Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) International Scholarships
About this scholarship
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is a top South Korean university with strong industry links, notably to Samsung. It offers a range of scholarships to international undergraduate and graduate students, mostly assessed automatically at admission, that reduce or eliminate tuition and, for some awards, add a stipend and settlement support.
Support varies by award. Admission scholarships give first-semester tuition reductions of 10 to 100 percent based on the admission evaluation, with continuing scholarships of roughly 10 to 100 percent based on GPA. STEM graduate awards start at a 50 percent first-semester waiver and can reach full tuition, and some professor-sponsored positions add a monthly stipend; the Samsung Scholarship can cover full tuition for up to eight semesters. Awards run for the standard programme duration, reviewed by GPA each semester.
Eligibility is for international students (foreign nationals whose parents also hold foreign citizenship) admitted to an SKKU programme, with a strong academic record; English-taught tracks do not require TOPIK, and STEM awards apply to natural sciences, engineering, and medicine graduate programmes. You apply through the SKKU global admissions portal, and most scholarships are assessed automatically at admission based on your evaluation; for STEM or professor-sponsored funding you align with a department or lab. For international students aiming at Korea, SKKU offers a strong, scholarship-rich environment.
Eligibility
- International students (foreign nationals whose parents also hold foreign citizenship).
- Admitted to an SKKU programme.
- Strong academic record; English-taught tracks do not require TOPIK.
- STEM awards apply to natural sciences, engineering, and medicine graduate programmes.
Benefits & Coverage
- Tuition reductions from 10 up to 100 percent depending on the award.
- Renewable continuing scholarships based on GPA.
- Some fully funded positions add a monthly stipend and settlement support.
- Strong research environment with Samsung industry links.
Required Documents
- Online application via the SKKU global admissions portal.
- Academic transcripts and certificates (scanned, originals later if accepted).
- Study plan or research proposal.
- Language proficiency evidence and references as required.
How to Apply
- Apply through the SKKU global graduate or undergraduate admissions portal.
- Most scholarships are assessed automatically at admission based on your evaluation; for STEM or professor-sponsored funding, align with a department or lab.
- Await the admission and scholarship decision posted on the SKKU site (confirm the current intake dates).
Frequently asked questions
Is Sungkyunkwan University fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Tuition reduction of 10% to 100%; Some awards add a monthly stipend and settlement support.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Sungkyunkwan University cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's, Master's & PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is September 30, 2026. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: International students (foreign nationals whose parents also hold foreign citizenship); Admitted to an SKKU programme; Strong academic record; English-taught tracks do not require TOPIK; STEM awards apply to natural sciences, engineering, and medicine graduate programmes. See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
