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KAIST

Daejeon, South Korea · Public university · established 1971

Bachelor's, Master's, PhDLast checked: 25 October 2026
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Overview

Quick answer: KAIST is a public university in Daejeon, South Korea, offering bachelor's, master's, phd programmes. Indicative international tuition is KRW 0 to KRW 9,000,000 a year; many postgraduate programmes ask for IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Many international students receive tuition scholarships; check the current call.

Location

Daejeon, South Korea

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Type

Public

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Established

1971

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Levels

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

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Indicative tuition

KRW 0 to KRW 9,000,000 a year

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In taka (approx.)

BDT 0 to BDT 8.0 lakh a year

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English (typical PG)

IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent

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Official website

www.kaist.ac.kr/en

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Popular subject areas

Subject areas where KAIST offers programmes. Open a subject to compare other universities.

EngineeringComputer Science & ITData Science & AINatural SciencesBusiness & MBA

Fees and cost of study (estimate in BDT)

Item (per year)KRWBDT (approx.)
Tuition (mid-range estimate)KRW 4,500,000BDT 4.0 lakh
Living costs (typical, 12 months)KRW 13,200,000BDT 11.7 lakh
Total first yearKRW 17,700,000BDT 15.8 lakh

Estimate only, using rates of 25 October 2026. The official visa funds rule for South Korea is in our South Korea guide.

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Admission requirements and documents

Typical documents for Bangladeshi applicants. The programme page decides the final list.

  • Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
  • SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
  • English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
  • Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
  • Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
  • Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
  • Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Student visa for South Korea

Students apply for the D-2 student visa at the Korean Embassy in Dhaka with the university's certificate of admission.

  1. Apply to the university.
  2. Receive the certificate of admission.
  3. Prepare the embassy document list.
  4. Submit at the Korean Embassy Dhaka.

Full South Korea guide

Scholarships to look at

Also check the university's own scholarships page. No scholarship is guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tuition fee at KAIST for Bangladeshi students?

Indicative tuition is KRW 0 to KRW 9,000,000 a year (little or no tuition upwards). Fees differ by programme and year, so check the official fee page before you apply.

What IELTS score does KAIST need?

Many postgraduate programmes ask for about IELTS 6.5 overall, but some programmes ask for more. Check the English requirement on the programme page.

Can Bangladeshi students apply to KAIST?

Yes. Bangladeshi applicants apply as international students. Entry depends on the programme's academic, English and document requirements.

How do I get a student visa for South Korea?

After you receive your offer, follow the South Korea student visa steps in our South Korea guide. Our counsellors can review your file before you submit.

Sources

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.

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