2010 fall graduate prospectus

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ADMISSIONSGUIDE

FORINTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

FORTHEFALLSEMESTER

OFTHEACADEMICYEAR2010(GRADUATE SCHOOLS)


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CONTENTS

KAIST Academic Programs 3

Admi ssi ons Timelin e for the Fall Semester 2010 4

Degree Programs for the Fall Semester 2010 5

Application for Masters/Masters Doctorate Integrated Program Admissions 6~10Eli gi bi l it y 6Required Documents 6~7Preparation Tips: Application and Supporting Documents 8~10

Appli cation f or Doctorate Integrated Program Admissio ns 11~15

Eli gi bi li ty 11Required Documents 11~12Preparation Tips: Application and Supporting Documents 13~15

Graduate Admiss ions Select ion Cri teri a 16

Contact Information ,. 16~17

Tuition, Scholarship, Housing, Registration.... 18

How to get to KAIST.... 18


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K AIST Academ ic Programs

1. Degree Programs

KAIST graduate schools offer four (4) different graduate study programs :

- Master of Science (M.S.)

- Master-Doctorate (M.S.-Ph.D.) integrated program

- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

- Master of Business Administration (MBA)*

2. Colleges and Departments

Here is how the academic branch is organized at KAIST for the academic year of 2010. Since KAIST constantlycreates new fields of study and research, this figure is susceptible to change.


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Admiss ions T im el ine fo r the Fa l l Sem ester 2010

* The timeline in this table is based on local time in South Korea and subject to change.

Categories Deadline Notes

On-line ApplicationApr 1st, 2010, 10:00A.M. Thu ~Apr 30th, 2010, 5:00P.M. Fri

* Fill out the application form at the UWAYwebsite (http://www.uway.com).

* Make sure to apply by the deadline.* A high volume of connections are anticipated

on the deadline. Completing the applicationprior to the deadline is recommended.

* The deadline is May 31stfor applicantsapplying for KINS and RCA under Nuclear &Quantum Engineering, and IT Technologyprogram.

*For the detailed procedure for application forIT Technology program, please refer to thefollowing web site (http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr)

Submission of Documents

1) In person :

By Apr 30th, 2010, 5:00P.M. Fri

2) Airmail :

By May 10th, 2010 6:00pm, Mon with

postmark as by Apr 30th, 2010 on the

envelope.

* A hard copy of the required documentsshould arrive to the Admissions ManagementTeam by this deadline after submitting theonline application.

*For KINS and RCA under Nuclear & QuantumEngineering, and IT Technology programapplicants only: the submission deadline isthe following (May 31stin person; Jun 4thbyairmail)

Arrival Check ofDocuments Submitted

Apr 12

nd

, 2010, 9:00A.M. Mon ~May 12nd, 2010, 5:00P.M. Wed

* 10 days after mailing your documents, checkOnline to see whether the documents havearrived in time, and whether there are any

incomplete documents.*For KINS and RCA under Nuclear & QuantumEngineering applicants only: the last day for thearrival check is Jun 8th

Selection of

Application DocumentsMay 24th, 2010, Mon ~ Jun 4th, 2010, Fri

Interview & Verification May 24th, 2010, Mon ~ Jun 4th, 2010, Fri* You might be asked for an interview if

needed.

Admissions Final Selection &Notification

Jun 28th, 2010 Mon, 5:00P.M.

*Results will be posted on the KAIST website

(http://admission.kaist.ac.kr)*For KINS and RCA under Nuclear & QuantumEngineering, and IT Technology programapplicants only: the final notification is July12nd

Admissions & Registration By Aug 31st, 2010, Tue*You may download all documents for

registration via on-line after final notification ofadmissions.

