Beyond GKS: Scholarships for International Students in Korea
Compare university and provider programmes beyond GKS. Each has its own admission, nationality, nomination and continued-support conditions. General policies and past calls are not current openings.
219 programmes from the published database. Application status as of 2026-10-09 (KST); source review dates are recorded individually. Past calls remain labeled by their year and deadline. A policy without dates is not treated as an open call.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Korean-taught admission. Submit valid language certificate with admission documents. A higher TOPIK report submitted between Dec23,2026 at16:00 KST and Feb19,2027 can change the award; the difference is paid after enrollment.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: korean
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. English-taught admission. Submit valid language certificate with admission documents. A higher TOPIK report submitted between Dec23,2026 at16:00 KST and Feb19,2027 can change the award; the difference is paid after enrollment.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: english
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
First semester only. From semester2, separate Academic Excellence awards offer30%,50% or100% tuition based on ranking. At least12 credits, GPA2.0/4.5 and the applicable language requirement are required.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Korean-taught admission. Submit valid language certificate with admission documents. A higher TOPIK report submitted between Dec23,2026 at16:00 KST and Feb19,2027 can change the award; the difference is paid after enrollment.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: korean
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. English-taught admission. Submit valid language certificate with admission documents. A higher TOPIK report submitted between Dec23,2026 at16:00 KST and Feb19,2027 can change the award; the difference is paid after enrollment.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: english
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
First semester only. From semester2, separate Academic Excellence awards offer30%,50% or100% tuition based on ranking. At least12 credits, GPA2.0/4.5 and the applicable language requirement are required.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Korean-taught admission. Submit valid language certificate with admission documents. A higher TOPIK report submitted between Dec23,2026 at16:00 KST and Feb19,2027 can change the award; the difference is paid after enrollment.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: korean
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. English-taught admission. Submit valid language certificate with admission documents. A higher TOPIK report submitted between Dec23,2026 at16:00 KST and Feb19,2027 can change the award; the difference is paid after enrollment.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: english
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
First semester only. From semester2, separate Academic Excellence awards offer30%,50% or100% tuition based on ranking. At least12 credits, GPA2.0/4.5 and the applicable language requirement are required.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Korean-taught admission. Submit valid language certificate with admission documents. A higher TOPIK report submitted between Dec23,2026 at16:00 KST and Feb19,2027 can change the award; the difference is paid after enrollment.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: korean
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. English-taught admission. Submit valid language certificate with admission documents. A higher TOPIK report submitted between Dec23,2026 at16:00 KST and Feb19,2027 can change the award; the difference is paid after enrollment.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: english
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
First semester only. From semester2, separate Academic Excellence awards offer30%,50% or100% tuition based on ranking. At least12 credits, GPA2.0/4.5 and the applicable language requirement are required.
Top5% previous-semester ranking. First2 semesters ranked together; from semester3 STEM and humanities/social-science groups ranked separately. At least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5; required campus education completed.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 2 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
Top5% previous-semester ranking. First2 semesters ranked together; from semester3 STEM and humanities/social-science groups ranked separately. At least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5; required campus education completed.
Admission track: english
Minimum GPA: 2 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
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Selected again each semester by previous-semester ranking. At least12 credits, GPA2.0/4.5 and the applicable language score are required. Complete sexual-violence prevention and Korean-law education each semester.
Above5% to15% previous-semester ranking. First2 semesters ranked together; from semester3 STEM and humanities/social-science groups ranked separately. At least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5; required campus education completed.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 2 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
Above5% to15% previous-semester ranking. First2 semesters ranked together; from semester3 STEM and humanities/social-science groups ranked separately. At least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5; required campus education completed.
Admission track: english
Minimum GPA: 2 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
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Selected again each semester by previous-semester ranking. At least12 credits, GPA2.0/4.5 and the applicable language score are required. Complete sexual-violence prevention and Korean-law education each semester.
Above15% to30% previous-semester ranking. First2 semesters ranked together; from semester3 STEM and humanities/social-science groups ranked separately. At least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5; required campus education completed.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 2 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
Above15% to30% previous-semester ranking. First2 semesters ranked together; from semester3 STEM and humanities/social-science groups ranked separately. At least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5; required campus education completed.
Admission track: english
Minimum GPA: 2 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF page 3 timeline; PDF pages 4–6 departments; PDF pages 10–11 scholarships
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Selected again each semester by previous-semester ranking. At least12 credits, GPA2.0/4.5 and the applicable language score are required. Complete sexual-violence prevention and Korean-law education each semester.
Freshmen and year-3 transfers only; certificate required for the language tier. Year-4 transfers have a separate 30% tier. Partner institutions, BUFS language-course completion or specified F visas may also qualify for 30%.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.2,9–10; printed pp.0,7–8: rounds, scholarship and campus
Freshmen and year-3 transfers only; certificate required for the language tier. Year-4 transfers have a separate 30% tier. Partner institutions, BUFS language-course completion or specified F visas may also qualify for 30%.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.2,9–10; printed pp.0,7–8: rounds, scholarship and campus
Freshmen and year-3 transfers only; certificate required for the language tier. Year-4 transfers have a separate 30% tier. Partner institutions, BUFS language-course completion or specified F visas may also qualify for 30%.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.2,9–10; printed pp.0,7–8: rounds, scholarship and campus
Freshmen and year-3 transfers only; certificate required for the language tier. Year-4 transfers have a separate 30% tier. Partner institutions, BUFS language-course completion or specified F visas may also qualify for 30%.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.2,9–10; printed pp.0,7–8: rounds, scholarship and campus
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Later semesters and re-application
The entrance waiver is for the first semester only. The 2027 guide also provides separate TOPIK achievement payments after enrollment; these are not an automatic renewal of the entrance waiver.
Obtain the TOPIK level after enrollment. Higher levels pay only the difference from earlier achievement payments; the total lifetime limit during enrollment is KRW 600,000.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.2,9–10; printed pp.0,7–8: rounds, scholarship and campus
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Undergraduate
KRW 400,000 · Cumulative achievement amount
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Obtain the TOPIK level after enrollment. Higher levels pay only the difference from earlier achievement payments; the total lifetime limit during enrollment is KRW 600,000.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.2,9–10; printed pp.0,7–8: rounds, scholarship and campus
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Undergraduate
KRW 200,000 · Cumulative achievement amount
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Obtain the TOPIK level after enrollment. Higher levels pay only the difference from earlier achievement payments; the total lifetime limit during enrollment is KRW 600,000.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.2,9–10; printed pp.0,7–8: rounds, scholarship and campus
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Later semesters and re-application
Obtain the TOPIK level after enrollment. Higher levels pay only the difference from earlier achievement payments; the total lifetime limit during enrollment is KRW 600,000.
Teaching fee waived · Basic tuition remains payable · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
TOPIK certificate required; no duplicate scholarship benefits. The waiver covers the teaching-fee component called Tuition 2, not the full tuition bill; no fixed total-tuition percentage is inferred.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3–4 schedule, pp.5–10 campus/department tables, p.17 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
This entrance TOPIK award covers the first semester only. It is not an automatic full-degree award.
50% of teaching fee waived · Basic tuition remains payable · First semester only
Complete at least two regular CNU language-center courses including level 4; Spring 2027 requires summer and fall 2026 courses. No duplicate scholarship benefits. This is half of Tuition 2, not half of total tuition.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3–4 schedule, pp.5–10 campus/department tables, p.17 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
This language-center entrance award covers the first semester only; it does not automatically continue.
A separate merit scholarship may apply based on the previous semester GPA: 4.3+ → 100% tuition; 4.0+ → 50%; 3.7+ → 30%; 3.2+ → 20%. Foreign nationality must be maintained. Benefits are assessed each semester; the entrance award does not automatically continue.
Approximately 70% tuition waiver · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Freshman or transfer admission under the general undergraduate guide; TOPIK must remain valid after March 2, 2027. Applicant and parents must be foreign nationals.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3,4–8,16; printed pp.1,2–6,14: rounds, departments, scholarships
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Undergraduate
Approximately 40% tuition waiver · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Freshman or transfer admission under the general undergraduate guide; TOPIK must remain valid after March 2, 2027. Applicant and parents must be foreign nationals.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3,4–8,16; printed pp.1,2–6,14: rounds, departments, scholarships
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Undergraduate
Approximately 20% tuition waiver · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
Freshman or transfer admission under the general undergraduate guide; TOPIK must remain valid after March 2, 2027. Applicant and parents must be foreign nationals.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3,4–8,16; printed pp.1,2–6,14: rounds, departments, scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
Later semesters require a separate TOPIK scholarship assessment: TOPIK 5 with A+ average gives about 70%, TOPIK 5 with A0 gives about 40%, and TOPIK 4 with B+ gives about 20%. Submit a valid certificate within the announced period every semester.
Complete the immediately preceding semester at CBNU’s Korean language institute, enter a degree programme and remain enrolled. GKS recipients are excluded.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3,4–8,16; printed pp.1,2–6,14: rounds, departments, scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
Paid once at degree entry, scheduled in May 2027. This is not recurring tuition support.
For the CNU-ASIA recommendation route: recommendation from an eligible office in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Japan, or Liaocheng (China). Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean and must have acquired foreign nationality before the applicant began high school. Admission to a listed program required. The list describes recommending offices, not a nationality-only shortcut. Scholarship awards cannot be combined. Final CNU-ASIA admission required.
Official source ↗· PDF p3 timeline, p5 recommending offices, p7 eligibility, p16 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
KRW 2,000,000 total is split into two semester payments. This is a fixed two-installment grant, not recurring annual support. The guide does not promise payments beyond these installments.
For the CNU-ASIA recommendation route: recommendation from an eligible office in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Japan, or Liaocheng (China). Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean and must have acquired foreign nationality before the applicant began high school. Admission to a listed program required. The list describes recommending offices, not a nationality-only shortcut. Scholarship awards cannot be combined.
Official source ↗· PDF p3 timeline, p5 recommending offices, p7 eligibility, p16 scholarships
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Undergraduate
Partial tuition waiver
Half of one tuition component is waived; this is less than 50% of total tuition. Official category: 50% of Tuition II.
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
For the CNU-ASIA recommendation route: recommendation from an eligible office in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Japan, or Liaocheng (China). Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean and must have acquired foreign nationality before the applicant began high school. Admission to a listed program required. The list describes recommending offices, not a nationality-only shortcut. Scholarship awards cannot be combined.
Official source ↗· PDF p3 timeline, p5 recommending offices, p7 eligibility, p16 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
The entrance award covers the first semester only. From semester two, a separate current-student scholarship can cover part of tuition with previous-semester GPA at least 2.75 and at least 15 credits. Foreign nationality must be maintained at semester start. This is separate from renewal of the entrance amount; the guide does not fix a percentage or degree-long duration.
One tuition component is waived; the remaining tuition is payable. Official category: Tuition I waiver.
For the CNU-ASIA recommendation route: recommendation from an eligible office in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Japan, or Liaocheng (China). Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean and must have acquired foreign nationality before the applicant began high school. Admission to a listed program required. The list describes recommending offices, not a nationality-only shortcut. Scholarship awards cannot be combined. High admission evaluation; number of recipients determined by the president.
Official source ↗· PDF p3 timeline, p5 recommending offices, p7 eligibility, p16 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
The entrance award covers the first semester only. From semester two, a separate current-student scholarship can cover part of tuition with previous-semester GPA at least 2.75 and at least 15 credits. Foreign nationality must be maintained at semester start. This is separate from renewal of the entrance amount; the guide does not fix a percentage or degree-long duration.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Chungnam National University · Daejeon
CNU-ASIA UN Korean War Veteran Descendant Scholarship
Documented direct descendant of a UN Korean War veteran
Undergraduate
Full tuition
For the CNU-ASIA recommendation route: recommendation from an eligible office in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Japan, or Liaocheng (China). Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean and must have acquired foreign nationality before the applicant began high school. Admission to a listed program required. The list describes recommending offices, not a nationality-only shortcut. Scholarship awards cannot be combined. Documented direct descendant of a UN Korean War veteran and recommendation from CNU Office of International Affairs.
Official source ↗· PDF p3 timeline, p5 recommending offices, p7 eligibility, p16 scholarships
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Undergraduate
Full tuition
For the CNU-ASIA recommendation route: recommendation from an eligible office in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Japan, or Liaocheng (China). Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean and must have acquired foreign nationality before the applicant began high school. Admission to a listed program required. The list describes recommending offices, not a nationality-only shortcut. Scholarship awards cannot be combined. Documented direct descendant of a UN Korean War veteran and recommendation from CNU Office of International Affairs. Previous-semester GPA at least 2.50 for continued support.
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF p3 timeline, p5 recommending offices, p7 eligibility, p16 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
Full tuition can continue with previous-semester GPA at least 2.50. Verified UN Korean War direct-descendant status and OIA recommendation are required. This 2027 CNU-ASIA guide does not specify a maximum semester count or an extra15-credit renewal rule; neither is inferred from older general guides.
International Undergraduate Continuing Scholarship
Undergraduate
Partial tuition waiver
Previous-semester GPA at least 2.75 and at least 15 credits. Student must not hold Korean nationality at semester start. The guide lists part of tuition without a fixed rate.
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF p3 timeline, p5 recommending offices, p7 eligibility, p16 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
Each semester uses the previous-semester GPA (at least 2.75) and credits (at least 15). The guide does not state a fixed tuition percentage or total supported duration. The entrance full waiver does not automatically continue.
Foreign applicant with both parents foreign OR entire prior school and university education outside Korea; no Korean dual nationality. Bachelor degree for Master/Integrated1 and Master degree for PhD. Department-specific admission language rules apply. Official language score must be submitted within the application period, by November 20,2026 18:00 KST. December 10 deferred TOPIK admission submission does not extend the scholarship score deadline. Grade A; alternative New TEPS 386 or above. TOEFL thresholds here use the 0–120 scale; the guide also lists new-scale 5.0/3.5 equivalents. Grade A and B are alternative tiers, not combined awards. Campus depends on the admitted department. Medical Science curriculum is planned at Sejong from March2027 and may include two-way classes with Bowoon; the Sejong start may be postponed.
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 18:00 KST
Official source ↗· PDF p19 (printed15) Korean; PDF p46 (printed40) English; PDF p5 timeline
Foreign applicant with both parents foreign OR entire prior school and university education outside Korea; no Korean dual nationality. Bachelor degree for Master/Integrated1 and Master degree for PhD. Department-specific admission language rules apply. Official language score must be submitted within the application period, by November 20,2026 18:00 KST. December 10 deferred TOPIK admission submission does not extend the scholarship score deadline. Grade B; alternative New TEPS 327 or above. English guide specifies about 40%; Korean guide says partial tuition. TOEFL thresholds here use the 0–120 scale; the guide also lists new-scale 5.0/3.5 equivalents. Grade A and B are alternative tiers, not combined awards. Campus depends on the admitted department. Medical Science curriculum is planned at Sejong from March2027 and may include two-way classes with Bowoon; the Sejong start may be postponed.
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 18:00 KST
Official source ↗· PDF p19 (printed15) Korean; PDF p46 (printed40) English; PDF p5 timeline
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Later semesters and re-application
Grade A (full tuition) and Grade B (approximately 40%) cover only the first semester. From semester two, colleges select scholarship recipients under their own criteria and available budget. The guide gives no common GPA cutoff, fixed rate or degree-long duration for that later selection.
From the second semester, each college selects recipients using its own criteria and available budget. No university-wide GPA cutoff or common award rate is specified in this guide. Campus depends on the admitted department. Medical Science curriculum is planned at Sejong from March2027 and may include two-way classes with Bowoon; the Sejong start may be postponed.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF p19 (printed15) Korean; PDF p46 (printed40) English; PDF p5 timeline
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Later semesters and re-application
Separate college selection applies from semester two, subject to its academic criteria and budget. No fixed rate or automatic continuation of the entrance Grade A/B award is promised.
Specific department and project required: Mathematics. Sei-Qwon Oh: algebras related to quantum groups; or Jinhae Park: partial differential equations, calculus of variations, nonlinear analysis/data analysis. Research performance and selection as an excellent student required.
Mathematics
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF p19 (printed15) Korean; PDF p46 (printed40) English; PDF p5 timeline
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PhD
KRW 1,000,000 per month
Specific department and project required: Mathematics. Sei-Qwon Oh: algebras related to quantum groups; or Jinhae Park: partial differential equations, calculus of variations, nonlinear analysis/data analysis. Research performance and selection as an excellent student required.
Mathematics
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF p19 (printed15) Korean; PDF p46 (printed40) English; PDF p5 timeline
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Monthly project support: Master KRW600,000; PhD KRW1,000,000. The named professor/project must select the student and the listed research conditions apply. The guide gives no fixed supported semester count; this is separate from an automatic tuition scholarship.
Earth, Environmental and Space Sciences Project Scholarship
Master
KRW 1,000,000 per month
Specific department and project required: Earth, Environmental and Space Sciences. Jeong-Hyun Lee: sedimentology or paleontology. Quantitative analysis skills and English fluency required.
Earth, Environmental and Space Sciences
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF p19 (printed15) Korean; PDF p46 (printed40) English; PDF p5 timeline
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PhD
KRW 1,600,000 per month
Specific department and project required: Earth, Environmental and Space Sciences. Jeong-Hyun Lee: sedimentology or paleontology. Quantitative analysis skills and English fluency required.
Earth, Environmental and Space Sciences
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF p19 (printed15) Korean; PDF p46 (printed40) English; PDF p5 timeline
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Monthly project support: Master KRW1,000,000; PhD KRW1,600,000. The named professor/project must select the student and the listed research conditions apply. The guide gives no fixed supported semester count; this is separate from an automatic tuition scholarship.
