Q&A about Studying in Korea, KAIST! 🌟Scholarship, English classes, making Korean friends and more! 

Thank you! Yes, that's true... It's a very good university 😄

Yes, its very hard to enter for Korean sutdents but Its a bit easier for foreign students to enter...just like every other university in Korea. Korean universities in general need certain amount of foreign students so different standard is applied on foreign students.

I’m glad 😃 Thank you for watching!

I think it’s forbidden! Also the calculations are rather easily when it comes to numbers

Hey! Have u applied for fall?

Hi! It’s the best to answer with a link to Table of Curriculum. The link is here: bulletin.kaist.ac.kr/html/en/?year=2019&id=en20191220&file=D There is 6 (+ science project) required courses you have to take and then a list of elective courses, among which you have to get 30 credits (meaning around 10 classes). You can choose freely among those! Tell me if you find anything more interesting to you :)

Congratulations!!

hello, can I ask u what certificates did u have, and what do u think most helped you to get accepted? ( maybe essay or activities such olympiads, etc. )

DID U GET THIS SCHOLARSHIP...?

Hi! I know people who applied without SAT. But it's good to submit some other type of official score report!

@@ZosiaZamoyska Thanks for the reply! Btw due to the pandemic situation, the EPT isnt mandatory for 2022 admission.. Many i ask u again if there is any international students you know who got accepted without submit EPT and SAT ? EPT (English Profiency Test) Have a nice day

You need to check the possibility of payment with your bank, I think it depends mostly on it, because KAIST allows most international payments.

Hi! I don't know much about doing PhD, especially not in KAIST (as KAIST doesn't offer english literature). I'm sorry!

I mostly studied calculus in class, so I don’t have any material to recommend... for interview I just googled calculus university interview questions, but I have no idea what I was reading, so I can’t really recommend anything. I don’t watch video lectures :( what’s the meter with recommendation letter?

@@ZosiaZamoyska because of my country's current situation, getting recommendation quiet hard. So I really hope I could manage to negotiate for delaying about this. Any possible?

I don’t think the delay is possible, but it’s also not up to me, but university. Are you unable to email your teacher to fill the recommendation?

@@ZosiaZamoyska Honestly speaking the available of internet is limited since Feb 1 in my country and in some places, they are cut off

Try contacting KAIST.

Good luck! As far as I know, it's not compulsory this year because of COVID.

As far as I know, there is no required amount.

Hi! I think it’s gonna be based on SAT general then. Honestly, it’s hard to tell.

@@ZosiaZamoyska Oh, thank you

Yes! :)

Hi! I am just gonna answer based on my experience, but I don’t know what are the current requirements during the online education :( I did the apostille before I started semester, so I could give them (KAIST) my documents when I arrive, first day or so.

@@ZosiaZamoyska btw thank you so much😊

@@purevzayaamarzaya9530 hey can you please tell me about application? Are you on ig?

Hi! I'm not sure if there is a Business Administration program. There is a KAIST College of Business (graduate school) that offers business courses: www.business.kaist.edu/programs/0201 There is also a BTM (Business and Technology Management) undergraduate major you can take at KAIST, but you have to connect it with another science/engineering major.

Hi! I have not much experience with the late track, but I met with two opinions: have outstanding scores or outstanding essay. I really dont know which one is closer to truth, but maybe you can try to think which part of your application was more lacking. Good luck!

What was your last degree score? Country of applying. I am also applying for late track

@@ZosiaZamoyska I made it in! :)

@@ThePlo69 Congrats!!! I saw the discord 8)

@@ZosiaZamoyska Hi. I was also admitted to KAIST 2 weeks ago. As far as I understood first year of bachelor everybody will be studying the same subjects-- calculus, physics, chemistry, biology, and programming. I wanted to ask whether these subjects are hard. I am basically good at math, but my knowledge of the others are limited. Because of corona, I didn't really study the last one and a half year of the high school. On top of that, chemistry education was quite bad in my school and due to math oriented nature of my class, we stopped learning biology at 9th class. So I have close to none information on these subjects. Are they taught from the basics in KAIST or straight from the hardest topics?

Yep, everything is based on textbooks in English. Clubs are not mandatory, some are in english

@@ZosiaZamoyska Thank you for your kind reply 🙏🏻 have a nice day!

