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Student Labor Contract

According to the government policy to protect the rights of graduate students and improve the academic environment, UST students are expected to sign UST Student Labor Contract with their schools

Financial Support

UST enrolled students are provided with financial support to ensure their studies and research environments.

Payment Standards

Payment Standards - Degree course, Amount
Degree course	Amount
Doctoral course	Minimum of KRW 1.9 million/month
Master’s course	Minimum of KRW 1.43 million/month

※ Effective from March 1, 2025 to February 29, 2028

Award Programs

UST Research Paper Award

A program to enhance motivation together with to provide practical support by awarding students for their excellent research results

Prize information: Award certificate and prize money (Excellent Research Paper Advisor Awards are given to the advisor of the student who has received the UST Research Paper Award)
Award eligibility:Students currently enrolled at UST or UST graduates

Outstanding Student Researcher

Outstanding RA (Research Assistant)

Students recognized for their excellence by the School Faculty Meeting are selected as Outstanding RAs and receive a research assistant allowance as an incentive.

Support Details: KRW 1.25 million (in the semester when selected), Certificate of Outstanding RA
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled at UST

Scholarship Programs

National Strategic Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship Program

Scholarships are awarded to students selected as National Strategic Technology Outstanding Scholarship Recipients.

Support Details: KRW 2.5 million(in the semester when selected), Certificate of Scholarship
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled at UST

Students majoring in AI, quantum, or advanced biotechnology fields, or those who have passed the AI Education Certification Program