International admission outside the domestic quota; transfer entrants excluded. Korean qualifications determine the regular-semester waiver; designated Sejong qualifications or Korean education routes may substitute for TOPIK.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Foreign-student section: regular semesters; TOPIK and English-track conditions
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Master; PhD; Integrated
40% tuition · Regular semesters
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
International admission outside the domestic quota; transfer entrants excluded. Korean qualifications determine the regular-semester waiver; designated Sejong qualifications or Korean education routes may substitute for TOPIK.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Foreign-student section: regular semesters; TOPIK and English-track conditions
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Master; PhD; Integrated
30% tuition · Regular semesters
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
International admission outside the domestic quota; transfer entrants excluded. Korean qualifications determine the regular-semester waiver; designated Sejong qualifications or Korean education routes may substitute for TOPIK.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Foreign-student section: regular semesters; TOPIK and English-track conditions
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Later semesters and re-application
The TOPIK-based rate applies during regular semesters. English-certificate awards in Korean-track departments instead give 50% for the first 2 semesters (integrated: 4), then use Korean qualifications for later semesters. Graduates of Dankook receive an additional 10%; housing is not free.
Korean-track international freshman or transfer admission; TOPIK certificate required for the language tier.
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Entrance A–D, DAU language-centre A–D and enrolled rank awards
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Undergraduate
60% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Korean-track international freshman or transfer admission; TOPIK certificate required for the language tier.
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Entrance A–D, DAU language-centre A–D and enrolled rank awards
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
Korean-track international freshman or transfer admission; TOPIK certificate required for the language tier.
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Entrance A–D, DAU language-centre A–D and enrolled rank awards
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Later semesters and re-application
First semester only. Later-semester ranking awards are separate: rank below 10% gives full tuition, below 40% gives 70%, below 60% gives 40%, and below 80% gives 20%. A prior award does not guarantee the next one.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Submit a valid TOPIK or TOPIK iBT score. Government-invited and home-government-sponsored external scholarship holders are excluded.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-21 KST
Official source ↗· PDF pages22–23 campus recruitment; PDF page24 timeline; PDF page29 scholarship table (Korean PDFpage11 controls)
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Undergraduate
50% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Submit a valid TOPIK or TOPIK iBT score. Government-invited and home-government-sponsored external scholarship holders are excluded.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-21 KST
Official source ↗· PDF pages22–23 campus recruitment; PDF page24 timeline; PDF page29 scholarship table (Korean PDFpage11 controls)
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Undergraduate
100% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Submit a valid TOPIK or TOPIK iBT score. Government-invited and home-government-sponsored external scholarship holders are excluded.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-21 KST
Official source ↗· PDF pages22–23 campus recruitment; PDF page24 timeline; PDF page29 scholarship table (Korean PDFpage11 controls)
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First semester only. From semester2, a separate Academic Excellence Scholarship offers20%,40% or60% tuition according to the previous semester GPA (3.0,3.5 or4.0), with at least15 credits. The entrance rate does not automatically continue.
Enrolled through international admission. At least15 credits in the previous semester; GPA 3.0–3.49/4.5. External government scholarship holders excluded.
Minimum GPA: 3 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages22–23 campus recruitment; PDF page24 timeline; PDF page29 scholarship table (Korean PDFpage11 controls)
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Undergraduate
40% tuition
Enrolled through international admission. At least15 credits in the previous semester; GPA 3.5–3.99/4.5. External government scholarship holders excluded.
Minimum GPA: 3.5 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages22–23 campus recruitment; PDF page24 timeline; PDF page29 scholarship table (Korean PDFpage11 controls)
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Undergraduate
60% tuition
Enrolled through international admission. At least15 credits in the previous semester; GPA 4.0–4.5/4.5. External government scholarship holders excluded.
Minimum GPA: 4 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages22–23 campus recruitment; PDF page24 timeline; PDF page29 scholarship table (Korean PDFpage11 controls)
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Assessed again each regular semester from the previous semester GPA. At least15 credits and GPA3.0/4.5 required; the rate is20% for3.0–3.49,40% for3.5–3.99,60% for4.0–4.5.
TOPIK improvement to level4–6 after enrollment; at least15 credits and GPA3.0/4.5. A previously awarded student needs a higher level than at the prior award.
Minimum GPA: 3 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages22–23 campus recruitment; PDF page24 timeline; PDF page29 scholarship table (Korean PDFpage11 controls)
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Up to3 awards during regular semesters, each requiring a higher TOPIK level than the previous awarded level, at least15 credits and GPA3.0/4.5.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Complete more than2 semesters at Dongguk Institute of Korean Language and obtain the director’s recommendation. No stacking with another entrance award.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages22–23 campus recruitment; PDF page24 timeline; PDF page29 scholarship table (Korean PDFpage11 controls)
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First semester only; later-semester Academic Excellence Scholarship assessed separately.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Dongguk University · Seoul; Goyang
Global Diversification Scholarship
Nationals of Taiwan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan or Hong Kong
Undergraduate
50% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Nationals of Taiwan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan or Hong Kong. No stacking with another entrance award.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Eligible nationalities: Taiwan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Hong Kong SAR China
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages22–23 campus recruitment; PDF page24 timeline; PDF page29 scholarship table (Korean PDFpage11 controls)
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First semester only. From semester2, a separate Academic Excellence Scholarship offers20%,40% or60% tuition according to the previous semester GPA (3.0,3.5 or4.0), with at least15 credits. The entrance rate does not automatically continue.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Dongguk University · Seoul; Goyang
SRD-I Scholarship · Science, Engineering or Pharmacy
Restricted field; advisor recommendation; prior academic performance and research obligations
PhD
Full tuition including entrance fee · Up to 6 semesters
Science, Engineering or Pharmacy only. Previous major must be similar or equivalent. Previous degree score at least 80/100 OR class rank in top 40%. Dongguk advisor recommendation and joint research plan required. International-admission nationality, parent-nationality and language criteria apply; these are not replaced by the scholarship. Publish two papers as first author in SCIE Q2 or higher, with a full-time Dongguk advisor as corresponding author. No unconditional award.
Submit scholarship forms and advisor recommendation / joint research plan to the Office of General Graduate School. International admission acceptance is required.
Full tuition including entrance fee · Up to 8 semesters
Science, Engineering or Pharmacy only. Previous major must be similar or equivalent. Previous degree score at least 80/100 OR class rank in top 40%. Dongguk advisor recommendation and joint research plan required. International-admission nationality, parent-nationality and language criteria apply; these are not replaced by the scholarship. Publish three papers as first author in SCIE Q2 or higher, with a full-time Dongguk advisor as corresponding author. No unconditional award.
Submit scholarship forms and advisor recommendation / joint research plan to the Office of General Graduate School. International admission acceptance is required.
Tuition support is conditional. Funding stops if semester GPA falls below 3.5 and may resume when the grade requirement is met. An adverse advisor evaluation can also stop funding after committee review. Degree-specific publication obligations must be completed; withdrawal requires repayment or satisfying the paper obligations.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Dongguk University · Seoul; Goyang
SRD-II Scholarship · Science, Engineering or Pharmacy
Restricted field; advisor recommendation; prior academic performance and research obligations
Master
Full tuition including entrance fee · Up to 4 semesters
Science, Engineering or Pharmacy only. Previous major must be similar or equivalent. Previous degree score at least 80/100 OR class rank in top 40%. Dongguk advisor recommendation and joint research plan required. International-admission nationality, parent-nationality and language criteria apply; these are not replaced by the scholarship. Publish one paper as co-author in SCIE Q2 or higher, with a full-time Dongguk advisor as corresponding author. No unconditional award.
Submit scholarship forms and advisor recommendation / joint research plan to the Office of General Graduate School. International admission acceptance is required.
Tuition support is conditional. Funding stops if semester GPA falls below 3.5 and may resume when the grade requirement is met. An adverse advisor evaluation can also stop funding after committee review. Degree-specific publication obligations must be completed; withdrawal requires repayment or satisfying the paper obligations.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Dongguk University · Seoul; Goyang
SRD-M Scholarship · Medicine or Korean Medicine
Restricted field; advisor recommendation; prior academic performance and research obligations
Master
Full tuition including entrance fee · Up to 4 semesters
Medicine or Korean Medicine only. Previous major must be similar or equivalent. Previous degree score at least 80/100 OR class rank in top 40%. Dongguk advisor recommendation and joint research plan required. International-admission nationality, parent-nationality and language criteria apply; these are not replaced by the scholarship. Publish one paper as co-author in SCIE Q2 or higher, with a full-time Dongguk advisor as corresponding author. No unconditional award.
Submit scholarship forms and advisor recommendation / joint research plan to the Office of General Graduate School. International admission acceptance is required.
Full tuition including entrance fee · Up to 6 semesters
Medicine or Korean Medicine only. Previous major must be similar or equivalent. Previous degree score at least 80/100 OR class rank in top 40%. Dongguk advisor recommendation and joint research plan required. International-admission nationality, parent-nationality and language criteria apply; these are not replaced by the scholarship. Publish two papers as first author in SCIE Q2 or higher, with a full-time Dongguk advisor as corresponding author. No unconditional award.
Submit scholarship forms and advisor recommendation / joint research plan to the Office of General Graduate School. International admission acceptance is required.
Full tuition including entrance fee · Up to 8 semesters
Medicine or Korean Medicine only. Previous major must be similar or equivalent. Previous degree score at least 80/100 OR class rank in top 40%. Dongguk advisor recommendation and joint research plan required. International-admission nationality, parent-nationality and language criteria apply; these are not replaced by the scholarship. Publish three papers as first author in SCIE Q2 or higher, with a full-time Dongguk advisor as corresponding author. No unconditional award.
Submit scholarship forms and advisor recommendation / joint research plan to the Office of General Graduate School. International admission acceptance is required.
Tuition support is conditional. Funding stops if semester GPA falls below 3.5 and may resume when the grade requirement is met. An adverse advisor evaluation can also stop funding after committee review. Degree-specific publication obligations must be completed; withdrawal requires repayment or satisfying the paper obligations.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Dongguk University · Seoul; Goyang
SRD-B Scholarship · International Buddhist Studies
Restricted field; advisor recommendation; prior academic performance and research obligations
Master
Full tuition including entrance fee · Up to 4 semesters
International Buddhist Studies only. Previous major must be similar or equivalent. Previous degree score at least 80/100 OR class rank in top 40%. Dongguk advisor recommendation and joint research plan required. International-admission nationality, parent-nationality and language criteria apply; these are not replaced by the scholarship. Publish one paper as co-author in SSCI-level, with a full-time Dongguk advisor as corresponding author. No unconditional award.
Submit scholarship forms and advisor recommendation / joint research plan to the Office of General Graduate School. International admission acceptance is required.
Full tuition including entrance fee · Up to 6 semesters
International Buddhist Studies only. Previous major must be similar or equivalent. Previous degree score at least 80/100 OR class rank in top 40%. Dongguk advisor recommendation and joint research plan required. International-admission nationality, parent-nationality and language criteria apply; these are not replaced by the scholarship. Publish two papers as first author in SSCI-level, with a full-time Dongguk advisor as corresponding author. No unconditional award.
Submit scholarship forms and advisor recommendation / joint research plan to the Office of General Graduate School. International admission acceptance is required.
Full tuition including entrance fee · Up to 8 semesters
International Buddhist Studies only. Previous major must be similar or equivalent. Previous degree score at least 80/100 OR class rank in top 40%. Dongguk advisor recommendation and joint research plan required. International-admission nationality, parent-nationality and language criteria apply; these are not replaced by the scholarship. Publish three papers as first author in SSCI-level, with a full-time Dongguk advisor as corresponding author. No unconditional award.
Submit scholarship forms and advisor recommendation / joint research plan to the Office of General Graduate School. International admission acceptance is required.
Tuition support is conditional. Funding stops if semester GPA falls below 3.5 and may resume when the grade requirement is met. An adverse advisor evaluation can also stop funding after committee review. Degree-specific publication obligations must be completed; withdrawal requires repayment or satisfying the paper obligations.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Ewha Womans University · Seoul
ISS TOPIK 6 · Graduate
Women applicants only
Women applicants only
Master; PhD; Integrated
100% tuition including admission fee · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Women applicants only; submit a valid TOPIK certificate during the online application period. Outstanding admission evaluation required; no scholarship carry-over for leave of absence.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Ewha Womans University · Seoul
Outstanding Doctoral Students (N)
Women applicants · Financial difficulty
Women applicants · Financial difficulty
PhD
Full tuition excluding admission fee · 1 year
New General Graduate School doctoral applicants experiencing financial difficulty; apply to the college hosting the department. This award has a separate college application period.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.36–39 / printed pp.33–36, benefit tables, continuation footnotes and Form 4 application
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The award covers one year. For the next scholarship semester maintain previous-semester GPA 3.00/4.3 or above. Leave of absence ends carry-over except childbirth leave.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Ewha Womans University · Seoul
Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP)
Women applicants · Developing countries
Undergraduate
Full tuition including admission fee; dormitory fees for dormitory residents; stipend.
Women from developing countries on the OECD DAC ODA-recipient list, applying through Ewha international special admission. Selection considers potential for female leadership. Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean; admission qualifications apply.
Full tuition including admission fee; dormitory fees for dormitory residents; stipend.
Women from developing countries on the OECD DAC ODA-recipient list, applying through Ewha international special admission. Selection considers potential for female leadership. Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean; admission qualifications apply.
Full tuition including admission fee; dormitory fees for dormitory residents; stipend.
Women from developing countries on the OECD DAC ODA-recipient list, applying through Ewha international special admission. Selection considers potential for female leadership. Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean; admission qualifications apply.
Full tuition including admission fee; dormitory fees for dormitory residents; stipend.
Women from developing countries on the OECD DAC ODA-recipient list, applying through Ewha international special admission. Selection considers potential for female leadership. Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean; admission qualifications apply.
Maximum support: freshman undergraduate 8 semesters; transfer 4; master’s 4; doctoral or combined 6. Undergraduate recipients must meet GPA and credit requirements; graduate recipients must meet GPA requirements. The reviewed guide does not give numerical EGPP renewal thresholds; confirm your award terms.
GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology) · Gwangju
International Graduate Tuition Support · GIST
Master; PhD; Integrated
Full tuition · Matriculation fee charged separately
Admitted international graduate students; one-time matriculation fee KRW680,000 is charged unless separately exempt. Final degree required by the first week of January 2027; Korean dual citizens excluded.
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The published tuition policy provides support per semester. Monthly student/meal and international allowances are separate benefits with their own credit or GPA criteria; tuition support does not itself promise a fixed cash stipend.
GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology) · Gwangju
Graduate Student and Meal Allowance · GIST
Master
KRW 140,000/month + approximately KRW 100,000/month meal allowance
International graduate student; complete at least 9 credits in the previous semester for student and meal allowances.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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PhD
KRW 295,000/month + approximately KRW 100,000/month meal allowance
International graduate student; complete at least 9 credits in the previous semester for student and meal allowances.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Tuition, monthly student/meal allowance and international allowance
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Student and meal allowances require at least 9 completed credits in the previous semester. Master’s student allowance is KRW140,000/month; PhD is KRW295,000/month; meal allowance is approximately KRW100,000/month.
GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology) · Gwangju
International Student Allowance · GIST
Master; PhD; Integrated
KRW 120,000/month
International graduate students with previous-semester GPA 3.0/4.5 or higher.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Tuition, monthly student/meal allowance and international allowance
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Continue to meet previous-semester GPA 3.0/4.5 or higher for this monthly international-student allowance. The allowance is separate from tuition support and the student/meal allowances.
Gyeongsang National University · Jinju / Tongyeong
Graduate Full-Time Scholarship · GNU
Master; PhD; Integrated
Full tuition in semester 1 · 70% tuition from semester 2
Full-time, unemployed students; previous degree obtained within five years before admission; advisor recommendation; research/teaching obligations; previous-semester GPA 3.0+ for continuing students. No concurrent tuition scholarships.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Full-Time Scholarship conditions and tiering from 2026; BK21 eligibility and benefits
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The rate changes from 100% in semester 1 to 70% from semester 2. Continue full-time study without employment, obtain advisor recommendation, fulfill department obligations and previous-semester GPA 3.0+. From semester 3, department continuation criteria also apply; selection is repeated.
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies · Seoul; Yongin
International Student Merit Scholarship
Undergraduate
KRW 700,000–1,000,000
Within8 registered semesters; previous regular semester at least12 credits and GPA3.5/4.5. Full-scholarship and university merit scholarship recipients excluded. Apply through international admissions office.
Minimum GPA: 3.5 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Foreign student merit, TOPIK and family scholarships
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Apply for each eligible semester within the first8 registered semesters. Previous regular semester: at least12 credits and GPA3.5/4.5. Excludes full-scholarship and university merit scholarship recipients.
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies · Seoul; Yongin
International Student TOPIK Scholarship
Undergraduate
KRW 300,000
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Semesters2–8; at least12 credits in previous regular semester. Achieve TOPIK level5 during enrollment. Same level cannot be paid twice, including an entrance award. Full-scholarship students excluded.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Foreign student merit, TOPIK and family scholarships
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Undergraduate
KRW 500,000
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Semesters2–8; at least12 credits in previous regular semester. Achieve TOPIK level6 during enrollment. Same level cannot be paid twice, including an entrance award. Full-scholarship students excluded.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Foreign student merit, TOPIK and family scholarships
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Each TOPIK level can be awarded once. Semester2–8 and at least12 previous regular-semester credits. A level already rewarded at admission cannot be rewarded again; improvement5→6 may qualify.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies · Seoul; Yongin
Family Scholarship
Two or more siblings enrolled at HUFS at the same time
Undergraduate
KRW 1,000,000 total for siblings
Two or more siblings simultaneously enrolled at Seoul or Global campus. Undergraduate only. Previous semester at least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5. KRW1m total for all siblings.
Minimum GPA: 2 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Foreign student merit, TOPIK and family scholarships
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KRW1m total for siblings together, paid at most twice during enrollment. Each eligibility assessment requires at least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies · Seoul; Yongin
MET New Student Referral Scholarship
MET programme applicant referred by a current MET student
Master
10% tuition
Graduate School of Global Media Communication, MET (Media, Entertainment, Technology) programme only. A current MET student must recommend you. Submit the scholarship recommendation with admission documents within your round’s submission period.
MET programme only
Closed Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-02 KST
Official source ↗· Scholarship benefit, recommendation and2027 examples
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Master
10% tuition
Graduate School of Global Media Communication, MET (Media, Entertainment, Technology) programme only. A current MET student must recommend you. Submit the scholarship recommendation with admission documents within your round’s submission period.
