Seoul National University's 2027 scholarships offer exceptional opportunities for international students to pursue graduate studies in South Korea. Offered by Seoul National University (SNU), one of Asia's leading research institutions, these scholarships support talented students enrolled in master's, doctoral, and integrated master's-to-doctoral programs.

Through various scholarship programs, including the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), the Graduate Outstanding Foreign Student Scholarship (GSFS), the Seoul National University President’s Fellowship Program (SPF), the Silk Road Scholarship, and the Overseas Korean Scholarship, students can obtain comprehensive financial support to study at one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea.

Studying at Seoul National University offers a world-class education, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a diverse international academic environment. These scholarships help students focus on their studies while gaining valuable academic and professional experience in South Korea.

Details of Seoul National University scholarships for 2027

• Host country: South Korea
• Host University: Seoul National University (SNU)
• Levels of study: Master's, PhD, Master's leading to PhD
• Eligibility requirements: International students

Scholarship benefits

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Monthly salary of 900,000 Korean won
• Round-trip airfare
• Korean language training
• Medical insurance
• Research support
• Instead of printing university theses
• Settlement and return expenses

Graduate Scholarship for Outstanding International Students (GSFS)

• Full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 semesters
• Monthly salary of approximately 500,000 Korean Won (varies depending on specialization)

Seoul National University President's Fellowship Program (SPF)

• Full exemption from tuition fees
• Monthly salary ranging between 1,500,000 and 2,000,000 Korean won
• Round-trip airfare
• Korean language training
• National Health Insurance Payment

Silk Road Grant

• Full exemption from tuition fees
• Monthly salary up to 600,000 Korean won
• Support for round-trip airfare
• Exemption from Korean language training fees

Scholarship for Korean expatriates

• Full exemption from tuition fees
• Monthly salary up to 900,000 Korean won
• Round-trip airfare
• Korean language training support
• Medical insurance coverage

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Open to international students.
• Applicants and their relatives must not hold South Korean citizenship.
• Applicants for the Master's program must hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Applicants for the PhD program must hold a master's degree.
• He must have an excellent academic record.
• He must be physically and mentally fit.
• The admission requirements for the chosen program must be met.
• Applicants for the SPF program must be faculty members at leading universities in eligible developing countries.

Required documents

Applicants must prepare the following documents:

• Personal statement
• Study plan
• Copy of passport
• Two letters of recommendation
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
• Master's degree certificate and transcript (for PhD applicants)
• Documents proving the applicant's nationality
• Copies of both parents' passports
• Documents proving the parents' nationality
• Documents proving the relationship of fatherhood and sonship

Delivery date

Application deadline: varies depending on the scholarship program and admission cycle.

How to apply?

Follow these steps to apply for Seoul National University scholarships for 2027:

• Review the available scholarship programs and choose the most suitable option.
• Check the eligibility requirements for the scholarship you have chosen.
• Prepare all the required application documents.
• Apply for admission to a qualifying graduate program at Seoul National University.
• Complete the scholarship application form.
• Upload and submit all supporting documents before the deadline.
• Wait for the selection results and further instructions from the university.