Korea University SK Global Scholarship 2026 Fall Intake Open

International students aiming to enter the rapidly expanding world of artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and semiconductor engineering now have a major opportunity to study in South Korea. Korea University Graduate School has officially opened applications for the SK Global Scholarship Program 2026, a funded master’s degree initiative designed to train future technology specialists in Seoul.

The scholarship program supports talented students from selected regions including Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia, allowing them to pursue advanced degrees in high-impact technology fields while strengthening global academic cooperation with South Korea. The program focuses on strategic sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Computer Security, Radio Communications Engineering, and Semiconductor Engineering, reflecting the growing global demand for experts in advanced digital and hardware technologies.

Hosted by Korea University Graduate School, one of South Korea’s most prestigious research universities, the SK Global Scholarship provides extensive financial support for the entire duration of a two-year master’s degree. Each cohort will admit up to 20 international scholars, including 10 students in the AI/IT track and 10 students in the Semiconductor track, ensuring focused academic mentorship and specialized research training.

What the SK Global Scholarship Financial Package Covers?

The SK Global Scholarship provides a comprehensive financial plan so that selected international students can fully concentrate on academic and research activities in Seoul without worrying about major expenses.

The scholarship benefits include:

1. Round-trip airfare support of up to 3,000,000 KRW, typically split between arrival and final departure.
2. Entrance fee coverage of approximately 1,142,000 KRW at the beginning of the first semester.
3. Full tuition fee coverage valued at about 7,392,000 KRW per semester for four semesters.
4. Monthly living allowance of 1,500,000 KRW provided throughout the two-year master’s program.
5. Medical insurance coverage through a university-arranged private insurance plan.
6. Optional Korean language training support, where scholarship funding covers costs exceeding 1,000,000 KRW if language preparation is required.

This financial structure ensures that international scholars can complete their graduate education in South Korea with minimal personal financial burden.

Who Can Apply for the SK Global Scholarship Program?

Korea University is seeking academically strong students with an interest in advanced technology fields. Applicants must meet citizenship, academic, and language requirements before applying.

Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility conditions:

• Must hold citizenship from one of the eligible regions including selected European, Southeast Asian, East Asian, and South Asian countries.
• Applicants’ parents must also hold citizenship outside South Korea.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or be expected to graduate before the start of the program.
• Must demonstrate English or Korean language proficiency through one of the accepted tests:
  1. TOEFL iBT score 71 or higher
  2. IELTS Academic 5.5 or higher
  3. CEFR B2 level or higher
  4. New TEPS 326 or higher
  5. TOPIK Level 3 or higher
• Applicants who completed their previous degree program entirely in English or Korean may be exempt from submitting language test scores.

Eligible applicants from countries including Pakistan and India in South Asia are allowed to apply under the program if they meet the academic and language criteria.

How to Apply for the SK Global Scholarships?

The SK Global Scholarship application process is completed entirely online through Korea’s international admissions portal, making it accessible for students worldwide.

Applicants can follow this simplified application pathway:

Step 1: Visit the official Study in Korea online application system and create a personal applicant account.

Step 2: Select Korea University Graduate School and begin the SK Global Scholarship application form.

Step 3: Upload required documents including academic transcripts, bachelor’s degree certificate or expected graduation certificate, language test results, CV, statement of purpose, and passport copy.

Step 4: Request a recommendation letter from a university faculty member, which must be submitted directly by the recommender.

Step 5: Carefully review the entire application and submit the completed form before the deadline.

Step 6: Wait for the evaluation results released by the Korea University Graduate School review committee.

Applications are primarily assessed through document evaluation by academic departments, and interviews may only be conducted if requested by the department.

Last Date to Apply for South Korea Global Scholarships

The last date to apply for the SK Global Scholarship Program 2026 offered by Korea University Graduate School is 31 March 2026. The application period runs from 3 March 2026 to 31 March 2026, while the final admission results are expected to be announced on 4 June 2026.