Beginning of Fall

Semester 2010Sep 1st, 2010, Wed


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Degree Programs for t he Fall Semest er 2010

Department Division

Degree offered

Web Address

MS

MS-Ph.D

IntegratedProgram Ph.D

Physics http://physics.kaist.ac.kr

Biological Sciences http://bio.kaist.ac.kr/index_eng.htm

Mathematical Sciences http://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr/

Chemistry http://www.chem.kaist.ac.kr

Civil & Environmental Engineering http://civil.kaist.ac.kr

Mechanical,Aerospace, System

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering http://me.kaist.ac.kr

Aerospace Engineering http://ae.kaist.ac.kr

Ocean Systems Engineering http://kaist-ocean.or.kr/Industrial & Systems Engineering http://ie.kaist.ac.kr

Graduate School of Nano Science & Technology http://nbst.kaist.ac.kr

Knowledge Service Engineering http://kse.kaist.ac.kr/

Industrial Design http://id.kaist.ac.kr/eng/

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering http://cbe.kaist.ac.kr/

Materials Science & Engineering http://mse.kaist.ac.kr

Graduate School of EEWS http://eewseng.kaist.ac.kr

Nuclear & Quantum Engineering http://nuclear.kaist.ac.kr/

Electrical Engineering http://www.ee.kaist.ac.kr/

Computer Science http://cs.kaist.ac.kr/index.cs

Management Science http:/ms.kaist.ac.kr/

Graduate School of Innovation & Technology Management http://itm.kaist.ac.kr

Bio&Brain Engineering http://biosys.kaist.ac.kr/english

Graduate School of Culture Technology http://ct.kaist.ac.kr

Graduate School of Medical Science & Engineering http://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr

Biomedical Science and Engineering Program http://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr

Robotics Program http://rp.kaist.ac.kr

Environmental & Energy Technology Program http://ene.kaist.ac.kr

Software Graduate Program http://software.kaist.ac.kr/

IT Technology Program http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr

Management Engineering http://business.kaist.ac.kr/eng/

Graduate School ofManagement

Techno-MBA http://business.kaist.ac.kr/eng/


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Appl ica t ion fo r Mast er s / Master s Doct ora te

In tegra t ed Program Adm iss ions

I. Eligibility- International applicants for our graduate programs must be foreign. (Non-Korean)

- Applicants who have obtained or will obtain undergraduate degree/diploma by August 31, 2010.* For Additional Eligibility for Application for MBA Programs, Software Graduate Program, IT Technology Program, and Graduate

School of Medical Science & Engineering, please refer to the following web sites (http://business.kaist.ac.kr/eng/,

http://software.kaist.ac.kr/, http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr, http://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr).

II. Required Documents

* It is strongly recommended that all required documents should be typed instead of handwritten.Categories Note remarks

0. Document Checklist Make sure you have included all the required documents. You may print out this form on-line after paying the application

fee.

Online

Mandatorydocuments

1.Application Form After filling out and submitting the online application form, ahard copy should be submitted as well.

Online & Copy

2.Statement ofFinancial Resources

You may print out this form on-line after paying the applicationfee.

Please fill out the form printed out above. Bank statement and guarantors notarized certificate, if

applicable.

Online&Original

3.Letters ofRecommendation

Download the file, add your signature and date to the form,and send it to the recommenders.

Letters in private format will not be accepted. Letters should be signed and sealed across the back by the

recommenders in an official envelope and either be sent

directly to KAIST by the recommender or be included in thepackage.

Two letters of Recommendation should be submitted and befrom your professors you have attended and/or are attending.

Download

4.Diploma (Certificateof Graduation)

Certificate of Graduation issued by your university. Certificate of Expected Graduation by your university (if you

are still enrolled in a university) Certificate of Graduate Studentship issued by the university (if

you are now attending a graduate program at anotheruniversity)

In case your school can not issue the Certificate of ExpectedGraduation or the Certificate of Graduation, it is possible todownload the attachment for verification.

Originalor

Certifiedcopy,

Download(if applicable)

5.Transcripts ofacademic records Original transcripts issued from all the universities you haveattended. Original orCertified copy

6.Certif icate of OfficialEnglish ProficiencyTest (EPT)

Only scores of official TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, or IELTS testsare accepted

The test date on the certificates should not be older than twoyears as from the deadline of online application.

Candidates whose native language is English are exemptfrom submitting the certificate. (In case candidates whoseofficial language is English are NOT exempt from submittingthe certificate.)

Candidates who have studied more than two years at auniversity where the primary language of instruction isEnglish can replace the certificate by an attestation issued by

the institution authority. Institution Code for KAIST for TOEFL score report: 0195

Original,Download

(if applicable)


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7.Curriculum Vitae Free style personal rsum8.Remittance of

Application Fee &Copy of Receipt ofthe Remittance

A payment of fifty thousand (50,000) Korean Won or fifty (50)US Dollars is the sine qua non condition for applicationreview.

