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DGIST International Student Scholarship
by Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
🕐 Last updated: September 16, 2026
🏆 Fully Funded 🟩 Active 🎓 Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, and Integrated Master's-PhD 🌍 South Korea 📌 Institutional Scholarship (Automatic on Admission)
75%
Match
50%
Win Rate
6/10
Effort
10/10
Reward
20-35 hrs
Time Needed
Award
Full tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend; graduate tuition and fees run about KRW 3.84 million per semester before the waiver
Duration
4 years for the Bachelor's program, 2 years for the Master's, and 3-4 years for the PhD
Deadline
Undergraduate applications for the 2026 intake ran December 3, 2025 through February 3, 2026, with results announced by May 6, 2026; graduate admissions run in multiple rounds across the year
Level
Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, and Integrated Master's-PhD
Acceptance
—
Difficulty
High
Quick Summary

DGIST International Student Scholarship, administered by Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), is one of the funding options available to international students admitted to dgist degree programs in South Korea. The award covers Full tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend; graduate tuition and fees run about KRW 3.84 million per semester before the waiver and is open to undergraduate, master's, phd, and integrated master's-phd students studying science and engineering fields taught at dgist, including undergraduate study through the college of transdisciplinary studies and graduate research in its specialized departments. The scholarship runs for 4 years for the bachelor's program, 2 years for the master's, and 3-4 years for the phd and may be renewed annually based on academic performance. Eligibility is generally based on open to any non-Korean citizen admitted to a DGIST degree program; there is no separate merit review for the scholarship itself since it is granted automatically to every admitted international student. Because the scholarship is tied to admission rather than a separate scholarship committee, students who lose admitted status — for example by withdrawing or failing to enroll — automatically lose the funding as well. The application deadline is Undergraduate applications for the 2026 intake ran December 3, 2025 through February 3, 2026, with results announced by May 6, 2026; graduate admissions run in multiple rounds across the year. EduAtlasHub tracks updated deadlines, coverage details and eligibility requirements for this scholarship as they change.

✨ Should I Apply for DGIST International Student Scholarship?
Instant AI-powered application intelligence
75%
Eligibility Match
50%
Win Probability
6/10
Difficulty
10/10
Reward Score
20-35 hrs
Time Required
🌍 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Full tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend; graduate tuition and fees run about KRW 3.84 million per semester before the waiver
⏳
Duration
4 years for the Bachelor's program, 2 years for the Master's, and 3-4 years for the PhD
📅
Deadline
Undergraduate applications for the 2026 intake ran December 3, 2025 through February 3, 2026, with results announced by May 6, 2026; graduate admissions run in multiple rounds across the year
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Fields
Science and engineering fields taught at DGIST, including undergraduate study through the College of Transdisciplinary Studies and graduate research in its specialized departments
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Awards/Year
—
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Study Country
South Korea
🏛️
Provider
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
📊
Acceptance
—
Every international student admitted to DGIST, undergraduate or graduate, receives this scholarship automatically as part of admission, with no separate scholarship application or essay required beyond the degree application itself. It waives tuition and fees in full and pays a monthly living stipend, with the exact stipend tier depending on degree level. Undergraduates enter through DGIST's College of Transdisciplinary Studies before choosing a major, while graduate applicants apply directly into DGIST's science and engineering research departments for the Master's, PhD, or combined Master's-PhD track.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to any non-Korean citizen admitted to a DGIST degree program; there is no separate merit review for the scholarship itself since it is granted automatically to every admitted international student. Because the scholarship is tied to admission rather than a separate scholarship committee, students who lose admitted status — for example by withdrawing or failing to enroll — automatically lose the funding as well.
🔬 Fields of Study
Science and engineering fields taught at DGIST, including undergraduate study through the College of Transdisciplinary Studies and graduate research in its specialized departments
✨ Key Benefits
DGIST waives tuition and fees in full for every admitted international student and pays a monthly stipend on top of that, with graduate students guaranteed at least KRW 9.6 million a year at the Master's level and KRW 14.04 million a year at the PhD level, plus access to subsidized on-campus dormitory housing from roughly KRW 170,000 to 220,000 a month. Undergraduate stipend levels are set separately from the graduate figures and are typically lower, since DGIST's scholarship structure is weighted toward supporting graduate research.
