Chonnam National University Scholarships 2027 in South Korea

Overview

Chonnam National University (CNU) in Gwangju, South Korea, offers scholarship support options for international applicants entering its Spring 2027 graduate intake. The programme provides full or partial first-semester tuition waivers for selected Master's, PhD, and integrated programmes.

Benefits

Global Top-Tier Scholarship: Full tuition waiver for the first semester.
Global Scholarship: Full tuition waiver for the first semester.
TOPIK Scholarship: Full tuition waiver for the first semester.
SRS / BK SRS: Full tuition waiver for the first semester.
Academic Excellence Scholarship: Approximately 12% to 17% tuition reduction.

Note that these awards cover first-semester tuition rather than a fully funded package for the entire degree. No universal monthly stipend is promised; individual professor or laboratory support should be confirmed separately.

Eligibility Criteria

Study Level: Master's applicants must hold or expect a recognized bachelor's degree; PhD applicants must hold or expect a recognized master's degree.
Nationality: Applicants and both parents must normally be non-Korean, subject to alternative overseas-education evidence rules.
Language Proficiency: General English routes include IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 59, CEFR B2, NEW TEPS 202, or TOEIC 700 (certain departments may demand higher scores). Korean routes such as TOPIK Level 3 or CNU Korean Level 3 course completion are also accepted.
Exemptions: Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States are exempt from the general English proficiency requirement.

How to Apply

Choose one department and degree using the official CNU graduate admissions guide.
Contact a matching professor to discuss research interests, supervision, and required forms.
Prepare required physical and digital documents, including academic transcripts, degree certificates, language scores, and personal statements.
Fulfill financial documentation requirements equivalent to KRW 16,000,000 via approved bank certificates, professor letters, or external scholarships.
Register and apply online via Uway Apply, then pay the required application fee.
Deliver required original documents in person or by post to the Office of International Affairs at Chonnam National University.

Deadline

Applications are split into two rounds with distinct closing dates: Round 1 closes on 8 October 2026, and Round 2 closes on 30 October 2026.

Benefits

Global Top-Tier Scholarship: Full tuition waiver for the first semester.

Global Scholarship: Full tuition waiver for the first semester.

TOPIK Scholarship: Full tuition waiver for the first semester.

SRS / BK SRS: Full tuition waiver for the first semester.

Academic Excellence Scholarship: Approximately 12% to 17% tuition reduction.

Eligibility Criteria

Study Level: Master's applicants must hold or expect a recognized bachelor's degree; PhD applicants must hold or expect a recognized master's degree.

Nationality: Applicants and both parents must normally be non-Korean, subject to alternative overseas-education evidence rules.

Language Proficiency: General English routes include IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 59, CEFR B2, NEW TEPS 202, or TOEIC 700 (certain departments may demand higher scores). Korean routes such as TOPIK Level 3 or CNU Korean Level 3 course completion are also accepted.

Exemptions: Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States are exempt from the general English proficiency requirement.

How to Apply

Choose one department and degree using the official CNU graduate admissions guide.

Contact a matching professor to discuss research interests, supervision, and required forms.

Prepare required physical and digital documents, including academic transcripts, degree certificates, language scores, and personal statements.

Fulfill financial documentation requirements equivalent to KRW 16,000,000 via approved bank certificates, professor letters, or external scholarships.

Deliver required original documents in person or by post to the Office of International Affairs at Chonnam National University.