✨ Should I Apply for DGIST International Student Scholarship?
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🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Full Tuition plus approximately KRW 7,000,000 to 12,000,000 per year in stipends
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Duration
Undergraduate: 4 years; Master's: 2 years; PhD: 3-4 years; Integrated: 5 years
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Deadline
Spring Intake: September/October; Fall Intake: March/April
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Fields
Emerging Materials Science, Information and Communication Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Energy Science and Engineering, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, New Biology, Interdisciplinary Studies
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Awards/Year
Varies depending on annual budget and department capacity
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Study Country
South Korea
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Provider
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
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Acceptance
Approximately 10% to 20% for international graduate applicants
The DGIST Scholarship is a premier financial support program offered by the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology. It aims to attract top-tier international talent to South Korea by providing full tuition coverage and generous living stipends for students pursuing cutting-edge research in science and engineering fields.
👥 Who Should Apply
Non-Korean citizens with strong academic records in science and engineering fields and English proficiency.
🤝 Sponsor
Ministry of Science and ICT, Republic of Korea
🔬 Fields of Study
Emerging Materials Science, Information and Communication Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Energy Science and Engineering, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, New Biology, Interdisciplinary Studies
✨ Key Benefits
Covers 100% of tuition, provides a monthly living allowance, research fees, and subsidized housing in Daegu.
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🏷 Tags
STEM
South Korea
Fully Funded
Graduate Scholarship
Engineering
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
100% of tuition fees are waived for eligible international students
Living Stipend
Undergraduate: ~KRW 350,000/month; Graduate: ~KRW 700,000 - 1,000,000+/month based on research participation
Total Award
Full Tuition plus approximat
✈️ Travel: Varies; usually includes support for international conferences or laboratory-related travel
🏠 Accommodation: Partially subsidized; students are provided access to on-campus dormitories at a low cost
💊 Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance is typically provided or subsidized
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: KRW 80,000 or USD 80
🎓 Tuition Coverage
100% of tuition fees are waived for eligible international students
🏠 Living Stipend
Undergraduate: ~KRW 350,000/month; Graduate: ~KRW 700,000 - 1,000,000+/month based on research participation
🏡 Accommodation
Partially subsidized; students are provided access to on-campus dormitories at a low cost
✈️ Travel Allowance
Varies; usually includes support for international conferences or laboratory-related travel
💊 Health Insurance
Comprehensive medical insurance is typically provided or subsidized
🎁 Other Benefits
Research Assistantship (RA) stipends, Korean language course support, and Settlement allowance for new students
📋 Renewal Conditions
Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 and satisfactory research progress
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
International applicants who have completed high school (for UG) or a Bachelor's/Master's degree (for Graduate)
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, Integrated MS+PhD
📊 Minimum GPA
3.0 out of 4.3 or equivalent (Competitive candidates usually have higher)
🗣️ English Requirement
TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, TEPS 551, or TOEIC 750 or higher
🎂 Age Limit
No strict age limit, though most applicants are under 35 for graduate studies
💼 Work Experience
Not required, but research experience is highly valued for graduate applicants
🏆 Leadership
Not required, but extracurricular leadership is considered during holistic review
💰 Financial Need
No (Merit-based selection)
🎯 Target Students
International Students
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Personal Statement and Study/Research Plan)
Rec Letters
Yes (Usually 1-2 letters from academic advisors or professors)
Interview
Yes (Technical and personal interview via Zoom/Skype)
Application Fee
KRW 80,000 or USD 80
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Usually 1-2 letters from academic advisors or professors) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, TEPS 551, or TOEIC 750 or higher
- Interview: Yes (Technical and personal interview via Zoom/Skype)
- Min GPA: 3.0 out of 4.3 or equivalent (Competitive candidates usually have higher)
📋 Application Process
Contact a prospective advisor/professor in your field of interest before applying to ensure lab placement.
💡 Insider Tip: Clearly articulate your research interests and how they align with DGIST's specialized research centers.