Course Program
Students have the option to take one additional course alongside their research program. This is an optional opportunity available exclusively to KISS research program participants. The KISS course program follows the Education 4.0 model, focusing on interactive activities and discussions rather than traditional lectures.
Eligibility & Target Group
- Undergraduate students (with at least 1 year of full-time study at their home university) or graduate students majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields from KAIST's partner universities are eligible to apply. This program is exclusively available to students participating in the KISS Research Program and is an optional opportunity for those who wish to take an additional course. Applicants must be enrolled at institutions that have an exchange agreement with KAIST. To find out more about our strategic partnerships, please visit io.kaist.ac.kr and navigate to the ‘Partnership Institutions’ section.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.3 scale) is required. If applicants are unable to provide GPA proof, they will be asked to submit a recommendation letter.
- Applicants from institutions where English is not the primary language of instruction are required to submit an English proficiency test score, such as TOEFL iBT (80), IELTS (overall band 6.0), TOEIC (800), CET4 (500), or CET6 (450).
Number of Credits
Participants will earn 3 academic credit upon completing the program.
Tuition
- KRW 1,500,000 for 1 course (3 credits)
※Tuition is waived for nominated students from partner universities. Contact your university coordinator regarding the nomination. All students must be nominated directly from the home university.
Transferring Credits
Credit transfer is determined by the student’s home university. KAIST provides information on the grading system, course syllabus, and academic policies for the KISS program, but it is the student’s responsibility to confirm credit recognition with their home institution. We recommend consulting with the relevant academic authorities in advance using the course syllabus available online.
Course
| Course No. | Course Title | Time | Credit | Professor | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS249 | Anthropology of Food(2024) |
MTWTh 9:00 - 12:00 |
3 | Kim, Dong Ju |
※ Courses with fewer than five students may be subject to cancellation.
Education 4.0 Courses
How It Works
Education 4.0 courses do not follow the traditional lecture format. Instead, each week, the professor assigns a topic and provides pre-recorded lectures and reference materials online.
- Students learn by watching pre-recorded lectures, reviewing online materials, and conducting simple experiments.
- If students have questions, they can communicate with Education 4.0 consulting professors from other countries through online platforms such as Skype.
- Students can also consult KAIST faculty members for additional guidance after reviewing the lecture materials.
- Once a week, students meet with their faculty advisor and classmates to discuss what they have learned.
Why Choose Education 4.0?
- Flexible Learning – Study anytime, anywhere at your own pace.
- Global Connections – Interact with students and professors from around the world.
- Small Group Discussions – Engage in focused, in-depth discussions for better understanding.
- Interactive Learning – No more passive lectures—learn through activities, discussions, and collaboration with peers, teaching assistants, and professors.