Study in South Korea: Undergraduate Admission Opportunities at Leading Korean Universities
International students are invited to explore undergraduate admission opportunities at several leading universities in South Korea. These opportunities are open to eligible international applicants and may include scholarship pathways such as the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), as well as Korean Universities specific scholarships and financial support.
Applicants can explore a range of undergraduate programs and scholarship opportunities offered by participating Korean universities. Eligibility requirements, available programs, application procedures, and scholarship benefits vary by university and scholarship program.
The universities listed in the information include Seoul National University, Korea University, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Hanyang University, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Incheon National University and KAIST.
Participating Universities
Seoul National University (SNU)
SNU offers international undergraduate admission opportunities for eligible international applicants.
Korea University
Korea University provides an international undergraduate admission pathway for prospective students.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
UNIST offers international undergraduate admission opportunities for students interested in studying at the university.
Hanyang University
Hanyang University has an international undergraduate admission pathway for prospective international students.
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
SKKU offers international undergraduate admission opportunities.
Incheon National University (INU)
Incheon National University provides an international undergraduate admission route for prospective students.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
KAIST is also listed among the participating universities offering international undergraduate admission opportunities.
Scholarships for International Students
The information also highlights scholarship opportunities, including the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS).
However, scholarship availability, eligibility and coverage can vary depending on the university and programme. GKS and other scholarship opportunities are competitive, so applicants should carefully review the conditions for each opportunity.
Admission Requirements and Application Process
Each university has its own admission requirements and application procedures. Prospective students should therefore check the official admission page of the university they are interested in for the latest information.
Applicants should not rely on general information when making an application because eligibility requirements, application procedures and deadlines may differ between institutions.
Documents to Prepare
Students are advised to prepare their required documents early.
Documents should be accurate and meet the relevant university’s requirements regarding format and language.
Applicants should carefully check the official university admission instructions to determine exactly which documents are required for their chosen programme.
Important Notice
The information shared by the Embassy is provided for educational guidance.
Admission decisions, eligibility requirements, application procedures, deadlines and scholarship arrangements are determined by the respective universities and NIIED.
Students should always confirm the latest requirements directly through the official admission information provided by their chosen university before submitting an application.
