Yonsei University Scholarships for International Students 2025
Established in 1885, Yonsei University stands as one of South Korea’s oldest and most prestigious private institutions, renowned for its comprehensive academic programs and vibrant campus life. Located in Seoul, the university offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate courses, fostering a global learning environment that attracts students from around the world.
For international students, Yonsei University provides several scholarship opportunities. The Underwood International College Admissions Scholarship offers full tuition coverage for outstanding undergraduate applicants. At the graduate level, the Global Leader Fellowship provides full entrance and tuition fees, along with a monthly stipend, to exceptional students demonstrating strong leadership potential. Additionally, external funding options are available, such as the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), sponsored by the South Korean government, which covers tuition, airfare, living expenses, health insurance, and research support for both undergraduate and graduate international students.
You can find more university scholarships and external scholarships offered by Yonsei University further down in this page!
Yonsei University Admissions
Here are the official admission pages for Yonsei University:
| Degree | Admissions Pages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | International Students Admissions Page |
| Master's | International Students Admissions Page |
Yonsei University Application Deadlines
| Degree | Admission Deadline |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's (Spring) | September 13, 2024 |
| Bachelor's (Fall) | April 4, 2025 |
| Master's (Fall) | April 16, 2025 |
| Master's (Spring) | October 15, 2025 |
Tuition Fees at Yonsei University for International Students
| Degree | Tuition Fee Range |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Tuition | 8,074,000 - 16,388,000 KRW |
| Master's Tuition | 9,708,000 - 18,112,000 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.
Yonsei University Scholarships for International Students
The scholarships at Yonsei University can help fund your study expenses. There are currently 9 scholarships being offered to international students at the Yonsei 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. Underwood International College Admissions Scholarship
- Scholarship Type: Full Tuition
- Degrees Offered : Bachelor's
- Scholarship Coverage: 100% of tuition fees
Graduate Scholarships
1. Full-time Graduate Student Scholarship at the Graduate School of Medicine
- Scholarship Type: Full Tuition
- Degrees Offered : Master's and PhD
- Scholarship Coverage:
- Full entrance fee and tuition fees for 4 semesters
- 12% of tuition fees for the 5th and 6th semester for Doctoral students
- Living stipend for Doctoral students with a TOEIC 830 score or higher, or the equivalent in other proficiency tests
Got questions about scholarships? Check out our Scholarship Admissions: FAQs for International Students Applying for Scholarships Abroad Article!
2. Mirae(Wonju) Campus Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship
- Scholarship Type: Full Tuition
- Degrees Offered : Master's and PhD
- Scholarship Coverage:
- Dormitory fee waiver
- Entrance fee and 50% tuition waivers for Master's students
- Entrance fee and full tuition waivers for Ph.D. students
- Stipend of 400,000 KRW per month for Ph.D. students who are also selected for RA scholarship
3. Department of Artificial Intelligence Scholarship
- Scholarship Type: Full Tuition
- Degrees Offered : Master's and PhD
- Scholarship Coverage: full tuition fees
4. Global Leader Fellowship
- Scholarship Type: Full Funding
- Degrees Offered : Master's and PhD
- Scholarship Coverage:
- Full entrance fees
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend
External Scholarships
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
Start your academic journey with Yonsei University! With these Yonsei 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 Yonsei University, make sure to also check out the Available Programs for International Students.
Yonsei University Scholarship Recipients
Desy Simamora
Desy Simamora, from Indonesia, is a Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) recipient pursuing a Master’s in Medical Science at Yonsei University, South Korea. With a background in Industrial Biotechnology, her research on Indonesian medicinal plants for drug development fueled her passion for non-communicable disease research, leading her to seek international study opportunities.
She applied for multiple scholarships, including GKS, Stipendium Hungaricum, MEXT, and Fulbright, ultimately choosing GKS for its strong research support and career benefits. Her GKS Embassy Track application allowed her to select three universities, and she secured admission to Yonsei University, renowned for its medical research excellence.
Read Desy’s story and learn how she secured a fully funded GKS scholarship!
Bella Naufal Wafa Nabila A
Bella Naufal Wafa Nabila A from Indonesia is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Radiation Convergence Engineering at Yonsei University, South Korea, through the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). With a background in Physics from Diponegoro University and a strong interest in medical physics, Bella chose Yonsei for its alignment with her academic goals. The GKS program not only supports her studies financially but also included a year of Korean language training, essential for academic success in Korea’s predominantly Korean-taught programs.
Read Bella’s story to learn how determination, strategic preparation—including both IELTS and TOPIK certifications—and a deeply reflective application essay helped her secure the prestigious GKS.
About the Author: Hyun Lee
I need information about physics Ph.D scholarships. Please help in my field.
Hello, Korean Universities in general including Yonsei University, for Ph.D. admissions, you need to contact the professors. Graduate admissions in Korea are operated on lab-basis, which means that professors have a big say in who gets admitted or not. So, visit the Yonsei University Physics Faculty page and contact the professors directly through email. Once you do get in, you do get a stipend and tuition waiver most likely, especially in STEM field.
