KIST-Korea University Collaborative Program

As part of its collaborative educational program, KIST offers exceptional students from Korea University (KU) the opportunity to conduct research at KIST. This program has been extended to a limited number of interested and qualified foreign students. Like the UST Consortium, accepted KU international students reside on the KIST campus and participate in challenging guided research projects at the institute. Interdisciplinary coursework is offered both at KIST and KU, leading to an MS or PhD award at the completion of the program.

Korea University was established in 1905 and its academic excellence compliments KIST's offerings in practical research experience. Its campus is located a 10-minute walk from KIST.

KU students receive the same benefits as IRDA students in the UST consortium have; monthly stipend, housing, medical services, etc.

All interested applicants must be admitted to both IRDA and Korea University to participate in this program. An application form is available at the IRDA website (http://irda.kist.re.kr) or at the Korea University website (www.korea.ac.kr).

How to Apply for Graduate Study at Korea University:
A Brief Summary

Master's of Science and PhD programs are offered through the KIST-KU study program. Below are all relevant deadlines and information for applying for these programs.

A. Application Deadlines:
March 15th for fall semester admission;
September 15th for spring semester admission.

B. Documents and Fees Required:
- Completed and signed Application Form (MS Word, PDF);
- Completed and signed Recommendation Forms
   (two referees; MS Word, PDF);
- Official Transcript from all higher education institutions attended;
- Diploma or Certificate of Degree from all higher education institutions
   attended;
- Certificate of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL score CBT 213 or higher);
-Completed and signed Scholarship Application Form (MS Word, PDF);
-Curriculum Vitae;
-Research Proposal;
-Letter of request, Letter of consent (MS Word, PDF)

If applicants and their parents are not Korean citizens:

• Proof of foreign status for both parents and the individual
   ( i.e., passport or Alien Registration Card);
• Proof of family relationship for foreigners (applicant only) or Korean residents living abroad;
• Proof of graduation from foreign elementary, middle and high schools;
• All transcripts and diplomas from undergraduate institutions.
  
  The Application fee is US $60. Please submit a check payable to the Academic Affairs Office, Graduate School, Korea University.

Please note that all documents must be originals or certified copies and be written in English or notarized in Korean.

C. Application Review at KIST and Korea University:
Applications will be reviewed by KIST and those selected will be forwarded to Korea University for a second review. The specified department at Korea University will make their decision by mid-April for fall, or mid-November for spring. An admissions offer will be made officially to you or through Korea University's Internet homepage (http://graduate.korea.ac.kr).

The list of majors available for Master and Ph.D. study in the KIST-KU program are posted below (see "List of Majors at Korea University").

Please contact by e-mail the department heads and inquire about any specific application requirements.

D. Notification of Admission:
All students admitted for study will be notified by the following dates:

April 30th for fall semester;
November 30th for spring semester.

E. Mailing address:
Mr. Hang Rae Park
Manager,
International R&D Academy
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 131 Cheongryang, Seoul; 130-650, Korea

(Tel: +82-2-958-6261)

F. All other general inquiries should be sent to the Associate Dean of Korea University Graduate School (Kangsb@korea.ac.kr); or to the Coordinator of IRDA at KIST (kiwihyang@kist.re.kr).

List of Departments at Korea University