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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Daejeon, South KoreaPublicQS World University Rankings: #65 · QS 2027kaist.ac.kr(opens in a new tab)

Pending verificationCounselor view: Highly competitive

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Admission cycle:2027-2028 (current)

At a glance for Mongolian students

From the recorded data below · USD figures are approximate

Mongolian Grade 12 diploma: Not confirmed — ask the university
English test: See requirementsEnglish score required: only TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or TEPS accepted (Duolingo and at-home/online tests not accepted). No minimum score published in the 2027 FAQ. Exempt: nationals of listed English-speaking countries, or a school Medium of Instruction letter

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Undergraduate programs

Program	Degree	Language	Duration	Tuition / year	Program requirements
Business and Technology ManagementBusiness & Management	Bachelor's	English	4 years	₩6,866,000	Chosen after Year 1.
Electrical EngineeringEngineering	Bachelor's	English	4 years	₩6,866,000	Chosen after Year 1.
Mathematical SciencesMathematics & Statistics	Bachelor's	English	4 years	₩6,866,000	Chosen after Year 1.
Mechanical EngineeringEngineering	Bachelor's	English	4 years	₩6,866,000	Chosen after Year 1.
PhysicsNatural Sciences	Bachelor's	English	4 years	₩6,866,000	Chosen after Year 1.
School of ComputingComputer Science & IT	Bachelor's	English	4 years	₩6,866,000	Chosen after Year 1.
Undeclared major (Year 1), then any department	Bachelor's	English	4 years	₩6,866,000	Major chosen at the end of Year 1 with no department quota or GPA cutoff.

Admission requirements · 2027-2028

Pending verification

Academic qualifications: High-school graduate (or graduating by 31 Aug 2027 for Fall entry). Applicant and both parents must hold foreign citizenship; homeschooling, online schooling and GED not accepted. Holistic review with strong maths and science.
Mongolian high-school diploma accepted: Information not yet verified
Minimum GPA: Information not yet verified
IELTS (overall): Information not yet verified
English score required: only TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or TEPS accepted (Duolingo and at-home/online tests not accepted). No minimum score published in the 2027 FAQ. Exempt: nationals of listed English-speaking countries, or a school Medium of Instruction letter
TOEFL iBT: Information not yet verified
Duolingo English Test: Information not yet verified
SAT: Optional · no published minimum
Entrance examination: Required
A standardized test or school-leaving exam report is required: SAT, ACT, AP, IB, GCE A-Level or a national exam (no cutoff). For Mongolian applicants this can be the national exam (EYESH) or SAT/AP; official SAT/AP/ACT scores must be sent by the testing agency before the deadline.
Interview: Information not yet verified
Direct admission from high school: Possible
Foundation year: Not offered
Application fee: $80
USD 80, non-refundable (credit card or bank transfer; bank charges paid by the applicant). Fee waiver only for listed low-income countries — Mongolia is not on the list.
Other requirements: Academic qualificationRequiredHigh-school graduate, or graduating by 31 August 2027 for Fall entry; no transfer route, everyone starts as a freshman.
NationalityRequiredApplicant and both parents must be foreign citizens (Korean-origin rules apply otherwise).
Mongolian diploma recognitionRequiredNo country list is published; KAIST accepts graduates of regular high schools worldwide. Homeschooling, online schooling and GED are not accepted.
Mathematics and scienceRecommendedNo minimum GPA or required subjects, but KAIST looks for strong achievement in maths and physics, chemistry or biology.
Standardized test or national examRequiredSAT, ACT, AP, IB, A-Level or a national school-leaving/entrance exam; no cutoff score; IB/A-Level predicted results accepted.
English proficiencyRequiredTOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or TEPS only; Duolingo and at-home tests not accepted; exemption with a school Medium of Instruction letter.
Required documents: Online application form with essaysRequiredEssay prompts are in the 2027 Admissions Guide.
High-school transcriptsRequiredA half-year transcript or course list is accepted if Grade 12 grades are not issued yet; English translation with a translation office or notary seal.
Passport copyRequiredApplicant's passport.
Standardized test / exam score reportsRequiredOfficial SAT/ACT/AP scores sent by the agency; IB/A-Level predicted grades verified by the school.
English proficiency score reportRequiredTOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or TEPS taken on or after 4 Feb 2025 (Regular Track).
Recommendation lettersRecommendedUp to two, from a homeroom, maths/science teacher or academic advisor, submitted online by 21 Jan 2027.
Honors and awardsOptional

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

At a glance for Mongolian students

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

At a glance for Mongolian students

Overview

Undergraduate programs

Admission requirements · 2027-2028

Application deadlines · 2027-2028

Tuition and living costs · 2027-2028

Scholarships

KAIST Scholarship for International Undergraduates

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