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GIST Undergraduate (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
GwangjuNational4 years
Pure science researchersPhysics/chemistry/biotech majorsScholarship-first applicants
“Elite government-funded science institute in Gwangju. Full English instruction, full-ride scholarships, and an exceptionally low student-to-faculty ratio.”
4 years
Duration
100% English
Language
~25
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
B.S.
Degree
4%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
🎓
No-Major-Until-Year-2
Liberal science education — students explore all STEM fields before declaring a major in sophomore year
💰
100% Funded
Tuition-free for all domestic and international students + monthly living stipend
🔬
1:7 Faculty Ratio
One of the lowest student-to-faculty ratios in Asia — personalized mentoring from world-class researchers
GIST Campus
Career Outcomes
72%
employed within 3 months of graduation
🇰🇷Stay in Korea (30%)
- Avg salary: ₩48.0M/year (~$35.6K USD)
- D-10 → E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Samsung Electronics, LG, Korean national labs, Global PhD programs
🌏Global Path (70%)
- Alumni network in 25+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
Samsung ElectronicsLGKorean national labsGlobal PhD programs
Cost & ROI
0
Your Cost₩0 tuition for all students — government-funded institution
💰 Scholarship: Full tuition + ₩600K/month living stipend
All students (domestic and international) attend tuition-free
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 included; Gwangju is one of Korea's most affordable cities
How to Apply
📅 IntakeMarch
📝 GMAT/GRECheck website
🗣️ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
High school diplomaTOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.0+Math/Science aptitude testPersonal statement2 recommendation letters
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