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Ajou University Scholarships for International Students

Compare 10 university scholarship programmes in the published database. Requirements and benefits below are tied to the stated degree, policy or application cycle.

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Application status as of 2026-10-07 (KST). Source review dates are shown individually. A past deadline does not indicate a new call is open. Admission and scholarship deadlines may differ.

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Ajou Global Scholarship 1

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. 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

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Undergraduate

100% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 8 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 100

  • 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

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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.

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Ajou Global Scholarship 2

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. 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

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Undergraduate

70% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 7 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 90

  • 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.

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Ajou Global Scholarship 3

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. 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

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Undergraduate

50% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 80

  • 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

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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.

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Ajou Global Scholarship 4

Undergraduate

30% tuition

Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3

  • 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

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Undergraduate

30% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 5.5 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 71

  • 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.

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Ajou Academic Excellence 1

Undergraduate

100% tuition

Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4

  • 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

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Undergraduate

100% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 80

  • 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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Later semesters and re-application

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.

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Ajou Academic Excellence 2

Undergraduate

50% tuition

Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4

  • 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

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Undergraduate

50% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 80

  • 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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Later semesters and re-application

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.

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Ajou Academic Excellence 3

Undergraduate

30% tuition

Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4

  • 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

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Undergraduate

30% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 80

  • 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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Later semesters and re-application

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.

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CHEER UP Living Expenses Scholarship

Undergraduate

KRW 1,000,000 living expenses

Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 3

  • First2 semesters: top50% previous semester; at least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5. Excludes Academic Excellence recipients. Required campus education completed.
  • First2 semesters
  • Admission track: korean
  • Minimum GPA: 2 / 4.5

Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.

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Undergraduate

KRW 1,000,000 living expenses

Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4

  • Semester3 onwards: top50% previous semester; at least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5. Excludes Academic Excellence recipients. Required campus education completed.
  • Semester3 onwards
  • Admission track: korean
  • Minimum GPA: 2 / 4.5

Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.

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Undergraduate

KRW 1,000,000 living expenses

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 80

  • English-taught students: top50% previous semester, at least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5. Excludes Academic Excellence recipients. 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.

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Later semesters and re-application

New semester selection. Top50% ranking, at least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5 required. Students receiving Academic Excellence awards are excluded.

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University scholarshipSeparate application required

Step-Up TOPIK Scholarship

Undergraduate

KRW 300,000 living expenses

Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4

  • First achieve TOPIK4 or higher after entry within2 semesters and submit the score report within2 semesters.

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

One-time payment for first achieving TOPIK4 or higher within2 semesters after admission; report must also be submitted within those2 semesters.

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University scholarshipSeparate application requiredSpecial eligibility

Ajou Family Scholarship

Immediate family also enrolled in an Ajou undergraduate programme

Undergraduate

100% tuition

  • Immediate family member also enrolled within standard undergraduate duration, or2 or more immediate family members entering in the same academic year.

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 one semester, once during undergraduate enrollment.

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GKS participation

Government scholarship

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