KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology

Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is a national research university located in Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon, South Korea. It was founded in 1971 by the Korean government as the nation's first public, research-oriented science and engineering institution. It was initially modeled after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with an emphasis on hands-on learning and research.

In its early years, KAIST focused on developing undergraduate programs in science and engineering. In the 1980s, the university began to expand its graduate programs and research activities. In the 1990s, KAIST established new schools in business and the humanities.

Today, KAIST is a leading university in science and engineering, and is a major center for entrepreneurship and innovation. It is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea, and is ranked among the top universities in the world.

KAIST has played a significant role in the development of South Korea's science and technology sector. The university has produced many of the country's leading scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. KAIST has also been instrumental in the development of new technologies, such as semiconductors, telecommunications, and robotics.

KAIST offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in science, engineering, business, and the humanities. The university has five colleges, seven schools, 13 graduate schools, and 27 departments. It has a strong international focus, and attracts students and faculty from all over the world. The university offers English-language programs at all levels, and has a number of exchange and partnership agreements with universities around the world.

KAIST is a highly selective university, and admission is based on a combination of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. 

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology is positioned as the #56 top university in the world, which makes it the #2 top university in South Korea. The university's global rank decreased by 14 points from last year.