A laboratory microscope on a black work surface in a research facility.

South Korea Spring 2026 (March) intake: applications typically September–November 2025; Fall 2026 (September) intake: applications typically April–June 2026

Konkuk University International Student Scholarship

Konkuk University is a well-regarded private university in Seoul, strong in veterinary medicine, bioscience, aerospace engineering, and real estate studies. For international students it runs a layered scholarship scheme: an admission (entrance) scholarship that reduces first-semester tuition by 30%–100% based on your academic record on entry, and continuing scholarships each semester tied to your GPA — students holding a high grade average keep a substantial tuition reduction throughout the degree. Some tiers also reward Korean-language ability (TOPIK level), but English-taught programmes accept IELTS or an English-medium degree, so a Sri Lankan applicant with a strong Colombo/Peradeniya/Moratuwa record and no Korean can still qualify for the entrance tier. This is a tuition-reduction scheme, not a fully funded package — plan for living costs in Seoul (roughly KRW 800,000–1,200,000/month) yourself, though on-campus part-time work is permitted with a visa endorsement.

Konkuk University

University-funded

emoji_events Award Overview

savings

Value

30%–100% Tuition Reduction

school

Levels

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

description

Application

Automatic with admission; renewed on GPA

fact_check Eligibility Criteria

public

International Applicant

Open to non-Korean citizens (both parents non-Korean) applying to Konkuk as degree-seeking students. Sri Lankan citizens are eligible. Overseas Korean and dual-citizen rules differ — check the admissions guide.

school

Academic Record on Entry

The entrance scholarship tier is set from your prior academic record — a strong A/L profile for Bachelor's, or a good Bachelor's/Master's for graduate entry. A first-class or high upper-second Sri Lankan degree competes for the higher reduction bands.

trending_up

GPA for Renewal

Continuing (semester) scholarships depend on maintaining a minimum GPA (commonly around 3.0–3.5/4.5 depending on tier). Drop below the threshold and the reduction shrinks or pauses — this is a merit-maintained award, not a guaranteed four-year grant.

translate

Language Proficiency

English-taught tracks accept IELTS ~5.5–6.5 or an English-medium degree (an MOI letter can evidence this for Sri Lankan graduates). Korean-taught programmes require TOPIK (usually level 3–4); some scholarship tiers give extra weight to a higher TOPIK level.

account_tree Application Process

Apply for admission to Konkuk

Submit the international undergraduate or graduate application through Konkuk's admissions portal for your intended intake, with transcripts, certificates, a study plan, proof of funds, and language evidence (IELTS/TOPIK).

Automatic entrance-scholarship assessment

Admitted international students are assessed for the entrance scholarship from the same application — there is usually no separate scholarship form. Your admission letter states the tuition-reduction percentage granted for the first semester.

Enrol and maintain GPA

From the second semester onward, the continuing scholarship is recalculated on your GPA each term. Keep your grades above the tier threshold to retain the reduction.

Arrange the D-2 student visa

Use your certificate of admission and proof of the remaining tuition plus living funds to apply for the D-2 student visa at the Korean embassy handling Sri Lanka. Show funds for costs the reduction does not cover.

Why Konkuk University?

Konkuk's Seoul (Gwangjin) campus sits on a landmark lake and is one of the greener campuses in the capital. It is one of Korea's larger private universities, with particular research strength in life sciences, veterinary science, and aerospace, and a sizeable international-student community with dedicated support services.