Browse scholarship rules with an explicit IELTS threshold. Different score tiers and programme conditions are shown separately. IELTS alone does not establish eligibility or guarantee selection.
36 programmes from the published database. Application status as of 2026-10-07 (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. 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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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. 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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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. 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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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. 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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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: 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: 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: 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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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.
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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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.
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
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.
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
Open 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.
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
Official source ↗· PDF pp.5–7,15–16; printed pp.3–5,13–14: schedule, nationality, scholarship and continuation
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
Official source ↗· PDF pp.5–7,15–16; printed pp.3–5,13–14: schedule, nationality, scholarship and continuation
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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.
Official source ↗· PDF page 2 scholarship table; PDF pages 5–6 schedule/eligibility; PDF pages 11–13 campus recruitment
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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.
Official source ↗· PDF page 2 scholarship table; PDF pages 5–6 schedule/eligibility; PDF pages 11–13 campus recruitment
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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.
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: 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.
Official source ↗· Registration: entry and enrolled merit tables; programme study location in Chuncheon
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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: 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.
Official source ↗· Registration: entry and enrolled merit tables; programme study location in Chuncheon
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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: 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.
Official source ↗· Registration: entry and enrolled merit tables; programme study location in Chuncheon
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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.
Official source ↗· Registration: entry and enrolled merit tables; programme study location in Chuncheon
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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.
Official source ↗· Registration: entry and enrolled merit tables; programme study location in Chuncheon
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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.
Official source ↗· Registration: entry and enrolled merit tables; programme study location in Chuncheon
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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.
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: 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: 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: 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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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.
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.
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.
Official source ↗· Sections 1–3: benefits, citizenship, language, majors and procedure
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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.
Official source ↗· Sections 1–3: benefits, citizenship, language, majors and procedure
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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.
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.
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.
Official source ↗· PDF pages2–3 eligibility and timeline;12–13 costs and financial aid;17 campus map
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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.
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.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 5, 8–10, 15 (scholarships and continuing merit)
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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.
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.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 5, 9, 10, 14–15 (application, GPA, duration and scholarship table)
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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.
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.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3–4,9,20–21; printed pp.1–2,7,18–19: departments, schedule and undergraduate/Alliance scholarships
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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.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3–4,9,20–21; printed pp.1–2,7,18–19: departments, schedule and undergraduate/Alliance scholarships
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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.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3–4,9,20–21; printed pp.1–2,7,18–19: departments, schedule and undergraduate/Alliance scholarships
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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.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3–4,9,20–21; printed pp.1–2,7,18–19: departments, schedule and undergraduate/Alliance scholarships
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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.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3–4,9,20–21; printed pp.1–2,7,18–19: departments, schedule and undergraduate/Alliance scholarships
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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: english
Minimum GPA: 4
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3–4,9,20–21; printed pp.1–2,7,18–19: departments, schedule and undergraduate/Alliance scholarships
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.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3–4,9,20–21; printed pp.1–2,7,18–19: departments, schedule and undergraduate/Alliance scholarships
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
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pp.3–4,9,20–21; printed pp.1–2,7,18–19: departments, schedule and undergraduate/Alliance scholarships
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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.
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.