Sogang University

Sogang University is a private Catholic university in Seoul, founded in 1960 by the Jesuits, with a compact campus in Mapo district near Sinchon. It is known for economics, business, the humanities and engineering, and for small classes. Its Korean Language Education Center is widely used by international students learning Korean. Most degree programs are taught in Korean, and the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a common route for international students.

• A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
• English-taught programs: IELTS, TOEFL or another test the university accepts; Korean-taught programs: TOPIK, usually level 3 or higher
• Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English or Korean
• For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
• A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

• Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
• Apply through the university's international admissions; Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) applicants apply through an embassy or the university track
• Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
• Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
• Apply for a D-2 student visa with your certificate of admission and proof of funds

31 scholarships, 16 universities, 6 programs and 2 internships in South Korea. All of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 31 October 2026 (Global Korea Scholarship (GKS / KGSP)).

Language

Korean/English

Currency

KRW (₩)

Living costs

$700–1,100/mo

Typical tuition

Charged per semester and set by each university; national universities charge less than private ones; GKS covers tuition and a stipend

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