The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is now accepting online applications for the Spring 2026 semester. The GIST Scholarship in South Korea is available for master's , master's-to -doctoral, and doctoral programs. Applicants from all over the world are welcome to apply. Many universities in South Korea, including KAIST and UST, charge application fees; GIST is known for not requiring any. All international students are awarded the GIST Scholarship without a separate application . The scholarship includes tuition, meals, housing, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and airfare. More details about the GIST Scholarship requirements, financial benefits, and application procedures are provided below.
Details about the GIST University Scholarship in South Korea 2026
- Host country : South Korea
- University : Guangzhou Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
- Degree level : Master's, PhD
- Financial Benefits : Fully Funded
- Deadline: October 2, 2025
Degree programs and their duration
- Master of Science (MS) Program – 2 years
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program – 4 years
- Integrated Master's and Doctoral Program (MA/PhD)
The maximum completion time for Master's, PhD and Master's/PhD programmes is three, seven and eight years respectively.
Financial benefits
GIST University offers the "GIST Scholarships" to international students. The scholarship covers:
- Tuition fees are fully supported.
- Monthly stipend for all international students
- Research grant for students participating in research projects
- Housing (all students)
- 60% health insurance (all international students)
- Annual medical examination
- Flight compensation (one way)
Exemption from the English Proficiency Test
All courses at GIST are taught in English. You can apply without taking an English language test. If you are accepted, you must submit your test score later.
If you have completed your bachelor's degree in an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States), you are eligible to apply to GIST without an English proficiency test score.
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In addition, all applicants must submit an official English proficiency test score, such as TOEFL (IBT, PBT), IELTS, TOEIC, or TEPS.
- TOEFL : iBT 80, PBT 550
- IELTS : 6.5
- Test of English for International Communication : 750
- New steps : 285
GIST strongly recommends an English language test score because the Korean Immigration Service may require an English or Korean language test score to apply for a visa.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants from all countries can apply.
- The applicant must have a bachelor's degree equivalent to a Korean bachelor's degree.
- All documents must be submitted.
- Please Read the FAQs
- Meet admission requirements.
Documents required from students
- Official degrees and academic transcripts must be submitted or notarized copies are accepted.
- My letters of recommendation must contain the signatures and stamps of the recommenders.
- Recommenders do not have to send letters independently or separately.
- Official English language test report.
- A copy of the applicant's passport must be provided.
How to apply for GIST University Scholarship 2026?
- Step 1: Submit your application online by uploading the required documents.
- Step 2: An international admissions coordinator will contact you once your application and all required documents are confirmed. (Check my status in the online application form.)
- Step 3: Announcement of admission results. Official link below.