Master & PhD Scholarships, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Korea

Applications Schedule

1. Application
* Spring Semester (2): October 6 ~ 18, 2011
* Spring Semester (3): 15 Dec ~ 29, 2011
* Registration will be open until 17:00 due to the application date.
* Not allowed to apply more than one key at the same time.
2. Document evaluation results
* Spring Semester (2): October 25, 2011
* Spring Semester (3): January 5, 2012
* Results will be announced on the website DGIST.
3. Interview
* Spring Semester (2): November 7 ~ 8, 2011
* Spring Semester (3): January 9 ~ 10, 2012
* The interview schedule can vary depending on the direction.
* Details will be announced with the results of evaluation documents.
4. The end result
* Spring Semester (2): 15 November 2011
* Spring Semester (3): January 16, 2012
* The end result will be announced on the website DGIST.

Field Studies

1. Brain Science
2. Technical Robotika
3. Information & Communication Engineering
4. Energy Systems Engineering

Eligible Candidates

1. MS
* Students who have a bachelor's degree or expect to complete their bachelor's degree in February, 2012
* Students who have a degree equivalent to or higher than the degree approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
2. PhD
* Students who have a master's degree or expect to complete their master's degrees in February, 2012
* Students who have a degree equivalent to or higher than the master approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

Application Documents

* Form of Application: filing online
* Personal Statement and Plan of Study: Online submission (you can choose your language:. English or Korean Also available to write in English and Korean)
* Official academic transcripts: the PDF file attached to the online registration
* Degree certificate (either pending or resolved): PDF file attached to the online registration
* English Test Score (optional): PDF file attached to the online registration. TOEIC, TOEFL IBT, TOEFL CBT, TOEFL PBT, IELTS, or TEPS
* Letter of Recommendation (optional): directly from the recommended filing via e-mail. There is no limitation on the number of letters of recommendation
* Registration Fee: Pay as you register online (KRW 80,000 / U.S. $ 80)

Submission online at sites DGIST (www.dgist.ac.kr)
(Please submit your application as soon as possible because the website for submission can be busy on the last day)

Please make a PDF file containing the documents in the following order:

1. Degree certificate
2. Official academic transcripts
3. English test scores (optional)
4. Every other certificate that shows the ability of applicants and possible

The name file must contain a field is applied, your first and last name. (Ex: Brain Science_Johnny Depp)

Screening process

Evaluation based on application documents

* Evaluation based on application documents academic potential ability rating is based on a former college / graduate school transcript, personal statement and plan of study, and English test scores.
* Interviews (only for students who pass the evaluation document) Evaluation study of basic knowledge, enthusiasm for research, the ability of the potential to become a scholar, communication skills, etc., through individual interviews and / or groups. More details are determined by each department.

Interviews by the Ministry of Contents

Brain Science

* Presentations in English PowerPoint presentations to 10 minutes (slides 50-10) of research experience or an interesting research topic for applicants
* Personal Essay (Topic: What will I do after 10 years from now) Presentation on the topic of motivation and interest in the recommended
* Interactive Discussion applicants will be asked to participate in scientific discussions as small groups and give 15 minute presentations.

Technical Robotika

* Questions on basic knowledge of related subjects or courses robotika, enthusiasm for research, the potential ability to become masters, communication skills, etc. in English and Korean
* A brief presentation in English on the strength of research experience, and the point of the week, service, etc. for about 5 ~ 10 minutes and 10 ~ 20 minutes for the MS and PhD degrees respectively.

Information & Communication Engineering

* Oral Examination of the foundation and application of information & communications, computers, electronics, attitude, personality, and vision as an engineer.
* England to 10 minute presentation (5 slides) about an important concept that you learn through your degree program core for the suitor to her MS, and relating to the future of your research for PhD applicants PhD degree. Assume that you will explain this concept to master SMP / master's graduate students, non-member interview committee.

Energy Systems Engineering

* Questions on the fundamental and specialized knowledge of the Energy Systems Engineering applications such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, thermodynamics, and the phenomenon of transfer in accordance with the specific background of the applicant, and culture, personality and vision as a student of engineering.

Recognizing Student Registration

Registration periods and procedures

* See the notice results in the end.

Documents to submit

* Receiving confirmation (shape determined)
* Population Registration form (foreigners must submit proof of identification, such as copies of permanent residence, citizenship or passport).
* Official academic transcripts
* Degree certificate
* The English test (Student served only)
* Physical Examination Certificate

Instructions

* Recognize students must complete registration by submitting the documents required by DGIST in period was announced. If not, admission is revoked.
Documents * Sent non-refundable. If you have any information you provide is untrue, in can be revoked even after registration.

Scholarship
Tuition: full scholarships will be given

Incentives for Education and Research

* Degree PhD candidates: ₩ 12,000,000 + years /
* MS degree candidates: 7,200,000 KRW + years /

Hostel
Boarding will be provided. (A small utility fee will be charged)

International Exchange

* Real training at Johns Hopkins University (USA), ETH Zurich (Swiss), etc will be provided.
* Participation opportunity for many international conferences held in the United States, Europe, Asia, etc.

Military Service Substitution
Substitution soldiery can be given to PhD students

Government Research Project

* Participation in research project DGIST available.
* Participation in various projects relating to the Embassy (Brain Korea Research Institute) and the DUP United-Campus (DGIST-UNIST-POSTECH) is available.

For more information, please contact the Office of Student Acceptance of DGIST
Tel: +82-53-785-5135 (7), Email: admission@dgist.ac.kr, Website: www.dgist.ac.kr
Address: Front Student, Academic Team, DGIST 50-1 Sang-Ri, Hyeonpung-Myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, Korea 711-873