Korea University (Graduate School)
Korea University Global Leader Scholarship (Graduate)
The Korea University Global Leader Scholarship (Graduate) is a fully-funded scholarship from Korea University (Graduate School) for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in South Korea. Deadline: Awarded with graduate admission each semester; reapply per semester.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- South Korea
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Type A: 100% entrance fee + tuition + KRW 500,000/month; Type B: 60% tuition; Type C: 65% tuition
- Deadline
- Awarded with graduate admission each semester; reapply per semester
- Host countries
- South Korea
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
International graduate applicants (all nationalities) Academic Requirements Type A (Global Leader) requires a GPA of 4.0 or higher on a 4.5 scale, or the equivalent. Types B and C require a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Selection is by relative evaluation, so you may be offered a different tier than the one you applied for. Language Requirements Type A requires TOEFL iBT 90 or higher, or an equivalent such as New TEPS 386+, IELTS 7.0+, or TOPIK Level 6. Types B and C require TOEFL iBT 82 or higher. Meeting the English standard is a hard gate for the top tier.
Scholarship Benefits
- Type A (Global Leader): 100 percent of entrance fee and tuition
- Type A: monthly living support of KRW 500,000, paid for four months per semester
- Type B (Humanities and Social Sciences): 60 percent of tuition
- Type C (Natural Science and Engineering): 65 percent of tuition
- Applies to the first semester after enrollment, renewable by reapplication
Important Dates & Deadlines
Awarded with graduate admission each semester; reapply per semester
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.
