Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Overview

KAIST is South Korea's premier public research university for science and engineering, founded by the government in 1971. Located in the Daedeok Innopolis tech hub in Daejeon, it is a global leader in high-tech innovation and artificial intelligence. KAIST is renowned for its intensive research environment and its role in fueling the country's technological development.

Subject Areas

• Languages, Literature and Linguistics
• History, Philosophy and Theology
• Archaeology
• Art, Performing Art and Design
• Architecture
• Economics and Econometrics
• Business and Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Computer Science
• General Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Sociology
• Politics and International Studies
• Communication and Media Studies
• Chemistry
• Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
• Physics and Astronomy
• Mathematics and Statistics

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