KAIST Fall 2026 Regular Track Admission 

KAIST provides outstanding students with the opportunity to pursue advanced degrees in a world-class research environment that fosters innovation across engineering, science, business, and the humanities. 

Our graduate programs combine a rigorous curriculum with hands-on research, preparing students for impactful careers in academia and industry. 

Key Dates: 

• KAIST OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, February 12, 2026 / 5 PM (KST) https://forms.gle/Le252GKruQXNdK2BA 

• Online Application Period: March 3, 10 AM - March 17, 2026 

• Recommendation Letter Deadline: March 24, 6 PM (KST), 2026 

• Decision Announcement: June 26, 5 PM (KST), 2026 

• Application guide: https://admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-graduate/Admission/Notice#2156 

Online Meetings with Student Ambassadors 

Additionally, we are hosting a series of online meetings with KAIST student ambassadors from around the world, and this time, we have specially prepared an MBA program online information session along with a 2026 GKS session. 

•GKS: Wednesday, February 11, 21:00 (KST) 

•MBA: Friday, February 20, 21:00 (KST) 

•France & Türkiye: Monday, February 23, 14:00 (CET) / 16:00 (TRT) / 22:00 (KST) 

•Philippines: Tuesday, February 24, 19:00 (PHT) / 20:00 (KST)

•Ethiopia: Wednesday, February 25, 17:00 (EAT) / 23:00 (KST) 

•Vietnam: Thursday, February 26, 19:00 (ICT) / 21:00 (KST)

•Malaysia & Indonesia: Friday, February 27, 19:00 (WIB) / 20:00 (MYT) / 21:00 (KST) 

•India: Tuesday, March 3, 16:30 (IST) / 20:00 (KST) 

•Mexico & USA: Wednesday, March 4, 12:00 (KST) / 21:00 (CST_March 3) 

•Global Technology and Innovation Program (GDI-GTIP) – Fall 2026 Regular Info Session : Tuesday, February 24, 14:00 (KST),

For further details, please refer to the following link: https://admission.kaist.ac.kr/intl-graduate/ConnectIntoKAIST/JoinOurEvents#8542