Master in School of Computing

The School of Computing at KAIST covers the theory and practice of computer science, including algorithms, software engineering, computer systems, artificial intelligence, and databases. Students learn to design efficient algorithms, build reliable software systems, and work with the machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques that increasingly underpin modern technology. Coursework typically combines theoretical foundations, such as computational complexity and data structures, with practical software development and systems projects that require building working programs and systems. Graduates of computing programs find roles across the technology industry as software engineers, machine learning engineers, systems architects, and researchers, working at technology companies, startups, and research institutes. The broad applicability of computing skills also means graduates move into finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and other sectors that increasingly rely on software and data-driven systems to operate. This master's program is based at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) in Yuseong-gu, South Korea, and runs for two years, with instruction delivered in English. Admission occurs through the September and March intakes; KAIST's MBA program follows its own separate February intake. The School of Computing suits students who want rigorous technical training in computer science, whether their interest lies in theoretical foundations, systems building, or applied artificial intelligence research.