Please check this website, you can find the answers to your questions here: admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-undergraduate/ Application for regular track starts in November. KAIST accepts IELTS and TOEFL. You apply for scholarship while filling out your application, by checking "KAIST scholarship" box.

Hi! I did video about KAIST admission process, so you can check it out. Admission process and scholarship process is the same thing here :)

@@ZosiaZamoyska OK thanks

Hi! Yes, it's has been online for past 4 semesters.

It’s online:)

Hey Ahmad where are you from? And what uni did you end up choosing?

Hello, currently due to COVID-19 EPT is not required. As my EPT I submitted TOEFL. But it is strongly recommended to submit a proof of english proficiency

Hi! Admission for Fall 2021 is over. Early admission will start in September (for Spring and Fall 2022) and regular admission starts in November (for Fall 2022). You can check more here: admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-undergraduate/

Hi, what do you mean by campus placement?

No. Korean is not required to study at KAIST, as it's an english-speaking degree. But you also take basic Korean classes when you want.

It’s usually assigned automatically, so... that’s it. If you have someone you want to live with particularly, you can chose them in your application for dormitory.

@@ZosiaZamoyska yeah,but There is only single room in the dormitory cuz of covid-19.so,how to make a friend if I need something to handout with me.

Huh? There are double rooms mostly and people have roommates, COVID didn’t affect that in KAIST...? Besides that, I don’t know, you can meet people in the lounge. I don’t have experience in that, because I made friends before the COVID.

@@ZosiaZamoyska thank u for your reply. Inha university hasn't double room.that's why I asked you

Oh, I though you’re talking about KAIST. Maybe your university has some chats? You can try communicate with people there.

Oh, sorry if it was unclear! No, you don't need TOPIK at all when applying. You need to pass TOPIK level 2 before graduation :)

@@ZosiaZamoyska oh thank you so much for explaining..

@@lokitaagarwal5918 hey lokita . If By any chance you have done 12th from india ,what are your grades ?

You do not need to graduate by that time. You need to graduate before the semester (Fall 2023) starts.

They are not separated, Korean and Internationals students have same curriculum.

Hi! I live in the dorm, but yes :)

No age restriction, you need to graduate from High School to attend university.

One of them! Asking for all would be probably too much.

@@ZosiaZamoyska thank you for answering my question!!

Hi! There is a very infamous and a bit old post on Quora, I guess you’re referring to it. Of course, someone’s experience about KAIST can be negative, but I experienced a lot of people from KAIST highly oppose that opinion. There is a KAIST discord channel (made and mostly including international students), where they also discussed it: discord.gg/Ezmr6AWyXw Overall, KAIST is quite young university, improving all the time. There are Korean students who prefer to speak Korean and hang out with Korean people, but there is A LOT of people willing to communicate in English and I didn’t have trouble making Korean friends. There is slight pressure for studies, but I guess on expected level for a top university. I haven’t met professor biased towards international students. Professors are usually very friendly and always willing to help and teach about their topic!

No

Hi! I happen to know a bit about this department. What do you want to know? :) You can check the bulletin here: bulletin.kaist.ac.kr/html/en/?year=2020&id=en20201304&file=D

@@ZosiaZamoyska thank you so much for sharing this! Can you please tell me if the courses are in English or any Topik score is required for the same? Also, would any coding or programming background would be required for the culture technology? Please let me know, if you know :)

Hi, all (or very most) courses are in English, like all majors in KAIST. I am not sure about the programming background, It’s a Graduate school so it depends on your prefered lab requirements or what the professor excepts from you.

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you can find your path!

What was ur profile and cgpa????

Yes! Especially before corona time there were festivals and different events regularly, except for that you can travel in Korea! Thats quite fun.

Hi! When you apply for visa, you get set of documents from KAIST like certificate of admission and scholarship. I didn’t submit my financial statement to embassy, because the proof of scholarship (with amount described inside) is enough for them to give you visa.

@@ZosiaZamoyska thank you so much for replying. Do you have an Instagram account? I'd love to message you if I have other questions.

I do! It’s in video description

Hi, you can apply for KAIST if you have all the required certificates. Your nationality or place of stay do not affect your admission.

I don't think your knowledge of calculus is a limitation. You can get admitted if you have a great performance in other areas. And if you get admitted, you can study basic calculus before taking calculus classes as well.

@@ZosiaZamoyska thank you very much

Hi, KAIST does not offer dental or medical majors.

