Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Courses

Note: All courses received post-exchange approval unless otherwise noted and are subject to change.

Biomedical | Chemical | Computer | Mechatronics | Nanotechnology | Software

Waterloo course

KAIST course

Biomedical Engineering

Waterloo Engineering students from this program have been to this partner previously but there are no recent study plans available.

Chemical Engineering

Michelle Park, January 2024:
CHE 331 - Electrochemical Engineering CBE 371 - Electrochemical Principles for Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
CHE 341 - Introduction to Process Control CBE 341 - Process Simulation & Control
CHE 521 - Process Optimization IE 331 - Operations Research: Optimization
GENE 22D - complementary studies elective (list D) ID 211 - Graphic Design
CHE 500 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering CBE 591 - Special Lectures in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Computer Engineering

Kristin Wu, September 2023: 
ECE 358 Computer Networks (3B TE) CS 341 Introduction to Computer Networks
ECE 356 Database Systems (3B TE) CS 360 Introduction to Database
GENE 21Q (TE) CS 411 System for Artificial Intelligence
ECE 318 Communication Systems (core) EE 321 Communication Engineering
ECE 313 Digital Signal Processing (3B TE) EE 432 Digital Signal Processing 

Mechatronics Engineering

Eana Han, September 2022:
MTE 380 - Mechatronics Engineering Design Workshop ME340 - Engineering Design
MTE 360 - Automatic Control Systems AE350 - Aerospace Control Engineering
ME 351 - Fluid Mechanics 1 ME221 - Fluid Mechanics
ME 547 - Robotic Manipulators: Kinematics, Dynamics, Control ME453 - Introduction to Robotics Engineering
MSCI 261 - Engineering Economics: Financial Management for Engineers MSB235 - Financial Management
GENE 22C - complementary studies elective (list C) HSS322 - Understanding Music and Brain

Nanotechnology Engineering 

Hannah Toy - September 2023: 
NE 334 Statistical Thermodynamics  PH312 Statistical Physics 
NE 335 Soft Nanomaterials  MS340 Polymer Materials 
NE 496 Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Systems  MS354 Electrochemistry for Materials Science
NE 344 Electronic Circuits  EE304 Electronic Circuits
NE 345 Photonic Materials and Devices  EE488 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering 
GENE 22C List C CSE Engineering Study Abroad  HSS275 Arts of Asia 

Software Engineering

Rosie Bahrani - September 2019:
ECE 358 - Computer Networks CS341 - Introduction to Computer Networks
CS 341 - Algorithms CS300 - Introduction to Algorithms
MATH 213 - Signals, Systems and Differential Equations MAS201 - Differential Equations and Applications
GENE 22C - complimentary studies elective (list C) HSS138 - Korean History and Culture for International Students
SE 350 - Operating Systems CS330 - Operating Systems
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Note: Even if your Waterloo program is not listed above, don’t be discouraged.  The names of the programs at the partner universities often differ from those at Waterloo.  Be sure to check the course offerings in one or more study area when searching for possible course matches