External Relations
External Relations
KAIST-GaTech(Georgia Institute of Technology) Dual BS Degree Program
Dual Degree Program Institutes
- Department of Electrical Engineering, KAIST (KAIST-EE)
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (GaTech-ECE)
Degree Process
- While in the dual degree program, students spend two years each at both KAIST and GaTech. Participating students must satisfy the graduation requirements established by both universities in order to earn degrees from both institutions.
Applicant
- First-year undergraduates or second-year undergraduates in the Electrical Engineering Department
Entering semester at GaTech
- Fall Semester: 2nd August
- Spring Semester: 2nd January
Application period
- December for Fall semester next year
- June for Spring semester next year
Requirements
- GPA: 3.5/4.3 or greater
- English skills equal or greater than listed below (Tests that are taken within 2 years from application date)
- TOEFL PBT 560, CBT 220, or IBT 83
- TOEIC 720
- TEPS 600
List of primary submissions
- Official Transcript
- Official English proficiency test score documents
- Self-introduction
- CV
- Academic Plans
- Reference Letter
Contact Information
- KAIST School of Electrical Engineering Administrative Team
Hye-Won Kim (haileekim@kaist.ac.kr)
Q&A
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What is the policy on mutually recognized courses when a student is required to meet the graduation requirements of both institutions?
A) Similar courses are generally recognized as much as possible. However, if no equivalent course is found or the requirements are not met, additional courses must be completed.
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When is tuition support available?
A) Generally, tuition fees during the study period at Georgia Tech (GaTech) are self-funded. However, KAIST students who participate in the dual degree program at GaTech may have their GaTech tuition waived if an equivalent number of GaTech students come to KAIST and pay KAIST tuition fees.
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What happens to the Presidential Science Scholarship after completing studies at GaTech and returning to KAIST for the first and second semesters?
A) The Presidential Science Scholarship is managed according to government regulations. Under the current rules, the scholarship is suspended while studying at Georgia Tech.
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What are the key selection criteria?
A) Selection is primarily based on academic performance, appropriate English proficiency, and the content of the study plan.
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What are the advantages of this dual degree program?
A) Studying at a prestigious foreign university provides the advantage of language acquisition, but it also comes with financial burdens and challenges in maintaining a network with domestic universities. The KAIST-GT dual degree program combines these benefits, offering a unique academic opportunity.
