[KAIST] Spring 2027 International Graduate Admission

KAIST provides outstanding students with the opportunity to pursue advanced degrees in a world-class research environment that fosters innovation across engineering, science, business, and the humanities.

Our graduate programs combine a rigorous curriculum with hands-on research, preparing students for impactful careers in academia and industry.

   • KAIST OPEN HOUSE:  Wednesday, August 5, 5 PM (KST), 2026  https://forms.gle/rxXR2jrcQtJ1zcE47 

   • Online Application Period: August 18, 10 AM - September 1, 5 PM (KST), 2026

   • Recommendation Letter Deadline: By September 8, 6 PM (KST), 2026

   • Decision Announcement: December 18, 5 PM (KST), 2026

   • Application guide: https://admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-graduate/Admission/Notice#2237

  In addition, we are pleased to invite prospective students to a series of online information sessions hosted by our KAIST Graduate Student Ambassadors from around the world.

  • Colombia/Mexico/USA: August 7, Fri, 10:00(KST)/August 6, Thu, 19:00(CT)/20:00(COT)/21:00(EDT)  - https://forms.gle/AkKTKy7HdBzbupmr5

  • Thailand: August 10, Mon, 19:00(ICT)/21:00(KST) - https://forms.gle/872t7gZ38bg4f14L6

  • Kazakhstan/Mongolia: August 12, Wed, 16:00(KZH)/19:00(ULAT)/20:00(KST) - https://forms.gle/vrpgwNwe1je9aGqd6

  • Malaysia/Indonesia: August 13, Thu, 19:00(WIB)/20:00(MYT)/21:00(KST)  - https://forms.gle/BaaxSfLvTu3RycPR8

  • Italy/Spain: August 14, Fri, 13:00(CEST)/20:00(KST)  - https://forms.gle/pKDtmhh7uujgKWpy9

  • Pakistan/Philippines: August 18, Tue, 16:00(PKT)/19:00(PHT)/20:00(KST)  - https://forms.gle/ddUMKbWyCAU6681k7

  • Türkiye: August 19, Wed, 16:00(TRT)/22:00(KST) - https://forms.gle/cL72AAc4BhvHaPmw8

For further details, please refer to the following link:  https://admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-graduate/ConnectIntoKAIST/JoinOurEvents#8681

     This session is specially designed for Vietnamese students to connect with current KAIST international graduate students and gain firsthand insights into graduate admissions, student life, and studying at KAIST.

   • Period: July 20 – August 31, 2026