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GIST Scholarship 2027 in South Korea (Fully Funded Master’s and PhD)
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Program Overview
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is a research-focused national institute in South Korea. Every international student admitted to a master's, PhD or integrated MS–PhD programme receives the GIST scholarship automatically, with no separate scholarship application. GIST charges an application fee, and your application is not processed until the fee is paid.
GIST has two admission rounds for 2027. The Spring 2027 round, for studies starting in March, closed on 7 October 2026 at 17:00 Korea time; its results come on 4 December 2026 and the enrolment deadline is 4 January 2027. The Fall 2027 round, for studies starting in September, runs from 9 March (10:00) to 8 April 2027 (17:00 Korea time), with results on 4 June 2027 and an enrolment deadline of 5 July 2027. The deadline shown on this page is for the Fall 2027 round.
GIST supports full tuition (3,607,000 won per semester) and pays small monthly allowances. Most of a student's living money comes from a research assistantship in the lab: in 2022, the latest figures GIST publishes, this averaged 6,400,000 won a year for master's students and 13,740,000 won a year for PhD students. New students pay a one-time matriculation fee of 680,000 won. This page was last checked against the GIST website on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
South Korea
Funding Type
Fully Funded
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
All nationalities (Korean dual citizens cannot use the international track)
Category
Fully Funded
Applications Open
Spring 2027 round closed on 7 October 2026; Fall 2027 round opens on 9 March 2027
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Full tuition support (3,607,000 KRW per semester)
Student allowance: 140,000 KRW a month for master's and 295,000 KRW a month for PhD students
Meal allowance of about 100,000 KRW a month
International student allowance of 120,000 KRW a month if your GPA is 3.0 out of 4.5 or higher
Research assistantship from your lab: on average 6,400,000 KRW a year for master's and 13,740,000 KRW a year for PhD students (2022 figures)
Partial health insurance support
One-way flight reimbursement for new international students
Not covered: a one-time matriculation fee of 680,000 KRW
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree for master's or integrated programmes, or a master's degree for PhD, completed before enrolment
- Open to all nationalities; Korean dual citizens cannot use the international track
- One English test score: TOEFL iBT 80 (PBT 550), IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEIC 750 or New TEPS 285, taken within two years of the application deadline
- Exempt from the English test: native-born citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA, and graduates of universities in those countries if GIST approves in advance
- If you cannot take a test, GIST may give conditional admission with a certificate from your last university stating that English was the medium of instruction; you must then submit an official score within six months of admission
- Strong academic record in a science or engineering field
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Selection information published by the provider
- The GIST Admissions Committee reviews each application
- GIST or the department you applied to may contact you for an interview if needed
Required Documents
Online application form
Degree certificates and transcripts
Statement of purpose or study plan
Recommendation letters
English test score or exemption proof
Passport copy
How to Apply
1
Choose your department and programme: master's, PhD or integrated MS–PhD
2
Contact a potential supervisor in your field before you apply
3
The Spring 2027 round is closed; the next round is Fall 2027, open from 9 March (10:00) to 8 April 2027 (17:00 Korea time)
4
Complete the online application and pay the application fee before the round closes (the application is not valid until the fee is paid)
5
Fall 2027 results are announced on 4 June 2027, and the enrolment deadline is 5 July 2027
6
Confirm the exact document list and allowance amounts in the official admission guide
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
GIST asks for one English test score: TOEFL iBT 80 (PBT 550), IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEIC 750 or New TEPS 285, taken within two years of the application deadline. Native-born citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA are exempt, and graduates of universities in those countries can be exempted if GIST approves in advance. If you cannot take a test, GIST may give conditional admission based on a certificate from your last university stating that English was the medium of instruction, and you must then submit an official score within six months of admission. Rules can change, so confirm the current requirement on the official website.
The official deadline is 4/8/2027. We highly recommend submitting your application at least a week prior to avoid server congestion.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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