🎯 Target Students
International students admitted to DGIST degree programs
🏷 Tags
South Korea STEM Fully Funded Undergraduate Graduate Scholarship Engineering
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
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Applicants Last Year
—
Winners
—
Acceptance Rate
Competitive
Competition Level
Win Probability
50%
Match Score
75%
Competition
50%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes, 100% of tuition and fees for all admitted international students
Living Stipend
Master's students receive at least KRW 9.6 million per year and PhD students at least KRW 14.04 million per year, with additional incentives possible on top of these minimums
Total Award
Full tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend; graduate tuition and fees run about KRW 3.84 million per semester before the waiver
✈️ Travel: No 🏠 Accommodation: Not fully covered; on-campus dormitory rooms are available at subsidized rates (around KRW 170,000-220,000 per month for a shared or single room) 💊 Health Insurance: No 🔄 Renewable: Yes 💳 App Fee: None for the undergraduate program; graduate applicants pay approximately KRW 80,000 (about USD 80)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes, 100% of tuition and fees for all admitted international students
🏠 Living Stipend
Master's students receive at least KRW 9.6 million per year and PhD students at least KRW 14.04 million per year, with additional incentives possible on top of these minimums
🏡 Accommodation
Not fully covered; on-campus dormitory rooms are available at subsidized rates (around KRW 170,000-220,000 per month for a shared or single room)
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
No
🔄 Renewable
Yes
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
International (non-Korean) applicants who have completed secondary school for undergraduate admission, or hold a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree for graduate admission
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, and Integrated Master's-PhD
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is the typical benchmark; the requirement is waived for applicants who completed prior education in English or can otherwise document English proficiency
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No, admission-based rather than need-based
🎯 Target Students
International students admitted to DGIST degree programs
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Interview
Check website
Application Fee
None for the undergraduate program; graduate applicants pay approximately KRW 80,000 (about USD 80)
Documents Required
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport / National ID
  • Recommendation Letters
  • CV / Resume
  • Personal Statement / Essays
  • English Proficiency Proof
📋 Application Process
Because the scholarship is granted automatically on admission, the real competition is the DGIST degree application itself, so focus your preparation on the admissions review rather than a separate scholarship essay. Because DGIST is a specialized science and technology institute, admissions readers weight research potential and quantitative preparation more heavily than a typical liberal-arts-inclusive university would.
💡 Insider Tip: Graduate applicants should reach out to a prospective faculty advisor in their target department before applying, since DGIST's graduate programs are organized around specific research labs. Emailing a lab in advance is not a formal requirement, but DGIST's own admissions guidance describes it as common practice among successful graduate applicants.
🗾️ Application Roadmap
1
Research eligibility and gather requirements
Start Early
2
Collect all required documents
Start Early
3
Request recommendation letters early
4
Write compelling essays and personal statement
⚠ High Risk Stage
5
Submit complete application before deadline
6
Await shortlisting and attend interview if required
⚠ High Risk Stage
📅 Key Dates & Timeline
📅 Opens
December 3, 2025 for the 2026 undergraduate intake
⏰ Deadline
Undergraduate applications for the 2026 intake ran December 3, 2025 through February 3, 2026, with results announced by May 6, 2026; graduate admissions run in multiple rounds across the year
🎤 Interview
Check website
🎓 Study Starts
March (Spring) or September (Fall) intake, depending on program
December 3, 2025 for the 2026 undergraduate intake
Applications Open
Gather documents and begin essays
Undergraduate applications for the 2026 intake ran December 3, 2025 through February 3, 2026, with results announced by May 6, 2026; graduate admissions run in multiple rounds across the year
Application Deadline
Submit complete application - no late entries
Check website
Shortlisting and Interview
Selected candidates invited for interview
After results
Award Announced
Successful applicants notified
March (Spring) or September (Fall) intake, depending on program
Studies Begin
Commence degree at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
🔍 Application Screening
Academic record, eligibility check, essays reviewed
🎤 Interview Round
Shortlisted candidates invited for interview
🏆 Final Selection
Awards made based on overall application quality
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Open to any non-Korean citizen admitted to a DGIST degree program; there is no separate merit review for the scholarship itself since it is granted automatically to every admitted international student. Because the scholarship is tied to admission rather than a separate scholarship committee, students who lose admitted status — for example by withdrawing or failing to enroll — automatically lose the funding as well.
DGIST waives tuition and fees in full for every admitted international student and pays a monthly stipend on top of that, with graduate students guaranteed at least KRW 9.6 million a year at the Master's level and KRW 14.04 million a year at the PhD level, plus access to subsidized on-campus dormitory housing from roughly KRW 170,000 to 220,000 a month. Undergraduate stipend levels are set separately from the graduate figures and are typically lower, since DGIST's scholarship structure is weighted toward supporting graduate research. It is a fully funded scholarship.
The deadline is Undergraduate applications for the 2026 intake ran December 3, 2025 through February 3, 2026, with results announced by May 6, 2026; graduate admissions run in multiple rounds across the year. Always verify with the official website as dates may change annually.
Competition level: Competitive. Acceptance rate: Varies. Strong academic record and clear motivation are essential.
Yes
Typically required: academic transcripts, passport, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is the typical benchmark; the requirement is waived for applicants who completed prior education in English or can otherwise document English proficiency, 2 letters recommendation letters, CV, personal statement/motivation letter. Check official website for the complete list.
🌎 Official Information
🕐 Last updated: September 16, 2026
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