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KAIST MBA (College of Business)
SeoulNational2 years (Full-time)
Tech professionalsEntrepreneursCareer changers into tech/innovation
βAsia's leading technology MBA embedded in Korea's #1 science and technology university. Full-time 2-year program with strong industry ties to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai.β
2 years (Full-time)
Duration
100% English
Language
~50
Class Size
Required
GMAT
2+
Work Exp
MBA
Degree
8%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
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Tech + Business Fusion
Only MBA embedded in Korea's #1 science & technology university (QS #56)
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Global Network
Exchange programs with 100+ partner schools worldwide
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Full Scholarships Available
GKS designated + merit-based scholarships up to 100% tuition
KAIST Campus
Career Outcomes
91.7%
employed within 3 months of graduation
π°π·Stay in Korea (50%)
- Avg salary: β©65.0M/year (~$48.1K USD)
- D-10 β E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Samsung, LG, Hyundai, SK
πGlobal Path (50%)
- Return with 2.5x salary increase
- Alumni network in 40+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
SamsungLGHyundaiSKMcKinseyBCG
Cost & ROI
Tuitionβ©7.4M/year (β©3.7M/semester)
π° Scholarship: Up to 100% tuition waiver
GKS (Korean Government Scholarship) designated university
ROI
Recover tuition in ~3 months of Korean salary (β©65.0M/year avg)
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~β©1.0β1.5M (~$750β1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During MBA
2 years (Full-time)
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D-10 Job Search
After graduation
Up to 2 years
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E-7 Employment
After job offer
Renewable
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No Korean language required for admission
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Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
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158 total English-track programs (142 undergraduate, 16 graduate)
How to Apply
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IntakeMarch & September
π GMAT/GRERequired
π£οΈ KoreanNot required
πΌ Work Exp2+ years
Required Documents
Bachelor's degreeGMAT or GRETOEFL iBT 83+ or IELTS 6.5+2+ years work experience recommended2 recommendation letters
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