MET programme only
Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-27 KST
Official source ↗· Scholarship benefit, recommendation and2027 examples
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10% of tuition for the first semester only, paid after final admission and registration. This referral award does not automatically continue.
Full tuition including entrance fee · Master’s/PhD: 4 semesters; integrated: 6
General Graduate School only. Advisor joint-research commitment, research plan and financial-capacity proof required during admission; assist the advisor and publish an international scholarly journal (SCI) paper.
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-12 KST · 24:00 KST
Official source ↗· Printed pp.8–10 campus programme tables; pp.16,19 Global Scholarship documents and benefits
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Full tuition including entrance fee covers 4 semesters for master’s/PhD and 6 for integrated degrees. Maintain GPA 3.5 or higher, assist the research advisor, and fulfill the SCI-paper obligation.
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. Korean-track admission. TOPIK 4+ tuition tier.
International freshman or transfer
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-16 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
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Undergraduate
50% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. Korean-track admission. TOPIK 5+ tuition tier.
International freshman or transfer
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-16 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
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Undergraduate
70% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. Korean-track admission. TOPIK 6+ tuition tier.
International freshman or transfer
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-16 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. IBE is the English-taught International Business Economics program. English-score award excludes applicants from countries where English is the native language. TOPIK scholarship is a separate route.
IBE (International Business Economics) English-track program
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-16 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. IBE is the English-taught International Business Economics program. English-score award excludes applicants from countries where English is the native language. TOPIK scholarship is a separate route.
IBE (International Business Economics) English-track program
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-16 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. IBE is the English-taught International Business Economics program. English-score award excludes applicants from countries where English is the native language. TOPIK scholarship is a separate route.
IBE (International Business Economics) English-track program
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-16 KST · 17:00 KST
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
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Undergraduate
30% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. Korean-track admission. TOPIK 4+ tuition tier.
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
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Undergraduate
50% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. Korean-track admission. TOPIK 5+ tuition tier.
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
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Undergraduate
70% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. Korean-track admission. TOPIK 6+ tuition tier.
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. IBE is the English-taught International Business Economics program. English-score award excludes applicants from countries where English is the native language. TOPIK scholarship is a separate route.
IBE (International Business Economics) English-track program
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. IBE is the English-taught International Business Economics program. English-score award excludes applicants from countries where English is the native language. TOPIK scholarship is a separate route.
IBE (International Business Economics) English-track program
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign nationality; Korean dual nationality excluded. Admission required. IBE is the English-taught International Business Economics program. English-score award excludes applicants from countries where English is the native language. TOPIK scholarship is a separate route.
IBE (International Business Economics) English-track program
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
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The entrance waiver covers the first semester. From semester two, tuition support is recalculated each semester: at least 15 credits in the previous semester, with GPA 3.0 → 30%, 3.5 → 50%, 4.0 → 85%, or 4.2 → 100% tuition waiver.
International Student Continuing Merit Scholarship
Undergraduate
30% tuition for qualifying semester
At least 15 credits earned in the previous semester. Tuition reduction is recalculated each semester from the prior-semester GPA.
Enrolled international undergraduate
Minimum GPA: 3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
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Undergraduate
50% tuition for qualifying semester
At least 15 credits earned in the previous semester. Tuition reduction is recalculated each semester from the prior-semester GPA.
Enrolled international undergraduate
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
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Undergraduate
85% tuition for qualifying semester
At least 15 credits earned in the previous semester. Tuition reduction is recalculated each semester from the prior-semester GPA.
Enrolled international undergraduate
Minimum GPA: 4
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
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Undergraduate
100% tuition for qualifying semester
At least 15 credits earned in the previous semester. Tuition reduction is recalculated each semester from the prior-semester GPA.
Enrolled international undergraduate
Minimum GPA: 4.2
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships
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For each later semester, earn at least 15 credits in the previous semester. Prior-semester GPA determines the tuition waiver: 3.0 → 30%, 3.5 → 50%, 4.0 → 85%, 4.2 → 100%. The percentage is recalculated each semester.
Enrolled international undergraduate or graduate students; exchange students excluded. New test score obtained after admission; admission-submitted scores do not qualify. Complete the 2026 Fall Korean-law education on INU LMS. Submit application, score report and a bankbook copy in person to the International Support Office, Building 1 Room 107. Up to 50 recipients, first come first served.
Closed Fall 2026 · Scholarship application deadline: 2026-10-07 KST
Apply in person at the International Support Office, Building 1 Room 107. Submit the application, score report and bankbook copy.
Enrolled international undergraduate or graduate students; exchange students excluded. New test score obtained after admission; admission-submitted scores do not qualify. Complete the 2026 Fall Korean-law education on INU LMS. Submit application, score report and a bankbook copy in person to the International Support Office, Building 1 Room 107. Up to 50 recipients, first come first served. English score route is only for undergraduates in International Business Economics (IBE). TOEFL PBT 530, CBT 197, CEFR B2, TEPS 600 or New TEPS 326 are also accepted; TOEIC is not accepted.
International Business Economics (IBE) undergraduate program
Closed Fall 2026 · Scholarship application deadline: 2026-10-07 KST
Apply in person at the International Support Office, Building 1 Room 107. Submit the application, score report and bankbook copy.
Official source ↗· Support details, eligibility, repeat application; application HWP read
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This is a separate incentive payment, not a tuition-waiver renewal. Previous recipients may apply again only with a higher new score than the score previously rewarded, within a new application call.
For students admitted from Spring 2021 through Fall 2024 (and eligible consenting 2018–2020 cohorts). At least 15 credits in the prior semester. Household income at most USD 10,000: applicant and parents if unmarried, applicant and spouse if married. Income evidence must have a Korean translation notarized in Korea. Cannot combine with merit-based tuition waiver. New selection each semester.
For students admitted from Spring 2021 through Fall 2024 (and eligible consenting 2018–2020 cohorts). At least 15 credits in the prior semester. Household income at most USD 10,000: applicant and parents if unmarried, applicant and spouse if married. Income evidence must have a Korean translation notarized in Korea. Cannot combine with merit-based tuition waiver. New selection each semester.
For students admitted from Spring 2021 through Fall 2024 (and eligible consenting 2018–2020 cohorts). At least 15 credits in the prior semester. Household income at most USD 10,000: applicant and parents if unmarried, applicant and spouse if married. Income evidence must have a Korean translation notarized in Korea. Cannot combine with merit-based tuition waiver. New selection each semester.
For students admitted from Spring 2021 through Fall 2024 (and eligible consenting 2018–2020 cohorts). At least 15 credits in the prior semester. Household income at most USD 10,000: applicant and parents if unmarried, applicant and spouse if married. Income evidence must have a Korean translation notarized in Korea. Cannot combine with merit-based tuition waiver. New selection each semester.
Reapply each semester with income evidence. Earn at least 15 credits in the previous semester; GPA 3.2 gives 40%, 3.4 gives 50%, 3.6 gives 60%, and 3.8 gives 70% tuition support. Selection and income rules apply each time; this is not automatic continuation. The cohort restriction remains in force.
Chinese international students enrolled at INU. Prior-semester GPA at least 2.0; entry-semester freshmen and transfers are exempt. Full tuition payment required; no leave, graduation, extended semester or other work scholarship. TOPIK 4 is preferred, not a mandatory cutoff. One foreign student position at the Chinese Student Service Center, Michuhol Campus. Work up to 8 hours/day, 100 hours/month and 480 hours/semester.
Paid for approved work hours during the stated appointment period. Continuing into another semester requires a new recruitment and selection; GPA alone does not guarantee another appointment.
Enrolled in an eligible linked major or student-designed interdisciplinary program and earned relevant credits in the award semester. Ordinary department majors/minors excluded. Complete at least 70% of required program credits: 30 of 42 for a double-major route, 15 of 21 for a minor route. Average GPA in relevant courses at least 3.0. Limited quota; ranking gives higher year, course GPA, then credits priority. One award during enrollment. double-major route.
Apply in INU integrated administration, Academic Administration > Scholarships > Interdisciplinary Talent Scholarship. Enter and verify bank account beforehand.
Enrolled in an eligible linked major or student-designed interdisciplinary program and earned relevant credits in the award semester. Ordinary department majors/minors excluded. Complete at least 70% of required program credits: 30 of 42 for a double-major route, 15 of 21 for a minor route. Average GPA in relevant courses at least 3.0. Limited quota; ranking gives higher year, course GPA, then credits priority. One award during enrollment. minor route.
Apply in INU integrated administration, Academic Administration > Scholarships > Interdisciplinary Talent Scholarship. Enter and verify bank account beforehand.
Enrolled in an eligible linked major or student-designed interdisciplinary program and earned relevant credits in the award semester. Ordinary department majors/minors excluded. Complete at least 70% of required program credits: 30 of 42 for a double-major route, 15 of 21 for a minor route. Average GPA in relevant courses at least 3.0. Limited quota; ranking gives higher year, course GPA, then credits priority. One award during enrollment. double-major route.
Enrolled in an eligible linked major or student-designed interdisciplinary program and earned relevant credits in the award semester. Ordinary department majors/minors excluded. Complete at least 70% of required program credits: 30 of 42 for a double-major route, 15 of 21 for a minor route. Average GPA in relevant courses at least 3.0. Limited quota; ranking gives higher year, course GPA, then credits priority. One award during enrollment. minor route.
Paid once during enrollment: KRW 700,000 for the eligible double-major route or KRW 500,000 for the eligible minor route. New semester calls do not allow the same student to receive it repeatedly.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean. Submit the valid TOPIK certificate during admission; Korean and English tracks are eligible.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-05 KST · 17:00 KST
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean. Submit the valid TOPIK certificate during admission; Korean and English tracks are eligible.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-05 KST · 17:00 KST
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Undergraduate
30% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean. Submit the valid TOPIK certificate during admission; Korean and English tracks are eligible.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-05 KST · 17:00 KST
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This entrance award covers the first semester. Later-semester merit scholarships are separately assessed; the entrance rate does not automatically continue.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean. Submit the valid TOPIK certificate during admission; Korean and English tracks are eligible.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-05 KST · 17:00 KST
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean. Submit the valid TOPIK certificate during admission; Korean and English tracks are eligible.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-05 KST · 17:00 KST
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This entrance award covers the first semester. Later-semester merit scholarships are separately assessed; the entrance rate does not automatically continue.
Previous-semester GPA and earned credits determine the rate. Normally register 16 credits and earn 15; semester 8 (architecture: 10) needs 12 registered and 9 earned. School of Global Convergence Studies has separate GPA thresholds. GPA 4.3+.
All majors excluding School of Global Convergence Studies
Minimum GPA: 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
75% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Previous-semester GPA and earned credits determine the rate. Normally register 16 credits and earn 15; semester 8 (architecture: 10) needs 12 registered and 9 earned. School of Global Convergence Studies has separate GPA thresholds. GPA 4+.
All majors excluding School of Global Convergence Studies
Minimum GPA: 4
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Previous-semester GPA and earned credits determine the rate. Normally register 16 credits and earn 15; semester 8 (architecture: 10) needs 12 registered and 9 earned. School of Global Convergence Studies has separate GPA thresholds. GPA 3.75+.
All majors excluding School of Global Convergence Studies
Minimum GPA: 3.75
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
25% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Previous-semester GPA and earned credits determine the rate. Normally register 16 credits and earn 15; semester 8 (architecture: 10) needs 12 registered and 9 earned. School of Global Convergence Studies has separate GPA thresholds. GPA 3.2+.
All majors excluding School of Global Convergence Studies
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Reassessed each semester. General majors: GPA 4.3/4.0/3.75/3.2 gives 100/75/50/25%. Global Convergence Studies: GPA 4.5/4.3/4.0/3.5 gives 100/75/50/25%. Credit requirements apply to both.
Korean-track freshmen only; native English speakers are excluded. Four-year recipients are competitively selected by admission rank within the budget; conditional pre-selected recipients receive the award. Submit all required certificates; no double scholarship benefits.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: korean
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-05 KST · 17:00 KST
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Korean-track freshmen only; native English speakers are excluded. Four-year recipients are competitively selected by admission rank within the budget; conditional pre-selected recipients receive the award. Submit all required certificates; no double scholarship benefits.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: korean
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-05 KST · 17:00 KST
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Tuition is funded for 4 years (architecture: 5). GPA below 3.20 suspends tuition and living support; below 4.00 withholds one month of living allowance. GPA below 3.20 in two semesters, GPA below 2.50 in one semester, or first-year leave ends eligibility. Later-year leave suspends support. Normally register 16 credits and earn 15; final semester needs 12 registered and 9 earned. Housing, when included, is a four-person room.
International Undergraduate Entrance Academic Scholarship
Undergraduate
Full tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6 / IELTS ≥ 8
International admission eligibility applies. Self-funded students only; admission to a recruiting program required. Submit the official score by December 23, 2026. Academic and LINK awards cannot be combined.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 40% of tuition
Estimate from the guide’s 2026 tuition table; varies by department. Official waiver: 50% of Tuition II. Spring 2027 tuition fees may differ.
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5 / IELTS ≥ 7.5
International admission eligibility applies. Self-funded students only; admission to a recruiting program required. Submit the official score by December 23, 2026. Academic and LINK awards cannot be combined.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 15–19% of tuition
Estimate from the guide’s 2026 tuition table; varies by department. Official waiver: Tuition I only. Spring 2027 tuition fees may differ.
International admission eligibility applies. Self-funded students only; admission to a recruiting program required. Other official language certificates considered within the budget. Score report deadline December 23, 2026. Academic and LINK awards cannot be combined.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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From semester two, a separate departmental merit scholarship can waive approximately 15–100% of total tuition. Eligibility: previous-semester GPA at least 2.75 and at least 15 credits. Meeting these minima makes you eligible for selection; it does not guarantee an award or continuation of your entrance rate.
Estimate from the guide’s 2026 tuition table; varies by department. Official waiver: 50% of Tuition II. Spring 2027 tuition fees may differ.
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
International admission eligibility applies. Self-funded students only; admission to a recruiting program required. JBNU Korean language center completion: at least 4 semesters within the last two years and TOPIK 3 or above. Certificate due February 15, 2027. Academic and LINK awards cannot be combined.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 40% of tuition
Estimate from the guide’s 2026 tuition table; varies by department. Official waiver: 50% of Tuition II. Spring 2027 tuition fees may differ.
International admission eligibility applies. Self-funded students only; admission to a recruiting program required. JBNU Korean language center completion: at least 6 semesters within the last two years. Certificate due February 15, 2027. Academic and LINK awards cannot be combined.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 15–19% of tuition
Estimate from the guide’s 2026 tuition table; varies by department. Official waiver: Tuition I only. Spring 2027 tuition fees may differ.
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
International admission eligibility applies. Self-funded students only; admission to a recruiting program required. JBNU Korean language center completion: at least 2 semesters within the last two years and TOPIK 3 or above. Certificate due February 15, 2027. Academic and LINK awards cannot be combined.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 15–19% of tuition
Estimate from the guide’s 2026 tuition table; varies by department. Official waiver: Tuition I only. Spring 2027 tuition fees may differ.
International admission eligibility applies. Self-funded students only; admission to a recruiting program required. JBNU Korean language center completion: at least 3 semesters within the last two years. Certificate due February 15, 2027. Academic and LINK awards cannot be combined.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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From semester two, a separate departmental merit scholarship can waive approximately 15–100% of total tuition. Eligibility: previous-semester GPA at least 2.75 and at least 15 credits. Meeting these minima makes you eligible for selection; it does not guarantee an award or continuation of your entrance rate.
International Undergraduate Continuing Academic Scholarship
Undergraduate
Approximately 15–100% tuition
Previous-semester GPA at least 2.75 and at least 15 credits. Departmental selection among eligible students.
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Later semesters and re-application
From semester two, a separate departmental merit scholarship can waive approximately 15–100% of total tuition. Eligibility: previous-semester GPA at least 2.75 and at least 15 credits. Meeting these minima makes you eligible for selection; it does not guarantee an award or continuation of your entrance rate.
Direct descendant of a Korean War combat-support veteran from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Türkiye, Australia, Philippines, Thailand, Netherlands, Colombia, Greece, New Zealand, Ethiopia, Belgium, France, South Africa or Luxembourg. Submit official veteran proof and direct-family relationship documents with Korean/English translation or a notarized copy. The ancestor's service country is the condition; the applicant's nationality alone does not establish eligibility.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 15–100% tuition
Direct descendant of a Korean War combat-support veteran from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Türkiye, Australia, Philippines, Thailand, Netherlands, Colombia, Greece, New Zealand, Ethiopia, Belgium, France, South Africa or Luxembourg. Submit official veteran proof and direct-family relationship documents with Korean/English translation or a notarized copy. The ancestor's service country is the condition; the applicant's nationality alone does not establish eligibility. From semester two: previous-semester GPA at least 2.75 and at least 15 credits. Later award ranges from Type 1 to Type 5.
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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First semester: full tuition. From semester two, previous-semester GPA at least 2.75 and at least 15 credits are required. The guide lists subsequent award tiers from approximately 15% to 100%; it does not promise that the first-semester full waiver stays fixed.
Full-time means no employment in Korea or abroad and study as the main activity. International admission route and department-specific language criteria apply. Scholarship amount and recipients are announced after acceptance.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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The freshman award covers the first semester only. Later funding is separate: departmental merit selection (GPA at least 3.63; approximately 15–100% tuition), advisor-recommended full-time research scholarship (50% tuition), or BK21 project scholarships. The first-semester 80% maximum does not automatically continue.
Previous-semester GPA at least 3.63. Each department selects recipients; the threshold does not guarantee an award.
Minimum GPA: 3.63
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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A new departmental selection applies to each award semester, based on previous-semester GPA of at least 3.63. The award ranges from approximately 15% to 100% tuition; GPA 3.63 does not itself guarantee a fixed rate.
A new TOPIK 4+ score earned within the past two years while enrolled must improve the previous level: 0–3 to 4+, 4 to 5/6, or 5 to 6. Prior-semester GPA at least 2.75. Maximum two awards under the standing policy.
