Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) English Requirements
South Korea
GIST is a research-oriented science and technology institute established by the Korean government in 1993 in Gwangju, South Korea. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, natural sciences, and life sciences, with English as the medium of instruction. All admitted international students receive government-funded scholarships.
Quick answer
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) accepts Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | No published minimum | |
| IELTS Academic | No published minimum | |
| PTE Academic | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum |
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Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum |
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