South KoreaDaeguPublic UniversityTaught in English, KoreanSelf-FundedTuition ₩3,840,000 per semesterDaegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
معهد دايغو كيونغبوك للعلوم والتكنولوجيا (DGIST)
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DGIST is a government-funded research institute founded in 2004 in Daegu, which opened its graduate school in 2011 and its undergraduate College of Transdisciplinary Studies in 2014; it ranks 385th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and first in Korea for citations per faculty. All graduate classes are taught in English, and the single transdisciplinary bachelor's programme comes with full-tuition scholarships. DGIST hosts Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) graduate students.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Graduate tuition is KRW 3,840,000 per semester per the 2027 graduate admission guide, fully covered by the Government Scholarship with a stipend (at least KRW 9.6 million a year for master's and 14.04 million for PhD). Undergraduates receive full tuition coverage plus monthly living support; no undergraduate tuition amount is published.
Admission for international students
Applications: November 5, 2026 – November 19, 2026 · Not open yet
Admission for international students
Applications: November 5, 2026 – November 19, 2026 · Not open yet
Graduate (2027 academic year): online application in four rounds; spring 2027 round 3 runs 5-19 November 2026 (results 12 January 2027) and the fall 2027 round runs 8-22 April 2027. An English certificate is optional for most departments but mandatory for New Biology and the Technology and Innovation Management AIMS track; the scholarship is assigned automatically from the category chosen. Undergraduate: apply via the international admissions site dgist.ac.kr/iuadm (the 2026 cycle ran 3 December 2025 to 3 February 2026).
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
9 faculties · 20 programmes
Faculties and programmes
9 faculties · 20 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Transdisciplinary Studies (School of Undergraduate Studies)
BachelorENEnglishKOKorean- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Department of Physics and Chemistry
MasterPhDENEnglish- Chemistry
- Physics
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
MasterPhDENEnglish- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
MasterPhDENEnglish- Mechanical Engineering
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Department of Energy Science and Engineering
MasterPhDENEnglish- Chemical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
Department of Brain Sciences
MasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
Department of New Biology
MasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
Interdisciplinary Studies (Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Science & Engineering)
MasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence
- Biomedical Engineering
Graduate School of Technology and Innovation Management
MasterPhDENEnglish- 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.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.dgist.ac.kr/eng/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.dgist.ac.kr/eng/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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