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Each award needs a new qualifying TOPIK improvement while enrolled and prior-semester GPA at least 2.75. Maximum two awards under the standing policy; holding the same score does not create automatic recurring support.
TOPIK 4 or above earned within the past two years while enrolled at JBNU, with an improvement: no score to 4, level 4 to 5/6, or level 5 to 6. Award is a separate post-enrollment score-improvement scholarship.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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The award concerns a new TOPIK improvement obtained during enrollment. Keeping the same TOPIK result does not automatically renew the tuition reduction. The standing policy limits this program to at most two awards.
Full-time students selected by the college on an academic advisor recommendation.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Full-time status, advisor recommendation and separate college selection are required. A 50% tuition award is separate from the freshman scholarship; the guide does not promise automatic support throughout the degree.
Full-time graduate students participating in a BK21 project.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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A 50% tuition reduction is tied to full-time BK21 project participation. It is separate from the monthly BK research stipend and is not an automatic extension of the freshman scholarship.
Full tuition + KRW 350,000/month + health insurance
Language requirement: Admission English: test report or accepted exemption required. Recommended scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 720, TEPS 326, or TOEFL 83 (before January 21,2026) /4.5 (new scale). These are recommendations, not scholarship cutoffs.
Select KAIST scholarship in the Statement of Financial Resources on the admission application. Admission required. Foreign citizenship required; applicants with Korean-origin background may qualify through complete overseas primary and secondary schooling. No separate scholarship application.
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-22 KST · 18:00 KST
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Undergraduate
Full tuition + KRW 350,000/month + health insurance
Language requirement: Admission English: test report or accepted exemption required. Recommended scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 720, TEPS 326, or TOEFL 83 (before January 21,2026) /4.5 (new scale). These are recommendations, not scholarship cutoffs.
Select KAIST scholarship in the Statement of Financial Resources on the admission application. Admission required. Foreign citizenship required; applicants with Korean-origin background may qualify through complete overseas primary and secondary schooling. No separate scholarship application.
Open Fall 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-22 KST · 18:00 KST
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Undergraduate
Full tuition + KRW 350,000/month + health insurance
Language requirement: Admission English: test report or accepted exemption required. Recommended scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 720, TEPS 326, or TOEFL 83 (before January 21,2026) /4.5 (new scale). These are recommendations, not scholarship cutoffs.
Select KAIST scholarship in the Statement of Financial Resources on the admission application. Admission required. Foreign citizenship required; applicants with Korean-origin background may qualify through complete overseas primary and secondary schooling. No separate scholarship application.
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Full tuition exemption for up to 8 semesters. After the freshman year, maintain GPA strictly above 2.7/4.3. The package also includes KRW 350,000 monthly living expenses and medical health insurance.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
KAIST · Daejeon
KAIST International Graduate Scholarship
Global Technology Innovation Program (GDI-GTIP Track) excluded
Global Technology Innovation Program (GDI-GTIP Track) excluded
Master; PhD; Integrated
Full tuition + health insurance + research-dependent monthly stipend
Language requirement: Admission English: IELTS 6.5 or TOEIC 720 or TEPS 326 or TOEFL 83 (before January 21,2026) /4.5 (new scale). Official nationality and education-based exemptions apply.
Select KAIST scholarship as the financial resource during admission. English admission requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEIC 720 or TEPS 326; TOEFL 83 for tests beforeJanuary 21,2026, or new-scale 4.5 for later tests. Official nationality, education-based and programme exemptions apply. Meeting an admission English standard does not guarantee scholarship selection. Global Technology Innovation Program (GDI-GTIP Track) excluded
Closed Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-09-01 KST
Tuition and health insurance support accompany the awarded graduate scholarship. Monthly stipend depends on research involvement and college arrangements; it is not a fixed university-wide amount.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
KAIST · Daejeon
KAIST Global Presidential Scholarship (KGPS)
Master’s or Master’s–PhD integrated applicants; GDI-GTIP excluded
Master’s or Master’s–PhD integrated applicants; GDI-GTIP excluded
Master; Integrated
Full tuition + KRW 1,000,000/month
Language requirement: Admission English: IELTS 6.5 or TOEIC 720 or TEPS 326 or TOEFL 83 (before January 21,2026) /4.5 (new scale). Official nationality and education-based exemptions apply.
Select KAIST scholarship as the financial resource during admission. English admission requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEIC 720 or TEPS 326; TOEFL 83 for tests beforeJanuary 21,2026, or new-scale 4.5 for later tests. Official nationality, education-based and programme exemptions apply. Meeting an admission English standard does not guarantee scholarship selection. Master’s or Master’s–PhD integrated applicants; GDI-GTIP excluded
Closed Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-09-01 KST
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
KAIST · Daejeon
KAIST Prestige Scholarship (KPS)
PhD or Master’s–PhD integrated applicants
PhD or Master’s–PhD integrated applicants
PhD; Integrated
Full tuition + KRW 300,000/month
Language requirement: Admission English: IELTS 6.5 or TOEIC 720 or TEPS 326 or TOEFL 83 (before January 21,2026) /4.5 (new scale). Official nationality and education-based exemptions apply.
Select KAIST scholarship as the financial resource during admission. English admission requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEIC 720 or TEPS 326; TOEFL 83 for tests beforeJanuary 21,2026, or new-scale 4.5 for later tests. Official nationality, education-based and programme exemptions apply. Meeting an admission English standard does not guarantee scholarship selection. PhD or Master’s–PhD integrated applicants
Closed Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-09-01 KST
If selected, full tuition and KRW 300,000/month for 8 regular semesters. For integrated students, this award begins at the PhD phase. Department recommendation and college-dean selection required.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Kangwon National University · Chuncheon
Global Business Entrance Scholarship · Full Tuition
Global Business degree programme only
Global Business degree programme only
Undergraduate
100% tuition waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Global Business programme admission; Korean track: TOPIK required.
Global Business
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
100% tuition waiver
Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 7
Global Business programme admission; English track: IELTS required.
Global Business
Admission track: english
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Later-semester Global Business funding is a separate merit ranking: top 1% full tuition, top 5% approximately 80%, top 10% approximately 40%, top 30% approximately 20%. Korean-track applicants need TOPIK 4+; English-track applicants need IELTS 6.5+. The entrance rate does not automatically continue.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Kangwon National University · Chuncheon
Global Business Entrance Scholarship · Partial Tuition
Global Business degree programme only
Global Business degree programme only
Undergraduate
Approximately 60% tuition waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Global Business programme admission; Korean track: TOPIK required.
Global Business
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 60% tuition waiver
Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5
Global Business programme admission; English track: IELTS required.
Global Business
Admission track: english
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Later-semester Global Business funding is a separate merit ranking: top 1% full tuition, top 5% approximately 80%, top 10% approximately 40%, top 30% approximately 20%. Korean-track applicants need TOPIK 4+; English-track applicants need IELTS 6.5+. The entrance rate does not automatically continue.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Kangwon National University · Chuncheon
Global Business Enrolled Merit Scholarship
Global Business degree programme only
Global Business degree programme only
Undergraduate
100% tuition waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Global Business only; academic ranking within top 1%; Korean track requires TOPIK 4+.
Global Business
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
100% tuition waiver
Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5
Global Business only; academic ranking within top 1%; English track requires IELTS 6.5+.
Global Business
Admission track: english
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 80% tuition waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Global Business only; academic ranking within top 5%; Korean track requires TOPIK 4+.
Global Business
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 80% tuition waiver
Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5
Global Business only; academic ranking within top 5%; English track requires IELTS 6.5+.
Global Business
Admission track: english
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 40% tuition waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Global Business only; academic ranking within top 10%; Korean track requires TOPIK 4+.
Global Business
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 40% tuition waiver
Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5
Global Business only; academic ranking within top 10%; English track requires IELTS 6.5+.
Global Business
Admission track: english
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 20% tuition waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Global Business only; academic ranking within top 30%; Korean track requires TOPIK 4+.
Global Business
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Approximately 20% tuition waiver
Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5
Global Business only; academic ranking within top 30%; English track requires IELTS 6.5+.
Global Business
Admission track: english
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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A separate ranking award is assessed for enrolled students. The tuition waiver depends on the current academic ranking and language-track criteria; the entrance award rate is not carried forward automatically.
Graduate International TOPIK Scholarship · Keimyung
Master; PhD; Integrated
70% tuition · Regular semesters
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
General Graduate School international students; submit the TOPIK certificate. Scholarship selection is subject to the university’s budget and committee approval.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Internal Scholarships: TOPIK tiers, semester credit/grade criteria and standard duration; official search extraction reviewed; direct fetch returned 502
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Master; PhD; Integrated
60% tuition · Regular semesters
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
General Graduate School international students; submit the TOPIK certificate. Scholarship selection is subject to the university’s budget and committee approval.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Internal Scholarships: TOPIK tiers, semester credit/grade criteria and standard duration; official search extraction reviewed; direct fetch returned 502
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Master; PhD; Integrated
50% tuition · Regular semesters
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
General Graduate School international students; submit the TOPIK certificate. Scholarship selection is subject to the university’s budget and committee approval.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Internal Scholarships: TOPIK tiers, semester credit/grade criteria and standard duration; official search extraction reviewed; direct fetch returned 502
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Master; PhD; Integrated
30% tuition · Regular semesters
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
General Graduate School international students; submit the TOPIK certificate. Scholarship selection is subject to the university’s budget and committee approval.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Internal Scholarships: TOPIK tiers, semester credit/grade criteria and standard duration; official search extraction reviewed; direct fetch returned 502
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Later semesters and re-application
Later semesters require at least 6 credits excluding general electives, an average above 80 points and no F grade. Eligible standard duration: master’s and PhD 4 semesters; integrated 8. Language criteria and scholarship selection continue to apply.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Korean-taught admission; TOPIK score must be submitted by the document deadline of your application round. Government-funded students excluded. Design, Arts and Sports admission units can apply only in round2.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Undergraduate
30% tuition
Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. English score award only for departments taught entirely in English. IELTS submitted by the document deadline of your application round. Government-funded students excluded. Design, Arts and Sports admission units can apply only in round2.
International College English-taught departments
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: english
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Undergraduate
50% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Korean-taught admission; TOPIK score must be submitted by the document deadline of your application round. Government-funded students excluded. Design, Arts and Sports admission units can apply only in round2.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Undergraduate
50% tuition
Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 7
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. English score award only for departments taught entirely in English. IELTS submitted by the document deadline of your application round. Government-funded students excluded. Design, Arts and Sports admission units can apply only in round2.
International College English-taught departments
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: english
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Undergraduate
70% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Korean-taught admission; TOPIK score must be submitted by the document deadline of your application round. Government-funded students excluded. Design, Arts and Sports admission units can apply only in round2.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Undergraduate
70% tuition
Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 7.5
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. English score award only for departments taught entirely in English. IELTS submitted by the document deadline of your application round. Government-funded students excluded. Design, Arts and Sports admission units can apply only in round2.
International College English-taught departments
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: english
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Undergraduate
100% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Korean-taught admission; TOPIK score must be submitted by the document deadline of your application round. Government-funded students excluded. Design, Arts and Sports admission units can apply only in round2.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Undergraduate
100% tuition
Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 8
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. English score award only for departments taught entirely in English. IELTS submitted by the document deadline of your application round. Government-funded students excluded. Design, Arts and Sports admission units can apply only in round2.
International College English-taught departments
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Admission track: english
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Later semesters and re-application
First semester only. From semester2, separate merit awards cover30%,50%,70% or100% tuition through relative selection. At least12 credits, noF grades, GPA above2.5 and the applicable TOPIK requirement are required.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Complete at least2 terms at Kookmin Korean Language Center and completion level3. Submit certificates before the application deadline.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Undergraduate
50% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Complete at least2 terms at Kookmin Korean Language Center and completion level4. Submit certificates before the application deadline.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Undergraduate
70% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Complete at least2 terms at Kookmin Korean Language Center and completion level5. Submit certificates before the application deadline.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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Undergraduate
100% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Complete at least2 terms at Kookmin Korean Language Center and completion level6. Submit certificates before the application deadline.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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First semester only. A later-semester merit award is selected separately.
From semester2. At least12 credits, noF grades and GPA above2.5 in prior semester. TOPIK requirement exceptKIBS. Relative evaluation determines award level; government-funded students excluded.
Minimum GPA: 2.5 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 6–7 admission units and timeline; PDF pages 16–17 scholarships
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New relative selection each semester:100% Sungkok,70% top-of-class,50% grade type1 or30% grade type2. At least12 credits, noF grades, GPA above2.5 and applicable TOPIK standard. Intensive Korean Course students cannot receive Sungkok.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Improvement award depends on the TOPIK level recorded at admission. If already paid, a higher level earns only the remaining difference; repeated payment of the same total is not provided.
STEM field; top-tier overseas talent; no separate scholarship application.
International freshman
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Continue award
At least 12 credits in previous semester.
Renewal
Minimum GPA: 3.5 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Later semesters and re-application
Full tuition for up to 4 semesters if awarded. Renewal requires At least 12 credits and GPA 3.5 every semester. This is the same entrance scholarship, with no separate merit application. Top-tier admitted overseas student in STEM fields; Seoul Campus.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Full tuition for up to 4 semesters if awarded. Renewal requires At least 12 credits and GPA 3.5 every semester. This is the same entrance scholarship, with no separate merit application. Highest admission results; Seoul Campus.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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50% tuition for up to 4 semesters if awarded. Renewal requires At least 12 credits and GPA 3.0 every semester. This is the same entrance scholarship, with no separate merit application. Upper-ranking admission results; Seoul Campus.
Africa, South America, or other developing countries; excellent admission results.
Developing-country international freshman
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
Continue award
At least 12 credits in previous semester.
Renewal
Minimum GPA: 3 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Full tuition for up to 4 semesters if awarded. Renewal requires At least 12 credits and GPA 3.0 every semester. This is the same entrance scholarship, with no separate merit application. Outstanding admitted student from Africa, South America, or another developing country; Seoul Campus.
Must have been selected as scholarship recipient by national government/institution and have excellent admission results.
International freshman
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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KRW 1m per semester for up to 8 semesters if awarded. Renewal requires At least 12 credits and GPA 3.0 every semester. This is the same entrance scholarship, with no separate merit application. Excellent admission results and selection as a scholarship recipient by the applicant’s national government; Seoul Campus.
All required: prior GPA threshold (or equivalent 3.83/4.3, 3.57/4.0, 90/100); language threshold TOEFL iBT90 OR IELTS7.0 OR New TEPS386 OR TOPIK6; department recommendation. Relative selection; all required academic, language and recommendation conditions must be satisfied. Business Analytics excluded; no concurrent GKS/foundation award.
Foreign graduate applicant
Minimum GPA: 4 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Requirements A–C, first-semester restriction, Benefits A–C
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The entrance award covers the first semester only. From semester 2, apply and be selected again each semester based on GPA; the award rate can differ by college. Continued funding is not automatic.
All required: prior GPA threshold (or equivalent 3.36/4.3, 3.14/4.0, 85/100); language TOEFL iBT82 OR IELTS6.0 OR New TEPS337 OR TOPIK4; department recommendation. Relative selection; all required academic, language and recommendation conditions must be satisfied. Business Analytics excluded; no concurrent GKS/foundation award.
Foreign graduate applicant
Minimum GPA: 3.5 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Requirements A–C, first-semester restriction, Benefits A–C
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The entrance award covers the first semester only. From semester 2, apply and be selected again each semester based on GPA; the award rate can differ by college. Continued funding is not automatic.
Natural sciences/engineering foreign scholarship; official page notes language/GPA qualifications and department recommendation. Medicine only this 65% type; Business Analytics ineligible. Relative selection; all required academic, language and recommendation conditions must be satisfied. Business Analytics excluded; no concurrent GKS/foundation award.
Foreign graduate applicant
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· Requirements A–C, first-semester restriction, Benefits A–C
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The entrance award covers the first semester only. From semester 2, apply and be selected again each semester based on GPA; the award rate can differ by college. Continued funding is not automatic.
Designated AI/IT or Semiconductor master’s programmes
Master
Tuition: KRW 7,392,000 per semester for 4 semesters; entrance fee: KRW 1,142,000. Living allowance: KRW 1,500,000/month for 2 years. Airfare: actual expenses up to KRW 3,000,000 total, with KRW 1,500,000 limits for initial entry and final departure. Private medical insurance is provided at the amount set by Korea University.
The university programme page lists these benefits. The latest linked application guide is for Fall 2026; a 2027 intake and application schedule are not announced in the sources reviewed.
Language requirement: TOPIK level 3+ or Academic IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL iBT (0–120) 71+ or CEFR B2+ or New TEPS 326+. The Fall 2026 guide waives language proof for an English- or Korean-taught bachelor’s degree. Test reports must be valid; IELTS Home Test is not accepted.
Master’s applicants with a completed or expected bachelor’s degree at Korea University Graduate School in Seoul. Only designated AI/IT majors and Semiconductor laboratories are eligible. Up to 20 scholars per cohort: 10 per track. Eligible regions: Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine; Timor-Leste, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines; India and Pakistan. Japan and Taiwan are eligible for the Semiconductor track only. Both parents must hold non-Korean citizenship. AI/IT track: Computer Science and Engineering majors in Artificial Intelligence Applications, Software, Computer Security, Radio Communications Engineering and Computer Education; or Artificial Intelligence. Optional Korean-language training support is described by the university as covering the amount above KRW 1,000,000, at the amount set by Korea University. Ask the programme office how this applies to your course.
AI/IT track: Computer Science and Engineering majors in Artificial Intelligence Applications, Software, Computer Security, Radio Communications Engineering and Computer Education; or Artificial Intelligence.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Eligible nationalities: Austria, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Timor-Leste, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines, India, Pakistan
Closed Fall 2026 · Scholarship application deadline: 2026-03-31 KST
Apply online through Study in Korea and upload scanned documents. The Fall 2026 application and document upload closed on March 31, 2026. The recommender had to email the recommendation letter by April 15, 2026. No application fee. Choose one track and one major or lab; multiple SK Global applications are not allowed.
