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

Yeungnam University International Student Scholarship

Yeungnam University is a large private university in Gyeongsan near Daegu, with one of Korea's most spacious campuses and solid faculties in engineering, materials and chemical sciences, medicine, and business. Its international-student scholarships follow the standard Korean pattern: an entrance tuition reduction of 30%–100% based on your record at admission, then GPA-linked continuing reductions each semester. For Sri Lankan applicants, Yeungnam is a realistic, welcoming option — it hosts a sizeable international community and lower-cost living than Seoul in the Daegu area — with English-taught graduate tracks that accept IELTS or an English-medium degree. As with peer schemes, this covers tuition rather than full costs: accommodation, the flight, and the deposit are yours, and the top 100% band is competitive. Many undergraduate courses are Korean-medium, so confirm the teaching language and any TOPIK requirement for your specific programme.

Yeungnam University

University-funded

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Value

30%–100% Tuition Reduction

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Strength

Engineering, Sciences, Business

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Application

With admission; renewed on GPA

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International Applicant

Open to non-Korean nationals applying for a full degree at Yeungnam. Sri Lankan citizens are eligible.

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Academic Record at Entry

The entrance-scholarship band reflects your prior results — A/Ls for undergraduate, Bachelor's/Master's for graduate entry. Strong Sri Lankan results compete for higher tiers.

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GPA for Renewal

Continuing reductions require a minimum semester GPA — merit-maintained, so grades below the threshold reduce the award.

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Language Proficiency

English-taught (mostly graduate) programmes accept IELTS ~5.5–6.5 or an English-medium degree; a Sri Lankan MOI letter can evidence this. Many undergraduate courses are Korean-taught and need TOPIK level 3–4.

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Apply to Yeungnam for admission

Submit the international application through Yeungnam's admissions portal for your intake, with transcripts, certificates, study plan, financial evidence, and IELTS/TOPIK results.

Entrance scholarship assessed at offer

Admitted international students are assigned an entrance-scholarship band automatically; your offer states the first-semester tuition reduction.

Maintain GPA to keep the band

Continuing reductions are recalculated each semester on GPA. Consistent grades hold the higher tiers.

Apply for the D-2 student visa

Use your admission certificate and proof of remaining tuition plus living funds to apply for the D-2 visa via the Korean mission serving Sri Lanka.

Why Yeungnam University?

Yeungnam is one of Korea's larger private universities, with an unusually green, spacious Gyeongsan campus, respected engineering and science faculties, and a well-supported international-student community. Lower Daegu-area living costs add to its value for cost-conscious students.