Kyung Hee University Scholarships for International Students
Compare 10 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.
Seoul or Global (Yongin): campus is determined by your admitted programme.
Undergraduate
Full tuition
Applicants from a country not represented among enrolled students in the university higher-education statistics.
Nationality-based
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
Full tuition in semester 1. Full tuition may continue through the first year when the first-semester record includes at least 12 credits and GPA 2.5 or higher.
Seoul or Global (Yongin): campus is determined by your admitted programme.
Undergraduate
Full tuition
Admission through Global SDGs; top 50% in the admission evaluation.
Global SDGs admission
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
Full tuition in semester 1; support may continue for up to 4 years subject to the scholarship requirements. The admission table does not specify a numeric renewal GPA.
Seoul or Global (Yongin): campus is determined by your admitted programme.
Undergraduate
Full tuition
Highest overall admission score in each college, with a score of at least 90.
College-based
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Korean track: TOPIK level 6. English track: TOEFL iBT 105 on the earlier scale (5.5 for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026), or IELTS 7.5. Submit the certificate under the applicable intake instructions.
Korean/English tracks
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Seoul or Global (Yongin): campus is determined by your admitted programme.
Undergraduate
50% tuition
Language requirement: TOPIK ≥ 5
TOPIK level 5; Korean-track admission only. English-track applicants are excluded.
All
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Seoul or Global (Yongin): campus is determined by your admitted programme.
Undergraduate
Full tuition
Complete KHU KLC or IIE language programme with outstanding academic performance and obtain the Dean’s recommendation under the institute criteria.
KHU-affiliated institutes
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Admission to the Department of Korean and top 50% in the College of Foreign Language and Literature admission evaluation.
Department of Korean
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
50% tuition in semester 1 and later semesters, for up to 4 years after admission, provided GPA remains at least 3.0.
Admission to the College of International Studies; top 50% in its admission evaluation.
International Studies
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
First-semester award only. This award does not provide automatic support for later semesters.
Freshmen: Department of Global Eminence. Transfers: Global Business major. Top 50% in the specified admission evaluation and TOPIK level 5 or higher.
Global Eminence (freshmen); Global Business (transfers)
Application dates are not listed for this policy. Check the official announcement for a new call.
Official source ↗· PDF pages 9–11 campus recruitment; PDF pages 12–13 admission schedule; PDF pages 29–30 scholarship benefits, eligibility and renewal
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Later semesters and re-application
50% tuition in semester 1. From semester 2, the same 50% support continues when previous-semester GPA is at least 3.5. Changing major or department ends continuation.
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.
Seoul Metropolitan Government / Seoul Future Foundation
Full tuition and admission fees; KRW 1,000,000/month living support, health insurance and one economy-class entry flight. Living support depends on time spent in Korea.
STEM master’s applicants at nine designated Seoul universities; applicant and both parents must not hold Korean nationality. Born on or after January 1, 1986; bachelor’s degree by August 31, 2026. Grades: 80/100 or CGPA 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0. Language requirements vary by university; TOPIK provides selection bonus points, not an automatic award.
Fall 2026 recruitment is closed. Online deadline: March 6, 2026, 16:00 KST; original documents had to arrive by March 25. Both submissions were required. No 2027 schedule has been confirmed.
Up to two years, renewed every six months. Maintain full-time study at the selected graduate school and a semester average of at least 80. Other scholarships (except compensation-based awards), changing programme or major, and interruption of study can suspend support.