Korea University is renowned for its cutting-edge research, exceptional faculty, and vibrant international student community. The SK Global Scholarship supports outstanding students in technology-related fields such as Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Artificial Intelligence, and IT. The scholarship is available for Fall 2025 intake, and only 20 students will be selected.
Korea University SK Global Scholarship 2025 Details
- Host Country: South Korea
- University: Korea University (KU)
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Duration: 2 Years
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
Financial Benefits
Selected scholars will receive comprehensive financial support, including:
- Round-trip airfare (up to 3,000,000 KRW)
- Full tuition fee coverage for 4 semesters (7,392,000 KRW per semester)
- Entrance fee waiver (1,142,000 KRW)
- Monthly living stipend of 1,500,000 KRW
- Medical insurance provided by Korea University
- Optional Korean language training fees (if applicable)
Available Fields of Study
The scholarship is open to applicants in the following 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
Artificial Intelligence & Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence Applications
- Software Development
- Computer Security
- Computer Education
- Radio Communications Engineering
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the SK Global Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of one of the 32 eligible countries (listed below)
- Have both parents as citizens of a non-South Korean country
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or be in their final year of undergraduate studies
- Provide proof of English proficiency, such as:
- TOEFL iBT (71+)
- IELTS (5.5+)
- CEFR Level B2+ (including EF SET test)
- New TEPS (326+)
- TOPIK Level 3+ (for Korean proficiency) If the applicant’s previous degree was taught in English, no English test is required.
Eligible Countries
The scholarship is open to students from:
- Europe: Austria, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.
- Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.
- South Asia: India, Pakistan.
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Required Documents
- Application Form (online submission)
- Recommendation Letter
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate (or proof of final-year status)
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Proof of English or Korean Proficiency
- Resume / CV
- Statement of Purpose (Motivation Letter)
- Nationality Certificate (for applicant and both parents)
- Parent-Child Relationship Certificate
Application Process
- Online Application: Complete and submit the application form along with the required documents.
- Application Review: The admissions committee will evaluate submitted applications. No exams or interviews are required (though an interview may be requested by the department).
- Final Selection: Shortlisted candidates will be announced, and scholarship recipients will be officially notified.
How to Apply?
The application is entirely online, and there is no application fee.
To apply, visit the official Korea University SK Global Scholarship website before the deadline on March 31, 2025.
