Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Scholarships for International Students
Compare 4 university scholarship programmes and 2 university-linked external programmes in the published database. Requirements and benefits below are tied to the stated degree, policy or application cycle.
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.
University scholarshipSeparate application required
International Student Merit Scholarship
Your admitted department determines your study campus.
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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Later semesters and re-application
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.
University scholarshipSeparate application required
International Student TOPIK Scholarship
Your admitted department determines your study campus.
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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Later semesters and re-application
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 scholarshipSeparate application requiredSpecial eligibility
Family Scholarship
Two or more siblings enrolled at HUFS at the same time
Your admitted department determines your study campus.
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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Later semesters and re-application
KRW1m total for siblings together, paid at most twice during enrollment. Each eligibility assessment requires at least12 credits and GPA2.0/4.5.
MET programme applicant referred by a current MET student
Only the MET programme at the Graduate School of Global Media Communication is eligible. The school is at HUFS Seoul Campus; Global Campus (Yongin) is not part of this award.
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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Later semesters and re-application
10% of tuition for the first semester only, paid after final admission and registration. This referral award does not automatically continue.
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.
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.
Closed Fall 2026 · University scholarship route deadline: 2026-10-06 KST
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.
Submit physical documents to HUFS International Student Support Center, History Hall room 102, during office hours.