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Sungkyunkwan University

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Sungkyunkwan University is in Seoul, South Korea; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English, Korean. Tuition for international students: KRW 5,380,000–KRW 8,264,000 (≈ US$4,000–6,200) per term (reference). Applying: application fee KRW 150,000. Scholarships: 8 from the university; government scholarships: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's).

✓ 35 facts from 2 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify

International students should also budget for health insurance, visa and travel costs not shown here.

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition KRW 6,990,000 per term (≈ US$5,200) (varies by programme)
Money from the collegeMerit scholarships: international students can receive them.
8 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
Government scholarships for this country: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees, Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's).
Chances of admissionnot yet determined
Application deadlinesEarliest: Aug 21 (Round 1) Last round: Round 2, Nov 13.
Where and how students liveSeoul · 18 km from GMP airport
Housingnot yet determined
Working while studyingnot yet determined
After graduationnot yet determined

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Requirements by teaching language

Programmes taught in KoreanProgrammes taught in English
Bachelor's programmenot yet determined
Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
Source (2)
“Admission Units of English Track”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Advanced Materials Science and Engineering O O”
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Biomedical Engineering
Source (2)
“Admission Units of English Track”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Biomedical Engineering O X”
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Chemical Engineering
Source (2)
“Admission Units of English Track”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Chemical Engineering O O”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Computer Science and Engineering
Source (2)
“Admission Units of English Track”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Computer Science and Engineering O O”
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Global Business Administration
Source (2)
“Admission Units of English Track”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Global Business Administration O X”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Global Economics
Source (2)
“Admission Units of English Track”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Global Economics O X”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Human Science and Society
Source (2)
“Admission Units of English Track”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Human Science and Society O O”
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Mechanical Engineering
Source (2)
“Admission Units of English Track”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Mechanical Engineering O O”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Nano Engineering
Source (2)
“Admission Units of English Track”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Nano Engineering O O”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
English test policynot yet determined
English proficiency test required for non-native speakers
Source (2)
“English Track : Admission unit that requires English proficiency”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Original official English proficiency test(TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TEPS, TOEIC, etc.) score report”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Merit scholarshipsYes — international students can receive merit scholarships
Sources (1)
“Scholarship ranging from 100% to 10% of tuition waiver will be granted to applicants with outstanding admission results”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
English proficiencyNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Conditional admission / English pathwayNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Degree programmes taught in EnglishYes
Sources (1)
“English Track : Admission unit that requires English proficiency”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
The college's own entrance examinationNo
Sources (1)
“100% based on document evaluations”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Scholarships for first-year students

Samsung Global Sungkyun Scholarship for International Students

OtherInternational students onlyRenewable
Full tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: Full tuition
  • Renewal: Renewable — up to 8 years
  • How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (4)
“Nomination will be held among remarkable freshmen (Separate application is not required, interview may be held if needed)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Full Dues within the regular study period”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Academic support fees provided : KRW 3,400,000 per semester”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Priority in assignment of dormitory and full dormitory fees provided if assigned”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Scholarship for Excellent English Language Professionals (IELTS 8.0 / TOEFL iBT 5.5)

OtherInternational students onlyAutomatic consideration
Full tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: Full tuition
  • Renewal: One year only
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (2)
“Scholarship will be granted to the successful candidates if they meet the following English Language proficiency(1st semester only, TOEFL MyBest Scores or IELTS One Skill Retake is not recognized)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“IELTS 8.0 / TOEFL iBT 5.5(110 for tests taken before Jan 21, 2026) or higher : 100% tuition waiver”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Scholarship for Excellent Korean Language Professionals (TOPIK 6)

OtherInternational students onlyAutomatic consideration
Full tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: Full tuition
  • Renewal: One year only
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (2)
“Scholarship will be granted to the successful candidates from overseas high schools(based on registered address) if they meet the following Korean language proficiency(1st semester only)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“TOPIK Level 6 or Completion of Level 6 at Sungkyun Language Institute : 100% tuition waiver”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Admission Scholarship

OtherInternational students onlyAutomatic consideration
Amount not published
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Renewal: One year only
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (2)
“Scholarship ranging from 100% to 10% of tuition waiver will be granted to applicants with outstanding admission results”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Additional application for Admission Scholarship is not required, and applicant can check the nomination result and amount he/she will receive at the time of admission announcement(1st semester only)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Scholarship for Excellent English Language Professionals (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 5.0)

OtherInternational students onlyAutomatic consideration
50% of tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: 50% of tuition
  • Renewal: One year only
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (2)
“Scholarship will be granted to the successful candidates if they meet the following English Language proficiency(1st semester only, TOEFL MyBest Scores or IELTS One Skill Retake is not recognized)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 5.0(95 for tests taken before Jan 21, 2026) or higher : 50% tuition waiver”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Scholarship for Excellent Korean Language Professionals (TOPIK 5)

