduate/foreigner.
Announcement: https://www.gist.ac.kr/iadm/html/sub05/0502.html?mode=V&no=216702&GotoPage=1.
