KAIST Fall 2026 Early Track Graduate Admission for International Applicants

KAIST provides outstanding students with the opportunity to pursue advanced degrees in a world-class research environment that fosters innovation across engineering, science, business, and the humanities. 

Our graduate programs combine a rigorous curriculum with hands-on research, preparing students for impactful careers in academia and industry.

Key Dates:

• Online Application Period: Decemebr 2, 10 AM - December 16, 5 PM (KST), 2025

• Recommendation Deadline: December 29, 6 PM (KST), 2025

• Decision Announcement: March 6, 5 PM (KST), 2026

• Application guide: https://admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-graduate/Admission/Notice#2155

Online Meetings with Student Ambassadors and Graduate Admissions Team

Additionally, we are offering a series of online meetings with KAIST student ambassadors from around the world and

• KAIST OPEN HOUSE: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 / 5 PM (KST) https://forms.gle/1HSrX8ptL2ccZBsX8

• France & Spain: Wednesday, November 19, 13:00(CET)/20:00(KST)

• Pakistan: Thursday, November 20, 16:00(PST)/20:00(KST)

• Kazakhstan & Mongolia: Friday, November 21,19:00(ULAT)/17:00(ALMT)/20:00(KST)

• Vietnam: Monday, November 24, 19:00(ICT)/21:00(KST)

• Ethiopia & USA: Tuesday, November 25, 17:00(EAT)/09:00(EST)/23:00(KST)

• Thailand: Wednesday, November 26, 19:00(ICT)/21:00(KST)

• Indonesia: Thursday, November 27, 19:00(WIB)/21:00(KST)

For further details, please refer to the following link:

https://admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-graduate/ConnectIntoKAIST/JoinOurEvents

[KAIST]2026 FALL(E) ADMISSION.pdf

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[KAIST]2026 FALL(E) HCK Schedule.pdf

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