Bachelor in Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences

The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), located in Yuseong-gu, South Korea, offers a bachelor's degree taught in English over four years, beginning in September. Brain and cognitive sciences examines how the nervous system produces perception, learning, memory, decision-making, and behavior, drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and computational modeling. Coursework typically covers neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, cognitive psychology, computational and mathematical approaches to modeling brain function, and research methods such as neuroimaging or behavioral experiments. Students often work in laboratory settings that combine biological experimentation with data analysis, building skills relevant both to traditional neuroscience research and to emerging applications in artificial intelligence inspired by brain function. Because the field sits at the intersection of biology, psychology, and computer science, students gain exposure to quantitative methods alongside biological and psychological theory. Graduates pursue careers or further study in neuroscience research, cognitive science, clinical and health-adjacent research settings, and increasingly in artificial intelligence and machine learning fields that draw on models of cognition. South Korea's growing investment in brain research and AI-related fields provides relevant context for students in this program to connect academic study with national research priorities. As a research-intensive university, KAIST gives undergraduates in this department opportunities to engage with ongoing faculty research in neuroscience and cognitive modeling before graduate study. English-medium instruction allows international students to pursue this four-year natural science program at a leading Korean science and technology institution.