Seoul National University (SNU) Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) 2025 at Seoul National University

Applications are now open for the Seoul National University 2025 Graduate Scholarship. The following is the scholarship programs offered for graduate applicants. Students may apply for the programs before or during the admission application period. 

• Table of Content
• About Seoul National University (SNU)
• Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
• Aim and Benefits of Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
• Requirements for Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Seoul National University (SNU)

SNU implements a long-term plan to further strengthen its undergraduate education and to become a research-oriented university. Transitioning from a government institution to an autonomous corporation, SNU begins its journey to become a world-leading university.

Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)

Aim and Benefits of Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)

• Tuition fee: full tuition exemption for a maximum of 4 semesters
• Living expenses: minimum of 500,000 KRW per month (different according to recipients’ majors)

Requirements for Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) Qualification

• Non-Korean applicants currently enrolled or graduated from eligible countries*, and who applied and is accepted into SNU
• Those who applied for the designated college/school* participating in the GSFS Program

? The list of eligible countries and participating colleges/schools differ every semester, so applicants must check the list of college/schools participating in the GSFS Program for this upcoming semester (which can be found in the guide sent out each semester by the SNU Office of International Affairs: https://oia.snu.ac.kr/page/bo_notice.php)

Interview date, Process and Venue for Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS)

Application for GSFS scholarship made at the same time for online application for admission to SNU’s Office of Admissions(must check the ‘Application for Scholarship’ box) → Selection made by respective Colleges/Schools based on the admission documents → Decision noticed

Application Deadline

How to Apply

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-2519, [email protected]

For more details, visit Seoul National University Scholarship webpage