GIST University South Korea Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are open for the GIST University South Korea Scholarship 2026, offering fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue Master's, Ph.D., or Integrated Master's/Ph.D. programs at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST). This scholarship provides comprehensive support, including tuition, monthly stipends, housing, health insurance, and flight reimbursement. The application deadline for the Spring 2026 intake is October 2, 2025, with results announced by December 4, 2025.

Eligibility

• International students from all countries are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (for Master's programs) or a Master's degree (for Ph.D. programs).
• Dual citizens of South Korea are not eligible.
• English proficiency is required; TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5 is recommended.

Program Dates/Location

• Application Deadline: October 2, 2025
• Program Start: Spring 2026 (March 2026)
• Result Notification: December 4, 2025
• Location: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, South Korea

Program Benefits

• Full tuition coverage
• Monthly stipend
• Research stipend (for students participating in research projects)
• Housing provided
• 60% health insurance coverage
• Annual medical checkup
• Flight reimbursement (one-way)

Study Fields

• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Life Science
• Physics and Photon Science
• Biomedical Science and Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Chemistry
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering
• Integrated Technology

Required Documents

• Completed online application form
• Official degree and transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
• Copy of applicant's passport
• Official English test score report (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume (optional but recommended)
• Statement of Purpose or Personal Statement
• Application Fee Waiver Request Form (optional, only if applying for a waiver)
• Published papers or certificates of awards (optional)

Application Process

• Apply through the GIST International Admissions portal
• Submit all required documents online.
• Wait for the result notification by December 4, 2025.
• If selected, follow the instructions for enrollment and visa application.

For more information, visit the official GIST International Admissions page.