Scholarships in Korea for International Students

There are a lot of things you need to spend money on when you are studying abroad, like tuition fees, housing, and health insurance to name a few. These could add up and you’ll soon realize that studying abroad can cost a lot.

Thankfully, universities in South Korea have very generous scholarship offers for international students like you! We have compiled this list of the best scholarships offered by top Korean universities, some covering full tuition and giving monthly stipends. Few are even accepting applications right now!

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This scholarship is awarded to academically excellent students who wish to study at KAIST, one of the highest-ranking universities in the country.

• Scholarship benefits: Full tuition, Living expenses coverage up to KRW 350,000 per month, Medical health insurance
• Application deadline: October 21

New international students who can communicate well in Korean benefit from this scholarship. TOPIK scores above Level 4 are required.  

• Scholarship benefits: Up to 100% tuition fee coverage
• Application period opens in October

Deserving incoming students are recommended by the admissions committee for this scholarship that supports living expenses.

• Scholarship benefits: Monthly stipend of up to KRW 630,000
• Application period opens in January

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Hanyang aims to support students with outstanding academic records through this scholarship.

• Eligible Degrees: Master’s 
• Scholarship benefits: Up to 100% tuition coverage
• Application deadline: October 7

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Incoming master’s and doctoral students with promising research projects are eligible for this scholarship.

• Eligible Degrees: Master’s and Ph.D.
• Scholarship benefits: Full tuition and entrance fee coverage
• Application deadline: October 14

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