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KAIST
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Location
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Seoul Campus
DaeJeon Main Campus
Dae Jeon Campus (125 ha)
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Dae Jeon Campus
Academic Rankings
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# 1 National Rankings (2009 Chosun & Joongang Newspaper) # 7 Asian Rankings (2009 QS-Chosun Newspaper) #21 World University Rankings in Engineering & IT
(2009 The Times Higher Ed.- QS)
Distinctive Features
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Unique Status in Korea- public institution under Ministry of Education, Science & Technology- full scholarships (including monthly allowances)- majority of students from science high schools
Flexible Management of Academic Affairs- flexible majoring system- all lectures given in English
Research-oriented / Innovation-implied Education - teaching and research activities go together- creativity
Well-rounded Education - diverse on- campus cultural events- active liberal arts education - leadership program
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Academic Programs
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Academic Programs (cont.)
Enrollment (2009.10)
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Ph.D.
Undergraduate4,362
(31.8%)
2,940 Master2,328
Total: 9,630 studentsTotal: 9,630 students
(68.2%)
International:507 studentsInternational:507 students
After Graduating…
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Research Activities
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Fourth Earth-Observing Satellite Launched : Sept. 27, 2003
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Research Activities
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Research Activities
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Research Activities
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Campus life
dormitories provided on campus free internet access restaurants, cafeterias, International Kitchen, etc. student clubs, associations, etc. (http://vn.kaist.ac.kr) excellent sports facilities, medical center, etc.
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Commencement
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Student Activities
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Student Activities
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So… Are you interested in applying to
KAIST?
KAIST 2010-2011 International Student Admissions
http://admission.kaist.ac.kr
Eligibility- applicants of foreign nationalities(non-Korean)- applicants who have graduated or will graduate
from their secondary education institution by August 31, 2010
Candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or gender.
What We Look For
InitiativeCreativity
Potential
InterpersonalSkills
SPECIAL TALENT
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MATH & SCIENCE
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- overall high-school grades- math and science grades- SAT, IB, GCE, national exams, etc.- official English proficiency test - teacher recommendations- personal statement- awards, honors, etc.
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Selection Criteria
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Accepted Applicants’ SAT Score Average (Koreans living abroad)
Verbal Math Writing
MIT 670-770 730-800 670-770
KAIST 686 773 723
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SemesterApplication
DeadlineNotification
Fall 2010
Sep. 1~ Dec. 21, 2010 April 23, 2010 May 31, 2010
Spring 2011
Feb. 1 ~ May 21, 2011 Sep. 30, 2010 Oct. 31, 2010
Application Submission Deadline
For general information on KAIST: www.kaist.edu
For details on KAIST admissions:
http://admission.kaist.ac.kr
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Thank You!
EJ Jun ([email protected])