2026 Global Korea Scholarship

Application Guidelines for Undergraduate Degrees

2026 정부초청 외국인 학부장학생 모집 요강

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 Table of Contents

1. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................ 2

2. PROGRAMS AND UNIVERSITIES ................................................................................. 2

3. PROGRAM QUOTA ........................................................................................................... 4

4. ELIGIBILITY ...................................................................................................................... 6

5. APPLICATION AND SELECTION ................................................................................. 9

6. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION .................................................................................. 20

7. CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 21

Appendix A. GPA Conversion Table ................................................................................... 22

Appendix B. Contacts of Universities Staff (Embassy Track) ........................................... 23

Appendix C. Contacts of Universities Staff (University Track) ........................................ 26

Appendix D. 2026 GKS-U APPLICATION FAQS ............................................................. 28

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 2026 Global Korea Scholarship
Application Guidelines for Undergraduate Degrees

1. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
○ Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study
at higher educational institutions in Korea in pursuit of academic degrees, which will enhance
international education exchange and deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating
countries

※ As Korean Government Scholarship Programs have been integrated and branded as Global Korea
Scholarship in 2010, the name has been changed to GKS (Global Korea Scholarship)

2. PROGRAMS AND UNIVERSITIES

◈ Degree Programs
Category Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree
1 year of Korean language program 1 year of Korean language program
Period
+ 2~3 years of degree program + 4~6 years of degree program

◈ Application Tracks
Quota
Embassy Track University Track
Overseas Sub Associate Sub Total
General R-GKS UIC*
Koreans Total Degree Total
82 7 61 150 100 30 130 280

* UIC: University Industry Cooperation

◈ Available Universities and Fields of Study

○ Available Fields of Study

- All fields of study offered by GKS participating universities

- Academic programs offered during evenings (night school), short-term programs, online and
distant-learning programs are not applicable in this scholarship program

- Applicants can only apply to the universities and departments that are listed in the ‘University
Information’ file attached under the GKS Notice post in Study in Korea website
([Link] > Plan your studies > GKS Notice)

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◈ Available Universities and Fields of Study (Divisions)
○ Available Universities
- Embassy Track

Program Classification Available Universities Quota

Ajou University, Chung-Ang University, Dankook
University, Dongguk University, Duksung Women's
University, Ewha Womans University, Hankuk
University of Foreign Studies, Hansung University,
Hanyang University, Hongik University, Incheon
National University, