Welcome to KAIST Online Application System
KAIST welcomes your application to our graduate program. Before applying, please read the following guide to understand the eligibility, timeline, requirements, and other information about the application and best present yourself to our student selection committee.
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Any applications that don't meet our requirements and deadline will not be regarded for admission.
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After completing the application, please monitor the document submission status through our system at regular intervals.
The following information is the essential timelines and conditions of your application to our graduate program.
I. Admission Timelines
Admission Timeline
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Dates |
Online Application
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Fill out all the required and necessary fields on the application form and upload application materials online.
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August 22nd, 2024, 10 A.M.
- September 12th, 2024, 5 P.M.
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Recommendation Letter
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Referees must upload recommendation letters on our system within the deadline.
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By September 23rd, 2024, 6 P.M.
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Check Your Application Status
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Monitor your application review at [Doc. Submission]
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We will leave a message on this page if further action is needed. You may be asked to re-upload your application materials if your documents do not meet our requirements.
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August 22nd, 2024 - October 25th, 2024
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Application Evaluation
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IF NECESSARY, the student selection committee will reach out to you for an interview or further materials.
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Please check your email at regular intervals.
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October 28th, 2024 - November 15th, 2024
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| Final Decisions Announcement |
December 6th, 2024, 5 P.M. |
| Beginning of the Spring Semester |
February 24th, 2025 |
The timeline in this table is based on
the local time of South Korea (KST) and is
subject to change without prior notice.
II. Important Notice
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Prepare the necessary documents specified in the application guide in advance. Scan all the prepared documents and make one single consolidated application materials file in PDF format, A4-sized. Upload the consolidated PDF file during Step 2 of the online application.
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KAIST receives recommendation letters electronically. Once you complete the application by paying the application fee, each referee will receive an automated email with instructions on how to submit their recommendation. References must be submitted by September 23rd, (Mon.) at 6 P.M. (KST). Therefore, try to submit your applications as early as possible so that your referees can have sufficient time to complete letters for you.
* The letters of recommendation must remain strictly UNDISCLOSED to applicants and must not be requested for any reading or disclosure of information given in the letters.
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The application fee is USD 80 or KRW 80,000. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer at the final stage of the online application. Additional charge(s) (i.e., bank charge) must be covered by the applicant. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
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Review your application before proceeding to payment. Once payment is made, the online application form or any uploaded files CANNOT be modified.
If any information in the submission of an application or the submitted materials is found to be false or counterfeit, KAIST(Office of Admissions) reserves the right to revoke your admission or withdraw an offer of admission even after having graduated from KAIST. In the event of discovery of fraudulent activities, future applications may be rejected for up to five years from the date of discovery.