Korea University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Hyun Lee
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Updated November 22, 2025
Seoul, South Korea
Location
37,100
Population
7
Number of Scholarships

Students considering Korea University can explore scholarships that range from fully funded support to partial awards. This shortlist highlights higher coverage options first.

For institution funded support at Korea University, these scholarships are frequently highlighted when prioritizing higher coverage. Global Leader Scholarships is usually considered full tuition, and typical coverage can include full tuition fees (admission fees are also covered) for 2 semesters for Global Leader Scholarship A awardees and 50% tuition fees (admission fees are also covered) for 2 semesters for Global Leader Scholarship B awardees. A strong option is Graduate Global Leader Scholarship which is full tuition and often covers 100% of tuition fees and entrance fee and living allowance of KRW 500,000 per month for 4 months of the semester.

Outside the university’s own funding routes, Korea University students may be eligible for external programs that can offer substantial support. Here are a few to consider. KOICA Scholarship is fully funded and typically covers tuition fees, monthly living allowance, and accommodation. Samsung Global Hope Scholarships is commonly categorized as fully funded support, and coverage that often includes undergraduate level : KRW 3,900,000 per semester and Master's and PhD level : KRW 3,500,000 or KRW 5,000,000 per semester. With Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), students may receive fully funded support, and coverage frequently includes tuition fees, airplane tickets, and living stipend.

This is only a shortlist. Additional scholarships and funding options appear further down on this page.

Korea University Scholarships for International Students

The scholarships at Korea University can help fund your study expenses. There are currently 7 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.

Undergraduate Scholarships

1. Global Leader Scholarships

  • Scholarship Type: Full Tuition
  • Degrees Offered : Bachelor's
  • Scholarship Coverage:
    • Full tuition fees (admission fees are also covered) for 2 semesters for Global Leader Scholarship A awardees
    • 50% tuition fees (admission fees are also covered) for 2 semesters for Global Leader Scholarship B awardees

Graduate Scholarships

1. Graduate Global Leader Scholarship

  • Scholarship Type: Full Tuition
  • Degrees Offered : Master's and PhD
  • Scholarship Coverage:
    • 100% of tuition fees and entrance fee
    • Living allowance of KRW 500,000 per month for 4 months of the semester

External Scholarships

1. KOICA Scholarship

  • Offered By: KOICA
  • Scholarship Type: Full Funding
  • Degrees Offered : Master's
  • Scholarship Coverage:
    • Tuition fees
    • Monthly living allowance
    • Accommodation
    • Health insurance
    • Round-trip airfare
    • Settlement and completion grants
    • Extracurricular and cultural activities

2. Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

  • Offered By: Government of the Republic of Korea
  • Scholarship Type: Full Funding
  • Degrees Offered : Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD
  • Scholarship Coverage:
    • Tuition Fees
    • Airplane tickets
    • Living Stipend
    • Health Insurance
    • Research Funding

3. POSCO Asia Fellowships

  • Offered By: POSCO TJ Park Foundation
  • Scholarship Type: Full Tuition
  • Degrees Offered : Master's and PhD
  • Scholarship Coverage:
    • Full Tuition
    • Living Expense Stipend of 1,000,000 KRW per month
    • National Health Insurance
    • Settlement Fee

4. Samsung Global Hope Scholarships

  • Offered By: Samsung
  • Scholarship Type: Full Funding
  • Degrees Offered : Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD
  • Scholarship Coverage:
    • Undergraduate level : KRW 3,900,000 per semester
    • Master's and PhD level : KRW 3,500,000 or KRW 5,000,000 per semester

5. GlobalScholarships.com $3,000 Scholarships for International Students

  • Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
  • Degrees Offered : Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD
  • Scholarship Coverage: 3,000 USD

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"This scholarship covers tuition fees, Korean language program fees, monthly allowances, airfares, as well as research and settlement allowances."

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-G) Master’s in Quantum Information Physics

— Islamuddin Alimurrijal

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"Thoroughly read and understand the official scholarship guidelines. Invest time in self-research and document preparation. Seek feedback and continuously revise your application materials"

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Master’s in Big Data Science

— Lakhwinder Kaur

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"Although I am now pursuing a Master's degree in Urban Planning and Design under the College of Engineering at Korea University."

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Master’s in Urban Planning and Design

— Hening Tyas Subekti

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"The curriculum was challenging and demanding, pushing me to expand my knowledge and problem-solving skills."

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS 2015) Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

— Deepak Kumar

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"Beyond academic growth, I’ve had the chance to experience Korean culture firsthand and build meaningful friendships with people from diverse countries and backgrounds."

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Master’s in Urban Planning and Urban Design

— Anjavola Rasolonjatovo

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"studying abroad is not only about academics but also about experiencing the culture and embracing diversity."

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-G) Master’s in Quantum Information Physics

— Islamuddin Alimurrijal

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Korea University Scholarship Recipients

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Anjavola Rasolonjatovo

Master’s in Urban Planning and Urban Design
Madagascar
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Anjavola Rasolonjatovo from Madagascar is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban Planning and Urban Design at Korea University, fully funded by the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) awarded in 2022. With a background in Business Administration and an ongoing Master’s in Urban Planning in Madagascar, her interdisciplinary profile and strong motivation helped her stand out during the competitive selection process, despite preparing her application in just two weeks.

Explore Anjavola’s story to see how seizing an unexpected opportunity and crafting a sincere application can open doors to transformative experiences in international education.

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Hening Tyas Subekti

Master’s in Urban Planning and Design
Indonesia
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Hening Tyas Subekti from Indonesia is pursuing a Master’s in Urban Planning and Design at Korea University under the fully funded Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Regional Development from Gadjah Mada University with a GPA of 3.80/4.00, publishing her thesis in the Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability. Inspired by South Korea’s coastal city planning, she prepared for GKS by researching programs aligned with her goals, achieving a TOEIC score of 880, and crafting focused essays that connected her background in regional development with her aspirations in sustainable urban planning.

Learn more about her path and how she attained this prestigious scholarship.

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Lakhwinder Kaur

Master’s in Big Data Science
India
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Lakhwinder Kaur from India is pursuing a Master’s in Big Data Science at Korea University under the fully funded Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). With a mathematics background from the University of Delhi and four years of data analysis experience at the India Justice Report, she brings a strong blend of academic merit and professional relevance to her graduate studies. Her choice of the University Track allowed her direct engagement with faculty, and her carefully crafted personal statement and study plan helped her secure the scholarship.

Explore her story to see how strategic planning and clarity of purpose can lead to a successful scholarship journey in South Korea.

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Korea University Admissions

Here are the official admission pages for Korea University:

DegreeAdmissions Pages
Bachelor'sInternational Students Admissions Page
Master'sInternational Students Admissions Page

Korea University Application Deadlines

Degree Admission Deadline
Bachelor's (Fall)March 21, 2025
Bachelor's (Spring)September 1, 2025
Master'sSeptember 10, 2025

Tuition Fees at Korea University for International Students

Degree Tuition Fee Range
Bachelor's Tuition 10,600,000 - 14,200,000 KRW
Master's Tuition 10,474,000 - 26,798,000 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.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

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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.

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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