GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students
Last verified 7 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Full tuition; conditional student, meal and international allowances; 60% national health-insurance support; one-way flight reimbursement. Matriculation fee KRW 680,000 unless exempt; accommodation is charged.
- Provider
- Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
- Host country
- South Korea
- Deadline
- Spring 2027: 7 September–7 October 2026, closing 17:00 KST. Fall 2027 window: 9 March–8 April 2027.
- Region
- Asia
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
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- Who can apply
- International applicants, including African nationals; Korean dual citizenship is excluded. Required previous degree completed before enrolment; programme admission and English requirements apply. TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5; other listed tests accepted. English-medium study can support conditional admission but is not an automatic permanent waiver. Fields: Science; Engineering
- Funding
- Full Tuition
- Study level
- masters; phd
- Deadline
- Spring 2027: 7 September–7 October 2026, closing 17:00 KST. Fall 2027 window: 9 March–8 April 2027.
Key eligibility criteria
- International applicants, including African nationals; Korean dual citizenship is excluded.
- Required previous degree completed before enrolment; programme admission and English requirements apply.
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5; other listed tests accepted. English-medium study can support conditional admission but is not an automatic permanent waiver.
- Fields: Science; Engineering
Recorded funding information
- Full Tuition
About the GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Full Tuition
GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students eligibility
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- International applicants, including African nationals; Korean dual citizenship is excluded.
- Required previous degree completed before enrolment; programme admission and English requirements apply.
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5; other listed tests accepted. English-medium study can support conditional admission but is not an automatic permanent waiver.
- Fields: Science; Engineering
GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.gist.ac.kr/iadm/html/sub04/0401.html to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: International applicants, including African nationals; Korean dual citizenship is excluded. Required previous degree completed before enrolment; programme admission and English requirements apply. TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5; other listed tests accepted. English-medium study can support conditional admission but is not an automatic permanent waiver. Fields: Science; Engineering. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Spring 2027: 7 September–7 October 2026, closing 17:00 KST. Fall 2027 window: 9 March–8 April 2027.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Spring 2027: 7 September–7 October 2026, closing 17:00 KST. Fall 2027 window: 9 March–8 April 2027.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
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- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineSpring 2027: 7 September–7 October 2026, closing 17:00 KST. Fall 2027 window: 9 March–8 April 2027.
Provider deadline information: Spring 2027: 7 September–7 October 2026, closing 17:00 KST. Fall 2027 window: 9 March–8 April 2027.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students?+
International applicants, including African nationals; Korean dual citizenship is excluded. Required previous degree completed before enrolment; programme admission and English requirements apply. TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5; other listed tests accepted. English-medium study can support conditional admission but is not an automatic permanent waiver. Fields: Science; Engineering
What funding does the GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students offer?+
Listed funding: Full Tuition. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: Spring 2027: 7 September–7 October 2026, closing 17:00 KST. Fall 2027 window: 9 March–8 April 2027.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.gist.ac.kr/iadm/html/sub04/0401.html to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: International applicants, including African nationals; Korean dual citizenship is excluded. Required previous degree completed before enrolment; programme admission and English requirements apply. TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5; other listed tests accepted. English-medium study can support conditional admission but is not an automatic permanent waiver. Fields: Science; Engineering. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Spring 2027: 7 September–7 October 2026, closing 17:00 KST. Fall 2027 window: 9 March–8 April 2027.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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