UST Scholarship

UST Korea offers funded Master's, PhD and integrated programmes through research institutes. The UST admissions page publishes semester-specific international admission announcements and final result notices.

Required documents

• Online application form.
• Passport.
• Academic transcripts.
• Bachelor's degree certificate for Master's applicants.
• Master's degree certificate for PhD applicants.
• CV.
• Study plan or research plan.
• Recommendation letters.
• English or Korean language certificate.
• Research achievements, publications or thesis abstract, if applicable.
• Consent forms required by UST.
• Additional documents requested by the specific major or institute.

Eligible nationalities

• International students.
• Usually applicants and parents should be non-Korean citizens.
• Some special tracks may target specific countries or partner scholarships.
• Applicants must meet degree-level eligibility.
• Science and engineering backgrounds are usually preferred.

How to apply

• Check the UST admission notice for the semester.
• Select a major and research institute.
• Prepare documents.
• Submit online application.
• Pass document screening.
• Attend interview or in-depth evaluation.
• Accept admission and complete registration.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: 6 to 9 months before intake.
• Fall admission call: often March or April.
• Application: often April.
• Document results: around May.
• Interviews: around June.
• Final results: often late June.
• Start: September for fall intake.
• Payment: after registration and start of programme.