J-Hope :)

J-Hope :)

It's not, but english proficiency test is optional for 2022 admission because of COVID.

Hi, there is no major related to food technology. You can check list of departments here: www.kaist.ac.kr/en/html/edu/03.html

Hi, the allowance is enough to cover food and small expenses. You still need to have money to buy a flight to Korea, get to KAIST, pay for 4 months of dorm. I spent my monthly allowance for food and small expenses, and tried to save up money for dormitory payments. You can earn small allowance by participating in on-campus experiments, in-campus job opportunities for international students or by joining a research projects in laboratories (higher grade students). In order to get a job, you need to get permission from the immigration.

@@ZosiaZamoyska got it , thank youuu!

Hi! There is a KAIST College of Business (graduate school) that offers business courses: www.business.kaist.edu/programs/0201 There is also a BTM (Business and Technology Management) undergraduate major you can take at KAIST, but you have to connect it with another science/engineering major.

TOPIK is not required for application.

I don’t really have idea, because I didn’t submit my GPA... and I don’t know others :/

@@ZosiaZamoyska what about high school results ,I only got 72 out of 100 that day was just not my day. Should I apply?? My marks are better now

Depends on when you graduate. You can check if you're eligible here: admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-undergraduate/

Hi, it depends on your overall application.

Hi! There is no restriction, but since KAIST is a science and technology institute, you have to show you’re familiar with science somehow.

Yes, the deadline was October 22. admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-undergraduate/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/07/Admission-Guide-for-international-applicants-2022.pdf

@@ZosiaZamoyska OK thanks, one more thing is there 2 or 3rounds for admissions or just 1, if u know.. Thanks in advance ☺️

@@ZosiaZamoyska yeah I have also applied for march 2022 for Aerospace Engineering at kaist. I dont have SAT due to Covid pandamic but have a strong profile regarding extracurricular activities . Hope for positive from kaist

There is early, regular and late application round :) So you can say there are 3 in total. They usually differ in amount of spots they offer.

Hi! Yes, you have to make a bank account in order to receive scholarship. Also, university helps with setting up your account at Woori bank. We also have a local branch at the campus.

@@ZosiaZamoyska but I should have $20000 right? I haven't got those money how can I study in Korea for free is it possible? Thanks for your answer)🌸🌸

I don’t think you need this much money if you study with scholarship and covered tuition fee. That’s how it was for me.

They are all taught in English

Yes, there is many Pakistani students on KAIST scholarship or GKS.

@@ZosiaZamoyska undergraduate can also ?

@@ZosiaZamoyska I'm also a Cs student as like you . I also wanted to study there

yes

@@ZosiaZamoyska Thanks! Zosia for guiding me and responding to my query.

I don't think there is any limitation about that.

You have to prove your outstanding performance in some way. It doesn't have to be with GPA.

Hi! I can't really say much about racism in Korea, because I'm quite privileged here. But racism in Korea exists and has become an even bigger problem, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to KAIST and KAIST students, I think it is better compared to the "outside world". KAIST students and professors are smart and often considerate of foreigners as they are part of their university. So I would say it is a good university for international students (not yet perfect, but it's growing every day). If there were or are any cases of mistreatment from Korean professors, there are means to report it.

@@ZosiaZamoyska thanks for the replied..srsly I really need this answer❤️

KAIST does not have a medical school.

@@ZosiaZamoyska 😔😔😔

Thank you for your Feedback. I’ll let know my editor!

@@ZosiaZamoyskaThanks! BTW you have an assistant for editing, you are a rich student 😊

Haha I am pretty broke student, maybe that explains why I post so little videos 😂 but it’s a friend of mine, he’s doing it as a favor 😊

@@ZosiaZamoyska I was just kidding. Don't worry, you are doing a great job, one day you will rule the world.

My daughter is so fond of South Korea, so looking forward for her admission in KAIST. Finger crossed.

All students at interview are given calculus questions. But also the interview is rare.

Hey I also want to do business in KAIST university so do you get admission or not

Hi! Good grades and essay can be very important for KAIST. Acceptance rate is rumored to be around 15%-20%. For now, only late track is open and it's "spot filling", so chances of getting in can be low. But I can't really judge your application, so if you feel confident you should try :)

@@ZosiaZamoyska thank you very much zosia ! :)

@@Mo-lo3pk hi! I want to know more application procedure. Are u on ig?