Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) Scholarships For International Students 2026

Applications are now open for admission to graduate programs at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology for the next semester’s intakes. All admitted Korean and international students in graduate programs are awarded GIST Graduate Scholarships. Therefore, candidates willing to benefit from this scholarship should apply and get admitted to one of the university’s graduate programs.

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The scholarship is fully-funded and available for studies in a wide range of programs (science, engineering and technology) offered by the university. Candidates can choose to study in a Master, PhD, or Integrated MS-PhD degree program. This is a unique opportunity for international students dreaming of studying in South Korea.

GIST Scholarship in South Korea 2026:

• Host Country: South Korea
• Host University: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

Degree Level:

• Master’s degree program
• PhD degree program
• Integrated MS and PhD Program

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Benefits of the GIST Scholarship in South Korea:

• All international students will be getting 100% support in the tuition fee i.e. the tuition fee will be waived. (3,607,000 won per semester)
• MS students will be given a monthly stipend of 140,000 Won.
• PhD students will be given a monthly stipend of 295,000 Won.
• Both MS and PhD students will be given a meal allowance of 100,000 Won. (Note: Students have to complete at least 9 credits in the previous semester to get student and meal allowance).
• An international student allowance of 120,000 Won will be given to both MS and PhD students, however, the student has to maintain a 3 or higher GPA out of 4.5 in the previous semester.
• All MS students participating in research projects will get a research assistantship of 6,400,000 won per year while PhD students participating in research projects will get a research assistantship of 13,740,000 won per year.
• A one-way flight to Korea will be reimbursed.
• 60% of national health insurance will be covered. Health insurance also includes annual medical checkups.

Eligibility Criteria of the GIST Scholarship 2026 in South Korea:

• The applicant must or expect to hold a final degree before enrollment at GIST.
• The applicant’s bachelor’s degree must be equivalent to a Korean bachelor’s degree.
• The applicant must be an international student.
• The applicant must be proficient in the English language.
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How to apply for the GIST Scholarship 2026:

• Complete the online application form, choosing your field of study, and upload required documents (in English or Korean).
• Regularly check your email for any notifications or interview requests from the GIST Admissions Team.
• You will receive an email with your admission results; be sure to respond before the deadline provided.
• Submit the necessary enrollment documents and pay the matriculation fee by the registration deadline to confirm your place.
• Send verified academic certificates (apostilled or consular-confirmed) within 10 days of enrollment.
• Obtain a student visa from the Korean Embassy using the Certificate of Admission.

Documents Required for the GIST Scholarships 2025:

• Official degrees and transcripts are required. Apostille is preferred or even notarized copies are acceptable.
• Two letters of recommendation must have the signatures and stamps of the recommenders.
• The recommenders do not have to send the letters independently or separately.
• Official English language test report i.e. TOEFL (BT) 80 / TOEFL (PBT) 550 / IELTS 6.5 / TOEIC 750 / NEW TEPS 327 is the requirement. In case you do not get your test result in time. Your home university can give you a professional English language proficiency certificate.
• A copy of the applicant’s passport is required.

GIST Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology scholarship in South Korea is October 2, 2025.

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