Korea University SK Global Scholarship 2026 in South Korea | Fully Funded

Korea University SK Global Scholarship 2026 is now open for international students who wish to pursue a fully funded master’s degree at one of South Korea’s most prestigious universities. The scholarship is available for the Fall 2026 intake at Korea University in Seoul and offers an excellent opportunity for talented students to continue their graduate studies in a globally recognized academic environment.

This scholarship program provides full financial support for selected students and aims to attract outstanding international applicants from around the world. There is no application fee, and applicants who completed their bachelor’s degree in English may not need to submit IELTS scores. Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply, with around 20 scholarships awarded each year.

Benefits

The Scholarship Covers:

• Round-trip Airfare
• Entrance Fees
• Tuition Fees
• Living Allowance
• Medical insurance
• Optional Korean Language Training Fees

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for the scholarship, both of your parents must be citizens of a country that is NOT South Korea.
• Also, if your citizenship changes during the application process to a country that is not one of the 32 eligible countries, your application will be disqualified.
• An applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree or be in their Final year.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency.

Required Documents

• Application Form
• Recommendation Letter
• Certificate of Student Status or Certificate of Graduation (bachelor’s degree)
• Academic Transcript (bachelor’s program)
• Proof of Language Proficiency (English or Korean)
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Purpose (Motivation Letter)
• Nationality Certificate of Applicants
• Nationality Certificate of Parents (One for each parent)
• Certificate of Parent-Child Relationship

Study Programs

• Electrical and Computer Engineering:
  • Semiconductor and Nano Systems
  • Computer Engineering (AI/IT)
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Signal Processing and Multimedia
  • Control, Robotics, and Systems
  • Electrical Energy
  • Communication and Networks
• Physics:
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Elementary Particle (High-Energy) Physics
  • Nonlinear Dynamics & Biophysics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Quantum Information Physics
  • Quantum Optics
  • Statistical Physics
• AI / IT:
  • Artificial Intelligence Applications
  • Software
  • Computer Security
  • Computer Education
  • Radio Communications Engineering

Eligible Countries for the SK Global Scholarship

The SK Global Scholarship Program is open to citizens of:

Europe (19 Countries)

• Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.

Southeast Asia (11 Countries)

• Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.

East Asia (Specialized Field)

• Japan & Taiwan (Note: Eligibility for these countries applies only to the Semiconductor field).

South Asia (2 Countries)

• India, Pakistan.

How to Apply?

• Visit the Korea University Graduate School website and review the details of the SK Global Scholarship along with the eligibility requirements.
• Choose a master’s program offered by Korea University that matches your academic background and research interests.
• Prepare the required application materials, including your academic transcripts, degree certificates, statement of purpose, CV, and recommendation letters.
• Make sure your documents are translated into English or Korean if they were originally issued in another language.
• Complete the online graduate admission application through the Korea University admission portal.
• Upload all the required documents carefully and check that every section of the application form is properly filled out.
• Submit your application before the official deadline to be considered for the Korea University SK Global Scholarship 2026.
• Wait for the admission and scholarship review process. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted by the university for further evaluation or updates regarding the selection results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Korea University SK Global Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded master’s program supporting international students in AI, IT, and semiconductor fields. The scholarship covers tuition, airfare, living expenses, insurance, and other academic support for two years at Korea University Graduate School.