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DGIST Scholarship
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology

DGIST Scholarship

DGIST waives tuition for all international graduate students and adds a monthly allowance.

Master'sPhDIntegrated MS plus PhDFully fundedEnglish-taught optionLast verified: 2026-05-19

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  • nationality
    Open to international graduate applicants.
  • language
    English proficiency for international applicants. All graduate courses are taught in English.
  • educationMaster's
    Bachelor's degree
  • educationPhD
    Master's degree
  • field
    You plan to study one of: engineering, sciences.

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What you get

Tuition
Varies
Full tuition for the standard program length
Monthly stipend
KRW 800,000 / mo
Per year: KRW 9,600,000 (approx USD 7,007)
Round-trip airfare
Not included
Korean language training
Not included
Settlement allowance
Not included
Health insurance
Included

Lab stipends supplement the base scholarship.

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At a glance

NationalityOpen to international graduate applicants.
LanguageEnglish proficiency for international applicants. All graduate courses are taught in English.
HostsDGIST
Fieldsengineering, sciences

Eligibility by track

  • Master's track
    Bachelor's degree
    Duration: 2 years
  • PhD track
    Master's degree
    Duration: 4 years
  • Integrated MS plus PhD track
    Bachelor's degree
    Duration: 5 years

Deadlines and tracks

  • Spring 2026 intakeprevious cycle
    September 2025
  • Fall 2026 intake
    March 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is DGIST Scholarship fully funded?

Yes. DGIST Scholarship covers full tuition for the standard program length, plus a monthly stipend of KRW 800,000, and health insurance. Lab stipends supplement the base scholarship.

Who is eligible to apply for DGIST Scholarship?

Open to international graduate applicants. English proficiency for international applicants. All graduate courses are taught in English. For the masters track: Bachelor's degree For the phd track: Master's degree For the integrated track: Bachelor's degree

When does DGIST Scholarship accept applications?

Spring 2026 intake: September 2025. Fall 2026 intake: March 2026.

Can I apply to DGIST Scholarship without speaking Korean?

Yes. DGIST Scholarship offers English-taught program options. English proficiency for international applicants. All graduate courses are taught in English.

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Why this scholarship matters

DGIST runs an interdisciplinary single-department model for graduate research, which makes cross-field PhDs simpler to design than at larger schools.

Official source
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology
Last verified: 2026-05-19
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