Bachelor in 새내기과정학부(인문사회계열)

At KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) in Yuseong-gu, South Korea, a freshman humanities and social science program is offered in English over four years, starting in September, for students entering before they declare a specific major. This kind of foundation-year track introduces incoming students to a range of humanities and social science subjects, such as economics, psychology, sociology, history, and cultural studies, before they commit to a focused discipline. Coursework typically emphasizes critical reading, writing, and analytical thinking, alongside introductory surveys of social science methods and humanities perspectives, preparing students for more specialized study later in the degree. Even within a science and technology university, humanities and social science education plays a role in helping students understand the social, ethical, and policy dimensions of technology and science. Students in this track can expect to encounter interdisciplinary courses that connect humanities thinking with the broader campus environment, given KAIST's technical strengths in engineering and science. The foundation year allows students to sample multiple subjects and refine their interests before choosing a specific department, whether that leads toward digital humanities, economics, international studies, or another social science field. Graduates of the eventual specialized track pursue careers spanning public policy, media, business, education, and research, depending on the major ultimately selected. Being situated in Yuseong-gu places students close to KAIST's wider academic community, including its science and engineering programs, which can inform interdisciplinary coursework. English-medium instruction makes this introductory humanities and social science pathway accessible to international students at a Korean university best known for its technical programs.