Study in South Korea
KAIST, SKY Universities & Global Korea Scholarship
📅 Intake
Mar / Sep
💰 Avg Cost
₩6,000,000–15,000,000/yr
✅ Visa Rate
92%
🏛️ Universities
200+
South Korea — 2026 Guide
Entry Criteria
Entry Criteria for South Korean Universities (2026)
Undergraduate
| Requirement | SNU / Yonsei / Korea Univ. | KAIST / POSTECH |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 12 Score | 85%+ | 90%+ (highly competitive) |
| English (IELTS) | 6.0–6.5 | 6.5+ (KAIST may waive for English-medium school graduates) |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended | Required for some programs |
| Math/Science | Strong performance required | Outstanding performance required |
Postgraduate (Master's / PhD)
- Bachelor's degree with 70%+ CGPA (KAIST/POSTECH require 3.0/4.0 GPA minimum)
- IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80+ (KAIST English-medium programs accept IELTS 6.5+)
- Research proposal required for research Master's and PhD programs
- GRE: recommended for KAIST and POSTECH graduate programs
GKS Scholarship Eligibility
- Age: Under 25 (undergraduate track), under 40 (graduate track)
- GPA: Minimum 80% (2.64/4.0) across all subjects in the most recent 3 years
- Not a Korean national or dual citizen
- Good health — medical certificate required
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