Deadline: March 31, 2025

Korea University is a world-class research-oriented University that has state-of-the-art research centers and laboratories. SK scholarship program for international students is offered in the fields of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Physics. KU international scholarship programs have various unique benefits which include a high level of engagement between the students and faculty members within a supportive campus environment.

The academic programs offered are enriched with a broad range of interdisciplinary areas that promote analytical and research-related activities beyond departmental limitations. Korea University scholarship program for master’s students is committed to promoting outstanding innovative individuals who will play significant roles in the changing world of The FIR by supporting the first AI graduate degree program of Korea.

Benefits

• There is no application fee for applying.
• Students will get 3,000,000 KRW for round-trip airfare.
• Students will get an entrance fee of 1,142,000 KRW at the beginning of 1st semester.
• Scholars will receive a Tuition Fee of 7,392,000 KRW at the beginning of every semester.
• Students will receive an amount of 1,500,000 KRW per month for two years to cover their living expenses.
• Students will get a standard amount fixed by KU for medical insurance at the beginning of each month for 2 years.
• Scholars will get a training fee set by KU for the Korean Language one month before the beginning of 1st semester.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be from one of the 32 countries eligible for this program.
• List of eligible countries:
  • 19 European countries include Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine.
  • 11 Southeast Asian countries include East Timor, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
  • India and Pakistan.
• The applicants’ parents must not have South Korean citizenship.
• Applicants will not be selected if their citizenship changes to a country that is not included in the list of 32 countries during the selection process.
• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or are expected to graduate from the university.
• Applicants must submit their English proficiency language test scores. TOEFL iBT score report of 71 of higher. IELTS 5.5 or higher, CEFR level B2 or higher, New TEPS 326 or higher, a score report of TOPIK level 3 or higher.
• Applicants who have completed their bachelor’s degree in English are exempted from submitting proof of English language proficiency.

Required Document

• Application form.
• Release of information form (Form A given on the website).
• Recommendation letter.
• Certificate of student status/Certificate of Graduation if bachelor’s degree.
• Academic transcript of bachelor’s program.
• Proof of Language proficiency (English or Korean).
• CV
• Motivation letter/statement of purpose.
• Nationality certificate of applicants.
• Nationality certificate of parents.
• Certificate of Parent-Child relationship.
• Additional Documents for Special Circumstances.

Application

• Applicants have to apply through an online admission application.
• Click on ‘Apply now’ and select Korea University.
• Sign up with your email address and password.
• Log in using this email address and password.
• Complete the online application form.
• Mention all the required personal and educational information.
• Answer all other mandatory questions asked in the form.
• Upload the required documents.
• Review the information entered.
• Submit the application form.
• The video guide for online applications is available on the official YouTube channel.

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