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DGIST Undergraduate (School of Undergraduate Studies)
DaeguNational4 years
Interdisciplinary STEM explorersStudents who dislike rigid major systemsResearch-track scholars
“Daegu's elite science institute with a unique convergence curriculum — no traditional departments. Students design their own STEM focus across robotics, brain science, energy, and more.”
4 years
Duration
100% English
Language
~20
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
B.S. (Convergence)
Degree
2%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
🧬
No Departments
DGIST has no traditional departments — students design convergence majors across all science/engineering fields
💰
Full Scholarship
All students receive full tuition waiver + monthly stipend, regardless of nationality
🤖
Convergence Research
Focus areas: Robotics, Brain Science, Energy, New Materials — all taught through interdisciplinary lens
DGIST Campus
Career Outcomes
70%
employed within 3 months of graduation
🇰🇷Stay in Korea (30%)
- Avg salary: ₩46.0M/year (~$34.1K USD)
- D-10 → E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Samsung, DGIST research centers, Korean national labs, Global graduate schools
🌏Global Path (70%)
- Alumni network in 20+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
SamsungDGIST research centersKorean national labsGlobal graduate schools
Cost & ROI
0
Your Cost₩0 tuition — fully funded by Korean government
💰 Scholarship: Full tuition + ₩500K/month stipend
Government-funded — all admitted students fully supported
0
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~₩1.0–1.5M (~$750–1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
4 years
→
D-10 Job Search
After graduation
Up to 2 years
→
E-7 Employment
After job offer
Renewable
✅No Korean language required for admission
✅Part-time work allowed on D-2 visa (20hr/week)
ℹ️D-2 visa; on-campus dormitory guaranteed; Daegu is affordable with good KTX access to Seoul
How to Apply
📅 IntakeMarch
📝 GMAT/GRECheck website
🗣️ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
High school diplomaTOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.0+Personal statement2 recommendation lettersScience/Math aptitude evidence
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