Seoul National University Scholarship 2027 in South Korea (Fully Funded)

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University Overview

Seoul National University (SNU), recognized as the most prestigious institution of higher education in South Korea and a global academic leader, has officially released its international admissions guidelines for the Spring 2027 intake. SNU offers a suite of highly competitive institutional and state-sponsored scholarships designed to attract elite international candidates to its campus.

Critical Notice: The online application portal remains open for a exceptionally brief duration, spanning only from July 6 to July 9, 2026. All portfolios and supporting documentation must be fully compiled before this window opens.

Major Available Scholarships & Financial Breakdown

International applicants can be considered for several robust institutional funding tracks:

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS / KGSP) - Undergraduate & Graduate

• Coverage: Full tuition waiver, monthly living stipend, round-trip economy airfare, complete language training expenses, medical insurance, research allowances, and thesis printing fees.

SNU President Fellowship Program (SPF) - Graduate (PhD)

• Coverage: Full tuition exemption for up to 6 semesters, a monthly living allowance ranging from 1,500,000 KRW to 2,000,000 KRW for 3 to 4 years, round-trip economy airfare, evening Korean language classes, and National Health Insurance reimbursements.

Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)

• Coverage: Full tuition exemption for a maximum of 4 semesters and a monthly living allowance minimum baseline of 500,000 KRW (varies by major).

Overseas Koreans Scholarship - Undergraduate & Graduate

• Coverage: Full tuition exemption for 4 to 8 semesters, a monthly living allowance of 900,000 KRW, one round-trip flight, 6 months of language training at the Language Education Institute, and private medical insurance.

Academic Fields & Departments

Scholarships are distributed across nearly all major colleges, including:

• Undergraduate & Graduate Schools: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Agriculture & Life Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Education, Human Ecology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and specialized Interdisciplinary Programs.

Portfolio Documentation Requirements

Applicants must upload clear, authenticated digital copies of the following:

1. Personal Statement and Comprehensive Study Plan.
2. Two Academic Letters of Recommendation.
3. Official Transcripts, Graduation Certificates, or Degrees (Bachelor's/Master's).
4. Clear copy of the Applicant’s valid Passport (or official proof of nationality).
5. Copies of Both Parents’ Passports (or official documents proving parental nationality).
6. Government-issued civil documents certifying the parent-child relationship.