Overview
Master’s Degree (M.S.)
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
Description
Master’s Degree (M.S.)
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
Integrated M.S.–Ph.D. Program
Eligibility
To apply for the GIST International Scholarship 2026, applicants must meet the following:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (for M.S.) or a Master’s degree (for Ph.D.).
Submit official transcripts and degree certificates (apostilled/notarized or embassy-certified).
Provide two letters of recommendation from academic or professional supervisors.
Submit a valid English Proficiency Test Score Report:
TOEFL iBT: 80 | TOEFL PBT: 550 | IELTS: 6.5 | TOEIC: 750 | NEW TEPS: 285
Applicants from English-speaking countries or those who studied in English-medium institutions may be exempt.
Conditional admission is available for those unable to provide scores at the time of application.
A copy of a valid passport.
Additional Information
Degree Level
Master’s Degree (M.S.)
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
Integrated M.S.–Ph.D. Program
Available Subjects
The GIST scholarships cover graduate-level studies in:
Engineering
Life Sciences
Natural Sciences
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Environmental Science and related interdisciplinary areas
Benefits
The GIST Scholarship 2026 provides fully funded financial support to all international students, including:
Tuition Fee: 100% tuition fee covered (3,805,000 KRW/semester).
Matriculation Fee: 680,000 KRW (waiver available with recommendation letter).
Monthly Stipends & Research Assistantship:
M.S. Students: ~1,140,000 KRW/month (including student allowance, meal allowance, international student allowance, and research assistantship).
Ph.D. Students: ~1,812,000 KRW/month.
Flight Reimbursement: One-way flight to Korea (first-time only).
Health Insurance: 60% of the National Health Insurance supported.
Eligible Nationalities
The GIST Scholarship 2026 is open to all international students worldwide regardless of nationality.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the GIST International Scholarship 2026, applicants must meet the following:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (for M.S.) or a Master’s degree (for Ph.D.).
Submit official transcripts and degree certificates (apostilled/notarized or embassy-certified).
Provide two letters of recommendation from academic or professional supervisors.
Submit a valid English Proficiency Test Score Report:
TOEFL iBT: 80 | TOEFL PBT: 550 | IELTS: 6.5 | TOEIC: 750 | NEW TEPS: 285
Applicants from English-speaking countries or those who studied in English-medium institutions may be exempt.
Conditional admission is available for those unable to provide scores at the time of application.
A copy of a valid passport.
Application Procedure
Online Application Submission
Complete the online application at GIST Admission Portal .
Upload all required documents in English or Korean (notarized if in another language).
Document Review
GIST reviews documents over 30 days, and selected applicants may be contacted for interviews.
Admission Notification
Spring 2026: Result announced on December 4, 2025.
Fall 2026: Result announced on June 4, 2026.
Enrollment & Matriculation Fee Payment
Submit enrollment documents and pay the matriculation fee (or apply for a waiver).
Submission of Verified Academic Certificates
Within 10 days of enrollment, send original verified certificates (apostilled or embassy-certified).
Visa Application
Apply for a Korean student visa using the Certificate of Admission.
Application Deadlines For Gist Scholarships 2026
Spring 2026 Intake (Begins in March)
Application Period: September 2, 2025 (10:00 KST) – October 2, 2025 (17:00 KST)
Examination of Documents: 15 days
Documents Review: 30 days
Notification of Admission Result: December 4, 2025
Enrollment Deadline: January 5, 2026
Fall 2026 Intake (Begins in September)
Application Period: March 10, 2026 (10:00 KST) – April 10, 2026 (17:00 KST)
Examination of Documents: 15 days
Documents Review: 30 days
Notification of Admission Result: June 4, 2026
Enrollment Deadline: July 6, 2026
With world-class faculty, state-of-the-art research labs, and full financial support, the GIST International Scholarship 2026 is one of the best opportunities for international students to study in South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Can I apply for the GIST Scholarship without English test scores? Yes. GIST offers conditional admission if you provide a certificate from your university confirming that your medium of instruction was English. However, you must submit an official test score within 6 months of admission.
Do I need to pay the matriculation fee? Yes, the matriculation fee is 680,000 KRW, but students with financial difficulty can apply for a fee waiver with a recommendation letter from their university department chair.
Does the scholarship cover airfare? Yes, GIST provides one-way flight reimbursement to Korea for first-time international students.
What is the average monthly stipend for M.S. and Ph.D. students? M.S. students receive around 1.14 million KRW per month, while Ph.D. students receive around 1.81 million KRW per month including allowances and research assistantship.
Who is eligible to apply? Applicants from all countries worldwide holding relevant undergraduate/graduate degrees, with strong academic records and English proficiency, are eligible to apply.
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Funding
Fully Funded, Partial Funding
Organization
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
Degree
Masters, PhD, Bachelor
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
International Students
Country
South Korea
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