The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) Scholarship 2027 offers international students the opportunity to pursue a Master’s, PhD, or integrated Master’s–PhD programme in South Korea with substantial financial support.
For Spring 2027, international applicants are automatically considered for the GIST scholarship when applying for graduate admission. No separate scholarship application is required.
Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology |
| Country | South Korea |
| Level | Master’s, PhD, Integrated MS–PhD |
| Eligible applicants | International students |
| Tuition | Fully covered |
| Monthly support | Available |
| Health insurance | 60% support |
| Airfare | One-way flight reimbursement |
| Deadline | 7 October 2026 |
| Intake | Spring 2027 |
What Does the GIST Scholarship Cover?
The scholarship package includes:
- Full tuition support
- Monthly student allowance
- Meal allowance
- International student allowance, subject to conditions
- Research assistantship opportunities
- 60% support for National Health Insurance
- One-way flight reimbursement to South Korea
- Subsidised graduate accommodation, subject to availability
Is the GIST Scholarship Fully Funded?
Yes, broadly.
GIST provides full tuition support together with monthly financial allowances, health-insurance support and flight reimbursement. However, some benefits, such as research assistantships and certain allowances, are subject to eligibility or participation conditions.
Available Programmes
International students can apply across science, engineering and technology fields, including:
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical and Robotics Engineering
- Environment and Energy Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Physics and Photon Science
- Chemistry
- Biomedical Science and Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Semiconductor Engineering
- AI Policy and Strategy
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be international applicants eligible for GIST graduate admission.
- Hold or expect to receive the required degree before enrolment.
- Have a Bachelor’s degree for Master’s or integrated MS–PhD programmes.
- Have a Master’s degree for PhD programmes.
- Provide two recommendation letters.
- Meet GIST’s English-language requirements or qualify for an approved exemption/conditional admission.
There is no published age restriction for the Spring 2027 graduate admission.
How to Apply
- Choose an eligible GIST graduate programme.
- Prepare your academic documents and recommendation letters.
- Meet the English-language requirement.
- Complete the online GIST graduate application.
- Pay the required application fee.
- Ensure your referees submit their recommendation forms.
- Upload all required documents before the deadline.
Deadline
Applications for Spring 2027 opened on 7 September 2026 and close on 7 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. KST. GIST plans to announce admission results on 4 December 2026.
Official information: GIST International Applicants
