Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in South Korea is inviting applications for Masters, Master-PhD, and Doctoral programs for the Fall 2025 semester. International students from all countries are welcome to apply. GIST, located in Gwangju, distinguishes itself by not charging an application fee, unlike other prominent South Korean universities such as KAIST and UST. Furthermore, all international students automatically receive the GIST Scholarship, which covers tuition, meals, housing, a monthly allowance, health insurance, and round-trip airfare. The language of instruction is English. Further details regarding scholarship requirements, benefits, and the application process are provided below.

Details About GIST University South Korea Scholarship 2025

• Host Country: South Korea
• University: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
• Degree Level: Masters, PhD
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 14th April 2025 (17:00) (KST)

Degree Programs and Duration

• Master of Science Program (M.S.) – 2 Years
• Doctor of Philosophy Program (Ph.D.) – 4 Years
• Integrated M.S. and Ph.D. Program (M.S./Ph.D.)

The maximum completion times for the M.S., Ph.D., and M.S./Ph.D. programs are three, seven, and eight, respectively.

Financial Benefits

GIST University offers “GIST Scholarships” for international students. The scholarship covers:

• Full Tuition Fee Supported
• Monthly stipend for all international students
• Research Stipend for students participating in research projects
• Housing (All Students)
• 60% Health Insurance (All International Students)
• Annual medical checkup
• Flight Reimbursement (One Way)

Exemption of English Language Test Proficiency

All courses at GIST University are conducted in English. You can apply without the English language test. If you have been selected, you must submit your test score later.

If you have completed your bachelor’s degree in an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the USA ), you are available to apply to GIST without an English Proficiency Test result.

Other than that, all applicants must submit an official English proficiency test score, such as TOEFL (IBT, PBT), IELTS, TOEIC, and TEPS.

• TOEFL: iBT 80, PBT 550
• IELTS: 6.5
• TOEIC: 750
• NEW TEPS: 285

The GIST University strongly recommends that you obtain the English test score because the Korean Immigration Service may require an English or Korean test score for a VISA application.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants from all countries can apply.
• An applicant must have a bachelor’s degree that is equivalent to a Korean bachelor’s degree.
• All documents must be submitted.
• Please Read the FAQs
• Meet the Admission Requirements.

Required Documents from Students

• Official degrees and transcripts are required or notarized copies are acceptable.
• Two letters of recommendation must have the signatures and stamps of the recommenders.
• The recommenders do not have to send the letters independently or separately.
• Official English language test report.
• A copy of the applicant’s passport is required.

How to Apply for the GIST University Scholarship for Fall 2025 Intake?

• Step 1: Submit the online application by uploading the required documents.
• Step 2: The International Admissions Coordinator will contact you when the application and all the required documents are confirmed. (Check My Status in the online application)
• Step 3: Notification of the admissions results. The Official Link is given below.