OtherInternational students onlyAutomatic consideration
50% of tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: 50% of tuition
  • Renewal: One year only
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (2)
“Scholarship will be granted to the successful candidates from overseas high schools(based on registered address) if they meet the following Korean language proficiency(1st semester only)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“TOPIK Level 5 / Completion of Level 5 at Sungkyun Language Institute or Preparatory Course for Degree(Basic Korean for college) : 50% tuition waiver”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

SKKU Global Leader Scholarship

OtherInternational students onlyRenewable
50% of tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: 50% of tuition
  • Renewal: Renewable
  • How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (3)
“Nomination will be held among remarkable freshmen(No need to apply for scholarship seperately; interview may be held if needed)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“50% tuition scholarship will be offered within the regular study period”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Taking 12 credits or more for the previous semester(9 credits for semester previous to the final semester) and getting an GPA of 3.5 or higher (excluding F grades)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Sungkyun Language Institute Excellence Scholarship

OtherInternational students onlyAutomatic consideration
25% of tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: 25% of tuition
  • Renewal: One year only
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (1)
“25% of tuition waiver will be granted to the successful candidates who have completed Level 4 of the Sungkyun Language Institute and have been recommended by the Director of the Sungkyun Language Institute(1st semester only)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programmeNot yet determined — check the college site ↗

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualificationNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Application fee
KRW 150,000 one-time (≈ US$112)
Source (1)
“International Undergraduate students admission 150,000”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application requirement
English proficiency test: Required
Source (1)
“Language Proficiency Document • Language test score documents that prove language proficiency depending on the (Kor / Eng) track(refer to p.10 'Linguistic Ability')”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Passport copy: Required
Source (1)
“Copy of applicant's and parents' passport(Colored)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Personal statement / main essay: Required
Source (1)
“Personal Statement Must be written in Korean or English”
ics.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Teacher recommendation: Optional
Source (2)
“Optional Documents”
ics.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“A letter of recommendation”
ics.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
School transcript / academic records: Required
Source (1)
“High School Diploma and Transcript of all High School Grades”
ics.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Government scholarships for studying in South Korea

Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate Degrees

Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Full cost of attendance
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: Full cost of attendance
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (9)
“This is a government-invited scholarship degree program aimed at fostering global talent and establishing international networks by inviting outstanding students from around the world.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition, and monthly allowances”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Monthly Allowance: All-inclusive subsidy of living expenses, accommodation, health insurance, Korean proficiency grants, TOPIK application fee, settlement allowance, and degree completion grants”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Monthly Allowance — Korean language program: 13,560,000 KRW per year. Degree program: 14,400,000 KRW per year.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Tuition: NIIED: up to 5 million KRW per semester; University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee.”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Nationality: Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Apply according to each university's own submission method (e.g., in person, by mail, etc.)”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Application Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 18:00”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11

Global Korea Scholarship — Korea-Japan Future Talent Invitational Program (Bachelor's)

Government of South Korea (National Institute for International Education, NIIED)
Amount not published
  • Who can receive it: Students from Japan
  • Number of awards: 20
Sources (4)
“Selection and Support for Bachelor's and Associate Degree Scholarship Students”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Japanese nationals under 25 years of age who have graduated from high school”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Tuition Fees, Language Training Expenses, Academic Allowance, Round-trip Airfare”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“Up to 20 students annually”
www.studyinkorea.go.kr ↗ · checked 2026-11-11

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Round 1 — Application — March intakeAug 21
Source (2)
“Category 1st Round 2nd Round”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Application 10:00, Aug. 12(Wed) ~ 10:00, Nov. 4(Wed) ~ (Online) 17:00, Aug. 21(Fri), 2026 17:00, Nov. 13(Fri), 2026”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Round 2 — Application — March intakeNov 13
Source (2)
“Category 1st Round 2nd Round”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Application 10:00, Aug. 12(Wed) ~ 10:00, Nov. 4(Wed) ~ (Online) 17:00, Aug. 21(Fri), 2026 17:00, Nov. 13(Fri), 2026”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

TuitionEngineering / Electronic & Electrical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering: KRW 6,990,000 per term (≈ US$5,200) (reference)
Global Business Administration: KRW 8,264,000 per term (≈ US$6,200) (reference)
Global Economics: KRW 7,412,000 per term (≈ US$5,500) (reference)
Humanities / Social Sciences / Business Administration / Human Science and Society: KRW 5,380,000 per term (≈ US$4,000) (reference)
Natural Sciences / Sport Science: KRW 6,212,000 per term (≈ US$4,600) (reference)
Housing and mealsNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Living costs (college estimate)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Student health insuranceNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Sources (6)
“Tuition : As of the first semester of 2026 freshmen(Including entrance fee 198,000KRW)”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Engineering / Electronic & Electrical Engineering / 6,990,000 Biomedical Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Global Business Administration 8,264,000”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Global Economics 7,412,000”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Humanities / Social Sciences / Business Administration / 5,380,000 Human Science and Society”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Natural Sciences / Sport Science 6,212,000”
admission-global.skku.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Post-study work visa (name and length)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗

Location

City / stateSeoul
Nearest major airportSeoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 18 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q41085 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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