Payment can be made only by bank transfer (ONLY KRW) orcredit card (VISA/MASTER).

9.Copy ofPassport/National ID

The expiration date of your passport/National ID should belater than Aug 31st2010.

Copy

Optionaldocument 10. Awards, Honors,Prizes, Merits,

Distinction,Decoration, orFellowship

If you have obtained any honors, awards, or fellowship duringyour university, please list them in order of importance in thetable provided. Each item in the list will be considered validonly when respective testimonial/evidence is submitted.

Those of school/local level will not be given credit. Other materials that show candidates academic excellence,

potential, leadership, and creativity will be selectivelyconsidered.

Download &Certified

Copy(if applicable)

11.School Profi le andCredit Rating

System

Please attach your school profile so that we can understandyour school better.

Each country and each school has its own rating system.Make sure to indicate the rating system.

* For Additional Required Documents for Application for MBA Programs, Software Graduate Program, IT Technology Program , and

Graduate School of Medical Science & Engineering, please refer to the following web sites (http://business.kaist.ac.kr/eng/,

http://software.kaist.ac.kr/, http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr/, http://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr).


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III. Preparation Tips: Application and Supporting Documents1. General

1) Submitted documents will NOT be returned in any case. Keep a copy of the completed form in case thematerials get lost in the mail. Your teachers should do the same. The application fee is non-refundable.

2) All documents submitted must be original. If a duplicate is submitted, it must be authenticated with the sealof the issuing institution. Simply photocopied documents will not be considered valid.

3) All documents should be translated in English or Korean. The translated copy should have a seal of theinstitution as well.

4) After completing your online application, print out the completed form and the document checklist. Arrangedocuments in the order as shown in Document Checklist. Please use clips to bind the contents and do notstaple. The checklist should be on the top.

5) Please put date and signature on documents properly.6) Certain documents can be sent separately from the application package, such as letter of recommendation,

diploma, transcripts, and EPT, if the producer of the document wishes to send it directly to KAIST. (Althoughsent independently, all documents should arrive by the deadline.)

7) If any of the submitted materials contain false information, admission may be rescinded.8) Admitted students may not defer enrollment to a later semester. Those who wish to defer enrollment must

reapply.9) Please note that KAIST only issues the Certificate of Admissions for Student VISA (type:D2) application for

the admitted students (including information on submitting the Confirmation Number of Visa Issuance forChinese students.)10) A high volume of connections is anticipated on the deadline. It is recommended to complete the

application prior to the deadline.11) Applicants whose forms and supporting documents are incomplete or unsatisfactory will be disqualified

from the admissions process.12) The admissions staff reserves the right to require additional documents from the applicant, if in need, to

verify the authenticity of submitted materials.13) Please submit all required documents as soon as possible, so that we can get a head start on processing

your application file; however, early submission does not advantage or disadvantage your application in anyway.

14) Send your application package via mail by May 10th 2010 to the following address:

Admissions Management Team at KAIST335 Science Road, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 305-701 Republic of KoreaPhone: (+82-42) 350-2143 Fax : (+82-42) 350-2420 e-mail : [email protected]

2. Document Check List: Check all documents you put into the Admission Package

3. Application Form1) After filling out and submitting the online application at (http://admission.kaist.ac.kr), please print out the completed

application, put date and your signature on the hardcopy, and send it to KAIST along with other necessarydocuments.

2) All information on this form will be used to contact you later if needed. Please fill out carefully.3) Contacting Information: Please provide an active e-mail address & phone number. We will contact you via e-mail

and call you for an interview.4) Intended Major: Please choose one intended department and/or division from the list of academic programs at

KAIST.5) Source of Financial Support: Please check appropriate source of finance (examples: Self-Support, Parental

and/or Individual Sponsor, Sponsoring Organization, Firm, or Government, and KAIST Scholarship) for thetuition, fees, and living expenses you need during your study at KAIST.

( Note: KAIST Scholarship KAIST offers scholarships to international students. The amount and conditions

are set prior to students enrollment by the KAIST Scholarship Committee based on the merit of theapplicant. Those who are eligible will receive scholarship that will exempt an incoming international studentfrom paying tuition (~ USD 5500/semester) and fees (~USD2300/semester), and monthly allowance

corresponding to KRW 300,000 per month for the first year. For the following semesters, the KAISTScholarship Committee will decide on the exemption of tuition and fees.)


