Apply to a GIST graduate programme during the correct admission round.
Submit academic documents, recommendation letters and English evidence.
Check the published admission calendar and interview schedule.
After admission, review stipend eligibility, credit and GPA conditions, housing charges and the one-time matriculation fee.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
GIST supports tuition, monthly student and meal allowances, an international-student allowance subject to GPA, subsidized health insurance and one-way flight reimbursement. A matriculation fee may still apply.
Other verified benefits
Tuition supported; student and meal allowances total approximately KRW 240,000/month for MS or KRW 395,000/month for PhD, plus KRW 120,000 international allowance when eligible.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
One-time matriculation fee KRW 680,000 may apply; housing fees/utilities; remaining insurance costs; research assistantship depends on project participation.
Who is eligible to apply?
International students admitted to GIST graduate programmes; scholarship is granted without a separate application. Some monthly benefits require completed credits and a minimum GPA.
International students admitted to GIST graduate programmes; scholarship is granted without a separate application. Some monthly benefits require completed credits and a minimum GPA.
Eligible countries
All international students who meet programme conditions.
Language requirements
Meet programme-specific English proficiency requirements.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Degree certificate
- CV or résumé
- English test certificate
How do you apply?
- Apply to a GIST graduate programme during the correct admission round.
- Submit academic documents, recommendation letters and English evidence.
- Check the published admission calendar and interview schedule.
- After admission, review stipend eligibility, credit and GPA conditions, housing charges and the one-time matriculation fee.
Frequently asked questions
How much monthly support does GIST provide?
GIST lists KRW 140,000 per month for Master’s student allowance and KRW 295,000 for PhD students, plus nearly KRW 100,000 meal allowance. An additional KRW 120,000 international student allowance may be available when the student meets the GPA condition. Research assistant pay depends on project participation.
Does the GIST Scholarship cover all costs?
No. Tuition support and several allowances are provided, but GIST may charge a one-time KRW 680,000 matriculation fee. Dormitory or apartment fees, deposits and utilities are separate, and only 60% of national health insurance is supported. Flight reimbursement is one-way and for the student’s first arrival.