Seoul National University (SNU), established in 1946, stands as South Korea’s premier institution of higher education, renowned for its rigorous academic programs and cutting-edge research. Located in the dynamic city of Seoul, SNU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate courses across diverse fields, fostering an environment that encourages intellectual growth and global engagement.
To support international students, SNU provides several scholarship opportunities. The Silk-Road Scholarship is designed for exceptional international students, offering full tuition coverage for up to four semesters, a monthly stipend of KRW 600,000, economy roundtrip airfare, and full funding for Korean language training. Additionally, the SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) is a prestigious award for Ph.D. students, covering full tuition fees, providing monthly stipends ranging from KRW 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 for 3 to 4 years, economy class round-trip airfare, access to Korean language training, and reimbursement of National Health Insurance fees.
Beyond university-specific scholarships, international students at SNU can also apply for external funding opportunities. The POSCO Asia Fellowship is designed to invite promising Asian graduate students to the Master’s Program at the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), covering full tuition for up to four semesters and providing monthly living stipends for two years. Another notable scholarship is the Samsung Global Hope Scholarship, which supports students from developing countries, covering tuition fees, living expenses, airfare, and book allowances.
Furthermore, the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), sponsored by the South Korean government, offers comprehensive financial support, including tuition fees, airfare, living stipends, and research funding, to selected undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in South Korea.
You can find more university scholarships and external scholarships offered by Seoul National University further down in this page!