South KoreaGwangjuPublic UniversityTaught in English, KoreanSelf-FundedTuition ₩4,050,000 per semesterGwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
معهد غوانغجو للعلوم والتكنولوجيا (GIST)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
GIST is a government-funded research institute established in 1993 in Gwangju to advance Korean science and technology, with colleges of information and computing, natural sciences, engineering, and life sciences and medical engineering; it ranks 379th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. English is the language of instruction, and every admitted international undergraduate receives a full tuition waiver plus monthly allowances. GIST hosts Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) graduate students.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Undergraduate tuition is KRW 4,050,000 per semester per the 2026 international undergraduate guide, fully waived for every admitted international student for eight semesters, with monthly student and meal allowances. Graduate students pay a one-off matriculation fee of KRW 680,000; the official graduate page does not publish a tuition amount.
Admission for international students
Applications: December 1, 2026 – January 29, 2027 · Not open yet
Admission for international students
Applications: December 1, 2026 – January 29, 2027 · Not open yet
Undergraduate (fall 2027): online application and document upload through the GIST system from 1 December 2026 to 29 January 2027, results on 30 April 2027, about 15 places. An official English score (TOEFL, IELTS, TEPS, TOEIC, Duolingo and others) from the last two years is required. Graduate: spring and fall intakes via admis.gist.ac.kr, with minimum TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 750 or TEPS 680.
Official admission announcementLife and living
South Korea
Life and living
South Korea
Studying and living in South Korea
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in South Korea (2026/2027): • National Universities: 2,000 to 4,500 USD per semester (approximately 2.6M to 5.8M KRW). • Private Universities: 3,500 to 7,500 USD per semester (Humanities: 4M–5M KRW; Engineering and Sciences: 6M–8M KRW). Living Expenses & Financial Proof: • Average living costs: 700 to 1,100 USD per month (~900,000 to 1,400,000 KRW) including university dormitories which cost 300–500 USD/month, food, and transport. • Financial proof for D-2 Student Visa: Bank statement verifying approximately 20,000 USD for universities in the Seoul Capital Area, or 18,000 USD for regional universities.
Working while studying
Work During Studies: • D-2 visa holders can work part-time up to 20–25 hours per week during term time (extended to 30 hours for students with TOPIK Level 4+), and unlimited hours during summer and winter breaks with university and immigration approval. • Minimum hourly wage: ~9,860 to 12,000 KRW. Post-Study Work & Settlement: • Graduates can switch to the D-10 Job Seeker Visa, allowing up to 2 full years to secure employment in South Korea. • Successful candidates convert to the E-7 Professional Employment Visa or F-2 Points-Based Resident Visa, leading to permanent residency pathways for STEM talent.
Faculties and programmes
13 faculties · 14 programmes
Faculties and programmes
13 faculties · 14 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence Graduate School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence
Department of Physics and Photon Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Physics
Department of Chemistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Chemistry
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Department of Mathematical Sciences
BachelorENEnglish- Mathematics
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Materials Science & Engineering
Department of Mechanical and Robotics Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Mechanical Engineering
Department of Environment and Energy Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Environmental Science
Department of Life Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
Department of Biomedical Science and Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering
Department of Semiconductor Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishKOKorean- Electrical Engineering
School of Integrated Technology
MasterPhDENEnglish- Information Technology (IT)
Graduate School of Management of Technology
MasterKOKorean- Business Management
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Master's and PhD Studies 2027
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://ewww.gist.ac.kr/en/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://ewww.gist.ac.kr/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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