Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

About the Program

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) was established in 1971 as the nation’s first graduate school specializing in science and engineering education and research. The school’s founding was a catalyst for Korea’s rapid rise from a producer of light industry goods to a world leader in high-technology industries. The university is gaining prominence in the world’s academic society with notable research results produced by highly qualified faculty. In 2008, KAIST was ranked 95th among top 200 universities of the world in the prestigious Times Higher Education-QS World University rankings. It was ranked 34th in the area of Engineering and Information Technology, 46th in Natural Science, and 134th in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology. In domestic rankings compiled by the major daily JoongAng Ilbo, it topped the list of entire Korean universities for four consecutive years from 1998 to 2001. In 2008 KAIST was chosen as the No. 1 Asian University in science and technology by the Hong Kong-based newsmagazine Asiaweek. 

*Stony Brook University Students Only

 

Location	Daejeon, South Korea
Program Type	Partner University Program
Program Term	Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Language of Instruction	English, Korean
Budget	View Budget
Living Arrangements	Exchange: Students select courses offered by the partner institution
Additional Information	A Partner University program is a study abroad experience where students are nominated/accepted by Stony Brook University, and enroll at a partner institution. In most cases SBU faculty or staff are NOT traveling with participants.

Program Housing Statement: Stony Brook University is required to comply with the housing policies of the host country, partner institution and/or hotel/hostel. These policies may include requirements such as sex-based housing placement.

 Requirements

GPA	3.0
Other Requirements	Stony Brook University Students Only Students must be matriculated in an undergraduate degree program.
Application Deadline	Fall/Academic Year Admission: March 1  Spring Admission:  October 1

Candidates may be interviewed to determine their qualifications for participating and representing Stony Brook University abroad