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7) English Proficiency Test: Only scores of official TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, or IELTS tests are accepted. The test dateon the certificates should not be older than two years as from the deadline of online application. Candidateswhose native language is English are exempt from submitting the certificate. Candidates who have studied morethan two years at a university where the primary language of instruction is English can replace the certificate by anattestation issued by the institution authority.

Institution Code for KAIST for TOEFL score report: 0195

8) Education: List the names and other necessary information of the university you have attended or are attending inchronological order. In addition to the school information, please provide your Cumulative GPA rounded off to

three decimal places (earned / full mark, such as 3.86 / 4.30 or 89.77/100).10) Publications: Please list the publications related to your proposed field of study, including graduation dissertation.

(up to four items)11) Work/Research Experience: Please list your principal work/research experience and paid jobs in the order of their

interests to you. (up to four items)12) Academic Reference: This application includes two Letters of Recommendation from your professors of

universities you have attended or are attending. To help us check for completeness of your application, pleaseprovide us information on the two professors who will write recommendation letters for you.

13) Writing: To convey information about yourself and your accomplishments, please write detailed and accuratestatement of your purpose and objective in pursuing your study at KAIST, experiences which will show us yourcreativity, leadership skills, and potential, and talents and interests, etc.

4. Statement of Financial Resources1) This form should describe the person or organization that will cover your tuition, fee, and other expenses.2) All Applicants who select Applying for Organization/Firm/Government should attach a notarized certificate of

sponsorship.3) All Applicants who select Self-support or Parental/Individual sponsor should attach a bank statement showing the

capacity to meet educational expenses at KAIST.

5. Letter of Recommendation1) This application requires two Letters of Recommendation from professors of universities the applicant has attended

or is attending.2) After filling the first box of the form and adding your signature and date, please send it to your reference who will

write recommendation letter for you.3) Letters should be signed and sealed across the back by the recommenders in an official envelope.

6. Transcripts, Graduation Certi ficates, Degree Certi ficates1) These documents explain your academic achievements and are required from universities that the applicant has

attended or is attending.2) Transcripts must provide a record of the courses which the applicant has taken in each year of study.

7. Curriculum VitaeA personal resume showing comprehensive educational history and experience

8. Remittance of Application Fee &Copy of Receipt of the Remittance

1) Once you complete filling out the online application, you will be asked to pay the application fee. You may chooseone the followings.- Bank transfer: Please transfer KRW 50,000 to the temporary bank account that is provided through online.- Credit card: Please put in your credit card No, valid date, etc and pay US 50.

2) Please make sure that your application can NOT be accepted if you do not pay for the application fee.

9. Copy of Passport/National ID1) We need a copy of your current passport/National ID for identification purposes and to issue the Certificate of

Admissions later.2) The expiration date on the passport should be later than Aug 31st 2010.

10. Awards, Honors, Prizes, Merits, Distinction, Decoration, or Fellowship


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If you have obtained any honors or awards during your university, please list them in order of importance in the tableprovided. Each item in the list will be considered valid only when respective testimonial/evidence is submitted. Thoseof school/local level will not be given credit.Other materials that show candidates academic excellence, potential, leadership, and creativity will be selectivelyconsidered.

11. School Profile and Credit Rating SystemPlease attach your school profile so that we can understand your school better.

Each country and each school has its own rating system. Make sure to indicate the rating system.


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Appl ica t ion fo r Doct ora te Program Adm iss ions

I. Eligibility- International applicants for our graduate programs must be foreign. (Non-Korean)

- Applicants who have obtained or will obtain Bachelors and Masters degree/diploma by August 31, 2010.

* For Additional Eligibility for Application for Graduate School of Medical Science & Engineering, please refer to the following web

site (http://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr).

II. Required Documents

* It is strongly recommended that all required documents should be typed instead of handwritten.Categories Note remarks

0. Document Checklist Make sure you have included all the required documents. You may print out this form on-line after paying the application

fee.Online

Mandatorydocuments

1. Application Form After filling out and submitting the online application form, ahard copy should be submitted as well.

