Seoul National University (SNU) Graduate Scholarships for International Students

Seoul National University provides several scholarships to support international graduate students, offering a range of financial benefits to help cover tuition, living expenses, and more.

What’s Offered

• SNU Global Scholarship I & II: For selected graduate students, includes full or partial tuition, a monthly living allowance, and airfare for initial or final travel.

• Graduate Scholarship for Foreign Students (GSFS): Covers full tuition for up to four semesters plus a monthly stipend (minimum ~KRW 500,000).

• SNU President Fellowship (SPF): For PhD applicants, provides full tuition for up to six semesters, high monthly stipends, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and Korean language training.

• Silk-Road Scholarship: Designed for international students in humanities and social sciences, offering full tuition exemption and a living stipend.

• CNS & Hyunsong Scholarship: Specific to the College of Natural Sciences; offers generous stipend support per semester for eligible international students.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to international (non-Korean) students applying to SNU graduate programs.

• For GSFS: Applicants apply during their admission application; selection is based on academic excellence and program fit.

• For SPF: Prior teaching or instructional experience may be required, depending on the candidate's background.

How to Apply

• Scholarships must be applied for during the SNU graduate admission application.

• Check the “scholarship” box in the online application form to indicate interest in the GSFS or SPF programmes.

• Candidates are evaluated by the Office of International Affairs based on their academic records, motivation, and potential fit.

Deadline

• Application deadlines align with SNU’s graduate admission cycle (check the specific programme for dates)