History
- August 19, 1978
- September 12, 1975
- August 20, 1975
- March 05, 1973
- February 16, 1971
Education
Leading the Reform in Education, to Strengthen the Nations Competitiveness
- Foster and produce competent leaders for industry through the advancement of education.
- Support faculty research activity, to achieve academic supremacy that matches world-class standards.
- Reorganize the academic curriculum to suit internationalization.
Research
Established in 1971, KAIST has garnered interest for its achievements in leading the growth of our nation’s science and technology industry, and has developed into a prominent global research university, attaining elevated standards and receiving recognition throughout the world from academic communities. In the future, KAIST will strive to become trusted even more, respected by South Korea and the world, and further its development, particularly in the field of research and education. Starting in South Korea, KAIST will cross the five oceans and spread its influence throughout all the continents, expanding its roots and absorbing/converging various academics and cultures to create a fruitful and innovative future.
Career
Fostering Creative Talents
- Strengthening of student-centered teaching innovation and e-learning
- Bolstering of creative design and convergence education
- Free and creative educational environment
- Holistic leadership training (challenging spirit, humanity and leadership)
- English lecture and English education for global talent cultivation
- Expansion of Korean education for international students
- Cyclical personnel system
- Strengthening of efforts to recruit outstanding faculty
- Identifying and recruiting creative talents
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Key Statistics & Highlights
- #70 Ranking
- 4 Masters
- 46 Scholarships
- 1,590 Academic Staff
- Public Institution Type
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Overview
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Scholarships
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 10 reviews
- 5 Star 7 Reviews
- 4 Star 2 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
Excellent Learning & Global Opportunities” ✅
“My study experience was excellent and highly enriching. I really liked the innovative teaching methods, practical case studies, and global exposure provided by the program. The university’s supportive faculty and collaborative environment made learning easier and more enjoyable. One area of improvement could be increasing opportunities for internships with international companies. Overall, the program gave me a strong foundation in management and prepared me well for global career opportunities.”
Very good
I graduated with degree major in physics with very good environment that motivated me and due to this, my interest in physics develop even deeper.
This is a top choice
This university is one of the top schools in South Korea and very well-known with academic competitiveness, especially in the field of science and technology. As of my experience, all classes are conducted in English and there are many international students in the community. Moreover, professors are very supportive of their students.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Climbed 12 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | 82 | 70 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 201 | 201 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 15 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | 296 | 281 |
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QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | 53 | - |
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Housing services
KAIST offers the best facilities, programs, and services for KAIST community members’ well-being. Nearly all undergraduates and graduates reside in 21 campus-housing complexes. Eight dining halls across the campus give them a wide variety of choices for their diet. State-of the-art facilities such as the Lyu Keun-Chul Sports Complex offer diverse programs for health and wellness. International Scholar and Students Services (ISSS) Team provides various types of support for the international community at KAIST, including immigration and settling services, counseling, as well as language and culture programs and events.
Library services
- The KAIST library started as the KAIS (Korea Advanced Institution of Science) library in 1971 and was newly constructed in March of 1993 and re-opened in its current location.
- KAIST library consists of 4 different libraries: Main Library, Undergraduate Branch Library, College of Business Library, and Munji Campus Library.
ICT services
- Webmail Service
- Portal System
- IT Guide
- Software License
Medical services
Promotion of health welfare and healthy academic lifeby waiving student medical check-up fees and providing a medical allowance.
Campus life
- Dormitory System Information
- Ask and answer questions about KDS news and rules.
- Find KDS Freshmen
- Able to find freshmen, IP, and telephone numbers
- Dormitory Room Assignment Requests
- Students can easily select desired dormitories and roommates online.
- Relocation of Dormitory Room
- Students can easily request mutual room relocation and room changes.
- Application for Moving In/Out of Dormitories
- Students can complete a single application for moving in/out of dormitories.
Student clubs
Graduate Student Association(GSA) was established to provide more enjoyable and cheerful life for the graduate students in KAIST. We always concern about the graduate students’ common problems, and work to solve them. We endeavor to improve research environment and welfare system, and organize the cultural service.