Incheon National University Scholarships for International Students

University scholarship

International Student Entrance Merit Scholarship

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.
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

Source checked: 2026-10-01

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

Source checked: 2026-10-01

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

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Undergraduate

30% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 82 / TOEIC ≥ 700

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

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Undergraduate

50% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 87 / TOEIC ≥ 750

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

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Undergraduate

70% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 7 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 94 / TOEIC ≥ 800

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

Source checked: 2026-10-01

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.
International freshman or transfer

Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST

Official source ↗ · p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships

Source checked: 2026-10-01

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

Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST

Official source ↗ · p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships

Source checked: 2026-10-01

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

Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST

Official source ↗ · p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Undergraduate

30% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 82 / TOEIC ≥ 700

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

Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST

Official source ↗ · p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Undergraduate

50% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 87 / TOEIC ≥ 750

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

Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST

Official source ↗ · p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Undergraduate

70% tuition

Language requirement: IELTS ≥ 7 / TOEFL iBT (0–120) ≥ 94 / TOEIC ≥ 800

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

Upcoming Spring 2027 · Admission application deadline: 2026-11-20 KST · 17:00 KST

Official source ↗ · p.6 schedule and postmark rule; pp.7–9 eligibility and deferred scores; p.14 entrance/continuing scholarships

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Later semesters and re-application

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.

University scholarship

International Student Continuing Merit Scholarship

Your campus follows your INU department. The scholarship’s admission cohort, programme and student eligibility conditions still apply.

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

Source checked: 2026-10-01

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

Source checked: 2026-10-01

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

Source checked: 2026-10-01

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

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Later semesters and re-application

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.

University scholarshipSeparate application required

International Student Language Score Incentive

Your campus follows your INU department. The scholarship’s admission cohort, programme and student eligibility conditions still apply.

Undergraduate; Master; PhD

KRW 100,000

Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 4

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.

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.

Source checked: 2026-10-07

Official source ↗ · Support details, eligibility, repeat application; application HWP read

Source checked: 2026-10-07

Undergraduate

KRW 100,000

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

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.

Source checked: 2026-10-07

Official source ↗ · Support details, eligibility, repeat application; application HWP read

Source checked: 2026-10-07

Later semesters and re-application

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.

University scholarshipSeparate application required

International Student Need-Based Scholarship

Your campus follows your INU department. The scholarship’s admission cohort, programme and student eligibility conditions still apply.

Undergraduate

40% tuition

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.
Minimum GPA: 3.2

Closed Fall 2025 · Scholarship application deadline: 2025-07-16 KST · 16:00 KST

Submit the need-based form and required income documents in person (Building 1 Room 107) or by email to mychung36@inu.ac.kr.

Official source ↗Official source ↗ · Need-based separate deadline; attached policy PDF pp.1–3 read

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Undergraduate

50% tuition

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.
Minimum GPA: 3.4

Closed Fall 2025 · Scholarship application deadline: 2025-07-16 KST · 16:00 KST

Submit the need-based form and required income documents in person (Building 1 Room 107) or by email to mychung36@inu.ac.kr.

Official source ↗Official source ↗ · Need-based separate deadline; attached policy PDF pp.1–3 read

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Undergraduate

60% tuition

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.
Minimum GPA: 3.6

Closed Fall 2025 · Scholarship application deadline: 2025-07-16 KST · 16:00 KST

Submit the need-based form and required income documents in person (Building 1 Room 107) or by email to mychung36@inu.ac.kr.

Official source ↗Official source ↗ · Need-based separate deadline; attached policy PDF pp.1–3 read

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Undergraduate

70% tuition

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.
Minimum GPA: 3.8

Closed Fall 2025 · Scholarship application deadline: 2025-07-16 KST · 16:00 KST

Submit the need-based form and required income documents in person (Building 1 Room 107) or by email to mychung36@inu.ac.kr.

Official source ↗Official source ↗ · Need-based separate deadline; attached policy PDF pp.1–3 read

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Later semesters and re-application

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.

University scholarshipSeparate application required

Chinese Student Service Center Work Scholarship

Work is at the Chinese Student Service Center, Michuhol Campus, Northeast Asian Logistics E-biz Center room 107. Eligible INU students may apply regardless of the campus of their enrolled department.

Undergraduate

KRW 10,320 per hour

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.
Minimum GPA: 2

Closed Fall 2026 · Scholarship application deadline: 2026-08-12 KST · 23:59:59 KST

Email the foreign-student application and expected class timetable to hayujung@inu.ac.kr. Document review and interview.

Official source ↗Official source ↗ · Foreign position; TOPIK preference; deadline; attached common HWP read

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Later semesters and re-application

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.

University scholarshipSeparate application required

Interdisciplinary Talent Scholarship

Only the specified interdisciplinary programmes are eligible. Your study location follows your enrolled programme; ordinary majors and minors are not included.

Undergraduate

KRW 700,000

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.
Minimum GPA: 3

Closed Fall 2025 · Scholarship application deadline: 2026-01-27 KST · 16:00 KST

Apply through INU integrated administration scholarship section; register bank account and select completed eligible courses.

Official source ↗Official source ↗ · Embedded image, amounts and application dates

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Undergraduate

KRW 500,000

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.
Minimum GPA: 3

Closed Fall 2025 · Scholarship application deadline: 2026-01-27 KST · 16:00 KST

Apply through INU integrated administration scholarship section; register bank account and select completed eligible courses.

Official source ↗Official source ↗ · Embedded image, amounts and application dates

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Later semesters and re-application

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.

External programmes linked to this university

Eligibility depends on each programme and nomination call. A university listing alone does not guarantee eligibility.

Foundation scholarshipUndergraduate

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.

Closed Fall 2026 · University scholarship route deadline: 2026-07-10 KST · 17:00 KST

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.

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.

Source checked: 2026-10-01

Award duration and continued support

One semester: Fall 2026. No automatic support in later semesters.