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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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 (ej.jun@kaist.ac.kr)