ISSS

  • ISSS Programs and Events
    • Buddy Program

      A group of three new international exchange students and dual-degree students is paired with a Korean student to partake in sports activities, cultural experiences, and field trips.

    • International Food Festival

      Students prepare and sell traditional dishes from around the world at the spring festival

    • KAIST ONE (KAIST Overseas Networking Exchange)
      • This event offers KAIST students a chance to showcase their home countries through presentations, performances, and traditional dishes.
      • Four countries (Philippines, Ethiopia, Mexico, and Bangladesh) hosted KAIST ONE in Fall 2022
    • Year-End Party

      An annual Year-End Party is held for international students, faculty, and researchers to enjoy music performances, games, and food in celebration of the year's accomplishments.

    • Cooks and Talks

      An event to learn more about traditional Korean/international dishes while meeting international members from more than 190 countries

    • Lovely Floral Day

      Giveaway of beautiful flowers to members of the international community at KAIST

    • Window Decoration and Tile Painting Event

      An opportunity to express artistic talents by drawing on the W2-1 (International Center) building's windows or tiles

    • DADO-Traditional Korean Tea Drinking Networking Meeting

      A networking event with KAIST members accompanied by Korean traditional tea

    • Tea Talk Seminar

      A seminar on various topics accompanied by a cup of tea

    • Culture Classes

      A variety of fun and exciting culture classes are offered in English
      (Guitar, LED lotus table lights, taekwondo, pearl necklaces, Korean traditional paintings, Korean fan paintings, etc.)

    • Academic Counseling Program

      A professional counselor is available to provide individual counseling, art therapy, and personality testing

    • Academic Coaching Program

      Students in KAIST regular courses or other subjects are paired up with a mentor in one-on-one or small group sessions

    • KI House (KAIST International House)
      • Free one-on-one Korean lessons with native Korean speaking volunteers
      • Korean culture/holiday-related events, Korean speech contests, and many more
  • ISSS Contact Information
    • Address

      KAIST International Center (W2-1) Rm.
      104 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea

    • Office Hours

      Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Lunch break at 11:50 AM – 01:00 PM)
      Closed on holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    • Contact Phone : +82-42-350-2481~7  Fax : +82-42-350-2480
    • Email isss@kaist.ac.kr ,  issst@kaist.ac.kr
    For Student Services
    +82-42-350-2481 Student services (degree-seeking), student immigration support, events and programs
    +82-42-350-2482 Scholar immigration support, international kitchen, certificates
    +82-42-350-2483 Student services(exchange/dual degree), visiting student researchers
    +82-42-350-2488 Counselling, culture classes
    +82-42-350-2446 KAIST International (KI) House coordination
    For Scholar Services
    +82-42-350-2487 Faculty services, events and settlement coordination
    +82-42-350-2484 Korean-English interpretation for official faculty functions and meetings