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KAIST Collaborative Excellence Scholarship

The KAIST Collaborative Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious program established through agreements between KAIST and various external organizations. This scholarship aims to support outstanding international students who exhibit academic excellence and strong potential for collaborative research and innovation. Below, you will find each program option's eligibility requirements and benefits available under the KAIST Collaborative Excellence Scholarship.


Global IT Technology Program (ITTP)

EngineeringITTP, sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT offres a customized master's and doctoral degree program for government officials, employees of public institutions of senior-level researchers at national research centers working in the IT fields of developing and emerging countries.


  • Departments Accepting Applications: Graduate School of Global Digital Innovation
  • Admission Periods: Spring and Fall Regular Tracks 
  • Degree Offered: Master’s or Ph.D. (Management / Engineering) 

  • Vision: World's Top IT Education Program for Global IT Leaders 

  • Mission: Education of IT experts, Building a global ICT network and developing global collaborations among countries
  • Entry Requirements: 
  •  Government officials, employees of public institutions or senior-level researchers at national research centers working in the IT-related fields
  •  Educational Background: A bachelor’s or master's degree in the IT-related area
  • Benefits:
    • Tuition fee (Including Korean language courses) 
    • Monthly scholarship: 1,500,000 KRW
    • One-way airfare (Economy class) 
    • National medical insurance
    • Initial moving and re-location expenses
  • Contact Information:

Global Educational Program for Samsung Semiconductor (Global EPSS)

  • Departments Accepting Applications: Electrical Engineering
  • Admission Periods: Fall Regular Track only
  • Degree Offered: Master’s or Ph.D.
  • Research Areas: Semiconductor design, devices and processes, and related software in the memory and system LSI (circuits)
  • Eligibility Requirements: Students from top universities in Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam only
  • Benefits:
    • Full tuition coverage
    • Year-specific monthly stipends: ranging from $1,000 USD to $1,500 USD
    • One-time scholarship for Ph.D.: KRW 3,000,000
    • Samsung internship
    • Guaranteed employment at Samsung Electronics
  • Detail:
    • Submit an application to KAIST international graduate admission and specify 'Global EPSS' under Financial Resource.
    • Successful graduates are guaranteed employment at Samsung Electronics with mandatory employment for a minimum period corresponding to twice the total years supported by Samsung.
  • Contact Information:

    • International Nuclear and Radiation Safety Master’s Degree Program (KINS-KAIST)

    • Departments Accepting Applications: International Nuclear and Radiation Safety Master’s Degree Program
    • Admission Periods: Fall Regular Track only
    • Degree Offered: Master’s
    • Research Areas: Nuclear and Radiation Safety
    • Eligibility Requirements: This program is intended for employees in the nuclear and radiation fields with a bachelor's degree or higher from IAEA member countries. Applicants must submit an official letter of recommendation issued by their current workplace as a mandatory document.
    • Benefits: Application fee, tuition for 3 semesters, round-trip airfare, monthly scholarship (1,200,000 KRW), Korean National Insurance fees
    • Details: The KINS-KAIST International Nuclear and Radiation Safety Master's Degree Program aims to educate and train overseas professionals in nuclear and radiation safety, with a focus on regulation. This program, a joint initiative by the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety (KINS) and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), has been running since 2009. The International Nuclear Safety School (INSS) at KINS administers the program in collaboration with KAIST's Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering. The program lasts approximately one and a half years and awards a Certificate of Completion from KINS and an Engineering Master's Degree from KAIST upon fulfilling the requirements.
    • Contact Information: Ms. Juyeong Park at juyeong@kaist.ac.kr

    Global Transport and Trade Expert Program(GT-TEP)

    • Departments Accepting Applications: Global Transport and Trade Expert Program(GT-TEP)
    • Degree Offered: Master’s(Non-thesis Master Only)
    • Research Areas: Intelligent and Smart Mobility, Electric and Autonomous Mobility, Sustainable and Green Mobility, Transportation, Logistics and International Trade 
    • Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be currently employed by relevant governments of a member state of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) or
    • the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).Applicants must be currently employed by relevant governments of a member state of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) or
    • the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
    • Benefits: 
    • Full Tuition Coverage
    • Monthly stipends covering living expenses, National Health Insurance fee, and dormitory fees 
    • Round-trip airfare
    • Financial support for academic activities and conferences
    • Remarks: Applicants admitted to the GT-TEP will be enrolled in the Cho Chun Shik Graduate School of Mobility. 
    • Contact Information: 
    • https://mo.kaist.ac.kr
      T. 82-42-350-1252
      E. mo@kaist.ac.kr

 

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