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GIST Fully Funded Scholarships 2021 in South Korea (MSc & PhD)

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

March 10, 2021

The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in South Korea invites international applicants for its fully funded 2021 Graduate Scholarships for Master's (MS), Doctoral (PhD), and Integrated MS/PhD programmes in Science and Engineering.

GIST Scholarships 2021 for International Students in Korea

Comprehensive Scholarship Benefits

  • 100% Tuition Fee Assistance: Full tuition waiver for all admitted international students
  • Monthly Stipends: Student allowance, meal allowance, international student allowance, and research assistantship stipends
  • Accommodation & Travel: On-campus housing, 60% national health insurance coverage, and one-way flight reimbursement to Korea
  • Application Deadline: April 15, 2021

Eligibility and How to Apply

  1. Hold (or expect to hold) a Bachelor's degree for MS entry or a Master's degree for PhD entry with strong academic grades.
  2. Provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 750, or an official English medium-of-instruction certificate).
  3. Submit your online application and required documents via the official GIST International Admissions portal before April 15, 2021.
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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Miracle Peters

Mar 10, 2021

Are all graduate lectures and research labs at GIST South Korea conducted in English?

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Anthony from Mentra

Mar 10, 2021

Yes, Miracle! English is the official language of instruction and thesis writing across all graduate departments at GIST, so you do not need Korean language proficiency to apply.

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