KAIST AE’s Strength

KAIST AE has fostered global leaders since its foundation in 1979, and they have been playing a pivotal role in the aerospace field. We are providing the highest level of aerospace education. The undergraduate students are learning both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience at the same time from various system design classes and labs.

KAIST AE has been recognized as one of the best aerospace departments in Asia, including Japan and China. It has maintained its 20s ranking in QS World University Rankings for decades. The success of LINK CubeSat received attention as the first successful CubeSat in Korea, and we are developing the first university-driven small rockets.

Also, KAIST AE locates in Daedeok Research Complex, which provides rich internship and job opportunities in government research institutes and private companies. We actively collaborate with many nearby organizations, including Agency of Defence Development (ADD) and Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI).

The career path of Alumni

KAIST AE Alumni continue their R&D careers in various national research institutes and private companies such as ADD, KARI, KAI, Hanwha, LIG NexOne, and Korean Air. They are playing a pivotal role in national and international research and development projects. Also, KAIST AE has produced numerous professors working in world-renowned universities, including Caltech, Purdue, Cranfield, KAIST, and UNIST, and has made several start-ups such as Nearthlab, Jobis, Perigee, and Perigee Aerospace.