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SK Global Scholarship

1. Description of the Scholarship Program

  • SK’ SK’s Global Scholarship program is designed to provide students from 32 countries—including 19 European nations, 11 Southeast Asian countries, India, and Pakistan—with opportunities to learn cutting-edge advancements in technology and earn a higher degree at Korea University Graduate School. The program aims to enhance international educational exchange and strengthen mutual friendship between the Republic of Korea and these following countries.
    • ※ 19 European countries: Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine
    • ※ 11 Southeast Asian countries: East Timor, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines
  • This scholarship program is for students who desire a master’s degree in the field of “Electrical and Computer Engineering (Semiconductor)/Physics” or “Information Technology/Artificial Intelligence” at KU in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Scholarship benefits are as follows.
  • Scholarship Benefits Amount Time
    Round-trip Airfare 3,000,000 KRW (max.) At the time of initial entry (1.5M max.) + final departure (1.5M max.)
    (actual expense, airfare receipt required)
    Entrance Fee 1,142,000 KRW Beginning of 1st semester
    Tuition Fee 7,392,000 KRW * 4 semesters Beginning of each semester
    Living expenses 1,500,000 KRW /month Beginning of each month (for 2years)
    Medical insurance standard amount set by KU Beginning of each month (for 2years)
    Korean Language
    Training fee (optional)
    amount that exceeds 1 million KRW
    (set by KU)
    A month before 1st semester
  • Students who will be recommended for the scholarship must have the following eligibilities.
  • Nationality - All applicants must hold citizenship 32 countries—including 19 European nations, 11 Southeast Asian countries, India, and Pakistan
    ※ 19 European countries: Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine
    ※ 11 Southeast Asian countries: East Timor, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines
    - The applicants’ parents must hold citizenship from countries other than South Korea.
    - If the applicant’s citizenship changes to a country other than 32 countries during the selection process, he/she will be excluded from evaluation.
    Level of Education A bachelor’s degree holder who (are expected to) graduate from university
    Language Proficiency
    (English or Korean)
    All the students must submit one or more of the following documents.
    - TOEFL iBT score report of 71 of higher (Home Edition & Enhancement are acceptable)
    - Academic IELTS 5.5 or higher (IELTS Home Test is NOT acceptable)
    - CEFR level B2 or higher (CEFR Online Test is also acceptable: https://www.efset.org/)
    - New TEPS 326 or higher
    - A score report of TOPIK level 3 or higher
    * Applicants who have completed their degree program (BA) in English are not required to submit proof of language proficiency.

2. Program Quota

  • 20 scholars will be selected every year.
  • Fields Available Majors Quota Application Submission Schedule
    Electrical and Computer Engineering

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    • Semiconductor and Nano Systems
    • Computer Engineering (AI/IT)
    • Integrated Circuits
    • Signal Processing and Multimedia
    • Control,Robotics and Systems
    • Electrical Energy
    • Communication and Networks
    10 March 3 – March 31
    (for fall semester intake)
    Physics

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    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Elementary Particle (High-Energy) Physics
    • Nonlinear Dynamics & Biophysics
    • Nuclear Physics
    • Quantum Information Physics
    • Quantum Optics
    • Statistical Physics
    AI / IT

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    • Artificial Intelligence Applications
    • Software
    • Computer Security
    • Computer Education
    • Radio Communications Engineering
    10 March 3 – March 31
    (for fall semester intake)

3. Overall Procedure and Application Guide

Admission Process

Applicants are required to submit online admission application and required documents.
(No Application Fee)

Application Review

Application documents will be evaluated by the review committee of each department.
(No Exams or Interviews
※ An interview can be conducted if requested by the department)

Final Result Release

The announcement of finally selected SK scholars will be made.

Application Guide for SK Global Scholarship Program
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Templates (Form A-D)
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Online Application System Manual (TBA)
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Video Guide for Online Application
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