Korea University International Student Scholarship
Korea University's International Student Scholarship is a tier-based tuition discount for international undergraduate and graduate students. Tiers run at 30%, 50%, 70%, and 100% (full tuition waiver) — automatically assigned at admission based on academic record. Top-tier awards are renewable each semester subject to maintaining a strong GPA. Sri Lankan applicants with strong A/L profiles or first-class Bachelor's degrees are typically awarded at the 50-70% tier.
Korea University
University-funded
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Value
30% / 50% / 70% / 100% Tuition
Duration
Renewable Each Semester
Application
Automatic at Admission
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Offer for Korea University Programme
Hold an offer for an eligible Korea University undergraduate or graduate programme. Korea University offers extensive English-taught programmes across business (KUBS), international studies, and STEM departments.
Strong Academic Record
Tier is determined by academic profile at admission. Sri Lankan applicants with 3 A grades at A-Level or a first-class Bachelor's typically qualify for the 50-70% tier.
International Citizenship
Open to international students (neither student nor parents holding Korean citizenship). Sri Lankan citizens applying from Sri Lanka are eligible.
English or Korean Proficiency
For English-taught programmes: IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 80+. For Korean-taught programmes: TOPIK Level 4+ typically required.
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Apply to Korea University
Submit your Korea University undergraduate or graduate application via the online portal by the standard admission deadline (typically September for Spring intake, March for Fall intake).
Automatic Tier Assignment
All admitted international students are automatically assigned a scholarship tier based on their admissions profile. The award is communicated alongside the admission letter.
Accept and Confirm
Accept your Korea University offer and confirm enrolment by the published deadline. The discount is applied to your tuition invoice each semester.
Maintain GPA for Renewal
Renewal each semester requires maintaining a GPA threshold at Korea University. Failure to maintain GPA results in the tier reducing or lapsing entirely.
Why Korea University?
One of Korea's three SKY universities (Seoul National, Korea, Yonsei) and consistently ranked in the world's top 70. Korea University Business School (KUBS) is the only Korean business school accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. Located in the lively Anam district of Seoul with strong global rankings across the social sciences and engineering.
#67
QS World Ranking 2026
SKY
Top 3 Korean University
Triple
Accredited KUBS
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