ToKoreaGet startedKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST) International Students — Enrollment, Dropout Rate, Dormitory, Tuition
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST) (한국과학기술원, Daejeon (대전)) has 481 international students according to the 2025 Academyinfo disclosure. Its international student dropout rate is 1.5%, lower than the median (5.3%) for universities with 100+ international students. Its dormitory capacity rate is 55.2% (median 19.8%).
| Type | Private university |
|---|---|
| Location | Daejeon |
| International students | 481 — rank 113 of 309 by international students |
| International student dropout rate | 1.5% |
| Dormitory capacity rate | 55.2% |
| Average tuition (per year) | 6,866,000 KRW |
| Disclosure year | 2025 |
| Departments | Bachelor’s 23 · Master’s 65 · Doctoral 48 · Associate 0 |
| Departments named English/Global/International | 2 |
| IEQAS certification | 2025 certified — degree programs |
| International student contact | 대학원입학팀 042-350-2352 |
| Website | www.kaist.ac.kr |
Method and limitations
- We combined, per university, the Academyinfo disclosures (Ministry of Education and the Korean Council for University Education), the NIIED university contact list, the national university department standard data, and the Ministry of Education IEQAS certification list.
- Median comparisons are based on campuses with 100+ international students. Disclosed values are submitted by universities and may change during the year.
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ToKorea compiled these figures from Korean public data for reference. They may differ from the timing of the original disclosures or registrations; confirm individual cases with the relevant institution.