Year 1: Exploration of the design discipline
Students explore the design discipline and study advanced topics on new technologies.
Year 2: High-level studies
Students study high-level theories and practical applications of design. They also conduct individual research projects (master’s theses). Their research addresses practical design or research issues in the design discipline.
1st Year 2nd Year Spring Semester Selective Major Course Media Interaction Design Theory of Design Management Design Issues Theory of Emotional Design Design Project III Required Major Course Design Project I Fall Semester Selective Major Course Design Project II Design Project IV User-Centered Design Methodology Design Marketing Required Major Course Research Methodology Theory & Seminar
Additionally, master's level research project is required. The research contents should contribute to the design practice or the body of knowledge in the field of design. It also should be original and address the practical design or research issues in the design discipline.
Graduate students of design-related majors, such as industrial design, industrial art, information design, and multimedia, as well as architecture, industrial engineering, and management, are eligible for admission.The first-year students of the master’s program are categorized into those receiving national scholarships, KAIST scholarships, and public scholarships. In the first part of the admissions procedure, documents and proficiency test scores (including English scores from exams such as the TOEFL, TOEIC, and TEPS) are evaluated, and the second part of the admissions procedure requires an interview that includes an exam on industrial design theories and a presentation with a design portfolio and presentation media.
Admission requirements can be changed. Please visit the KAIST admission website and carefully check the guidelines. ( http://admission.kaist.ac.kr)
Requirements for Application Mandatory Documents 1. Application Form 2. Statement of Financial Resources 3. Letters of Recommendation 4. Degree/Diploma 5. Transcripts 6. English Proficiency Test Reports (EPT)
TOEFL (PBT 560, CBT 220, IBT 83), IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, TOEIC 720 or higher7. Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents 8. List of Honors and Awards 9. Employment Certificate 10. School Profile/Credit Rating System