Applications are now open for the Seoul National University 2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Undergraduate Students
Table of Content- Seoul National University Undergraduate Scholarship
- Benefits of Seoul National University Undergraduate Scholarship
- Requirements for Seoul National University Undergraduate Scholarship
- Selection Process
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
Seoul National University Undergraduate Scholarship
| Application Deadline | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Country to study | Korea, Democratic People's Republic of |
| School to study | Seoul National University |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University (SNU) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of Seoul National University Undergraduate Scholarship
Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters
Living expenses: 1,133,330 KRW per month
* The monthly allowance includes expenses for living and studying in Korea, such as living expenses, textbooks, insurance premiums, TOPIK scholarships, etc.
Airfare: one economy round trip
Korean language training fee: one year
* Korean language training is mandatory and if the student does not achieve TOPIK grade 3 within a year, he is not eligible to enter the degree program.
Others: medical insurance, settlement and returning expenses
Requirements for Seoul National University Undergraduate Scholarship
International applicants who wish to apply for undergraduate programs of SNU.
Selection Process
Applicants submit applications for this program to Korean embassies in their countries → The embassies make the first selection → The National Institute for International Education makes the final selection
Application Deadline
September 30, 2025How to Apply
For more details, visit Seoul National University Scholarship webpage
Established in 1946, Seoul National University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Suwon. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Seoul National University (SNU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Seoul National University (SNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 73 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this South Korean higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.