- Daejeon, Korea, Republic Of
KAIST has made distinguished impacts on academia and industries for the last half-century. KAIST was founded in 1971 and has been a unique cradle for fostering outstanding scientists and engineers. They have contributed to advanced science and technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship and facilitated the Korean economic miracle with a strong foundation in science and technology. Looking ahead to the next half-century, KAIST combines excellence in science and research and innovative history to create value for the world.
Area(s) of Study
- Engineering Studies
- Information Studies
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
Students must enroll in the equivalent of 12 UT hours of coursework per semester while at KAIST. Please check the My Credit Abroad database for courses that have been previously evaluated. If your courses are not listed, please work with your Program Coordinator to get courses pre-approved.
Language(s) of Instruction
Korean and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 1 year of full-time study at UT
- GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.3 point scale) or equivalent
- TOEFL iBT 80 or its equivalent in other English language test
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
All KAIST students can live in the dormitories. All dorm rooms are equipped with desks, chairs, closets, and beds (Bedding is not provided. For exchange students only, bedding is provided for one semester). Students can also chose to live off campus.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 non-refundable application fee and regular UT tuition, and are responsible for airfare, passport/visa, housing, food, local transportation, and other costs of living. Students are required to purchase South Korean national health insurance. Financial aid and scholarships may be used.
Dates:
- Program: February 26, 2024 to June 14, 2024
- Instructional: February 26, 2024 to June 14, 2024
- Priority Deadline: October 15, 2023
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2023
- Program: September 9, 2024 to December 20, 2024
- Instructional: September 9, 2024 to December 16, 2024
- Final Deadline: January 12, 2024
Application Code
090126
Program Coordinator
Emma Schultz
Additional Resources
Program Website
Exchange Partner Information
Next Step
1) View advising videos: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising 2) Attend Live Q&A with questions. 3) Use the app code above to Self Authorize and Apply through the Get Started link below.