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KAIST
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Overview
KAIST undergraduate admissions are university-wide, not major-specific at the application stage; the official international undergraduate guideline emphasizes academic achievement, especially in math and science, while standardized tests and English proficiency are optional but recommended.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

KAIST undergraduate admissions do not request a creative or technical portfolio for this program; review is based on submitted academic and test documents instead.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeLow

There is no separate statement-of-purpose requirement in the official international undergraduate guideline; the application focuses on transcripts, scores, and other academic documents.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Academics & GPAHigh

This is the main signal KAIST says it uses, with special attention to academic achievement in math and science, plus the rigor and quality of the school record.

Bar to clear: Strong transcript, especially math/science excellence

Test scoresMedium

Standardized test scores and English proficiency scores are considered, but for international applicants they are optional/recommended rather than mandatory; math/science-oriented tests are preferred.

Bar to clear: TOEFL iBT 83+ or IELTS 6.5+ recommended

Application components

High school transcriptStandardized official test score reportEnglish proficiency test score report
How to stand out
→Present the strongest possible math and science record; KAIST explicitly prioritizes those areas.
→Submit standardized tests if available, especially scores that show quantitative strength.
→If you have an English score, include it even when optional because KAIST recommends doing so.
→Use the transcript to show sustained top performance, not just one strong term.
Source confidence
84%Well sourced
Sources
KAIST Admission Guideline for International Applicants 2025 (PDF)
admission.kaist.ac.kr/wz/api/admin/files/view/intl-undergraduate/KAIST%20Admission%20Guideline%20for%20International%20Applicants%202025.pdf
Official undergraduate international guideline; lists required documents and says admission considers academic achievements, especially in math and science, plus other factors.
KAIST Admissions - Undergraduate Admission
admission.kaist.ac.kr/undergraduate/admission/rsub/2026
Official admissions overview page for the 2026 undergraduate cycle.
KAIST International Undergraduate Application Guide
admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-undergraduate/application/ApplicationGuide/guide
Official application guide landing page for international undergraduate applicants.
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