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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Bachelor of Business and Technology Management
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Course Overview
KAIST's Bachelor of Business and Technology Management is housed at the College of Business in Seoul (separate from KAIST's main Daejeon campus) — Korea's most-cited business school and consistently ranked top 50 globally for Business (QS 2025). The four-year programme is taught 100% in English and is built around the integration of technology and business — students take core CS, statistics, and operations alongside finance, marketing, and strategy.
KAIST graduates feed the Korean chaebol (Samsung Electronics, LG, Hyundai, SK, POSCO) management trainee pipelines plus the Seoul startup ecosystem (Coupang, Krafton, Toss, Kakao, Naver). For Sri Lankan applicants, this is the most cost-effective top-tier business undergrad in Asia — KAIST charges ~KRW 18M/year (LKR 4.1M) versus NUS/SMU's S$50K+ post-MOE-grant — and the Korean government's KGSP-U scholarship covers full tuition + living for select applicants.
The degree pairs naturally with Korea's growing English-business job market: Samsung, LG, and Hyundai's overseas-market divisions specifically recruit non-Korean speakers, and Seoul's startup ecosystem (especially Coupang and Krafton) has English-first product teams. South Korea's D-10 job-seeker visa gives graduates 2 years to find qualifying employment, converting to E-7 work visa.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan A/Ls: 3 A grades — strong academic record required. Mathematics at A is preferred. Cambridge International / Edexcel A-Levels accepted at AAA.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 38+ points with HL Mathematics.
- check_circle SAT 1450+ (or ACT 32+) recommended as an additional signal — KAIST is highly competitive for international undergrads.
- check_circle Personal essays (3 short responses on motivation, leadership, and KAIST fit).
- check_circle Two academic references; CV listing extracurriculars, leadership, and any tech / entrepreneurship experience.
English Proficiency
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 83 Overall.
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall.
- check_circle TOEIC: 720 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification (A/Ls, IB, Cambridge International, Edexcel) was taught and assessed entirely in English — most Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium streams qualify with an MOI letter from the school.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (KRW) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, 2026) | KRW 18,000,000 | Rs. 4,140,000 |
| On-campus Dormitory (per year) | KRW 4,200,000 | Rs. 966,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Seoul) | KRW 10,000,000 | Rs. 2,300,000 |
| D-2 Visa + Health Insurance + ARC | KRW 700,000 | Rs. 161,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | KRW 32,900,000 | Rs. 7,567,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the D-10 job-seeker visa (up to 2 years), converting to E-7 once hired. KAIST College of Business grads feed Samsung Electronics, LG, Hyundai, SK, POSCO management trainee programmes, plus Coupang, Krafton, Toss, and Kakao (Seoul startup ecosystem), McKinsey Seoul, BCG Seoul, and Goldman Sachs Seoul. Korean starting salary KRW 50-60M for management trainees, KRW 65-80M+ at the Seoul tech unicorns.
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