Are there no scholarships for the students of business background in Master’s?
There are. It’s just the scholarships in STEM fields are much more prevalent. You can apply for Global Leader Fellowship, which includes Master’s in business
Please I wish to ask if there’s no program in the university that are online as most of us in this region finds it very difficult to raise money to travel abroad for further studies.
Hello, I don’t believe that Yonsei University offers online courses, but you can find online degrees that are in South Korea: Online Bachelor’s in Korea Page, Online Master’s in Korea Page.
“holding language proficiency scores of at least TOPIK Level 4, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 850, TOEFL iBT 85, TOEFL CBT 210, or TOEFL PBT 600”
Does this mean one this certificates or all of them. I have an IETLS certificate but no Topik. Am I still eligible?
It’s just one of them, so you are eligible if you hold IELTS certificate
When will the scholarship of Yonsei university will open up in 2024?
Hello, you can find more information in the deadline section of Yonsei University.
Please provide information about scholarships and grants in journalism department at Yonsei University
Hello, most scholarships at Yonsei at not subject related, so journalism will also apply unless stated otherwise.
Hi this was very informational! but, as a high school student abroad who’s looking to do an undergraduate program in film, how exactly can it work out?
Hi, I don’t see any film majors for undergraduates at Yonsei University unfortunately according to their Degree Programs Page. I think you should find some universities that do offer an undergraduate degree in Film, and if you do, the application procedure should be the same as other degrees.
Hello. Please tell me that scholarships for Ph.D. students are available in SK? If so, then what is the criteria?
Hello, there are numerous scholarships that are available in South Korea for Ph.D. students including these scholarships at Yonsei University. You can find more in our scholarship database. For criteria, it differs by scholarships, so you would need to check each scholarships’ criteria.
Hey is there any fully funded Ph.D. in Economics fields especially in Environmental or Labour related economics?
Hello, Yonsei University does have Ph.D. in Economics, and yes, you can receive full funding, either from your professor, scholarships, or government scholarships like the GKS.
Hey, I need information about MBA Programs scholarships. Please help me in the process. I also want to know the language or languages these courses are taught in. Thanks
Hello the Global Leader Fellowship at Yonsei is for Master’s program. I’m not sure though if it applies for MBA since that is a professional degree. Regarding language, there are English MBA available called Global MBA.
Hi sir, is there a PhD major in international development and cooperation?
Can I also apply for a PhD in a major other than my master’s major?
And lastly, do I need to contact any professor before I submit my application to KGS ?
Hello, there is a Ph.D. degree in International Cooperation, which you can see it on this page at Yonsei University site. Yes, you can apply for Ph.D. other than your Master’s, but you need to show that you are ready for it, either through coursework, research experience, and other things in that particular field you are trying to pursue your Ph.D. in. Regarding KGS, I don’t think you have to contact any professors when submitting your application.
Hello Mr.Hyun Lee. I have a question about Duolingo English Test Requirement of Yonsei University for Undergraduate Admission. What is the minimum score of Duolingo English Test for Undergraduate Admission under UIC.
Hello, Yonsei University does not state the minimum score. Duolingo test is supplementary and not a required part of the application.
Hello, is the full time graduate student scholarship for the graduate school of medicine for studying MBBS at Younsei? If yes, then is it fully funded for the whole program?
Hello, there is the full time graduate student scholarships for graduate school of medicine, but I’m not sure if that’s for MBBS or just some graduate school related to medicine; it doesn’t state specifically on the website. You should talk to the admissions people to see which degree it offers.
Hello, I want to study as bachelor student south korea, but also make exchange semesters (Japan,…). Do you know if this is possible? I would like the information about Yonsei university, but information to other universities is good too! Thank you, your site is really helpful.
Hello, yes, that is entirely possible with Yonsei University. I’ve seen many Yonsei University students go to exchange programs to USA and UK, and I’m sure that there are exchange students to Japan as well. I think if you study at any of the universities in Seoul, you shouldn’t have any problems doing an exchange student for a semester or for a year:)
Hello, is there any fully funded scholarship available for international students for the Bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery MBBS at Younsei university. Moreover , is MBBS (medicine) in English available?
No, there’s no scholarship for MBBS students, and MBBS in Korea, including Yonsei University, is taught in Korean.
Hello I want to study cosmetic science/cosmetology courses in the university? Also, what is percentage of international students getting scholarships.
Hi, there are no cosmetic science degree at Yonsei. I don’t think there are many institutions in Korea that offer that course, but there are 2 year technical colleges that offer that course. Regarding percentage of international students getting scholarships, I think around 50%?
Are there law degree at yonsei
Yes there is, but they are all taught in Korean, and I’m not sure if they accept international students.
Hello, I am from Egypt, I am 14 years old, in the third year of middle school. Can I enter Yonsel University after I finish high school?
Definitely!