Kongju National University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Most scholarships connected to Kongju National University are designed for degree-seeking students (typically on-campus or regular enrolled status), not for “online-only short courses.” KNU does have an online learning system for virtual education, but KNU-linked scholarships (like KNU new-student awards and major external programs such as GKS) are generally tied to being admitted and enrolled in a degree program.

KNU has many programs taught primarily in Korean, and (depending on the department) some courses/tracks that use English. In KNU’s international undergraduate admissions guidance, applicants to the Division of International Studies (DIS) can use English test scores (instead of TOPIK) and may write parts of the application in English.

KNU’s internal scholarships commonly focus on academic performance (e.g., semester GPA thresholds) and language achievements rather than a strict age cap. However, some external scholarships connected to KNU can have age limits.

For example, the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) typically sets an age limit for undergraduate applicants (and a different one for graduate applicants), so always check the guideline for the year you apply. If you’re aiming for GKS, confirm the exact cut-off dates in the current application notice.

Most KNU scholarships are not “major-restricted”; they’re usually available across colleges as long as you meet the eligibility rules (GPA, language scores, or selection criteria). That means students in STEM, humanities, engineering, business-related fields, and health programs can all be eligible depending on the scholarship.

Engineering: KNU has a College of Engineering with many majors. Humanities: KNU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences covers a wide range of disciplines. Health: KNU has a College of Nursing & Health (e.g., Nursing, Health Administration, Emergency Medical Service, Medical Information).

Medicine note (important): KNU is known for nursing/health fields rather than an MD-style “College of Medicine.” If you specifically mean an international-student eligible medical doctor program, you’ll want to confirm whether your target “medicine” program exists at KNU (many applicants instead pursue nursing, emergency medical service, or medical information at KNU).

KNU scholarships aimed at “international students” are typically open to non-Korean nationals (and do not usually limit eligibility to a single passport), but each scholarship can define eligibility differently.

External scholarships can be more restrictive. For example, GKS eligibility and quotas can depend on designated countries in a given year. As a concrete example of nationality diversity, KNU recipient Destinalutfi Citra Rahmadani is from Indonesia and received GKS for her bachelor’s studies at KNU.

For admissions: many KNU programs commonly expect Korean proficiency (TOPIK) for Korean-taught study, but some tracks (like DIS) may accept English proficiency tests (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL) instead of TOPIK, depending on the guideline.

For scholarships, language scores can matter a lot. For example, KNU-linked scholarships may reward TOPIK achievement (e.g., tuition reductions tied to TOPIK levels), and some internal scholarships also reference English test performance. In practice, strong language scores can improve both admission readiness and scholarship competitiveness.

From a recipient perspective, Destinalutfi shared: “For the language proficiency, I took IELTS for English and TOPIK I for Korean,” which she used to strengthen her scholarship profile.

KNU admissions are often based on document screening (and sometimes interviews), and the university may not present a single universal GPA “cutoff” for all departments and intakes. Still, competitive grades help, and some pathways (and scholarships) do state minimum academic requirements.

For example, GKS commonly requires meeting an academic performance threshold (often expressed as a percentage/GPA equivalency). In recipient examples, Destinalutfi reported “My CGPA was 86.0,” which is the kind of strong academic profile that tends to travel well in scholarship applications.

A strong background usually combines solid grades, fit for the major, proof you can succeed in the study language. Scholarship committees also like momentum: improvement over time, clear goals, and evidence you’ve prepared for the program.

A practical example: Destinalutfi didn’t just rely on grades; she emphasized essays, volunteering, and skills-building, saying she “fixed my essays (personal statement and study plan)” and added certificates (including online classes related to her major).

Exact requirements vary by level (undergraduate/graduate), department, and intake, but international applicants commonly prepare identification, academic records, language proof, and written statements.

• Passport-style photo and identification (passport)
• Academic transcripts (high school or university, depending on entry level)
• Graduation certificate (or certificate of expected graduation)
• Language proficiency certificate (TOPIK and/or IELTS/TOEFL depending on program)
• Personal statement (some tracks may allow English submissions)

Graduate applicants often add program-specific items such as a self-introduction and a research plan (and sometimes advisor-related documents), depending on the admission guideline.

KNU is a comprehensive national university with multiple colleges. Broadly, you’ll see offerings across Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Industrial Sciences (agro/bio and applied fields), Nursing & Health, and Art.

If you’re targeting popular areas: STEM and engineering are supported through Natural Sciences and the College of Engineering; business-related study can appear through business/economics/management-oriented departments and graduate offerings; humanities and social sciences are covered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; and health-focused majors exist through the College of Nursing & Health (e.g., Nursing, Health Administration, Emergency Medical Service, Medical Information).

Yes. For international undergraduate admissions guidance, KNU lists an application fee of KRW 60,000 (paid online only) in its English admissions guide materials. Make sure to check the latest application fee.