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Master
Tuition: KRW 7,392,000 per semester for 4 semesters; entrance fee: KRW 1,142,000. Living allowance: KRW 1,500,000/month for 2 years. Airfare: actual expenses up to KRW 3,000,000 total, with KRW 1,500,000 limits for initial entry and final departure. Private medical insurance is provided at the amount set by Korea University.
The university programme page lists these benefits. The latest linked application guide is for Fall 2026; a 2027 intake and application schedule are not announced in the sources reviewed.
Language requirement: TOPIK level 3+ or Academic IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL iBT (0–120) 71+ or CEFR B2+ or New TEPS 326+. The Fall 2026 guide waives language proof for an English- or Korean-taught bachelor’s degree. Test reports must be valid; IELTS Home Test is not accepted.
Master’s applicants with a completed or expected bachelor’s degree at Korea University Graduate School in Seoul. Only designated AI/IT majors and Semiconductor laboratories are eligible. Up to 20 scholars per cohort: 10 per track. Eligible regions: Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine; Timor-Leste, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines; India and Pakistan. Japan and Taiwan are eligible for the Semiconductor track only. Both parents must hold non-Korean citizenship. Semiconductor track: designated laboratories in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, and Chemical and Biological Engineering. Japan and Taiwan applicants can apply to this track only. Optional Korean-language training support is described by the university as covering the amount above KRW 1,000,000, at the amount set by Korea University. Ask the programme office how this applies to your course.
Semiconductor track: designated laboratories in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, and Chemical and Biological Engineering. Japan and Taiwan applicants can apply to this track only.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Eligible nationalities: Austria, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Timor-Leste, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Japan, Taiwan
Closed Fall 2026 · Scholarship application deadline: 2026-03-31 KST
Apply online through Study in Korea and upload scanned documents. The Fall 2026 application and document upload closed on March 31, 2026. The recommender had to email the recommendation letter by April 15, 2026. No application fee. Choose one track and one major or lab; multiple SK Global applications are not allowed.
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Later semesters and re-application
Tuition support lasts 4 semesters; living expenses and private insurance last 2 years. The Fall 2026 guide applies Korea University academic and conduct regulations, and students are responsible for their housing. It does not state a numerical scholarship renewal GPA. Confirm any additional award conditions with the programme office.
Applicants from a country not represented among enrolled students in the university higher-education statistics.
Nationality-based
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
Full tuition in semester 1. Full tuition may continue through the first year when the first-semester record includes at least 12 credits and GPA 2.5 or higher.
Admission through Global SDGs; top 50% in the admission evaluation.
Global SDGs admission
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Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Full tuition in semester 1; support may continue for up to 4 years subject to the scholarship requirements. The admission table does not specify a numeric renewal GPA.
Highest overall admission score in each college, with a score of at least 90.
College-based
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Korean track: TOPIK level 6. English track: TOEFL iBT 105 on the earlier scale (5.5 for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026), or IELTS 7.5. Submit the certificate under the applicable intake instructions.
Korean/English tracks
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
TOPIK level 5; Korean-track admission only. English-track applicants are excluded.
All
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Complete KHU KLC or IIE language programme with outstanding academic performance and obtain the Dean’s recommendation under the institute criteria.
KHU-affiliated institutes
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Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Admission to the Department of Korean and top 50% in the College of Foreign Language and Literature admission evaluation.
Department of Korean
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Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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50% tuition in semester 1 and later semesters, for up to 4 years after admission, provided GPA remains at least 3.0.
Admission to the College of International Studies; top 50% in its admission evaluation.
International Studies
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Freshmen: Department of Global Eminence. Transfers: Global Business major. Top 50% in the specified admission evaluation and TOPIK level 5 or higher.
Global Eminence (freshmen); Global Business (transfers)
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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50% tuition in semester 1. From semester 2, the same 50% support continues when previous-semester GPA is at least 3.5. Changing major or department ends continuation.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. TOPIK or TOPIK iBT score; department-specific admission language standards also apply.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 4–8 timeline and campus recruitment; PDF page 12 language documents; PDF page 19 scholarships
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Undergraduate
Approximately 40% of total tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. TOPIK or TOPIK iBT score; department-specific admission language standards also apply.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 4–8 timeline and campus recruitment; PDF page 12 language documents; PDF page 19 scholarships
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Undergraduate
Approximately 80% of total tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. TOPIK or TOPIK iBT score; department-specific admission language standards also apply.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 4–8 timeline and campus recruitment; PDF page 12 language documents; PDF page 19 scholarships
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Undergraduate
100% of total tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. TOPIK or TOPIK iBT score; department-specific admission language standards also apply.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 4–8 timeline and campus recruitment; PDF page 12 language documents; PDF page 19 scholarships
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First semester only. Later-semester Academic Excellence Scholarship is a separate award: approximately80% tuition for the top7% of international students in the college; approximately20% for ranks8–37%.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Complete at least2 semesters of KNU Korean Language Program by Nov13,2026. Cannot be combined with TOPIK Entrance Scholarship.
Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean citizens. Admission through the international student track required. Selected university dormitory residents; selection is subject to university budget availability.
International undergraduate students: previous semester ranking within college, top7% or ranks8–37%.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 4–8 timeline and campus recruitment; PDF page 12 language documents; PDF page 19 scholarships
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Assessed each semester using the preceding semester performance within your college. Top7% receive approximately80% tuition; ranks8–37% approximately20%.
Language requirement: Admission English: test report or accepted exemption required; no minimum score. Recommended IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 83 / new-scale 4.0+, TOEIC 800. These are recommendations, not scholarship cutoffs.
Admission through the Non-Korean international undergraduate track required. English test submission or an accepted high-school English-medium letter/nationality exemption is required. No minimum test score is imposed; IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 83 (new-scale 4.0+) and TOEIC 800 are recommendations, not scholarship cutoffs.
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Full tuition from the first semester; renewal each semester for up to 8 regular semesters requires previous-semester GPA at least 3.0/4.3. Additional academic eligibility criteria apply.
Eligible Non-Korean international undergraduate students. The allowance is intended to cover meals, national health insurance and dormitory costs. Tuition support has separate academic renewal conditions.
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KRW 500,000 per month throughout the academic year, including vacations. Continued payments are subject to university policy and review. This living allowance is separate from the tuition scholarship.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
POSTECH · Pohang
International Undergraduate Arrival Scholarship
No residence in Korea during the 6 months before the first semester
No residence in Korea during the 6 months before the first semester
Undergraduate
Up to KRW 2,500,000 travel reimbursement
Reimburses one-way economy airfare from the home country or high-school country to Korea and domestic transportation. No Korean residence in the 6 months before entry. Actual expenses and residence history determine eligibility.
All undergraduate students after completing 3 semesters; eligible learning and personal-development activities only. Not cash living support.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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After completing 3 semesters, the 2027 guide provides a learning voucher worth KRW 11,000,000 for personal development or self-directed activities. It is a voucher, not cash or a recurring tuition waiver.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
POSTECH · Pohang
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantship (TA/RA)
Teaching or research duties and advisor appointment required
Teaching or research duties and advisor appointment required
Master; PhD; Integrated
Tuition, living and dormitory support through TA/RA
Language requirement: Admission English: TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.0 or TOEIC 750; English-medium degree certificates and specified-country university-degree exemptions are alternatives.
General Graduate School only; not a guaranteed fixed amount for every admitted student. Advisor selection and department regulations govern funding. Admission English: TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.0 or TOEIC 750; accepted English-medium degree certificates and specified-country university-degree exemptions are alternatives.
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Funding requires appointment by an advisor as a teaching or research assistant. Tuition, living and dormitory support depend on department and laboratory arrangements; amounts can vary from the second semester with performance.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
POSTECH · Pohang
Ruth Satter Scholarship
Newly admitted Asian female international graduate students
Newly admitted Asian female international graduate students
Master; PhD; Integrated
KRW 5,000,000/year
Newly admitted Asian female international graduate students only. Competitive selection of 3 recipients/year. Award has its own selection; the general graduate admission deadline is not a separately announced scholarship-application deadline.
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If selected, KRW 5,000,000/year (KRW 2,500,000/semester), up to 1 year for Master’s or 2 years for PhD/integrated programmes. Only 3 new recipients per year.
Department merit selection; at least 12 previous-semester credits and GPA 3.0+ under the current university-wide policy. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee selection. Total tuition awards cannot exceed tuition. GPA 3+.
Minimum GPA: 3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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A separate merit award is selected for each semester; the entrance waiver is not carried forward automatically. A covers full tuition; B covers the teaching-fee component; C covers half of that component; D covers the basic-tuition component. The share of total tuition varies by department.
International Undergraduate Entrance TOPIK Scholarship
Undergraduate
Partial tuition waiver
One tuition component is waived; the remaining tuition is payable. Official category: Tuition I waived for the first semester.
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign citizenship. For applicants from Nepal, Mongolia, Vietnam or Uzbekistan, admission requires TOPIK level 5 or an eligible English route under the department rules. TOPIK report for scholarship by 2026-12-11 18:00 KST.
International freshman or transfer
Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-23 KST
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Undergraduate
Partial tuition waiver
One tuition component is waived; the remaining tuition is payable. Official category: Tuition II waived for the first semester.
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign citizenship. For applicants from Nepal, Mongolia, Vietnam or Uzbekistan, admission requires TOPIK level 5 or an eligible English route under the department rules. TOPIK report for scholarship by 2026-12-11 18:00 KST.
International freshman or transfer
Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-23 KST
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Undergraduate
Full tuition
Both tuition components are waived.
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Applicant and both parents must hold foreign citizenship. For applicants from Nepal, Mongolia, Vietnam or Uzbekistan, admission requires TOPIK level 5 or an eligible English route under the department rules. TOPIK report for scholarship by 2026-12-11 18:00 KST.
International freshman or transfer
Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-23 KST
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This TOPIK entrance tuition waiver covers only the first semester. From the second semester, enrolled international students can be selected separately for academic merit tuition support when they have TOPIK level 4+, at least 12 credits and prior-semester GPA 2.5/4.5 or higher. The amount depends on academic ranking.
Recommendation through eligible Korean Education Centers in Japan or Thailand; full tuition in semesters two and three if previous-semester GPA is at least 3.0/4.5 and at least 12 credits are completed.
KEC Japan & Thailand director-recommended freshman track
Minimum GPA: 3 / 4.5
Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-23 KST
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If admitted through the KEC recommendation track, full tuition can be waived in semesters two and three. Each later semester requires previous-semester GPA of at least 3.0/4.5 and at least 12 credits. Academic merit scholarships may be available after this track award ends.
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Korean-track freshman admission required. Official TOPIK certificate submitted by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
100% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Korean-track freshman admission required. Official TOPIK certificate submitted by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
70% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Korean-track freshman admission required. Official TOPIK certificate submitted by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
70% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Korean-track freshman admission required. Official TOPIK certificate submitted by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Korean-track freshman admission required. Official TOPIK certificate submitted by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Korean-track freshman admission required. Official TOPIK certificate submitted by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
30% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Korean-track freshman admission required. Official TOPIK certificate submitted by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
30% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Korean-track freshman admission required. Official TOPIK certificate submitted by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. English-track freshman admission required. IELTS 8, TOEFL iBT new scale 6 (legacy 114), or New TEPS 468. Official certificate by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. English-track freshman admission required. IELTS 8, TOEFL iBT new scale 6 (legacy 114), or New TEPS 468. Official certificate by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. English-track freshman admission required. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT new scale 4.5 (legacy 86), or New TEPS 291. Official certificate by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. English-track freshman admission required. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT new scale 4.5 (legacy 86), or New TEPS 291. Official certificate by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. English-track freshman admission required. IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT new scale 3.5 (legacy 59), or New TEPS 202. Official certificate by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. English-track freshman admission required. IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT new scale 3.5 (legacy 59), or New TEPS 202. Official certificate by application deadline; transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
30% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. English-track freshman from United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or South Africa. Transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
30% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. English-track freshman from United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or South Africa. Transfer entrants excluded.
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First semester only. After enrollment, a separate Academic Excellence Scholarship offers 20–50% tuition with previous-semester GPA at least 3.0 and 15 credits (10 credits if the previous semester was in the final year). The admission percentage does not automatically continue.
Sejong International Scholarship B - Language Institute Completion
Undergraduate
KRW 1,000,000 tuition support
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Sejong Language Institute completion required: at least 4 semesters. Completion certificate by application deadline. Transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
KRW 1,000,000 tuition support
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Sejong Language Institute completion required: at least 4 semesters. Completion certificate by application deadline. Transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
KRW 750,000 tuition support
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Sejong Language Institute completion required: 3 semesters. Completion certificate by application deadline. Transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
KRW 750,000 tuition support
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Sejong Language Institute completion required: 3 semesters. Completion certificate by application deadline. Transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
KRW 500,000 tuition support
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Sejong Language Institute completion required: 2 semesters. Completion certificate by application deadline. Transfer entrants excluded.
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Undergraduate
KRW 500,000 tuition support
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Sejong Language Institute completion required: 2 semesters. Completion certificate by application deadline. Transfer entrants excluded.
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First-semester tuition support only. Completion of 2/3/4+ Sejong Language Institute semesters gives KRW 500,000/750,000/1,000,000. A and B may combine within tuition. Later-semester Academic Excellence is a separate award.
Sejong International Scholarship B - Sejong Prep Course
Undergraduate
100% tuition + admission fee waiver
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Selection for Sejong Prep Course and completion of at least 2 required-level Korean course semesters are required. Freshman only, not transfer. Prep Course applicants use Round 2.
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First semester: full tuition plus admission-fee waiver. Sejong Prep Course selection and at least 2 required-level Korean course semesters must be completed. Afterwards, Academic Excellence is a separate semester award.
Sejong International Academic Excellence Scholarship
Undergraduate
20–50% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Previous-semester 15 credits required (10 credits if the previous semester was in the final year). Enrolled students including transfers. No fixed GPA-to-percentage table is stated.
Minimum GPA: 3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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20–50% tuition for a qualifying semester. Previous-semester GPA at least 3.0 and 15 credits; 10 credits if the previous semester was in the final year. Transfer students may qualify. Becoming a Korean national ends international scholarship eligibility.
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Official scores valid within 2 years of entry semester start; continuing directly from Sejong Master to PhD retains the submitted score. TOPIK5, IELTS5.5, TOEFL iBT71 (new scale4.0), or New TEPS327.
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Official scores valid within 2 years of entry semester start; continuing directly from Sejong Master to PhD retains the submitted score. TOPIK5, IELTS5.5, TOEFL iBT71 (new scale4.0), or New TEPS327.
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Original scholarship recipient at admission; later new scores do not create or upgrade the award. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
40% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Official scores valid within 2 years of entry semester start; continuing directly from Sejong Master to PhD retains the submitted score. TOPIK4.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
40% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Official scores valid within 2 years of entry semester start; continuing directly from Sejong Master to PhD retains the submitted score. TOPIK4.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
20% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Original scholarship recipient at admission; later new scores do not create or upgrade the award. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
50% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Nationality of an English-native country required. At online application STEP5 upload a PDF whose filename contains Native Language_English. English-medium education alone is not this scholarship exemption.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
50% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Nationality of an English-native country required. At online application STEP5 upload a PDF whose filename contains Native Language_English. English-medium education alone is not this scholarship exemption.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
30% tuition
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Original entry recipient through English-native-country exemption. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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For 2027 entrants. TOPIK 5+, IELTS 5.5, legacy TOEFL iBT71 (new scale4.0), or New TEPS327: first semester50%, then30% tuition. TOPIK4: first semester40%, then20%. English-native-country recipients:50%, then30%. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
General Graduate Sejong Language Institute Scholarship
Master; PhD; Integrated
100% tuition + admission fee waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Language Institute (including Prep) at least 2 completed semesters and TOPIK certificate required. Lowest tier allows TOPIK2–3 for arts/physical education. Certificates by application deadline.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
100% tuition + admission fee waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Language Institute (including Prep) at least 2 completed semesters and TOPIK certificate required. Lowest tier allows TOPIK2–3 for arts/physical education. Certificates by application deadline.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
40% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Original entry scholarship based on 2+ completed Sejong Language Institute semesters. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
70% tuition + admission fee waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Language Institute (including Prep) at least 2 completed semesters and TOPIK certificate required. Lowest tier allows TOPIK2–3 for arts/physical education. Certificates by application deadline.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
70% tuition + admission fee waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Language Institute (including Prep) at least 2 completed semesters and TOPIK certificate required. Lowest tier allows TOPIK2–3 for arts/physical education. Certificates by application deadline.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
30% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Original entry scholarship based on 2+ completed Sejong Language Institute semesters. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
50% tuition + admission fee waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Language Institute (including Prep) at least 2 completed semesters and TOPIK certificate required. Lowest tier allows TOPIK2–3 for arts/physical education. Certificates by application deadline.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
50% tuition + admission fee waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Language Institute (including Prep) at least 2 completed semesters and TOPIK certificate required. Lowest tier allows TOPIK2–3 for arts/physical education. Certificates by application deadline.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
20% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Original entry scholarship based on 2+ completed Sejong Language Institute semesters. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
30% tuition + admission fee waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Language Institute (including Prep) at least 2 completed semesters and TOPIK certificate required. Lowest tier allows TOPIK2–3 for arts/physical education. Certificates by application deadline.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
30% tuition + admission fee waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Language Institute (including Prep) at least 2 completed semesters and TOPIK certificate required. Lowest tier allows TOPIK2–3 for arts/physical education. Certificates by application deadline.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
10% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Original entry scholarship based on 2+ completed Sejong Language Institute semesters. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
30% tuition + admission fee waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 2
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Arts or physical-education program only; Sejong Language Institute at least 2 completed semesters required. Official TOPIK2 certificate by application deadline.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
30% tuition + admission fee waiver
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 2
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Arts or physical-education program only; Sejong Language Institute at least 2 completed semesters required. Official TOPIK2 certificate by application deadline.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
10% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 2
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Arts or physical-education original entry recipient with TOPIK2 and at least 2 completed Sejong Language Institute semesters. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
Admission fee waiver
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Language Institute (including Prep) at least 2 completed semesters. Tuition scholarship requires the separate TOPIK criteria. Admission eligibility must also be met.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
Admission fee waiver
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Language Institute (including Prep) at least 2 completed semesters. Tuition scholarship requires the separate TOPIK criteria. Admission eligibility must also be met.
