Which universities can I choose under the Korean Government Scholarship Program?
More than 50 institutions participate in the Korean Government Scholarship Program, including Seoul National University, Korea University, Yonsei University, Sungkyunkwan University, Hanyang University, KAIST, POSTECH, Sogang University, Kyung Hee University and Pusan National University. The list of universities and eligible programmes may change each year.
The Korean Government Scholarship Program works with more than 50 participating institutions, so you have plenty of choice across engineering, business, medicine and the humanities. Below are ten of them with popular courses.
Ten participating universities and popular courses
| University | Popular courses |
|---|---|
| Seoul National University (SNU) | Engineering, Business, Medicine, Social Sciences |
| Korea University | Business, Computer Science, Law, International Studies |
| Yonsei University | Business, Engineering, Medicine, Liberal Arts |
| Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) | Engineering, AI, Business, Pharmacy |
| Hanyang University | Engineering, Architecture, Business |
| KAIST | Computer Science, AI, Engineering, Robotics |
| POSTECH | Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science |
| Sogang University | Business, Economics, Computer Science |
| Kyung Hee University | Hospitality, Business, Medicine, International Studies |
| Pusan National University (PNU) | Engineering, Natural Sciences, Business, Medicine |
Keep in mind
The list of participating universities and eligible programmes may change each year, so confirm both in the latest official scholarship guidelines before you apply.
My Advice
Choose your course first and then see which participating universities offer it. Check the guidelines for your admission year, because a university or programme you like may not be listed in the cycle you apply for.
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