KAIST

KAIST, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, is a public research university in Daejeon, South Korea. Established in 1971 by the Korean government with international partnership to advance science and technology, KAIST is a leading institution for science and engineering and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

The main campus in the Daedeok District hosts faculties across engineering, natural sciences, information technology, management, and the humanities, along with numerous research institutes. The university maintains additional facilities and partnerships across the country and internationally to support research and education.

KAIST emphasizes research-oriented education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Its strengths include artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, energy and environmental science, and computer science. The university operates specialized research centers and participates in large-scale national programs and international consortia, contributing to advances in science and technology. It also promotes entrepreneurship and technology transfer through startup incubation and industry collaboration.

Internationally, KAIST collaborates with universities and industry partners worldwide, hosts exchange students and visiting scholars, and participates in joint degree programs and research initiatives. The institution is widely regarded as one of Korea’s top organizations for science and technology and is commonly ranked highly in regional and global evaluations of engineering and technology universities.

KAIST contributes to South Korea's research and development ecosystem by supplying graduates, researchers, and innovations across academia and industry. Its alumni and researchers have played significant roles in universities, government research institutes, and technology companies.