Online & Copy

2. Statement ofFinancialResources

You may print out this form on-line after paying the applicationfee.

Please fill out the form printed out above. Bank statement and guarantors notarized certificate, if

applicable.

Original

3. Letters ofRecommendation

Download the file, add your signature and date to the form,and send it to the recommenders.

Letters in private format will not be accepted. Letters should be signed and sealed across the back by the

recommenders in an official envelope and either be sentdirectly to KAIST by the recommender or be included in thepackage.

Two letters of Recommendation should be submitted and befrom your professors you have attended and/or are attending.

Download

4. Diploma(Certificate ofGraduation)

Certificate of Graduation issued by your university. Certificate of Expected Graduation by your university (if you

are still enrolled in a university) Certificate of Graduate Studentship issued by the university (if

you are now attending a graduate program at anotheruniversity)

In case your school can not issue the Certificate of ExpectedGraduation or the Certificate of Graduation, it is possible todownload the attachment for verification.

Originalor

Certifiedcopy,

Download(if applicable)

5. Transcripts ofacademic records

Original transcripts issued from all the universities you haveattended.

Original orCertified copy

6. Certificate ofOfficial EnglishProficiency Test(EPT)

Only scores of official TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, or IELTS testsare accepted

The test date on the certificates should not be older than twoyears as from the deadline of online application.

Candidates whose native language is English are exemptfrom submitting the certificate. (In case candidates whoseofficial language is English are NOT exempt from submittingthe certificate.)

Candidates who have studied more than two years at auniversity where the primary language of instruction isEnglish can replace the certificate by an attestation issued bythe institution authority.


Original,Download

(if applicable)

7. Curriculum Vitae Free style personal rsum


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8.Remittance ofApplication Fee &Copy of Receipt ofthe Remittance

A payment of fifty thousand (50,000) Korean Won or fifty (50)US Dollars is the sine qua non condition for applicationreview.

Payment can be made only by bank transfer (ONLY KRW) orcredit card (VISA/MASTER).

9.Copy ofPassport/National ID

The expiration date of your passport/National ID should belater than Aug 31st2010.

Copy

Optionaldocument 10. Awards, Honors,Prizes, Merits,

Distinction,Decoration, orFellowship

If you have obtained any honors, awards, or fellowship duringyour university, please list them in order of importance in thetable provided. Each item in the list will be considered validonly when respective testimonial/evidence is submitted.

Those of school/local level will not be given credit. Other materials that show candidates academic excellence,

potential, leadership, and creativity will be selectivelyconsidered.

Download &Certified

Copy(if applicable)

11.School Profi le andCredit Rating

System

Please attach your school profile so that we can understandyour school better.

Each country and each school has its own rating system.Make sure to indicate the rating system.

* For Additional Required Documents for Application for Graduate School of Medical Science & Engineering, please refer to the

following web site ( http://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr).


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III. Preparation Tips: Appl ication and Supporting Documents

1. General1) Submitted documents will NOT be returned in any case. Keep a copy of the completed form in case

the materials get lost in the mail. Your teachers should do the same. The application fee is non-

refundable.2) All documents submitted must be original. If a duplicate is submitted, it must be authenticated withthe seal of the issuing institution. Simply photocopied documents will not be considered valid.

3) All documents should be translated in English or Korean. The translated copy should have a seal ofthe institution as well.

4) After completing your online application, print out the completed form and the document checklist. Arrange documents in the order as shown in Document Checklist. Please use clips to bind thecontents and do not staple. The checklist should be on the top.

5) Please put date and signature on documents properly.6) Certain documents can be sent separately from the application package, such as letter of

recommendation, diploma, transcripts, and EPT, if the producer of the document wishes to send itdirectly to KAIST. (Although sent independently, all documents should arrive by the deadline.)

7) If any of the submitted materials contain false information, admission may be rescinded.8) Admitted students may not defer enrollment to a later semester. Those who wish to defer

enrollment must reapply.9) Please note that KAIST only issues the Certificate of Admissions for Student VISA (type:D2)

application for the admitted students (including information on submitting the Confirmation Numberof Visa Issuance for Chinese students.)

10) A high volume of connections is anticipated on the deadline. It is recommended to complete theapplication prior to the deadline.

11) Applicants whose forms and supporting documents are incomplete or unsatisfactory will bedisqualified from the admissions process.

