The Global KU Scholarship 2026 at Korea University in Seoul South Korea gives part money for international undergraduate and postgraduate students from partner universities. They can join exchange or visiting programs for one or two semesters. This scholarship started in 2005 for the university’s 100 year celebration. It gives admission help up to KRW 1600000 travel help up to KRW 1500000 for new students and a KRW 1200000 merit award for continuing students. This helps talented nominees experience one of Asias top research schools. It is only for one year university wide programs. Applications need nomination from your home university.
Quick Key Points About Global KU Scholarship
| Country | South Korea |
| University | Korea University, Seoul |
| Study Level | Undergraduate and postgraduate exchange/visiting |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Duration | One or two semesters |
| Deadlines | January 30, 2026 |
About the Global KU Scholarship
Korea University is a top private school in Seoul with strong research and modern campus. The Global KU Scholarship started in 2005 to bring students from partner institutions around the world. You study any subject like business, science, arts, law, medicine or engineering. The school has over 1,000 partners in 100 countries. You live in dorms join clubs and meet Korean students. Past scholars learned Korean culture worked on team projects and made friends for life. It helps build leaders who understand different countries.
Benefits / Coverage
The money helps with costs.
- For new students (first semester): Admission scholarship from KRW 100000 to 1,600000.
- Travel scholarship from KRW 100000 to 1,500000 (based on how far your country is).
- For second semester (if you stay one year): Merit scholarship KRW 1,200000 if you get good grades first semester.
- Only for full one-year exchange or visiting programs.
- You pay your own dorm food and books but the money helps a lot. Many students use it to travel in Korea too.
Who Can Apply
You must:
- Get nominated by your home school.
- Show leadership and interest in other cultures.
- Be from a university with official exchange agreement with Korea University.
- Plan one or two semesters (but scholarship best for one year).
- Have good grades at home.
- Open to all countries with partners.
Required Documents
You need:
- Global KU Scholarship application form (from your coordinator or site).
- One passport photo.
- Recommendation letter (teacher sends direct to studyabroad@korea.ac.kr).
- Your home school nomination letter.
- Transcript or grades proof. All in English or with translation.
Application Process
Your home school starts it.
- Check if your university partners with Korea University.
- Ask your exchange office to nominate you.
- Get the form from them or Korea site.
- Fill form add photo and give to recommender.
- Home school sends nomination and your papers to Korea University.
- Committee looks at grades country and other things.
- You hear if you get scholarship with acceptance.
Important Dates / Deadline
- For Spring semester (March start): 30 January 2026
- For Fall semester (September start): 30 July 30
- Apply through your home school before these dates. Results come a month or two later.
Official Link
Korea University Global KU Scholarship
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FAQs
What is the Global KU Scholarship 2026?
Money help for exchange students at Korea University with up to KRW 1,600,000 admission KRW 1,500,000 travel and KRW 1,200,000 merit.
Who can get it?
Nominated students from partner universities with good grades.
Is it for degree students?
No only exchange or visiting for one or two semesters.
How much total?
Up to KRW 4,300,000 for one year if you get max and stay.
Do I apply direct?
No your home school nominates you.
What if I stay one semester?
You get only first semester money.