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Seoul National Unviersity

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Seoul National Unviersity

Overview

- Years

Up to 4 Years

- Type

Public Univ.

- TOPIK

TOPIK SCORE

Contact

snuadmit@snu.ac.kr

+82-2-880-6971, 6977

1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826

Campus Location

Gwanak Main Campus

1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826

Yeongeon Medical Campus

103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080

Pyeongchang Campus

1447 Pyeongchang-daero, Daehwa-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do 25354

Eligibility

Level of Education

Those who have completed the education course corresponding to that of high school in Korea.

Nationality Requirements

Both the applicant and his/her parents are not citizens of Korea.

Required Documents

Application Form
Official High School Certificate of Enrollment [Apostille or Authentication]
Official High School(Expected) Graduation Certificate[Apostille or Authentication]
Applicant’s Certificate of Nationality
Certificate of Nationality of Parent(s)
Certificate of Parent-Child Relationship
Transcript [Apostille or Authentication]
Personal Statement
Recommendation

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Language Proficiency

Must choose one or more of the following options and submit corresponding documents as proof of their Korean or english language proficiency:

Score reports of the undermentioned Korean or English language proficiency tests
Standardized test results with Korean orEnglish language-related subject(s)
School profile or official documents verifying that courses are fully taught in Korean or English (Only applicable to those who have completed or will complete their entire high school education in Korean or English)

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KOREAN PROFICIENCY (CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS)

TOPIK level 3 or higher
Level 4 or higher at language centers of Korean universities

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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS)

TOEFL iBT 80 or higher, TOEFL iBTHome Edition is accepted but TOEFL ITP results are not accepted
IELTS Academic Band Score 6.0 or higher
TEPS 269 or higher

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Supplementary Documents

STANDARDIZED TESTSSCORE (OPTIONAL)

The country’s qualifying test for high school graduation or college entrance examination- British GCE A-Level, Japanese National Center Test, Chinese 高考, German Abitur, French Baccalaureate, etc.
Standardized tests : ACT, A-LEVEL, AP, IGCSE, IB, NCEA, SAT etc.
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT / DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE(OPTIONAL)

For additional documentary evidence for his/her eligibility for international admissions.

SCHOOL PROFILE(OPTIONAL)

School Profile or other official materials (such as the National Education Policy Agency)
The document is free-form, and it may include necessary information such as the curriculum, advanced courses, number of students, average grades and percentile, university entrance rate, etc.

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL(OPTIONAL)

Any document that may help showcase the applicant’s activities both inside and outside of school during high school period (extra-curricular activities, awards, etc.)
Applicants are allowed to upload up to 10 supplementary materials.

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Interview

APPLICANTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED BY THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE AND WILL BE GRADED ON A 100 POINT SCALE.

Eligibility

Level of Education

Nationality Requirements

International students in graduate programs

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SNU GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP

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Details

Number of recipients: approx. 160 students

Subsidies: tuition fee, living expenses, airfare, and housing cost
* The amount of subsidies vary depending on individual circumstances.

Language training support can be offered for those who seek to master Korean Language

Additional funding can be offered for those who require academic support

Application Period

Upon receiving admissions from SNU

Contact

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

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‍GLO-HARMONY SCHOLARSHIP

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Eligibility

International students from developing countries in the DAC list of ODA Recipients

Subsidies

Subsidized period: maximum of 8 semesters
Full tuition exemption and 600,000 KRW per month of living expenses

Application Period

January and July

Selection Procedure

Students submit applications to SNU’s Office of International Affairs → The Office makes the first selection → Samsung Foundation conducts interviews and make the final selection → Admissions noticed

Contact

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

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GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP (GKS) - KOREAN GOVERNMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR SELF-FINANCED STUDENT

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Eligibility

Self-financed international students in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year
Overall GPA and previous semester’s GPA must be over 80 out of a possible 100

Subsidies

About 6 million KRW (500,000 KRW per month)
Subsidized period: about 12 months

Application Period

Around February

Selection Procedure

Applicants submit documents to SNU’s Office of International Affairs → The Office send them to the National Institute for International Education → The Institute make the selection → admissions noticed

Contact

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

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KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

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Eligibility

Direct descendants of foreign war veterans who participated in Korean War

Subsidies

Tuition fee: full tuition exemption
Dormitory fees (subsidized by SNU)
Living expenses: 500,000 KRW per month

Selection Procedure

Applicants submit applications to respective College → Colleges make the 1st selection → SNU’s Office of International Affairs makes the 2nd selection → Korean War Memorial Foundation makes the confirmation → Decision announced

Contact

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

Reference

Korean War Memorial Foundation (Korean Language only)

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Required Documents

Language Proficiency

Supplementary Documents

Interview

Eligibility

Nationality Requirements

International students in graduate programs

‍

SNU GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP

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Details

Number of recipients: approx. 160 students

Subsidies: tuition fee, living expenses, airfare, and housing cost
* The amount of subsidies vary depending on individual circumstances.

Language training support can be offered for those who seek to master Korean Language

Additional funding can be offered for those who require academic support

Application Period

Upon receiving admissions from SNU

Contact

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

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‍GLO-HARMONY SCHOLARSHIP

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Eligibility

International students from developing countries in the DAC list of ODA Recipients

Subsidies

Subsidized period: maximum of 8 semesters
Full tuition exemption and 600,000 KRW per month of living expenses

Application Period

January and July

Selection Procedure

Students submit applications to SNU’s Office of International Affairs → The Office makes the first selection → Samsung Foundation conducts interviews and make the final selection → Admissions noticed

Contact

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

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GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP (GKS) - KOREAN GOVERNMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR SELF-FINANCED STUDENT

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Eligibility

Self-financed international students in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year
Overall GPA and previous semester’s GPA must be over 80 out of a possible 100

Subsidies

About 6 million KRW (500,000 KRW per month)
Subsidized period: about 12 months

Application Period

Around February

Selection Procedure

Applicants submit documents to SNU’s Office of International Affairs → The Office send them to the National Institute for International Education → The Institute make the selection → admissions noticed

Contact

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

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KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

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Eligibility

Direct descendants of foreign war veterans who participated in Korean War

Subsidies

Tuition fee: full tuition exemption
Dormitory fees (subsidized by SNU)
Living expenses: 500,000 KRW per month

Selection Procedure

Applicants submit applications to respective College → Colleges make the 1st selection → SNU’s Office of International Affairs makes the 2nd selection → Korean War Memorial Foundation makes the confirmation → Decision announced

Contact

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr

Reference

Korean War Memorial Foundation (Korean Language only)

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Required Documents

Supplementary Documents

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