Admissions KAIST Graduate School of Engineering Biology

Admissions

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Programs
Offered

• Degree Programs : Integrated M.S.–Ph.D. and Doctoral programs
• Degrees Conferred : Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Ph.D.)

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Application Process

• Scholarship Categories
  *Government Scholarship (National Scholarship) : Tuition and stipends supported by the Korean government
  **KAIST Scholarship : Supported by KAIST educational funds, external donations, or faculty research grants
  ***General Scholarship – Supported by an industry, research institution, educational institution, or national institution
• Required Documents : Application form and statement of purpose (KAIST official forms)
• Forms and Submission

Download Application Forms

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Eligibility

• Admission Requirements : Same as standard KAIST graduate programs (Integrated M.S.–Ph.D. / Doctoral)
• Military Service : Applicants subject to Korean military service will be selected according to KAIST regulations
• Admission Process

• 01

  

  Online Application

• 02

  

  Document Submission

• 03

  

  1st Screening Results

• 04

  

  2nd Interview Evaluation

• 05

  

  Final Admission Announcement

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Information Session

• An online (virtual) admission information session will be held.
  Details and links will be announced on the KAIST Graduate Admissions Office website.(See the link below.)

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Advisor
Selection and
Matching

• To ensure the optimal matching between students and research groups, the Graduate School operates the following advisor selection and matching procedures.

Prior Contact with Prospective Advisors

• Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact prospective advisors (research groups) in advance to discuss research interests and assess mutual fit, which may be helpful for conducting research after admission.
• Prior contact with an advisor does not guarantee admission nor determine admission decisions. Final admission decisions are made in accordance with the department’s official admissions procedures and regulations.

Advisor Matching Process

• Among applicants who pass the first-stage evaluation (document review), those proceeding to the second-stage evaluation (interview) will be separately notified to submit a “Statement of Intended Research Group.”
• Applicants are required to list 1–3 preferred advisors (research groups) in order of priority on the statement.
• Advisor matching will be conducted by giving priority to the applicant’s stated preferences, while also taking into consideration laboratory capacity and departmental regulations.

Timing of Advisor Assignment

• Advisor assignment will be finalized after completion of all admission procedures, including the second-stage interview.
• Final results will be announced on the official admission decision date, and individual notifications will be provided to admitted students.

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KAIST
Admissions Office

• adm_graduate@kaist.ac.kr
• Admission inquiries: +82-42-350-2351, 2353, 2357 / System support: +82-42-350-2355
• Graduate Admissions Team, Room 110, Yang Boon Soon Building (E16-1), KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea

Go to KAIST Graduate Admissions Page

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Graduate School of Engineering Biology Contact

• gseb@kaist.ac.kr
• +82-42-350-4402