Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology

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KAIST is South Korea's premier science and engineering research university, often dubbed "Korea's MIT," renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovation in fields like AI, robotics, and bioengineering. It offers a vibrant international environment with a significant portion of its student body comprising international students, benefiting from a wide array of English-taught programs across all levels. The university provides robust support through its International Student Services, including orientation, cultural events, and a buddy program, ensuring a smooth transition and enriching experience. A distinctive characteristic is its strong entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering numerous student and faculty-led startups.

Background

KAIST (originally the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) is a national research university located in Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon, South Korea. KAIST was established by the Korean government in 1971 as the nation's first public, research-oriented science and engineering institution. KAIST has 10,504 full-time students and 1,342 faculty researchers (as of the Fall 2019 Semester) and had a total budget of US$765 million in 2013, of which US$459 million was from research contracts. In 2007, KAIST first began partnering with international institutions to adopt dual degree programs for its students. The current list of partner institutions includes New York University, the Technical University of Denmark, Carnegie Mellon University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Technische Universität Berlin, and the Technical University of Munich.

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