To strengthen students' global competency through a full regular semester at a world-renowned university,

we are seeking applicants for the 2027 UC Berkeley Study Abroad Program as outlined below. 

Interested students are encouraged to apply.

1. Host University: UC Berkeley

2. Program Period: January 12 (Tue), 2027 – May 14 (Fri), 2027 (approx. 18 weeks)

3. Eligibility: Undergraduate students in their 3rd or 4th year (as of Spring 2027)

4. Number of Selectees: Up to 8 students

5. Selection Schedule: The schedule below is a guideline; final results (pass/fail) will be announced to all applicants by email as soon as they are available.

Category	Schedule	Notes
Notice & Application Submission	~ 2026. 8. 9.(Sun)	By email / han6000@gist.ac.kr
Document Screening	~ 2026. 8. 18.(Tue)	up to 2x the selection quota advances
Interview	~ 2026. 8. 24.(Mon)	interview schedule notified individually to document-screening passers
Final Selection Announcement	2026. 8. 26.(Wed)	subject to change depending on circumstances

6. Submission Method: By email (han6000@gist.ac.kr)

7. Submission Deadline: ~ August 9 (Sun), 2026, 23:59:59

  * Only applications received by email within the deadline are valid (emails received on or after August 10 will not be accepted)

  * Inquiries regarding application submission will be answered until 6:00 PM, Friday, August 7

8. Required Documents

  ① One copy of the 2027 Study Abroad Program Application

    - Including one Statement of Purpose essay

    - Including one English-language personal statement

  ② One official English transcript

  ③ One TOEFL iBT score report

  ④ One Applicant's Pledge (Statement of Commitment)

  ⑤ Supporting documentation for any awards, volunteer activities, etc. listed in the application (if applicable)

※ For details and application forms, please refer to the official announcement on the GIST IPA website.

  * IPA Website > Student Exchange > Outbound Exchange > Application Overview

  *Link: https://www.gist.ac.kr/_prog/bbs/index.php?mode=V&site_dvs_cd=ipa&menu_dvs_cd=0406&code=040204&no=222445

 *You can use the same ID and password as the GIST website login.

* UC Berkeley Course Catalog (refer to Spring 2026; subject to change for 2027): https://classes.berkeley.edu/

* UC Berkeley Global website (BGA Program): https://extension.berkeley.edu/international/academic/berkeley-global-access/visiting-student/

9. Important Notes — ★IMPORTANT★ Please read carefully before submission

  - All submitted documents must be in A4-size PDF format only

  - Applications with inaccurate or incomplete information will be automatically excluded from consideration without separate notice

  - All documents must be submitted as scanned files (photographed copies will not be accepted)

  - The English name on all documents must exactly match the applicant's passport

  - Transcripts: only official transcripts issued via the on-campus certificate issuing machine or the university portal's student life certificate service will be accepted (ZEUS printouts or screen captures will not be accepted)

  - All submitted documents must have any password/security protection removed before submission

  - Transcripts and other supporting documents must be valid as of the submission date (documents/grades pending issuance are not valid)

* Frequently Asked Questions

  - TOEFL Home Edition scores and My Best Scores are accepted

  - Word count requirement: the Statement of Purpose and personal statement should each be 800–1,000 words

  - Page 1 of the application form requires Advisor Approval — a faculty advisor's signature or seal is mandatory

(This requires advance timing, so please be sure to contact your advisor well ahead of the deadline.)

* Inquiry: Ahan Park, Global Engagement Division(han6000@gist.ac.kr)