KNU Graduate Scholarship 2027 supports graduate students with tuition waivers at Kyungpook National University. The KNU Graduate Scholarship awards 100% or 50% tuition fee waivers and selects new and enrolled international students based on department recommendation and academic performance.
Kyungpook National University (KNU) is the host institution administering these scholarships through its international office. Details, selection periods, and specific eligibility rules are published on the KNU international office scholarship pages and the graduate scholarships PDF linked on the site.
KNU Graduate Scholarship Benefits
- 100% or 50% of tuition fees waived
- Up to 70 new international students awarded 100% tuition waiver
- Up to 210 enrolled international students awarded 100% tuition waiver
- Excellent KNU Scholarship: full tuition waived for the first semester (up to 30 students)
- TOPIK scholarship for new students: up to 100% tuition waiver for TOPIK Level 6
KNU Graduate Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- New international students recommended by their department after screening and being ranked in order
- Enrolled international graduate students registered for the next semester who have received a B0 grade or higher for the previous semester
- Excellent KINGS: Freshmen meeting criteria such as graduation from top 500 universities or strong language proficiency
- G-KNU: Full-time doctoral and integrated master’s and doctoral program students registered in the full-time graduate student information system (with additional credit and GPA requirements for integrated programs)
Required Documents
- Completed Application Form
- Statement of Purpose and Study Plan
- Recommendation Letter (MUST be submitted either directly by the professor or in a sealed envelope)
- Degree Certificate or Certificate of (Expected) Graduation from Universities Attended Previously
- Official Transcripts from Universities Attended Previously
- Language Proficiency Test Results (TOPIK, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, etc.)
- Certificate of Enrollment and Transcript at a Korean Language Institute
- Copy of Applicant’s Alien Registration Card (front & back)
- Copy of Applicant’s Passport
- Birth Certificate or Family Census Register
- Portfolio (Department of Fine Art or Design)
How to Apply for KNU Graduate Scholarship
- Selection for KINGS is done by department recommendation and ranking of applicants
- G-KNU application method: Prepayment of tuition, post-application
- Refer to the ‘KNU Scholarships for graduate course’ PDF linked on the scholarship page for detailed application and document instructions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the KNU Graduate Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, selection periods, deadlines, and how to apply based on the official KNU scholarship pages and the graduate scholarships PDF.
What is the KNU Graduate Scholarship?
The KNU Graduate Scholarship provides tuition waivers for graduate students at Kyungpook National University. It includes the KINGS program (100% or 50% tuition waived) and other scholarships such as Excellent KINGS and G-KNU for doctoral and integrated programs, as described on the official KNU scholarship page.
Who administers the scholarship?
Kyungpook National University’s International Office administers the scholarship programs. Details and documents are available on the KNU international office website and the linked ‘KNU Scholarships for graduate course’ PDF provided on the scholarship page.
Which study levels are eligible?
The scholarship is available for Master’s, PhD, and Combined Master’s and Doctoral programs. Specific programs like G-KNU are targeted at full-time doctoral and integrated master’s and doctoral students registered in the full-time graduate student information system.
What benefits does the scholarship provide?
Benefits include tuition waivers of 100% or 50% depending on the scholarship and applicant category. Excellent KINGS offers full tuition waiver for the first semester for up to 30 freshmen, and TOPIK-based scholarships provide tuition reductions for qualified new students.
How are candidates selected?
For KINGS, new students are recommended by their department after screening and ranking. Enrolled students must have achieved a B0 grade or higher in the previous semester to be eligible for selection. Numbers of recipients are specified (e.g., up to 70 new students for 100% tuition).
Is there an application process or automatic selection?
Selection often involves departmental recommendation; for some scholarships like KINGS candidates are recommended by departments. G-KNU notes an application method of ‘prepayment of tuition, post-application.’ Applicants should consult the graduate scholarships PDF for exact procedures and document requirements.
What documents are required?
The official KNU scholarship page links a graduate scholarships PDF which contains document requirements. The site directs applicants to that PDF for detailed lists and instructions; students should review the PDF for the complete required documents and submission guidelines.
Are language proficiency requirements specified?
For Excellent KINGS, strong language proficiency is a qualifying condition: TOPIK Level 6 for Korean, or TOEFL iBT 100 / IELTS 7.0 / CEFR C1 / New TEPS 392 (or higher) for English. These specifics are listed under the Excellent KINGS qualifications on the KNU page.
How many students receive the scholarships?
The KNU page lists recipient numbers: up to 70 new international students for 100% tuition, up to 210 enrolled international students for 100% tuition, and up to 30 students for Excellent KINGS first-semester full tuition waivers. Exact numbers depend on the scholarship category.
What is the application deadline?
The official KNU page indicates selection occurs before the beginning of every semester but does not list a single fixed deadline. Supplementary listing shows an application deadline of 30 October 2026 for the related intake; applicants should verify current deadlines on the KNU scholarship PDF and international office pages.
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