Online applications are now being accepted by the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) for the Autumn 2024 intake. Global applicants are welcome to apply for the GIST Scholarship 2024, which is offered for master’s, master’s leading to doctoral, and doctoral degree programmes. Located in Gwangju, South Korea, GIST is a well-known university that has been listed among the top 100 universities globally for several years. In 2023, it was named first in Korea for startup performance and entrepreneurship. September 2024 is when the autumn intake is expected to start.
The GIST Scholarship, which includes tuition, meals, housing, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and airfare, is automatically available to international students. English is the primary language of instruction at GIST University, and there is no additional application cost. Please find below additional information on the GIST University Scholarship 2024.
More about the GIST University Scholarship 2024:
Host Country: South Korea
University: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
Degree Level: Masters, Ph.D.
Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Degree Programs and Duration Offered at GIST:
- Master of Science Program (M.S.): 2 Years
- Doctor of Philosophy Program (Ph.D.): 4 Years
- Integrated M.S. and Ph.D. Program (M.S./Ph.D.)
Maximum Completion Times:
- M.S. Program: 3 Years
- Ph.D. Program: 7 Years
- M.S./Ph.D. Program: 8 Years
Benefits of GIST University Scholarship in Terms of Money:
- Complete Payment of Tuition
- All international students receive a monthly stipend.
- A research stipend is provided to students who conduct research projects.
- Every student has access to housing
- 60% of all overseas students are covered by health insurance
- Annual Health Examination comprised
For all incoming overseas students, flight reimbursement
Exemption from English Language Proficiency Testing:
- All programs at GIST University are taught in English, allowing applicants to apply without an English language proficiency test. However, selected candidates must provide their test scores later.
- Applicants who have completed their bachelor’s degree in an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the USA) are exempt from providing an English Proficiency Test result.
- For other applicants, submission of an official English proficiency test score such as TOEFL (IBT, PBT), IELTS, TOEIC, or TEPS is mandatory.
- Required minimum scores:
- TOEFL: iBT 80, PBT 550
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEIC: 750
- NEW TEPS: 285
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to applicants from all countries.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Korean bachelor’s degree.
- Submission of all required documents is mandatory.
- Please refer to the FAQs for further information.
Deadline: 15th April 2024
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