12) The admissions staff reserves the right to require additional documents from the applicant, if inneed, to verify the authenticity of submitted materials.

13) Please submit all required documents as soon as possible, so that we can get a head start onprocessing your application file; however, early submission does not advantage or disadvantageyour application in any way.

14) Send your application package via mail by May 10th 2010 to the following address:

Admissions Management Team at KAIST335 Science Road, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 305-701 Republic of KoreaPhone: (+82-42) 350-2143 Fax : (+82-42) 350-2420 e-mail : [email protected]

2. Document Check List: Check all documents you put into the Admission Package

3. Application Form1) After filling out and submitting the online application at (http://admission.kaist.ac.kr), please print out the

completed application, put date and your signature on the hardcopy, and send it to KAIST along with othernecessary documents.

2) All information on this form will be used to contact you later if needed. Please fill out carefully.3) Contacting Information: Please provide an active e-mail address & phone number. We will contact you via

e-mail and call you for an interview.4) Intended Major: Please choose one intended department and/or division from the list of academic programs

at KAIST.6) Source of Financial Support: Please check appropriate source of finance (examples: Self-Support,

Parental and/or Individual Sponsor, Sponsoring Organization, Firm, or Government, and KAISTScholarship) for the tuition, fees, and living expenses you need during your study at KAIST.

( Note: KAIST Scholarship KAIST offers scholarships to international students. The amount andconditions are set prior to students enrollment by the KAIST Scholarship Committee based on themerit of the applicant. Those who are eligible will receive scholarship that will exempt an incoming


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international student from paying tuition (~ USD 5500/semester) and fees (~USD2300/semester),and monthly allowance corresponding to KRW 300,000 per month for the first year. For thefollowing semesters, the KAIST Scholarship Committee will decide on the exemption of tuition andfees.

7) English Proficiency Test: Only scores of official TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, or IELTS tests are accepted. Thetest date on the certificates should not be older than two years as from the deadline of online application.Candidates whose native language is English are exempt from submitting the certificate. Candidates whohave studied more than two years at a university where the primary language of instruction is English canreplace the certificate by an attestation issued by the institution authority.


8) Education: List the names and other necessary information of the university you have attended or areattending in chronological order. In addition to the school information, please provide your CumulativeGPA rounded off to three decimal places (earned / full mark, such as 3.86 / 4.30 or 89.77/100).

10) Publications: Please list the publications related to your proposed field of study, including graduationdissertation. (up to four items)

11) Work/Research Experience: Please list your principal work/research experience and paid jobs in the orderof their interests to you. (up to four items)

12) Academic Reference: This application includes two Letters of Recommendation from your professors ofuniversities you have attended or are attending. To help us check for completeness of your application,please provide us information on the two professors who will write recommendation letters for you.

13) Writing: To convey information about yourself and your accomplishments, please write detailed andaccurate statement of your purpose and objective in pursuing your study at KAIST, experiences which willshow us your creativity, leadership skills, and potential, and talents and interests, etc.

4. Statement of Financial Resources1) This form should describe the person or organization that will cover your tuition, fee, and other expenses.2) All Applicants who select Applying for Organization/Firm/Government should attach a notarized certificate

of sponsorship.3) All Applicants who select Self-support or Parental/Individual sponsor should attach a bank statement

showing the capacity to meet educational expenses at KAIST.

5. Letter of Recommendation1) This application requires two Letters of Recommendation from professors of universities the applicant has

attended or is attending2) After filling the first box of the form and adding your signature and date, please send it to your reference who

will write recommendation letter for you.3) Letters should be signed and sealed across the back by the recommenders in an official envelope.

6. Transcripts, Graduation Certi ficates, Degree Certi ficates1) These documents explain your academic achievements and are required from universities that the applicant

has attended or is attending.2) Transcripts must provide a record of the courses which the applicant has taken in each year of study.

7. Curriculum VitaeA personal resume showing comprehensive educational history and experience.

8. Remittance of Application Fee &Copy of Receipt of the Remittance1) Once you complete filling out the online application, you will be asked to pay the application fee. You may

choose one the followings.- Bank transfer: Please transfer KRW 50,000 to the temporary bank account that is provided through online.- Credit card: Please put in your credit card No, valid date, etc and pay US 50.

