Civil and Environmental Engineering

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 4.72 k / Year(s) Deadline: Nov 4, 2025
StudyQA ranking:1887 Duration:4 years

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Undergraduate students are provided with curriculum matrix for guidance through their coursework, and graduate students are provided with supports from U-City and BK 21+ programs (Brain Korea 21 Program for Leading Universities & Students) that aid sophisticated research activities. Curriculum matrix guides undergraduate students to easily choose classes that fit their academic interests best. The department also encourages convergent and multidisciplinary learning experiences by offering opportunities to take classes from various other departments at KAIST.

Annual summer school program (Tongji University, China, 10~20 students/year) as well as various other student exchange programs ensure that undergraduate students will have opportunities to gain international experiences. Field trips and special seminars given by invited dignitaries and alumni help student broaden their perspectives and make wise decision regarding their future career paths.

Basic Elective

  • Human Civilization and Construction

Mandatory Major

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Soil Mechanics & Laboratory 1I
  • Introduction to Transportation Systems Engineering
  • Environmental Science and Engineering

Elective Major

  • Structural Mechanics
  • Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
  • Introduction to Sustainable Engineering
  • Elementary Structural Engineering and Laboratory
  • IT in Construction Engineering
  • Evolution of Space & Structures
  • Signals and systems for Construction IT
  • Soil Mechanics and Laboratory 2
  • Design Representation Techniques
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Introduction to Geomatics Engineering
  • Vibration Engineering
  • Structural Mechanics 2
  • Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
  • Reinforced Concrete and Laboratory
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Foundation Engineering
  • Spring
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering Data Analysis
  • Introduction to Smart Transportation Systems
  • Water and Wastewater Engineering
  • Hydrology
  • Solid Waste Management & Soil Remediation
  • Construction Management
  • Making of ubiquitous Space
  • Design of Steel Structures
  • Prestressed Concrete
  • Structural Design of Building
  • Experimental Vibration Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering Design 1
  • Geotechnical Engineering Design 2
  • Urban Planning
  • Architecture Environment경
  • Sustainable Architectural Design
  • Water Resources and Groundwater Engineering
  • Remediation System Design and Engineering
  • U-Eco Policy & Management Engineering
  • Special Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Short Course in Civil and Environmental Engineering 1
  • Short Course in Civil and Environmental Engineering 2

연구

  • B.S. Thesis Research
  • Individual Study

Requirements

  • Application Form (original)
  • Statement of Financial Resources (original)
  • One Recommendation Letter (original)
  • Transcript (copy)
  • Standardized Official Test Report (copy)
  • English Proficiency Test Report (copy)
  • Passport or National ID (copy)
  • Secondary/Tertiary School Profile (copy)
  • Honors and Awards (copy)
  • The application fee is USD 80 or KRW 80,000. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer after writing application form online. Additional charges (i.e. bank charges) should be covered by the candidates. Please note that application fee is non-refundable and you cannot modify application form once you pay the application fee.

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  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Scholarships

  • KAIST International Student Scholarship
  • Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP)
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