Soongsil University, located in Seoul, South Korea, is a prestigious institution renowned for its rich history and commitment to academic excellence. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages innovation and global engagement.
To attract talented international students, Soongsil University offers the Soongsil Global Scholarship. This scholarship provides varying levels of tuition fee coverage based on the applicant’s Korean language proficiency. Specifically, students with a TOPIK level 5 or above receive a 100% tuition fee waiver, those with TOPIK level 4 receive a 70% waiver, and applicants with TOPIK level 3 are granted a 40% tuition fee reduction. Additionally, students who have completed at least Level 4 of the Korean Language Course at Soongsil’s International Education Institute are eligible for a 40% tuition fee waiver, while those with high marks in the Soongsil Korean Proficiency Test can receive a 30% reduction. Furthermore, applicants who have completed at least one semester in the Korean Language Course at Soongsil International Education Institute are exempted from the entrance fee.
Beyond university-specific scholarships, international students can explore external funding opportunities such as the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). Funded by the South Korean government, the GKS offers comprehensive support, including coverage of tuition fees, airfare, living stipends, health insurance, and research funding, to students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degrees.
You can find more university scholarships and external scholarships offered by Soongsil University further down in this page!
