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Institutional Profile

KAIST is a driving force behind technological advancement in South Korea. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea’s premier science and engineering university, has played a key role in transforming the country from an agricultural economy into a global technology leader. KAIST, South Korea’s first research university, was founded in 1971 with the goal of cultivating highly qualified scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs to support the country’s economic development. Thousands of KAIST graduates have held important positions at renowned tech companies such as Samsung, Hyundai, LG, SK Group, and more. More than 25% of high-tech executives in Korea are KAIST alumni. KAIST’s innovative scientific research is at the forefront of biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics, artificial intelligence, and other critical areas that shape the future of technology.

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Rankings

2024 · QS World University Rankings #56
2019 · Thomson Reuters World's Most Innovative Universities #34