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For 2027 entrants. Sejong Language Institute 2+ semesters: admission-fee waiver. TOPIK3/4/5/6: first-semester tuition30/50/70/100%; later-semester10/20/30/40%. Arts and physical-education applicants may use TOPIK2 for the lowest tier. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
General Graduate External-Project Research Assistant Scholarship
Master; PhD; Integrated
100% tuition + admission fee waiver
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. External research-project researcher/assistant recommendation Form7 with advisor handwritten signature: upload and submit original during application period. Credit-based non-thesis Master excluded.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
100% tuition + admission fee waiver
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. External research-project researcher/assistant recommendation Form7 with advisor handwritten signature: upload and submit original during application period. Credit-based non-thesis Master excluded.
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Master; PhD; Integrated
85% tuition
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Participation in external research project and advisor Form7 every semester required. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award. Credit-based non-thesis Master excluded.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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For 2027 entrants. First semester:100% admission fee and tuition. Later semesters:85% tuition while participating in the external research project. Advisor recommendation Form7 must be submitted at application and every semester. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award. Credit-based non-thesis Master and short-term programs excluded.
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Bachelor graduate entering Master. Sejong graduation certificate by application deadline.
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Master
50% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Bachelor graduate entering Master. Sejong graduation certificate by application deadline.
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Master
50% tuition
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Bachelor graduate entering Master. Original entry award recipient. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
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PhD
30% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Bachelor or Master graduate entering PhD. Sejong graduation certificate by application deadline.
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PhD
30% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Bachelor or Master graduate entering PhD. Sejong graduation certificate by application deadline.
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PhD
30% tuition
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Sejong Bachelor or Master graduate entering PhD. Original entry award recipient. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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For 2027 entrants. Sejong Bachelor entering Master:50% tuition. Sejong Bachelor or Master entering PhD:30% tuition. Master and PhD: maximum 4 semesters; integrated degree: maximum 8 semesters, within the minimum study period. Previous-semester Sejong GPA must be at least 3.8/4.5. Qualification is based on admission documents; later new qualifications do not create or upgrade this award.
Science and Engineering Credit-Based Master Scholarship
Master
70% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Science/engineering credit-based non-thesis Master program required; external-project RA scholarship excluded.
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Master
70% tuition
Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Science/engineering credit-based non-thesis Master program required; external-project RA scholarship excluded.
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Master
20–30% tuition
For the 2027 entry cohort. Applicant and both parents must be foreign nationals by birth; Korean dual nationality and acquired foreign nationality are excluded. Family circumstances require official nationality documentation. Short-term programs excluded. Graduate scholarships cannot be combined; foreign-government funding may limit university awards. Semesters2–4 in the science/engineering non-thesis credit-based Master program. Rate follows original language scholarship category. No external-project RA award.
Minimum GPA: 3.8 / 4.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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For 2027 entrants. First-semester tuition70%; semesters2–4 tuition20–30% according to the qualifying language scholarship category. Sejong GPA at least3.8/4.5 in the previous semester. This program cannot receive the external-project RA scholarship. Qualification is based on admission documents.
Language requirement: TOPIK level 6+ or IELTS 7+ or TOEFL iBT (0–120) 100+ / TOEFL iBT (1–6) 5+ · Admission assessment: A or B.
Admission assessment A or B required; assessment C receives no award. The stronger Korean or English score is used, but department admission language requirements still apply. No concurrent internal tuition awards; programme fees are excluded. Admission assessment: A or B.
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Undergraduate
100% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK level 5+ or IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT (0–120) 90+ / TOEFL iBT (1–6) 4.5+ · Admission assessment: A.
Admission assessment A or B required; assessment C receives no award. The stronger Korean or English score is used, but department admission language requirements still apply. No concurrent internal tuition awards; programme fees are excluded. Admission assessment: A.
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Undergraduate
70% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK level 5+ or IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT (0–120) 90+ / TOEFL iBT (1–6) 4.5+ · Admission assessment: B.
Admission assessment A or B required; assessment C receives no award. The stronger Korean or English score is used, but department admission language requirements still apply. No concurrent internal tuition awards; programme fees are excluded. Admission assessment: B.
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Undergraduate
70% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK level 4+ or IELTS 6+ or TOEFL iBT (0–120) 80+ / TOEFL iBT (1–6) 4+ · Admission assessment: A.
Admission assessment A or B required; assessment C receives no award. The stronger Korean or English score is used, but department admission language requirements still apply. No concurrent internal tuition awards; programme fees are excluded. Admission assessment: A.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK level 4+ or IELTS 6+ or TOEFL iBT (0–120) 80+ / TOEFL iBT (1–6) 4+ · Admission assessment: B.
Admission assessment A or B required; assessment C receives no award. The stronger Korean or English score is used, but department admission language requirements still apply. No concurrent internal tuition awards; programme fees are excluded. Admission assessment: B.
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This entrance award covers the first semester. Later-semester merit scholarships are separately assessed; the entrance rate does not automatically continue. Housing is additionally covered only for language tier A with admission assessment A: a two-person Sunglim room, excluding meals and vacation stays.
At least 12 earned credits, no F or U grades, and no extra semesters. Korean-track students need TOPIK 4+; English-track students may use TOEFL 80 / new scale 4, IELTS 6.0 or New TEPS 266 instead. GPA 4+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 4
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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At least 12 earned credits, no F or U grades, and no extra semesters. Korean-track students need TOPIK 4+; English-track students may use TOEFL 80 / new scale 4, IELTS 6.0 or New TEPS 266 instead. GPA 4+.
Admission track: english
Minimum GPA: 4
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 4+; GPA 3.8+
At least 12 earned credits, no F or U grades, and no extra semesters. Korean-track students need TOPIK 4+; English-track students may use TOEFL 80 / new scale 4, IELTS 6.0 or New TEPS 266 instead. GPA 3.8+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 3.8
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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At least 12 earned credits, no F or U grades, and no extra semesters. Korean-track students need TOPIK 4+; English-track students may use TOEFL 80 / new scale 4, IELTS 6.0 or New TEPS 266 instead. GPA 3.8+.
Admission track: english
Minimum GPA: 3.8
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
30% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 4+; GPA 3.5+
At least 12 earned credits, no F or U grades, and no extra semesters. Korean-track students need TOPIK 4+; English-track students may use TOEFL 80 / new scale 4, IELTS 6.0 or New TEPS 266 instead. GPA 3.5+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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At least 12 earned credits, no F or U grades, and no extra semesters. Korean-track students need TOPIK 4+; English-track students may use TOEFL 80 / new scale 4, IELTS 6.0 or New TEPS 266 instead. GPA 3.5+.
Admission track: english
Minimum GPA: 3.5
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Later semesters and re-application
Reassessed each semester: GPA 4.0+ gives full tuition and eligible housing, 3.8+ gives 50%, and 3.5+ gives 30%. Language, credits and grade restrictions must also be met; housing excludes meals and vacations.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
SeoulTech (Seoul National University of Science and Technology) · Seoul
SeoulTech Alliance Graduate Scholarship
Graduates of designated SeoulTech Alliance partner universities only
Graduates of designated SeoulTech Alliance partner universities only
Master; PhD; Integrated
Full tuition + housing in year 1
Bachelor’s degree or higher from a listed Alliance partner university; graduate admission required. Housing support excludes meals.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Full tuition continues with at least 6 previous-semester credits, GPA 3.5+, and no course graded C0 or lower. Master’s: 4 regular semesters plus 1 eligible extra semester; PhD: 5 plus 1; integrated: 7 plus 2. Extra support is for students unable to graduate or complete. Housing is for year 1 only.
Selected from within the top 1% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
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100% tuition continues for up to 8 semesters if the previous semester has at least 12 credits and GPA 2.80/4.30 or higher. Second-year transfers: up to 6 semesters; third-year transfers: up to 4.
Selected from within the top 3% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
Selected from within the top 5% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
Selected from within the top 10% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
Selected from within the top 25% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
Selected from within the top 50% of admitted applicants; scholarship committee selection and foreign citizenship required. Scholarship is revoked on acquiring Korean citizenship.
At least 12 previous-semester credits; excellent academic performance and scholarship selection. Previous-semester GPA 2.5/4.3 or above.
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Each semester award is assessed separately against the recorded GPA, academic or financial-aid criteria. A previous award does not guarantee a later award.
At least 12 previous-semester credits; financial difficulty and growth potential; scholarship selection. Previous-semester GPA 2.0/4.3 or above.
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Each semester award is assessed separately against the recorded GPA, academic or financial-aid criteria. A previous award does not guarantee a later award.
Complete at least one semester at Sogang; academic excellence and scholarship selection. Previous-semester GPA 3.0/4.3 or above.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Each semester award is assessed separately against the recorded GPA, academic or financial-aid criteria. A previous award does not guarantee a later award.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
Sookmyung Women’s University · Seoul
Hallyu International Entrance Scholarship · Sookmyung
Hallyu International undergraduate programme only
Hallyu International undergraduate programme only
Undergraduate
90% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 6
Hallyu International undergraduate programme only
Hallyu International
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
70% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Hallyu International undergraduate programme only
Hallyu International
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
60% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Hallyu International undergraduate programme only
Hallyu International
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
40% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
Hallyu International undergraduate programme only
Hallyu International
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Later semesters and re-application
This entrance award covers the first semester. Later-semester merit scholarships are separately assessed; the entrance rate does not automatically continue.
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 4+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 4 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 6+; GPA 3.5+
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 3.5+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 3.5 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
30% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 6+; GPA 3+
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 3+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 3 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
70% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 4+; GPA 4+
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 4+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 4 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 4+; GPA 3.5+
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 3.5+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 3.5 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
30% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 4+; GPA 3+
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 3+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 3 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
40% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 3+; GPA 4+
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 4+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 4 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
30% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 3+; GPA 3.5+
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 3.5+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 3.5 / 4.3
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Undergraduate
20% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 3+; GPA 3+
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 3+.
Admission track: korean
Minimum GPA: 3 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
100% tuition · Each qualifying semester
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 4.3+.
Admission track: english
Minimum GPA: 4.3 / 4.3
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Undergraduate
60% tuition · Each qualifying semester
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 4+.
Admission track: english
Minimum GPA: 4 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · Each qualifying semester
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 3.5+.
Admission track: english
Minimum GPA: 3.5 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
30% tuition · Each qualifying semester
For students entering from September 2025: at least 12 credits, with at most 3 pass/fail credits; regular semesters up to 8; both national health insurance and private medical insurance required. GPA is on a 4.3 scale. GPA 3+.
Admission track: english
Minimum GPA: 3 / 4.3
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Later semesters and re-application
Each semester is reassessed using the track, TOPIK, previous GPA, credits and insurance. The entrance waiver is not automatically continued. The policy includes a 10% enrolled waiver for students without TOPIK who have GPA 3.0+.
Valid TOPIK score submitted during admission; no stacking of entrance scholarships; applicant and parents must be foreign nationals.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
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Undergraduate
80% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
Valid TOPIK score submitted during admission; no stacking of entrance scholarships; applicant and parents must be foreign nationals.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
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Undergraduate
60% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Valid TOPIK score submitted during admission; no stacking of entrance scholarships; applicant and parents must be foreign nationals.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
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Undergraduate
40% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
Valid TOPIK score submitted during admission; no stacking of entrance scholarships; applicant and parents must be foreign nationals.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
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Undergraduate
30% tuition · First semester only
Outstanding score among those passing the Soongsil Korean proficiency test; no stacking of entrance scholarships.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
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The entrance award covers the first semester only. From semester 2 a separate merit waiver is automatically assessed: 100% with GPA 4.3+, TOPIK 6 and 15 credits (12 in the penultimate term); 50% with GPA 3.8+, 40% with GPA 3.5–below 3.8, or 20% with GPA 3.0–below 3.5, each requiring TOPIK 4+ and 12 credits.
Complete level 4 or higher at Soongsil Korean Language Center and meet completion criteria; no stacking of entrance scholarships.
Both parents must have non-Korean nationality
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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The entrance award covers the first semester only. From semester 2 a separate merit waiver is automatically assessed: 100% with GPA 4.3+, TOPIK 6 and 15 credits (12 in the penultimate term); 50% with GPA 3.8+, 40% with GPA 3.5–below 3.8, or 20% with GPA 3.0–below 3.5, each requiring TOPIK 4+ and 12 credits.
Previous-semester GPA 4.3+ and 15 credits; TOPIK 6+. Penultimate semester needs 12 rather than 15 credits. Automatically deducted from tuition; submit TOPIK certificate to the international office.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Previous-semester GPA 3.8+ and 12 credits; TOPIK 4+. Automatically deducted from tuition; submit TOPIK certificate to the international office.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
40% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Previous-semester GPA 3.5+ and 12 credits; TOPIK 4+. Automatically deducted from tuition; submit TOPIK certificate to the international office.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
20% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Previous-semester GPA 3.0+ and 12 credits; TOPIK 4+. Automatically deducted from tuition; submit TOPIK certificate to the international office.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Reassessed each semester from grades, credits and TOPIK. Maximum eligible semesters: 8 for freshmen; 6 for second-year transfers; 4 for third-year transfers. A previous award does not guarantee the next semester.
Obtain TOPIK 5 or higher after enrollment; exclude students who already received a TOPIK 5+ entrance scholarship. Award-specific credit requirements apply.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Paid once during enrollment; readmission counts as a continuous enrollment period. This award is separate from the tuition merit scholarship.
This entrance award covers the first semester only. A separate merit scholarship is awarded in semesters 2–8 according to the previous semester academic ranking.
This entrance award covers the first semester only. A separate merit scholarship is awarded in semesters 2–8 according to the previous semester academic ranking.
This entrance award covers the first semester only. A separate merit scholarship is awarded in semesters 2–8 according to the previous semester academic ranking.
This entrance award covers the first semester only. A separate merit scholarship is awarded in semesters 2–8 according to the previous semester academic ranking.
This entrance award covers the first semester only. A separate merit scholarship is awarded in semesters 2–8 according to the previous semester academic ranking.
A separate award is assessed from the previous semester academic ranking in semesters 2–8. The waiver can be 30–70%; receiving it once does not guarantee the next term.
Maintain at least 12 credits (9 allowed only in semester 7), no F grades, and either term GPA 3.7+ (3.5+ for semesters 1–2) or cumulative GPA 3.7+. One failure suspends the next semester award; two failures end eligibility for remaining semesters.
Criteria A: university nomination; nationality must be an OECD DAC ODA recipient country with at most 3 students enrolled at SKKU and visa-free entry eligibility. The university publishes the eligible country list.
Eligible nationalities
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Maintain 12 credits (9 in the semester before the final semester), GPA 3.5+ and no F grades. One failure suspends the next semester award; two failures end remaining eligibility. An eligible 100% language award can cover the first term; this scholarship then covers 50%.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) · Ulsan
International Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship · UNIST
Scholarship-track admission; non-scholarship offers are excluded
Undergraduate
Full tuition in the first semester
Admitted international undergraduate freshmen. Subsequent-semester waivers depend on previous credits and GPA. Fall 2027 permits non-scholarship admission offers; these scholarships apply to scholarship-track recipients, not every admitted student.
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First semester: full tuition. Second semester: full tuition with at least 12 credits and GPA 2.0+. Later semesters: full tuition with 12 credits and GPA 2.7+; half tuition with 12 credits and GPA 2.0+. Conditions are assessed from the previous semester.
University scholarshipAdditional eligibility conditions
UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) · Ulsan
Global Uni-Star and Dream Living Scholarship · UNIST
Scholarship-track admission; non-scholarship offers are excluded
Undergraduate
KRW 130,000–630,000/month + meals
UNIST assigns Gold, Silver or Dream based on admission evaluation. Gold: KRW630,000/month; Silver: KRW330,000/month; Dream: KRW130,000/month. Receiving one type does not imply eligibility for a higher type. Fall 2027 permits non-scholarship admission offers; these scholarships apply to scholarship-track recipients, not every admitted student.
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To retain the selected Gold or Silver living award, previous-semester credits must be at least 12 and GPA at least 2.7; Dream requires 12 credits and GPA 2.0. The type is assigned by UNIST. The posted first-term award and second-term criteria apply to the assigned type; meals are provided separately without GPA criteria.
UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) · Ulsan
Graduate Government Scholarship · UNIST
Master
Full tuition + at least KRW 800,000/month stipend
Engineering / Natural Science only; laboratory research and academic participation required; regular study period only. Specialized graduate schools excluded; external scholarship above the minimum stipend excludes this support. Government funding conversion is selected internally for designated departments; it is not available to all departments.
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Master
Full tuition + at least KRW 240,000/month stipend
Management Engineering only; laboratory research and academic participation required; regular study period only. Specialized graduate schools excluded; external scholarship above the minimum stipend excludes this support. Government funding conversion is selected internally for designated departments; it is not available to all departments.
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PhD
Full tuition + at least KRW 1,100,000/month stipend
Engineering / Natural Science only; laboratory research and academic participation required; regular study period only. Specialized graduate schools excluded; external scholarship above the minimum stipend excludes this support. Government funding conversion is selected internally for designated departments; it is not available to all departments.
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PhD
Full tuition + at least KRW 395,000/month stipend
Management Engineering only; laboratory research and academic participation required; regular study period only. Specialized graduate schools excluded; external scholarship above the minimum stipend excludes this support. Government funding conversion is selected internally for designated departments; it is not available to all departments.
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Funding requires continued laboratory research and academic activities within the regular study period; amount varies by funding category, programme and laboratory. Specialized graduate schools and recipients of outside funding exceeding the stated minimum are excluded. Government funding conversion is an internal selection for designated departments, not a universal admission award.
UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) · Ulsan
Graduate UNIST Scholarship · Advisor Funding
Master
At least KRW 17,280,000/year including tuition reimbursement · Tuition paid upfront
Engineering / Natural Science only; laboratory research and academic participation required; regular study period only. Specialized graduate schools excluded; external scholarship above the minimum stipend excludes this support. Student pays tuition first; the advisor supports the tuition amount during the semester. The annual amount already includes tuition; do not add another tuition amount to it.
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Master
At least KRW 10,560,000/year including tuition reimbursement · Tuition paid upfront
Management Engineering only; laboratory research and academic participation required; regular study period only. Specialized graduate schools excluded; external scholarship above the minimum stipend excludes this support. Student pays tuition first; the advisor supports the tuition amount during the semester. The annual amount already includes tuition; do not add another tuition amount to it.
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PhD
At least KRW 20,880,000/year including tuition reimbursement · Tuition paid upfront
Engineering / Natural Science only; laboratory research and academic participation required; regular study period only. Specialized graduate schools excluded; external scholarship above the minimum stipend excludes this support. Student pays tuition first; the advisor supports the tuition amount during the semester. The annual amount already includes tuition; do not add another tuition amount to it.
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PhD
At least KRW 12,420,000/year including tuition reimbursement · Tuition paid upfront
Management Engineering only; laboratory research and academic participation required; regular study period only. Specialized graduate schools excluded; external scholarship above the minimum stipend excludes this support. Student pays tuition first; the advisor supports the tuition amount during the semester. The annual amount already includes tuition; do not add another tuition amount to it.
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Later semesters and re-application
Funding requires continued laboratory research and academic activities within the regular study period; amount varies by funding category, programme and laboratory. Specialized graduate schools and recipients of outside funding exceeding the stated minimum are excluded. UNIST-funded students pay tuition upfront and receive advisor support during the semester; the published annual support includes that tuition reimbursement.
Top 30% by admission score; comprehensive document review including TOPIK; no separate scholarship application; external tuition awards cannot be combined.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · First semester only
Next 20% by admission score; comprehensive document review including TOPIK; no separate scholarship application; external tuition awards cannot be combined.
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The admission scholarship covers the first semester only. Enrolled-student merit scholarships are separate college-ranking awards: top 10% full tuition; the next 20% half tuition.
Top 10% of students in each college; external tuition scholarships cannot be combined.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · Selected semester
Next 20% of students in each college; external tuition scholarships cannot be combined.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Each college assesses a separate merit award: top 10% full tuition; the next 20% half tuition. The entrance award does not automatically renew at its original rate.
Freshman or transfer admission; submit the qualifying Korean-language certificate. TOPIK 4 or Sejong Intermediate 2 qualifies for the 80% tier; other accepted Korean qualifications qualify for 50%.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
80% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4
Freshman or transfer admission; submit the qualifying Korean-language certificate. TOPIK 4 or Sejong Intermediate 2 qualifies for the 80% tier; other accepted Korean qualifications qualify for 50%.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
60% tuition · First semester only
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3
Freshman or transfer admission; submit the qualifying Korean-language certificate. TOPIK 4 or Sejong Intermediate 2 qualifies for the 80% tier; other accepted Korean qualifications qualify for 50%.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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This entrance award covers the first semester. Later-semester merit scholarships are separately assessed; the entrance rate does not automatically continue.
Both TOPIK and previous-semester GPA must meet the tier; F grades count in GPA. Normal degree duration only: 8 semesters for freshmen, 6 for year-2 transfers, 4 for year-3 transfers. Academic warning or disciplinary action excludes eligibility. Submit the certificate to the international office. GPA 4+.
Minimum GPA: 4
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
80% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 4+; GPA 4+
Both TOPIK and previous-semester GPA must meet the tier; F grades count in GPA. Normal degree duration only: 8 semesters for freshmen, 6 for year-2 transfers, 4 for year-3 transfers. Academic warning or disciplinary action excludes eligibility. Submit the certificate to the international office. GPA 4+.
Minimum GPA: 4
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
60% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 4+; GPA 3.5+
Both TOPIK and previous-semester GPA must meet the tier; F grades count in GPA. Normal degree duration only: 8 semesters for freshmen, 6 for year-2 transfers, 4 for year-3 transfers. Academic warning or disciplinary action excludes eligibility. Submit the certificate to the international office. GPA 3.5+.
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
50% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 4+; GPA 3+
Both TOPIK and previous-semester GPA must meet the tier; F grades count in GPA. Normal degree duration only: 8 semesters for freshmen, 6 for year-2 transfers, 4 for year-3 transfers. Academic warning or disciplinary action excludes eligibility. Submit the certificate to the international office. GPA 3+.
Minimum GPA: 3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
30% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Language requirement: TOPIK level 3+; GPA 3+
Both TOPIK and previous-semester GPA must meet the tier; F grades count in GPA. Normal degree duration only: 8 semesters for freshmen, 6 for year-2 transfers, 4 for year-3 transfers. Academic warning or disciplinary action excludes eligibility. Submit the certificate to the international office. GPA 3+.
Minimum GPA: 3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Undergraduate
20% tuition · Each qualifying semester
Both TOPIK and previous-semester GPA must meet the tier; F grades count in GPA. Normal degree duration only: 8 semesters for freshmen, 6 for year-2 transfers, 4 for year-3 transfers. Academic warning or disciplinary action excludes eligibility. Submit the certificate to the international office. GPA 2.5+.
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Later semesters and re-application
The enrolled award is separately assessed each semester using language level and GPA. The 2027 spring TOPIK registration deadline is December 23, 2026; submit the certificate, identification and registration form.
Existing recipients selected by Spring 2025 only. No new applications or selections from Fall 2025.
Master/PhD/Integrated
Full entrance + tuition + stipend
Existing Global Leader Fellowship recipients selected by Spring 2025 only. To continue the original award, maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.3. No new selections from Fall 2025.
Yonsei Graduate School
Minimum GPA: 3.4 / 4.3
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Only for existing recipients selected by Spring 2025. The original fellowship supports full tuition and a stipend for up to four regular semesters (master’s/PhD) or six (integrated degree), subject to the original maintenance GPA of 3.4/4.3. New selection ended in Fall 2025.
Existing recipients selected by Spring 2025 only. No new applications or selections from Fall 2025.
Master; PhD; Integrated
Up to 50% tuition under the original award
Existing Outstanding International III recipients selected by Spring 2025 only. Department-funded support follows the original award terms. No new selections from Fall2025.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
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Existing recipients selected by Spring 2025 continue under the original departmental award terms during eligible regular semesters. No new selections from Fall 2025.
Full or half tuition continues during regular semesters if the previous semester has at least 15 credits and GPA 3.5/4.3 or higher. If the condition is not met, the next semester award is not paid.
Underwood Outstanding International Student Scholarship
Undergraduate
Full tuition incl. admission fee OR half tuition during regular semesters
Selected among UIC foreign-admission admits; no application. Prior semester 12+ credits and GPA 3.0+ required; if unmet, next-semester scholarship not paid.
Underwood International College
Minimum GPA: 3 / 4.3
Closed Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-09-22 KST
Full or half tuition continues during regular semesters if the previous semester has at least 12 credits and GPA 3.0/4.3 or higher. If the condition is not met, the next semester award is not paid.
Current published amount. The 2027 guide confirms the scholarship and duration; the amount may change annually.
Full-time non-Korean General Graduate School students admitted through the international student track. Excludes Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, contract programmes, MIRAE campus, full-tuition scholarship recipients and existing GLF/Outstanding III recipients. Complete each eligible regular semester and register your own Korean bank account on Yonsei Portal. No separate scholarship application.
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-14 KST · 17:00 KST
Current published amount. The 2027 guide confirms the scholarship and duration; the amount may change annually.
Full-time non-Korean General Graduate School students admitted through the international student track. Excludes Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, contract programmes, MIRAE campus, full-tuition scholarship recipients and existing GLF/Outstanding III recipients. Complete each eligible regular semester and register your own Korean bank account on Yonsei Portal. No separate scholarship application.
Open Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-10-14 KST · 17:00 KST
Paid after each completed eligible regular semester: up to four semesters for a master’s or PhD and six for an integrated degree. Current amounts are KRW2m per semester for master’s/integrated and KRW3m for PhD. Remain a full-time international-track student and meet the stated exclusions each semester; no separate scholarship re-application. Amounts may change annually.
Full tuition; KRW 1,000,000 monthly living allowance; KRW 1,000,000 settlement grant; health insurance.
Non-Korean graduate applicants admitted to a participating university and recommended by that university. Eligible countries, universities and fields are specified in each nomination call.
Obtain admission first, then apply through the university’s scholarship nomination process. This is not a direct individual application to the foundation.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Award duration and continued support
Master’s: tuition for 4 semesters and living allowance for 22 months. PhD/integrated: tuition for 6 semesters and living allowance for 36 months. The recipient agreement governs continued payments.
Foundation scholarshipUndergraduate;Master;PhD;Integrated
Samsung Global Hope Scholarship
Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation
KRW 4,800,000 per semester from the foundation. University arrangements may supplement this amount.
Students from DAC ODA-recipient countries at partner universities, with financial need, strong academic performance and TOPIK level 2 or higher. University recommendation is required. GKS recipients are excluded.
Apply through the partner university’s recommendation call. Student deadlines and available nomination places differ by university.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Award duration and continued support
Maximum: undergraduate 8 semesters, master’s 4, PhD 6, integrated 8. Continued support is decided through semester academic review; remaining regular semesters and university nomination terms apply.
KRW 5,000,000 twice a year: KRW 10,000,000 annual living allowance. This is not a tuition waiver.
Enrolled graduate students nominated by a participating university. Foreign students are explicitly included among priority groups; financial need and university selection apply.
Apply to your university or graduate school when its nomination call opens. The foundation does not accept individual applications.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Award duration and continued support
One annual award paid over 2 semesters. Continued payment requires enrollment and the university’s recipient conditions. No automatic multi-year renewal.
Full tuition, accommodation, monthly allowance, airfare, insurance and settlement support. Amounts and funded duration are set by the selected course.
Primarily government officials from partner countries. Government nomination, a qualifying prior degree and sufficient English are required. Course-specific admission criteria also apply.
Use the KOICA country-office or Korean-embassy nomination route and the selected course’s official instructions. This is separate from ordinary university admission.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Award duration and continued support
Funding covers the approved course period, subject to the programme’s academic and participation rules. It is not an automatically renewable general university scholarship.
Korea Sanhak Foundation · Children of Foreign Workers
Korea Sanhak Foundation
Actual tuition for Fall 2026 only. Paid to the university.
Enrolled students at four-year universities in Korea whose parents are non-Korean citizens and at least one parent is working in Korea. Concurrent private-foundation or parental-employer tuition support is excluded. Academic merit is considered. University nomination and foundation selection are required.
Apply through your university before its student deadline. Each university may recommend one candidate, including its campuses and branches. The university submits the recommendation to the foundation by July 17, 2026; individual applications are not accepted.
One semester: Fall 2026. No automatic support in later semesters.
University application routes (1)
Incheon National University
Closed Fall 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-07-10 KST · 17:00 KST
Students email the required documents as one PDF to scholarship@inu.ac.kr by July 10, 2026, 17:00 KST. INU selects one nominee and submits an official recommendation to the foundation; individual foundation applications are not accepted.
Enrolled in Spring 2026 and planning a regular Fall 2026 semester. Both parents must be non-Korean nationals, with at least one parent currently working in Korea. Spring 2026 GPA at least 3.5 with 12 or more credits. No other scholarship receipt under the INU nomination notice. INU recommends one candidate; the foundation makes the final selection.
Korean or international students studying at schools in Korea. Strong academic achievement or low-income household. Master’s students eligible; integrated Master–PhD support limited to Master’s curriculum semesters. Students on leave or preparing for re-entry exams excluded. Proof of acceptance required when moving to a new education level. Recommendation, transcript and other application documents required. Scholarship ceremony attendance required.
Download the foundation forms from https://www.ikdream.kr, combine required documents as a PDF and email to dream@insulationkorea.co.kr.
One award per person. The 2026 notice explicitly prohibits multiple payments to the same individual.
University application routes (1)
Incheon National University
Closed All 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-01-05 KST · 15:00 KST
Download the foundation forms from https://www.ikdream.kr, combine required documents as a PDF and email to dream@insulationkorea.co.kr.
Korean or international students studying at schools in Korea. Strong academic achievement or low-income household. Master’s students eligible; integrated Master–PhD support limited to Master’s curriculum semesters. Students on leave or preparing for re-entry exams excluded. Proof of acceptance required when moving to a new education level. Recommendation, transcript and other application documents required. Scholarship ceremony attendance required.
KRW 5,000,000 · 2026 annual award, two installments
Japanese Korean diaspora students (or their children) studying or planning to study in Korea, with financial need, strong academic achievement and character. At least two semesters remaining as of March 2026. Documents, interview and attendance at award ceremonies are required.
Submit all required documents by registered post to the Korean-Japanese Entrepreneurs Association scholarship office. Documents must arrive by February 4, 2026. Address: 19F Shinhan Bank Head Office, 20 Sejong-daero 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04513.
The planned 2026 annual support is KRW 5,000,000, paid in two installments. Two payments are part of the same annual award; they do not establish automatic support in later years.
University application routes (1)
Incheon National University
Closed All 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-02-04 KST
Submit all required documents by registered post to the Korean-Japanese Entrepreneurs Association scholarship office. Documents must arrive by February 4, 2026. Address: 19F Shinhan Bank Head Office, 20 Sejong-daero 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04513.
Japanese Korean diaspora students (or their children) studying or planning to study in Korea, with financial need, strong academic achievement and character. At least two semesters remaining as of March 2026. Documents, interview and attendance at award ceremonies are required.
KRW 4,000,000 · 2025 annual award, two installments
Japanese Korean diaspora students studying in Korea. No nationality or previous-school restriction. Must be enrolled in Spring 2025 and plan a regular Fall 2025 semester. No leave, extended semester or exchange enrollment. Interest in Korean-Japanese human rights, peace and related activities. Orientation, two award ceremonies, an annual essay and designated activities required.
Email the application, personal statement, recommendation, confirmation and enrollment certificate to yi97dd@mongdang.org. Submit prescribed forms as Word files, not PDF. Deadline is March 30, 2025, 24:00 in the notice.
The 2025 annual KRW 4,000,000 award is paid as two KRW 2,000,000 installments. Required attendance and activities apply. Automatic support in a subsequent year is not promised in this call.
University application routes (1)
Incheon National University
Closed All 2025 · University route deadline: 2025-03-30 KST · 24:00 KST
Email the application, personal statement, recommendation, confirmation and enrollment certificate to yi97dd@mongdang.org. Submit prescribed forms as Word files, not PDF. Deadline is March 30, 2025, 24:00 in the notice.
Japanese Korean diaspora students studying in Korea. No nationality or previous-school restriction. Must be enrolled in Spring 2025 and plan a regular Fall 2025 semester. No leave, extended semester or exchange enrollment. Interest in Korean-Japanese human rights, peace and related activities. Orientation, two award ceremonies, an annual essay and designated activities required.
Incheon Institute for Talent and Lifelong Education
KRW 1,000,000 · One selected call
Student or parent holds F-4 overseas-Korean status. Attend a regular undergraduate semester at an Incheon university, or satisfy the specific Incheon residence branch. Continuing students: GPA 2.5/4.5 or 2.3/4.3, at least 12 credits (9 in final undergraduate year). First-year and transfer academic evidence follows the call. 2025 foundation scholarship recipients and 2025 overseas-program awardees excluded. One household applicant; no same-year foundation double award.
Apply online on the Incheon Institute for Talent and Lifelong Education website (www.itle.or.kr), Scholarship application section.
This is a separately selected KRW 1,000,000 living-cost award, not automatic renewal. The 2026 call excludes 2025 foundation scholarship and overseas-program recipients and prohibits another foundation award in the same year. Older 2024 rules differ and are stored with that call.
University application routes (2)
Incheon National University
Closed Spring 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-04-19 KST
Apply online on the Incheon Institute for Talent and Lifelong Education website (www.itle.or.kr), Scholarship application section.
Student or parent holds F-4 overseas-Korean status. Attend a regular undergraduate semester at an Incheon university, or satisfy the specific Incheon residence branch. Continuing students: GPA 2.5/4.5 or 2.3/4.3, at least 12 credits (9 in final undergraduate year). First-year and transfer academic evidence follows the call. 2025 foundation scholarship recipients and 2025 overseas-program awardees excluded. One household applicant; no same-year foundation double award.
Closed Fall 2024 · University route deadline: 2024-11-12 KST · 23:59 KST
Apply online at www.itle.or.kr, Scholarship application section.
Student or parent holds F-4 status. Incheon university attendance or Incheon residence branch required. Regular undergraduate enrollment only; graduate students excluded. GPA 2.5/4.5 or 2.3/4.3; at least 12 credits (9 in final undergraduate year). 2024 Spring foundation awardees excluded; 2023 recipients are lower priority.
Master’s: KRW 1,000,000/month; PhD: KRW 1,600,000/month at the listed participating universities.
Full-time graduate students selected by a participating BK21 department or research team. University and project-specific participation and concurrent-award restrictions apply.
Apply through the participating department or research team after enrollment. The programme does not use the university admission deadline as its scholarship deadline.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Department or research-team selection after enrollment.
Award duration and continued support
Payments require continued eligible project participation and available funding. Team selection and semester conditions differ by university; no automatic full-degree funding.
University application routes (3)
Chung-Ang University
Dates not listed · University route
Apply through the participating department or research team after enrollment.
Must be participating graduate student in selected BK21 department
Local authority scholarshipUndergraduate;Master;PhD;Integrated
Global Busan Scholarship (GBS)
Busan Metropolitan City
Up to KRW 2,200,000 per person, paid once.
International degree-seeking students interested in employment and settlement in Busan, with a good attitude toward study and campus life. Students graduating in February or August 2027 receive priority. The reviewed Pusan National University call selected up to two students; this is not the citywide quota.
The Pusan National University application closed on July 8, 2026 at 23:59 KST. Submit the application and privacy consent in Korean to isupport@pusan.ac.kr. Other universities may have separate nomination schedules; this deadline applies only to the reviewed university route.
