Daejeon University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Most Daejeon University–linked scholarships are structured around on-campus enrollment (and for government funding like GKS, it commonly includes in-country study and training). For example, Deepika Goyal explained that she “did my language year at Daejeon University,” which reflects an in-person pathway rather than a fully online one.

For many degree programs, especially at the undergraduate level, Daejeon University expects you to study in Korean (for instance, international undergraduates are generally asked to show TOPIK Level 3+ or completion of DJU’s intermediate Korean). That’s why scholarship recipients often emphasize Korean preparation: Deepika said she “studied Korean language and culture for one year.”

Some classes, readings, or project work (especially in certain graduate settings) may include English materials, but you should plan for Korean as the core language unless your department confirms otherwise.

Daejeon University’s internal tuition-reduction scholarships typically focus on academic status (e.g., GPA/TOPIK) rather than age, but eligibility is tied to admissions rules and the scholarship’s own conditions.

For the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), age limits depend on the track/program year (for example, undergraduate vs. graduate). In the recipient stories, you can see that non-traditional timelines are possible. Deepika noted, “I have eight years of work experience,” yet still secured GKS, so always check the exact year’s GKS guideline for the intake you’re applying to.

Scholarships connected to Daejeon University (including internal awards and external options like GKS) generally apply across majors, so you’ll see coverage for engineering, business, STEM, humanities, and health fields rather than being limited to one subject area.

Engineering & STEM: DJU has colleges such as Engineering and SW/IT-focused areas (great for computer/software pathways). Business: DJU has a College of Business Administration and business-focused graduate options. Health: DJU includes health sciences. Humanities & Social Sciences: recipients like Tri pursued a “Master of Social Welfare,” showing that humanities/social sciences pathways can be funded too.

Daejeon University’s international admissions (and many scholarships built around those admissions) are aimed at non-Korean applicants, commonly framed as “foreigners whose parents are foreigners.” In practice, that means opportunities are broadly open to many nationalities, as long as you meet the admissions/scholarship criteria.

Recipient stories show that DJU-linked scholarship routes have supported applicants from different countries; for example, Tri Putri Handayani introduced herself as being from Indonesia, and Deepika Goyal shared, “I am originally from India.”

For GKS specifically, nationality eligibility is restricted to the inviting year’s list of designated countries, so you must confirm your country is included for your cycle.

For admission: for many undergraduate routes, TOPIK (Korean) is important. DJU commonly asks for TOPIK Level 3+ (or completion of DJU’s intermediate Korean program), and students are expected to reach a higher level before graduating.

For scholarships: language scores can help a lot. DJU-linked tuition awards often reward TOPIK performance (some scholarships explicitly scale benefits by TOPIK level), and GKS applicants may also strengthen their profile with English scores. Tri said, “Daejeon University did not require a language proficiency test score for the GKS application,” but she still “submitted my IELTS results to strengthen my application.”

So, you may be able to apply without IELTS/TOEFL in some cases, but TOPIK is frequently central for DJU programs and having TOPIK/IELTS can improve scholarship competitiveness.

Daejeon University’s published international undergraduate criteria emphasize eligibility (e.g., completing required years of schooling) and language readiness (TOPIK or Korean-program completion) more than a single “one-number GPA cutoff,” but scholarships and external programs often do have grade thresholds.

From recipient examples, competitive GPAs can help: Tri reported graduating with a “GPA of 3.80/4.00.” At the same time, profiles can be holistic. Deepika shared, “my percentage wasn’t very high,” and leaned into professor contact, recommendations, and strong essays.

If you are targeting GKS, note that it commonly requires a minimum academic performance threshold (often expressed as an 80% CGPA equivalent or above in the prior degree), so your “minimum grade” can depend on the scholarship route you choose.

A strong scholarship profile for DJU is usually a mix of (1) solid grades, (2) language readiness (especially TOPIK if your program is Korean-taught), and (3) clear motivation that matches the program.

Recipient stories make this feel concrete: Tri highlighted essays and preparation: she spent months refining them and emphasized “the quality of my essays.” Deepika stressed outreach and planning: she mentioned “sending well-crafted emails to professors” and securing “recommendation letters.”

If you’re switching fields, connect the story (why the shift makes sense) and show proof you can handle the new discipline—Tri moved from International Relations into Social Welfare by tying her motivation to real community-development experiences.

For international admission, Daejeon University typically asks for items like an application form (often completed in Korean), academic records (graduation certificate + transcripts, commonly notarized), proof of nationality for you and your parents, family-relationship/birth documentation, a TOPIK score report (or proof of Korean-program completion), and proof of financial ability (e.g., a bank balance certificate meeting the stated amount). Translation + notarization/Apostille/consular confirmation rules may apply if your documents are not in Korean/English.

The recipient stories match this “documentation-heavy” reality. Tri described “translating official documents with a certified translator and having them notarized,” and also noted drafting “the two essays required” for GKS. Deepika mentioned she “obtained recommendation letters” and prepared “legal documents,” while focusing on her personal statement and statement of purpose.

Yes. For international undergraduate admission (“pure foreigner” new/transfer admission), Daejeon University lists an admission screening fee of KRW 50,000.

Scholarship pathways can have their own procedures (for example, GKS is submitted via embassy/university tracks and has a structured document package), so treat the university admissions fee and the scholarship application process as related-but-separate steps.