Global IT Technology Program SELECTION DETAILS

FOR 2019 Fall(Regular)

Programs & Scholarships

1. Global IT Technology Program scholarship

KAIST Global IT Technology Program(ITTP), sponsored by Korean Ministry of Science and ICT, offers a customized master`s and doctoral degree program for government officials in the IT fields of developing countries. Starting from 2006 with an aim to build global network of IT Leaders around the world, it focuses on transferring advanced technologies and business strategies of Korea to the global IT leaders of the next generation.

Scholarship details

Tuition fee

One-way airfare(Economy class, Max 1,500,000 won)

Living cost(1,500,000 won per month)

National medical insurance

Relocation expenses

1,000 Korean won = (approximately) 0.92 USD

All the students will receive scholarships, up to 2 years for master`s students and up to 3 years for doctorate students

2. Next African IT Leaders Program scholarship

KAIST Next African Leaders Program(AITP), sponsored by African Development Bank, is a consigned education program providing master`s degree program for employees working in public and private sector in African countries. AITP has been running for 6 years since its establishment in February 2010 as a part of the Africa-Korea Human Resource Development initiative, planned and selected by KOAFEC(Korea Africa Economic Cooperation Conference). AITP is one of the successful projects of KOAFEC, which won KOAFEC Award at 2010 KOAFEC Ministerial conference.

Scholarship details

Tuition fee

Round-trip airfare(Economy class, Max 1,500,000 won per one-way trip)

Living cost(1,500,000 won per month)

National medical insurance

Relocation expenses

1,000 Korean won = (approximately) 0.92 USD

All the students will receive scholarships, up to 2 years for master`s students

Qualifications of Applicants

1. Global IT Technology Program scholarship

Government officials, employees of public institutions or senior-level researchers at national research centers working in the IT-related fields in developing countries

Employees from private institutions cannot apply

Educational Background: A bachelor`s or master`s degree in the IT-related area

English Proficiency: TOEFL(iBT 83, PBT 560, CBT 220), IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, TOEIC 720 or higher

English proficiency tests should have been taken within two years from the deadline of the online application

It can be replaced with English phone interview with ITTP director

2. Next African IT Leaders Program scholarship

Employees working in the field of ICT in public and private sector in African countries

Educational Background: A bachelor`s degree in the IT-related area

English Proficiency: TOEFL(iBT 83, PBT 560, CBT 220), IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, TOEIC 720 or higher

English proficiency tests should have been taken within two years from the deadline of the online application

It can be replaced with English phone interview with ITTP director

Process

How to Apply

*Please refer those links below.
(https://admission.kaist.ac.kr/international/)
(http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr/html/kr/adm/adm_0201.html)

On-line Application

-  Fill out the application form at the KAIST website (http://admission.kaist.ac.kr/international/)

* Choose ‘Global Information & Telecommunication Technology Program as a major

-  Make sure to apply before the deadline:

1) To avoid on-line traffic

2) To give enough “Screening&Checking&Decide” time to ITTP Admission Committee,

on-line application and off-line submission is The Earlier The Better.

-  Please visit ITTP website (http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr/html/kr/)

and KAIST website(http://www.kaist.ac.kr/html/en/)

to check out admission related information before you apply.

Required Documents

KAIST Online Application Form (printable after completion of on-line application)

GITTP Application Form (fill in the form)

2 letters of recommendation - in English, issued by the head of organization/institution(Original)

Copies of diplomas from all previously attended college-level schools

Copies of transcripts from all previously attended college-level schools

(Original diplomas and transcripts are subject to submission upon admission permission)

Curriculum Vitae

Identity Document I ? Applicant’s ID card

Identity Document II ? ID card of parents of the applicant

Certificate of English Proficiency Test score

Contact Details of Coordinator

Sharon Sehyun Lee (Ms.)

Email: sharon8154@kaist.ac.kr

Tel. 82 42 350 6845

Fax. 82 42 350 6858

http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr

Sehyun Lee (Ms.)

Coordinator, Global IT Technology Program(ITTP)

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

KAIST Munji Campus

193 Munji-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon, Korea

(Postal Code) 34051