2) Please make sure that your application can NOT be accepted if you do not pay for the application fee.

9. Copy of Passport/National ID1) We need a copy of your current passport/National ID for identification purposes and to issue the Certificate of

Admissions later.


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2) The expiration date on the passport should be later than Aug 31st 2010.

10. Awards, Honors, Prizes, Merits, Distinction, Decoration, or Fellowship

If you have obtained any honors or awards during your university, please list them in order of importance in

the table provided. Each item in the list will be considered valid only when respective testimonial/evidence issubmitted. Those of school/local level will not be given credit.Other materials that show candidates academic excellence, potential, leadership, and creativity will beselectively considered.

11. School Profi le and Credit Rating SystemPlease attach your school profile so that we can understand your school better.Each country and each school has its own rating system. Make sure to indicate the rating system.


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Graduate Admiss ions Se lec t ion Cr it e r ia

Candidates will be considered without respect to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or gender.Selection is performed by KAIST Admission Commission on the basis of merit, capability, and academicexcellence:

- Academic excellence in scientific and technical subjects

- Outstanding research capability

- Creative and innovative research plan

- Leadership and potential

- Personal development plan

- Proficiency in written and spoken English

- Outstanding performance (Honor, Award, Decoration, Fellowship, etc.)

Contac t In format ion

Department Responsible E-mail Extention Location

Student Affairs Team

*General affairs*Scholarships*National Health

Insurance

[email protected] 2163 E11, 1st Floor

Student WelfareServices Team

*Dormitory*KAIST Student Health

Insurance [email protected] 4716

E11, 1stFloor)

Academic RegistrarsTeam

*Course registration*GPA*Academic certificates

[email protected] 2362 E11, 1st Floor

Admission Team*Information on

[email protected] 2143

E11, 2ndFloor

Internet & NetworkTeam

*Information on internet& Network

[email protected] 5688 N2, 3rd Floor

International RelationTeam

*Exchange StudentsProgram

*Extend [email protected] 2441~3 E14, 3rd Floor

Operation Telephone operation 2114


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Contac t Information

Department/Division Extention Web Address

Physics 2502 http://physics.kaist.ac.kr

Biological Sciences 2605 http://bio.kaist.ac.kr/index_eng.htm

Mathematical Sciences 2704 http://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr

Chemistry 2804 http://www.chem.kaist.ac.kr

Civil & Environmental Engineering 3602 http://civil.kaist.ac.kr

Mechanical Engineering 3002 http://me.kaist.ac.kr

Aerospace Engineering 3702 http://ae.kaist.ac.kr

Ocean System Engineering 1505 http://kaist-ocean.or.kr/

Industrial Design 4502 http://id.kaist.ac.kr/eng/

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering 3904 http://cbe.kaist.ac.kr

Materials Science & Engineering 3303 http://mse.kaist.ac.kr

Graduate School of EEWS 4134 http://eewseng.kaist.ac.kr

Nuclear & Quantum Engineering 3804 http://nuclear.kaist.ac.kr/

Electrical Engineering 3403 http://www.ee.kaist.ac.kr

Computer Science 3503 http://cs.kaist.ac.kr/index.cs

Management Science 4333 http:/ms.kaist.ac.kr/

Graduate School of Innovation & Technology Management 4902 http://itm.kaist.ac.kr

Bio&Brain Engineering 4302 http://biosys.kaist.ac.kr/english

Graduate School of Culture Technology 2902 http://ct.kaist.ac.kr

Graduate School of Medical Science & Engineering 8157 http://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr/

Biomedical Science and Engineering Program 8157 http://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr/education/05.html

Robotics Program 8356 http://rp.kaist.ac.kr

Environmental & Energy Technology Program 3602 http://ene.kaist.ac.kr

Software Graduate Program 8721 http://software.kaist.ac.kr/

IT Technology Program 6845 http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr

Management Engineering 2-958-3601 http://business.kaist.ac.kr/eng/

Graduate school of Management (Techno-MBA) 2-958-3642 http://business.kaist.ac.kr/eng/

Industrial & System Engineering 3102 http://ie.kaist.ac.kr

Knowledge Service Engineering 1602 http://ise.kaist.ac.kr/

Graduate School of Nano Science & Technology 1102 http://nbst.kaist.ac.kr


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