KAIST

Korea’s leading science and technology institute, teaching largely in English.

What It Costs

Tuition, living and the total in rupees.

Tuition a year

$4,000 – $10,000 / year

Living

$700 – $1,100 / month

Per year, in rupees

Rs 35 lakh – Rs 65 lakh

Typical ranges for South Korea; KAIST’s fees vary by course. Rupee figures are rough, at about Rs 280 per US dollar.

How To Apply

Route, timeline and the next deadlines.

Master’s & PhDUndergraduate

Route: Apply directly or through GKS (graduate call usually opens in February).

1. 12–15 months beforeShortlist, GRE/IELTS and refereesStep 1
2. 9–12 monthsSOP, CV and research proposalStep 2
3. 6–10 monthsApply (scholarship rounds first)Step 3
4. 3–6 monthsOffers, funding and acceptanceStep 4
5. 1–3 monthsVisa and travelStep 5

Your D-2 student visa

Straightforward: Clear D-2 visa process.

1. 1AdmissionCertificate of admission from the university.
2. 2FundsBank statement for the required amount.
3. 3D-2 visaAt the Korean embassy.
4. 4Alien registrationAfter arrival.

Watch out: GKS embassy-track windows are short; prepare documents and recommendation letters in advance.