Chonnam National University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Many CNU scholarships are aimed at international students admitted through international admissions and is eligible for all nationalities unless otherwise stated. Government scholarships (like GKS) are also for international applicants, but eligibility depends on the participating countries and that year’s rules.

It depends on the scholarship. CNU internal scholarships (e.g., academic excellence / TOPIK-based scholarships) usually focus on admission status and GPA, not age. Government scholarships (like the Global Korea Scholarship) may include age limits that can vary by program type (undergrad vs grad) and by year of the guideline.

If your plan is “CNU scholarship only,” age is often not the main barrier. If your plan is to get Global Korea Scholarships to get into CNU, check the latest GKS guideline for your target intake.

CNU offers courses in both Korean and English, but most degree programs in Korea are primarily taught in Korean. CNU’s international office provides a dedicated list of courses offered in English (useful if you want to plan an English-heavy timetable).

In general, CNU scholarships (and major government scholarships used by CNU students, like the Global Korea Scholarship) are designed for enrolled, degree-seeking students (on-campus programs), not for standalone “online course only” study. CNU does offer online learning options (e.g., public MOOC-style courses), but these typically don’t come with university tuition scholarships because you’re not enrolling as a full-time degree student.

If you are aiming for a fully-funded route, most recipients we see for CNU are scholarship-funded for in-person degree programs. For example, Rahmania Hanifa (Hani) studied a Master’s in Environmental Systems Engineering at CNU (Yeosu Campus) under the Global Korea Scholarship, and Felicia pursued an MBA at CNU under the Global Korea Scholarship.