Yonsei International Student Scholarship
Yonsei University's International Student Scholarship is a tier-based tuition discount for international undergraduate and graduate students. Tiers range from 30% to 100% (full-tuition waiver) depending on academic record and entry programme. Top-tier awards are renewable each semester subject to maintaining GPA. Sri Lankan applicants with strong A/L profiles or first-class Bachelor's degrees are commonly awarded at the 50-75% tier.
Yonsei University
University-funded
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Value
30% / 50% / 75% / 100% Tuition
Duration
Renewable Each Semester
Application
Automatic at Admission
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Offer for Yonsei Programme
Hold an offer for an eligible Yonsei undergraduate or graduate programme. Yonsei offers extensive English-taught programmes through Underwood International College (UIC) and graduate schools.
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 50-75% tier; exceptional candidates may receive 100%.
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+ depending on programme.
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Apply to Yonsei
Submit your Yonsei undergraduate or graduate application via the online portal by the standard admission deadline (typically September for Spring, March for Fall).
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 Yonsei 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 Yonsei (typically 3.0 for 30%, 3.5 for higher tiers). Drop below and the tier reduces or lapses.
Why Yonsei University?
One of Korea's three SKY universities (Seoul National, Korea, Yonsei) and consistently ranked in the world's top 60. Strong international community via Underwood International College and the Yonsei International Campus in Songdo. Active Sri Lankan and South Asian student communities in Seoul.
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