South Korea: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is a public research institute located in the city of Daejeon in South Korea, approximately one hour with train from the capital Seoul. More than 10,000 students study at the university. It is ranked as the best university in the Republic of Korea and among the top 50 universities in the world. The university has two campuses in Daejeon, with five colleges: Natural Sciences, Life Science & Bioengineering, Engineering, Information Science & Technology and Cultural Science.
Language of instruction: English Academic calendar: September-December, March-June Credit system: each course is worth 3 credits, so 18 credits on undergraduate level, 12 credits on graduate level, are equivalent to 30 hp. Website:Inbound programmes (io.kaist.ac.kr) Youtube:
KAIST
Note: The College of Business i Seoul is not open to exchange students. Undergraduate programmes are four years long, Graduate programmes are two years long. A compulsory health insurance, NHI (National Health Insurance in Korea), is registrered for incoming students automatically after arrival to South Korea; Kammarkollegiet's Student OUT is still valid.
Required vaccinations and screening
KAIST requires that you, as an incoming student, should be vaccinated against several diseases, such as hepatitis, diphtheria, and measles. Within three months before departure to KAIST, you must also be screened for tuberculosis. If nominated for exchange studies, please get in touch with your health centre well in advance to receive a referral for screening. Your international coordinator will provide a fillable document from KAIST, which you should give to your healthcare provider regarding your vaccinations and screening.
For more information, contact your international coordinator.
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: Five autumn and five spring semester spots. Grade requirements: a minimum of 3,5 (on KTH's scale of 5).
Programme specific information
If your programme or your school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.
Master’s Programmes: Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Technology, Transport and Geoinformation Technology
No student from you programme has been on exchange at this university before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.
This university offers courses that are relevant for your programme. Please check the language of instruction carefully.
Master’s Programme: Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure
This university offers courses that are relevant for your programme. Please check the language of instruction carefully.
Master’s Programmes: Real Estate and Construction Management, Sustainable Urban Planning and Design
This university offer relevant courses for your programme, but you should also be prepared to take elective courses.
School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH)
Students at EECS school can apply to this university provided you find courses that are relevant to your program. Therefore, examine the course offering carefully on the university's website.
Works well for most of the master's programmes at SCI. Most courses are offered in English. Please visit the partner university's webpage for the latest information.