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism / Korea National University of Arts
Full regular-semester tuition; KRW 800,000/month living support (may increase under admission rules); airfare, language training and health insurance. Settlement: KRW 200,000; graduation support: up to KRW 1,000,000.
Applicant and both parents must hold eligible DAC-recipient citizenship, including all dual nationalities. Arts portfolio and Korean proficiency requirements vary by department. Previous Korean government scholarship recipients face reapplication restrictions; consult the guide.
2027 intake closed May 15, 2026. Apply online through K-Arts; selected candidates submit authenticated originals by July 31. Next-intake information is expected in February 2027; this is not an application opening date.
Regular semesters only. Required language training needs 85% attendance; withdrawal after arrival can require repayment. TOPIK 5–6 generally exempts pre-entry training; department exceptions apply.
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism / Korea Sports Promotion Foundation / Seoul National University
ODA-recipient-country students: full scholarship covering tuition, airfare, dormitory, living expenses and insurance. Other-country sports administrators or athletes may receive partial scholarships; no fixed percentage is promised.
Former/current sport administrators or athletes with a bachelor's degree in any field; applicant and both parents must be non-Korean. English: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or TEPS 269; a fully English-taught prior degree may provide alternative proof. English-medium classes.
Fall 2026: email scanned documents by March 29, then submit originals after confirmation; originals must arrive by April 10. Both deadlines are 18:00 KST. The next intake has no verified application schedule here.
Support belongs to the selected Global Sport Management master's programme. The reviewed financial-aid page does not specify a universal renewal GPA or payment duration; the recipient's award terms apply.
Seoul Metropolitan Government / Seoul Future Foundation
Full tuition and admission fees; KRW 1,000,000/month living support, health insurance and one economy-class entry flight. Living support depends on time spent in Korea.
STEM master’s applicants at nine designated Seoul universities; applicant and both parents must not hold Korean nationality. Born on or after January 1, 1986; bachelor’s degree by August 31, 2026. Grades: 80/100 or CGPA 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0. Language requirements vary by university; TOPIK provides selection bonus points, not an automatic award.
Fall 2026 recruitment is closed. Online deadline: March 6, 2026, 16:00 KST; original documents had to arrive by March 25. Both submissions were required. No 2027 schedule has been confirmed.
Up to two years, renewed every six months. Maintain full-time study at the selected graduate school and a semester average of at least 80. Other scholarships (except compensation-based awards), changing programme or major, and interruption of study can suspend support.
Verified 2026 SNU route: new graduate entrants in Korean language or Korean studies from 15 eligible countries in Asia and Africa. GKS recipients excluded.
Apply through SNU’s college nomination process. July 13 was the central recommendation deadline; student deadlines were earlier. Other partner universities issue their own calls.
Master’s: up to 4 semesters; PhD: 8; integrated: 10. Continued support requires the foundation’s semester assessment and the regular study period.
University application routes (1)
Seoul National University
Closed All 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-07-13 KST
Apply through SNU’s college nomination process. July 13 was the central recommendation deadline; student deadlines were earlier. Other partner universities issue their own calls.
Verified 2026 SNU route: new graduate entrants in Korean language or Korean studies from 15 eligible countries in Asia and Africa. GKS recipients excluded.
KRW 2,000,000 per semester, for up to 5 semesters.
Foreign students legally residing in Korea, enrolled in or admitted to a Korean master’s programme. Interest in Korean culture and exchange activities required; creator, language and cultural-planning tracks.
Apply on the foundation website with the required documents. The 2026 application period was August 10–17.
At least one foundation activity each year and a semester activity report are required. Study interruption or failure to fulfil obligations may stop or cancel support.
Foreign humanities/social-sciences undergraduates in semesters 6–8. University-specific GPA, TOPIK and recommendation requirements apply. Listed preferred countries are priorities, not exclusive eligibility.
University nomination: HUFS October 6; SKKU October 7 at 17:00 KST; Korea University October 12. Submit to your own university, not directly to the foundation.
Open · Scholarship application deadline: 2026-10-12 KST
Award duration and continued support
This call awards support for one semester. A later award requires a separate selection.
University application routes (3)
Sungkyunkwan University
Closed Fall 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-10-07 KST · 17:00 KST
Submit original documents and a PDF to SKKU OISS by 17:00 KST.
Foreign humanities/social-sciences undergraduates in semesters 6–8. GPA at least 3.0, no F grades, TOPIK level 3 or higher, and faculty/department recommendation. Interest in an internship required.
Open Fall 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-10-12 KST
Email the required documents to Korea University GSC by October 12.
Foreign humanities/social-sciences undergraduates in semesters 6–8. Economics/business majors and the listed nationalities receive priority. These are preferences, not exclusive nationality restrictions. Required documents follow the KU notice.
Closed Fall 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-10-06 KST
Submit physical documents to HUFS International Student Support Center, History Hall room 102, during office hours.
Foreign humanities/social-sciences undergraduates in semesters 6–8. GPA at least 3.0/4.5, no F grades, TOPIK level 3 or higher and faculty recommendation. Preferred majors and nationalities are priorities, not exclusive restrictions.
KRW 20,000,000 per year, paid as KRW 10,000,000 per semester.
Foreign SNU engineering graduate students from developing countries, including eligible new entrants. GPA at least 3.1; at least 2 semesters remaining; department recommendation. GKS/university scholarships allowed; other company/foundation awards excluded.
Apply through the engineering department. The verified ECE student deadline was March 4, 2026, 17:00 KST; other departments may set different submission dates.
Master’s: up to 2 years; PhD: 3; integrated: 5, while eligibility is maintained. Master’s support ends after coursework completion.
University application routes (1)
Seoul National University
Closed All 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-03-04 KST · 17:00 KST
Apply through the engineering department. The verified ECE student deadline was March 4, 2026, 17:00 KST; other departments may set different submission dates.
Foreign SNU engineering graduate students from developing countries, including eligible new entrants. GPA at least 3.1; at least 2 semesters remaining; department recommendation. GKS/university scholarships allowed; other company/foundation awards excluded.
KRW 20,000,000 per year, paid as KRW 10,000,000 per semester.
KRW 1,000,000 monthly for 12 months, September 2026–August 2027.
GIST foreign PhD/integrated students from Asia, excluding China and India, who entered in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. GIST presidential scholars excluded; academic record and advisor recommendation required.
Submit to GIST’s scholarship office with advisor recommendation. The 2026 deadline was September 14, 17:00 KST.
The award covers the stated 12-month period. A subsequent award requires a new selection.
University application routes (1)
GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
Closed All 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-09-14 KST · 17:00 KST
Submit to GIST’s scholarship office with advisor recommendation. The 2026 deadline was September 14, 17:00 KST.
GIST foreign PhD/integrated students from Asia, excluding China and India, who entered in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. GIST presidential scholars excluded; academic record and advisor recommendation required.
KRW 1,000,000 monthly for 12 months, September 2026–August 2027.
Shinyang Cultural Foundation Foreign Student Scholarship
Shinyang Cultural Foundation
Full tuition for one year, while eligibility is maintained.
Foreign SNU students with GPA at least 3.0/4.3 and at least 2 semesters remaining. New Spring 2026 undergraduates excluded. No concurrent tuition scholarship; undergraduate support within 10 semesters.
Apply through your SNU department. The verified aerospace department deadline was February 2, 2026, 18:00 KST.
The 2026 award covers one year. Continuing eligibility is required; a following year is not automatically awarded.
University application routes (1)
Seoul National University
Closed All 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-02-02 KST · 18:00 KST
Apply through your SNU department. The verified aerospace department deadline was February 2, 2026, 18:00 KST.
Foreign SNU students with GPA at least 3.0/4.3 and at least 2 semesters remaining. New Spring 2026 undergraduates excluded. No concurrent tuition scholarship; undergraduate support within 10 semesters.
Full tuition for one year, while eligibility is maintained.
Full tuition for eligible semesters; housing subject to review.
New undergraduate applicants to SUNY Korea Stony Brook. Selection considers high-school grades, tests, activities and talents. Stony Brook students complete a required one-year New York residency. Confirm the coverage for that year in your award letter.
Submit the scholarship form and essay with the online admission application. Requests after submission are not accepted. Selection is competitive.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
2–6 eligible semesters. Full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits; term and cumulative GPA at least 3.2/4.0; at least 12 GPA credits completed; no academic dishonesty or misconduct. Award length follows the award letter.
New undergraduate applicants to SUNY Korea Stony Brook. Selection considers high-school grades, tests, activities and talents. Stony Brook students complete a required one-year New York residency. Confirm the coverage for that year in your award letter.
Submit the scholarship form and essay with the online admission application. Requests after submission are not accepted. Selection is competitive.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
2–6 eligible semesters. Full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits; term and cumulative GPA at least 3.2/4.0; at least 12 GPA credits completed; no academic dishonesty or misconduct. Award length follows the award letter.
USD 1,000–10,000 in tuition coverage, as specified in the award letter.
New undergraduate applicants to SUNY Korea Stony Brook. Selection considers high-school grades, tests, activities and talents. Stony Brook students complete a required one-year New York residency. Confirm the coverage for that year in your award letter.
Submit the scholarship form and essay with the online admission application. Requests after submission are not accepted. Selection is competitive.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
Two semesters; extension limited to one semester. Full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits; term and cumulative GPA at least 3.2/4.0; at least 12 GPA credits completed; no academic dishonesty or misconduct. Award length follows the award letter.
New undergraduate applicants to SUNY Korea Stony Brook. Selection considers high-school grades, tests, activities and talents. Stony Brook students complete a required one-year New York residency. Confirm the coverage for that year in your award letter.
Submit the scholarship form and essay with the online admission application. Requests after submission are not accepted. Selection is competitive.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
One semester; a one-time award. Full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits; term and cumulative GPA at least 3.2/4.0; at least 12 GPA credits completed; no academic dishonesty or misconduct. Award length follows the award letter.
SUNY Korea · Stony Brook Shared Prosperity Scholarship
SUNY Korea · Stony Brook University
Full tuition, room and board for eligible semesters. During the required SBU visit, tuition and fees are covered at the SBU rate, excluding miscellaneous costs.
Outstanding students from developing countries; individual interview required. Recipients share a room with a Korean student. Stony Brook students complete a required one-year New York residency. Confirm the coverage for that year in your award letter.
Submit the scholarship form and essay with the online admission application. Requests after submission are not accepted. Selection is competitive. Interview and programme requirements apply.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
1–8 eligible semesters. Full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits; term and cumulative GPA at least 3.2/4.0; at least 12 GPA credits completed; no academic dishonesty or misconduct. Award length follows the award letter.
Incoming undergraduate freshman or transfer students admitted to Mason Korea. Academic performance and leadership/extracurricular activities are considered.
Admission documents are reviewed first. Selected candidates submit an essay and attend a scholarship interview by the notified deadlines.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
At least 12 credits per semester and cumulative GPA at least 3.5. Spring/Fall tuition at Mason Korea only; summer and Fairfax semesters are not covered.
New students admitted to Mason Korea who demonstrate financial need. Documentary evidence, an essay and an interview may be required.
Submit a separate need-based scholarship application and financial documents during the announced application period.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
Full-time enrollment and cumulative GPA at least 2.0. Renewed annually after assessment of academic results and family finances. Mason Korea semesters only.
Undergraduate entrants admitted to UAC with past academic success and potential. U.S. and non-U.S. citizens may receive awards.
Apply for admission to UAC. Academic and scholarship committee review determines the award.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
Up to 6 semesters. Full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits, cumulative GPA at least 3.0, annual thank-you letters and the award’s renewal requirements. Valid at UAC only, not Salt Lake City.
Up to USD 8,000 per academic year by the priority deadline; up to USD 4,000 by the final deadline.
Incoming undergraduate students with leadership, activities, talents and potential to contribute to campus diversity. Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Complete the scholarship section and two essays within the online admissions application before submission. Spring 2027: priority November 15, 2026; final January 15, 2027. Fall 2027: priority February 15; freshman final April 1; transfer final July 15.
Open · Scholarship application deadline: 2027-01-15 KST
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
Up to 6 semesters. Full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits, cumulative GPA at least 3.0, annual thank-you letters and the award’s renewal requirements. Valid at UAC only, not Salt Lake City.
University application routes (2)
University of Utah Asia Campus
Open Spring 2027 · University route deadline: 2027-01-15 KST
Complete the scholarship section and two essays within the online admissions application before submission. Spring 2027: priority November 15, 2026; final January 15, 2027. Fall 2027: priority February 15; freshman final April 1; transfer final July 15.
Incoming undergraduate students with leadership, activities, talents and potential to contribute to campus diversity. Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Up to USD 8,000 per academic year by the priority deadline; up to USD 4,000 by the final deadline.
Open Fall 2027 · University route deadline: 2027-04-01 KST
Complete the scholarship section and two essays within the online admissions application before submission. Spring 2027: priority November 15, 2026; final January 15, 2027. Fall 2027: priority February 15; freshman final April 1; transfer final July 15.
Incoming undergraduate students with leadership, activities, talents and potential to contribute to campus diversity. Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Up to USD 8,000 per academic year by the priority deadline; up to USD 4,000 by the final deadline.
Continuing UAC undergraduates with cumulative GPA at least 3.9, at least 30 total credits and at least 15 UAC credits. Final-semester returnees from Salt Lake may qualify; visiting Salt Lake students do not.
The university selects recipients each semester and finalizes awards by the add/drop deadline.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
Selected each semester; no automatic multi-semester award. Full-time UAC enrollment is required.
USD 1,000–10,000; individual award amount set by the committee.
UAC undergraduate students with cumulative GPA at least 3.0. Freshman and transfer students without a UAC GPA may also apply. Previous recipients cannot reapply.
Applications open in week 5 and are typically due in week 9. Check Umail for the actual dates. Awards apply to the following semester.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
One award per student, usable for up to 6 full-time UAC semesters. Full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits, cumulative GPA at least 3.0, annual thank-you letters and the award’s renewal requirements. Valid at UAC only, not Salt Lake City.
Full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend for most recipients; applicants from other countries may receive partial scholarships.
Foreign nationals meeting KDI School academic qualifications. Full benefits are mainly intended for OECD DAC ODA-recipient-country nationals. Other nationalities may qualify for partial awards.
Submit the online admission application by its deadline. No separate scholarship application is required. Awards are selected by the school.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
Master’s programme: about 1.5 years / 4 semesters; PhD: at least 3–4 years. The award letter determines scholarship duration and continuing obligations.
Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend and round-trip airfare.
Foreign nationals with a bachelor’s degree or higher: G20 public-sector professionals with at least 1 year of experience, non-G20 public-sector professionals with at least 6 years, or Korean Studies degree graduates. Limited competitive selection.
Apply for master’s admission and submit the supporting documents in the application guideline. No separate scholarship application is required.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Apply in the university’s announced application period. Selection and the award letter determine your award.
Award duration and continued support
Master’s programme: about 1.5 years / 4 semesters. Scholarship duration and continuing obligations follow the individual award.
SNU Graduate Scholarship for Foreign Students (GSFS)
Seoul National University
Full tuition including entrance fee for up to four semesters. Living stipend of at least KRW 500,000/month: one year for master’s, two years for PhD; department funding varies.
New master’s/PhD applicants to the designated SNU colleges. Applicant and both parents must be non-Korean. All education through bachelor’s (master’s applicants) or master’s (PhD applicants) must be completed abroad; Korean exchange study is allowed, Korean dual degrees are not. Developing-country citizenship is a preference, not an absolute exclusion.
Apply for admission and GSFS online together. Spring 2027 applications closed July 9, 2026 at 17:00 KST. The guide lists 22 places across 15 colleges/schools; laboratory lists are advisory, not exclusive.
Tuition renewal requires previous-semester GPA of at least 3.0/4.3, assessed each semester. Leave is normally prohibited; unavoidable leave requires prior university approval.
University application routes (1)
Seoul National University
Closed Spring 2027 · University route deadline: 2026-07-09 KST · 17:00 KST
Apply for admission and GSFS online together. Spring 2027 applications closed July 9, 2026 at 17:00 KST. The guide lists 22 places across 15 colleges/schools; laboratory lists are advisory, not exclusive.
GS1: full tuition and KRW 1,200,000/month; airfare has separate entry/departure conditions. GS2: full tuition. Optional Fall 2026 evening Korean course tuition may be combined with GS1/GS2.
Foreign SNU graduate degree students, including Fall 2026 entrants, with at least one regular semester remaining. Coursework-completed students and students on/planning leave are excluded. GKS recipients are ineligible.
Apply separately through mySNU with a reason of up to 400 characters. Fall 2026 applications closed July 12, 2026 at 23:00 KST. New students first pay tuition, then receive a refund if selected. Entry airfare is limited to new students arriving within 60 days before notification or afterwards; return airfare requires recipient status, February 2027 graduation and departure before March 1.
One semester only, September 2026–February 2027. Leave after selection ends eligibility and requires repayment. Other scholarships cannot be held concurrently.
University application routes (1)
Seoul National University
Closed Fall 2026 · University route deadline: 2026-07-12 KST · 23:00 KST
Apply separately through mySNU with a reason of up to 400 characters. Fall 2026 applications closed July 12, 2026 at 23:00 KST. New students first pay tuition, then receive a refund if selected. Entry airfare is limited to new students arriving within 60 days before notification or afterwards; return airfare requires recipient status, February 2027 graduation and departure before March 1.
Sponsor-funded support for overseas graduate study. Award amount and covered expenses depend on the sponsoring Rotary club/district and approved grant.
Graduate study abroad in one of seven focus areas: peace, disease prevention, water/sanitation, maternal/child health, education, local economies or environment. Study in Korea requires sponsor agreement and grant approval.
Contact your local Rotary club/district for sponsorship, eligibility and its application schedule. There is no single verified student deadline or fixed Korea award amount on the general policy page.
Dates not listed · Scholarship application
Contact your local Rotary club/district for sponsorship, eligibility and its application schedule. There is no single verified student deadline or fixed Korea award amount on the general policy page.
Award duration and continued support
Funding may last one to four years and cover the degree period. Recipients must follow the approved grant and sponsor conditions.