South Korea’s top-ranked university, Seoul National University (SNU), is now accepting applications for its Spring 2027 intake. The Seoul National University Scholarship is open to international students from all around the world and covers Bachelor’s, Master’s, MPhil, PhD, and even MBA degrees. It’s one of the most competitive and prestigious scholarships in South Korea, offering fully funded opportunities. But here’s the catch the application window is very short. So, make sure all your documents are ready before the deadline hits.
Seoul National University Scholarship 2027 Quick Details
- Host Country: South Korea
- Host University: Seoul National University (SNU)
- Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, MPhil, PhD, MBA
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Intake: Spring 2027
- Application Period: 9 July 2026
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Colleges and Available Programs
For Undergraduate Students:
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Agriculture & Life Sciences
- Business Administration
- Education
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Liberal Studies
- Human Ecology
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Veterinary Medicine
- Interdisciplinary Programmes
For Graduate Students:
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Arts
- Interdisciplinary Programmes
Scholarships Available at SNU
Undergraduate Scholarships (Before Admission)
- Korean Government Scholarship (GKS)
- Full tuition fee
- Living expenses
- Round-trip airfare
- Korean language training
- Medical insurance and other academic expenses
- Overseas Koreans Scholarship
- Full tuition (max. 8 semesters)
- 900,000 KRW/month for living costs
- Return airfare
- 6-month language training
- Private health insurance
Undergraduate Scholarships (After Admission)
- Glo-Harmony Scholarship
- Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – For self-financed students
- Korean War Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Graduate Scholarships (Before Admission)
- SNU President Fellowship (SPF)
- Full tuition (up to 6 semesters)
- Monthly stipend: 1.5M–2M KRW
- Airfare
- Evening Korean classes
- National health insurance reimbursement
- Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
- Tuition waiver (up to 4 semesters)
- Monthly stipend: 500,000 KRW+ (depends on programme)
- Overseas Koreans Scholarship
- Full tuition (up to 4 semesters)
- 900,000 KRW/month living expenses
- Round-trip airfare
- Language training
- Medical insurance
- Korean Government Scholarship (GKS)
- Full tuition
- Monthly stipend
- Airfare
- Language training
- Research/thesis support
- Medical insurance
Required Documents
Make sure these documents are prepared before the application opens:
- Personal Statement & Study Plan
- Two Recommendation Letters
- Degree Transcripts (Bachelor’s/Master’s)
- Applicant’s passport copy
- Official documents proving applicant’s nationality
- Parents’ passport copies
- Official documents proving both parents’ nationality
- Family relationship certificate (e.g. birth certificate)
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How to Apply for Seoul National University Scholarship 2027?
You must apply online via the SNU admissions portal. First, read the official guidelines and prepare all your documents.
Final Tips
- Prepare all documents early, including translated and notarised copies if required.
- Check Seoul National University Scholarship specific deadlines and documents – some are separate from the main admission.
- Apply for the scholarship before or during your university application.
