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GIST Graduate School
GwangjuNational2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Photonics researchersEarth science PhDsBiomedical scientists
“Gwangju's elite science institute — 100% English instruction, generous funding”
2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
Duration
100% English
Language
N/A
Class Size
N/A
GMAT
Not required
Work Exp
M.A. / M.S. / Ph.D.
Degree
4%
Int'l Students
Why This Program
Sun
Photonics & AI Leader
World-class AI convergence, photonics, and advanced materials research
Globe
100% English
All graduate programs taught entirely in English since founding
DollarSign
Full Scholarship
Every admitted student receives full tuition waiver + stipend
GIST Campus
Career Outcomes
81%
employed within 3 months of graduation
🇰🇷Stay in Korea (38%)
- Avg salary: ₩50.0M/year (~$37.0K USD)
- D-10 → E-7 visa transition support
- Top employers: Samsung Display, LG Display, SK hynix, Research institutes
🌏Global Path (62%)
- Alumni network in 30+ countries
- Global career opportunities
Top Employers
Samsung DisplayLG DisplaySK hynixResearch institutesAcademiaStartups
Cost & ROI
Tuition₩5.6M/year (₩2.8M/semester)
Institutional (full funding) Scholarship-₩2.8M/semester
Your CostAll students fully funded
💰 Scholarship: Full tuition + monthly stipend
KGSP designated university
ROI
Recover tuition in ~3 months of Korean salary (₩50.0M/year avg)
Living Cost
Monthly in Seoul: ~₩1.0–1.5M (~$750–1,100 USD)
Visa Pathway
D-2 Student
During program
2 years (MA/MS) / 4 years (PhD)
→
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 student visa; university international office provides support
How to Apply
📅 IntakeMarch & September
📝 GMAT/GRECheck website
🗣️ KoreanNot required
Required Documents
Bachelor's degreeTOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.0+Statement of purposeLetters of recommendation
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