The Office of International Affairs at Sogang University is welcoming candidates to apply for the Global Scholarships.
The study programme is available to talented candidates who want to pursue exchange degree program at the university. The award is open for the academic session 2024/2025.Sogang University is a prestigious Jesuit institution of higher education in Korea, established in 1960 by the Society of Jesus. It is the only Jesuit university in Korea, known for its commitment to providing a holistic education based on Catholic beliefs and in harmony with Korean educational traditions. The university is recognized for its high academic standards and has the highest employment rate among major corporations in Korea.
Sogang University Information
Founded in 1960, Sogang University is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Sogang University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Sogang University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 59 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by Sogang University
- Admissible Criteria:
- Official nomination as an exchange student to Sogang University
- Priority given to students:
- First-time participants in the Sogang Exchange Program from their home institution
- Under housing agreement between Sogang University and their home university
- Students receiving scholarships such as Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), ASEM-DUO, JASSO, and others from their home country are not eligible to apply.
Application Process:
Interested students must follow these steps for application:
- Nominated exchange students can submit a scholarship application through the Sogang Exchange Application Portal.
- Applicants must submit a brief essay for consideration, with academic performance also taken into account.
- Recipients will be notified via email before the semester begins. For more information, please visit Sogang’s official website.
Application Deadline
- Spring Term: Late-October
- Fall Term: Late-April
Offered Benefits
Sogang University will provide amounts to KRW 900,000 (50% of the dormitory fee), to a few selected students.