• Where do students usually eat on campus?

  On-campus there are several restaurants located in different parts of the campus. In the North usually students eat at Kaimaru(N11), Pulbitmaru(N12), and Lotteria. In the west, we have Doshirak(W2 second floor) and Seomatgol(W2 first floor). Finally, in the east, we have Dongmatgol(E5) and Subway.

• Are there any Vegan Options on campus?

  Yes. Subway and Pulbitmaru are your best friends on campus.

• Where can I get halal options on campus?

  For Halal options, you can opt for Pulbitmaru. The meat they use for the meals is 100% halal.

• Is there any facility to cook on campus?

  Yes, there is the International Kitchen on Campus where you can cook your food. It consists of stoves, fridges, microwaves, and toasters. So all you need to buy is the cooking utensils and pots/pans. But you have to register for it during the kitchen registration which begins usually at the start of each semester (The announcement is made on the portal)

• Which site do I go to to register for courses?

  You must go to https://cais.kaist.ac.kr/notice.Then, you can proceed to the "Class Enrollment" tab on the left side of the screen to start registering for courses in the "Course Registration" tab specifically.

• How can I switch the language from Korean to English?

  Check the upper right part of the screen and you will see the ‘English’ option. Just click it and the page will reload and be translated to English.

• Can I apply to two courses with the same time slot?

  No, if you already registered for the course and want to register for another course with the same time slot, you will have to drop the course you registered for first. That is the only time you can register for the course.

• Can I still try to register for a course that has reached full capacity?

  Yes, you can. You can apply for courses through ‘Course Registration (exemptions)’ under the ‘Class Enrollment’ tab. It is also good to email the professor and let him/her know that you would like to take the course.

• How do I know the dates of course registration before every semester?

  You should make sure to check KAIST’s academic calendar (https://www.kaist.ac.kr/en/html/edu/03100101.html) to know the course registration period. There are two periods to look out for. Two months before class starts, the first period of course registration will open. The next period will be an add and drop period which will happen the week before classes until the end of the first week of the semester.

• Why should I try to apply for the maximum credits obtainable?

  Classes have a class capacity. When the amount of registrations exceeds the class capacity, students will have to undergo a lottery system, therefore giving you no assurance that you will get all the classes you applied for. That is why our recommendation is to apply for the maximum credits to make sure you get some of the classes you need.

• When are the admission results announced?

  There is no exact time of admission result announcement. On top of that, it could be different for different applicants. All of the results aren't necessarily released at the same time. However, all results will be available by 18:00 of the result announcement date.

• When it asks for transcripts, do I need to put my 10th/11th/12th grades or just my final year transcript (12th)?

  You have to submit all transcripts from grades 10, 11 and 12.

• Do I need to send the original notarized documents via air mail before or after being accepted?

  You do not have to send any documents to KAIST. You can just send scanned copies to KAIST after the admission result is announced and then when you come to KAIST, you can bring those documents with you.

• I had Biology and Physics in A levels, but I did not have Maths, will it affect my eligibility to apply for CS major?

  Although KAIST highly recommends having Math, it is not mandatory. You can still apply and if you are accepted, you can study any major you want.

• Which one has a higher acceptance rate, the early or the regular track?

  Only the admissions team knows this info, but people predict it to be the Regular Fall track. You can always apply to both which is better than either of the options.

• When do they accept the most Undergraduates? Early / regular to fall ?

  Regular Fall sees around 80 acceptances per year while Early Spring + Early Fall sees around 20 acceptances per year.

• Do I have to make a Korean bank account before going to Korea?

  No, you don't need a bank account before coming here. You only need to make a bank account after coming to Korea.

• How long does it take to make a Korean bank account after I reach KAIST?

  Approximately 2 months. However, don't worry. You will get your accumulated scholarship for those 2 months on your 3rd month.

• Does NHI give discounts for skin-care product purchases?

  NHI does not give discounts on skincare products that are used for non-medical purposes. If you have a specific skin disease you might get a discount. If it’s just cosmetic, then no.

• How does NHI / SHIA work? How to use them and how to get refunds from them?

  https://kisa.kaist.ac.kr/blog/view/korea101-survival-guide-in-korea-2023-08-25/