Korea University Scholarships for International Students 2025

Seoul, South Korea
Location
37,100
Population
8
Number of Scholarships

Korea University, founded in 1905, is one of South Korea’s most prestigious private institutions, recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and global outreach. Situated in Seoul, the university provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, offering a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs. Korea University fosters an innovative and forward-thinking academic culture, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

To assist international students in achieving their academic goals, Korea University offers the Global Leader Scholarships. This scholarship supports outstanding international applicants by covering full tuition for two semesters under the Global Leader Scholarship A category, while recipients of the Global Leader Scholarship B receive a 50% tuition reduction for the same period. Selection is based on academic merit, and students are automatically considered upon admission.

Furthermore, the POSCO Asia Fellowship provides financial assistance to exceptional students from Asian countries who wish to pursue their education at Korea University. This fellowship covers tuition fees and living expenses, supporting students as they develop their academic and leadership potential. Another valuable funding opportunity is the Samsung Global Hope Scholarships, which is specifically designed for students from developing countries, helping them cover tuition and living costs while studying at Korea University.

International students can also explore external financial aid options such as the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). This government-funded scholarship provides comprehensive support, including full tuition, airfare, living stipends, and research funding, for selected undergraduate and graduate students pursuing higher education in South Korea.

You can find more university scholarships and external scholarships offered by Korea University further down in this page!

Korea University Admissions

Here are the official admission pages for Korea University:

Korea University Application Deadlines

Degree Admission Deadline
Bachelor's (Spring)September 2, 2024
Bachelor's (Fall)March 21, 2025
Master's (Spring)September 13, 2024
Master's (Fall)March 31, 2025

Tuition Fees at Korea University for International Students

Degree Tuition Fee Range
Bachelor's Tuition 8,600,000 - 11,000,000 KRW
Master's Tuition 9,928,000 - 15,810,000 KRW

Please note that tuition fees can vary based on the specific program you choose. To get accurate tuition fee information, be sure to consult the official tuition fee pages.

Korea University Scholarships for International Students

The scholarships at Korea University can help fund your study expenses. There are currently 8 scholarships being offered to international students at the Korea University, all with varying requirements, benefits, and application processes. We have compiled them in this list to help you find the scholarship that best fits you.

Start your academic journey with Korea University! With these Korea University scholarships, unlock your full potential and delve into the diverse range of courses, all without worrying about expensive study costs. As you explore the scholarships of Korea University, make sure to also check out the Available Programs for International Students.

About the Author:

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships. I also provide consulting services as well, and you can check the consulting services page for more information.

30 Comments

  1. Magoba Roy Agnes September 14, 2023 at 5:23 am - Reply

    When do people start applying for 2024

    • Hyun Lee September 14, 2023 at 2:32 pm - Reply

      Hello, admissions for Spring 2024 for Korea University has already been passed (September 1st, 2023), and the admissions deadlines for Fall 2024 has not been announced yet. However, given this year’s admissions deadlines, we can estimate that the applications will be open on February 2024 and close on March 2024.

  2. Milan Gasmi January 3, 2024 at 7:01 pm - Reply

    Hi, is this master’s program in taught in English or Korean ?

    • Hyun Lee February 17, 2024 at 5:36 pm - Reply

      There are some Master’s program taught in Korean and some in English. Here are some English programs available.

  3. Justice January 6, 2024 at 4:04 pm - Reply

    Thanks for sharing this information Hyun. Very helpful :)

    • Hyun Lee February 17, 2024 at 5:32 pm - Reply

      You are welcome!

  4. Rubaia Tabassum February 26, 2024 at 4:50 am - Reply

    Hi, is the application guidelines for undergraduate fall 2024 already out as I tried finding it but unfortunately I can’t find it. About application form is it available to as whenever I reach the website it shows up that the page doesn’t exist.

    • Hyun Lee March 7, 2024 at 7:07 pm - Reply

      Hi Rubaia, thank you for letting us know that the links are outdated. We will update this page ASAP. In the meantime, you can google the Admissions at Korea University and see the pages.

  5. Anonymous February 29, 2024 at 12:10 am - Reply

    What documents will I need to go to Korea after high school?

    • Hyun Lee March 7, 2024 at 7:01 pm - Reply

      Hello, the documents vary by university; for Korea University, please see the Admissions Section.

  6. Anonymous March 14, 2024 at 2:34 pm - Reply

    Do they teach m.sc nursing in English?

    • Hyun Lee March 17, 2024 at 5:23 pm - Reply

      Hello, according to Graduate Page in Korea University, there’s no 100% English degree. They do have Master’s in Nursing available, but you most likely need to know Korean in order to follow the courses in Korean.

  7. Brave March 19, 2024 at 11:22 pm - Reply

    Hi there, can you please guide me to apply? I can’t see that link. Thank you

    • Hyun Lee March 29, 2024 at 1:13 pm - Reply

      Hello, you can see the link for application process by going to the Admissions Section.

  8. Fiorella Di Pede April 25, 2024 at 9:19 pm - Reply

    Is Forensic Science taught there? In English?

    • Hyun Lee May 5, 2024 at 3:01 pm - Reply

      No, Forensic Science is not taught in Korea University

  9. Hrangchal May 11, 2024 at 4:03 pm - Reply

    Is theology course taught there?

    • Hyun Lee May 11, 2024 at 6:33 pm - Reply

      No, Theology is not taught in Korea University

  10. louis May 15, 2024 at 1:36 am - Reply

    Hi is there a 100% fee and stipend coverage scholarships for general nursing in Korea University? and how can I apply for them?

  11. anita pdl October 27, 2024 at 9:15 pm - Reply

    I am a student from Myanmar, and I just finished year 12. Can i get scholarship in South Korea?

    • Hyun Lee October 31, 2024 at 3:58 am - Reply

      It is possible for students from Myanmar to get scholarships in South Korea. Please check out our database for more information.

  12. Mensah Blessing Ayaba November 2, 2024 at 5:57 pm - Reply

    Hi, I am a student in Ghana seeking the GKS 2025, but I can’t get through it, so can I have an agent who’s willing to put me through.

    • Hyun Lee November 11, 2024 at 10:23 am - Reply

      Hi Mensah, we currently don’t do any agency work. Please refer to the GKS Official website for more information on how to apply

  13. Anonymous November 26, 2024 at 12:44 pm - Reply

    Hey, I completed my diploma in electronics engineering from Bangladesh, and I got a CGPA of 3.92 out of 4. Am I able to get a fully funded scholarship?

    • Hyun Lee December 10, 2024 at 10:58 am - Reply

      Hi, many merit scholarships are awarded based on GPA. please check out our scholarship database for graduate scholarships. while you have an excellent CGPA, please not that there are other factors that are considered when awarding scholarships.

  14. ayomide March 20, 2025 at 2:46 am - Reply

    I find it difficult to apply for these scholarships. Is there any guide that can put me through?

    • Hyun Lee March 31, 2025 at 2:36 pm - Reply

      Hello, check out our YouTube channel! We also do livestreams where you can ask questions.

  15. Anonymous March 24, 2025 at 6:22 pm - Reply

    Hi, is there any scholarship provided for bachelor’s degree in Fashion design?
    Thank you

    • Hyun Lee March 31, 2025 at 2:49 pm - Reply

      Hello, Global Leader Scholarships are for all subjects, so if fashion design is taught in Korea University, that scholarship should be available.

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