Summer Research Exchange: Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST)

KAIST, South Korea’s first and top research university for science and technology, is growing into a globally competitive institution by producing elite scientists and engineers. KAIST is comprised of three campuses: the Main and IT convergence campuses are located in Daejeon and the Business School in Seoul, all teaching most undergraduate courses in English.

KAIST Visiting Student Researcher Program

Credit Equivalency: 5.0 credits at UofT = 32 credits. Note: Instead of getting a transcript from the host university, admitted students must enroll in an Independent Research (or similar) course in the equivalent department at U of T.

Departmental approved pathways: Engineering not-for-credit only. (You do not pay U of T tuition.)

Research Projects: Research groups,

Housing: Student dormitory

Funding: Students applying to KAIST for 12 weeks should also apply for Globalink Research Award. Successful GRA applicants will not be considered for $3000 CIE funding and IE Award because the GRA amount is greater of the two.

Location

Country(ies): South Korea
City: Daejeon
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: 8-12 weeks, May-August
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Varies

Details

Language of Study: English
Level of Study: Undergrad
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Research
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fees
Funding: $3000 + Possibility of IE Award OR Globalink Research Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: Applied Science and Engineering Arts and Science (St. George) Arts and Science (UTM) Arts and Science (UTSC)
Requirements: Minimum cGPA 2.7 and 3+ years of studies completed