KAIST president targets 30% int'l student share by 2030

DAEJEON — KAIST President Bae Choong-sik, who took office last week, wants to double the share of international students by 2030, but says the real test of the university's global push will be whether incoming students and researchers produce meaningful work with their Korean peers. "The current proportion of international students sits at about 10 to 15 percent," Bae said in an exclusive interview with The Korea Herald. "So the 30 percent goal is a challenging one." Still, Bae said the target i

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAIST's current international student proportion?

The current proportion of international students is about 10 to 15 percent.

What is the target for international students by 2030?

KAIST aims to double the share of international students to 30 percent by 2030.

Who is the new president of KAIST?

The new president of KAIST is Bae Choong-sik.

What does President Bae consider a success?

He considers success to be meaningful collaboration between incoming international students and Korean peers.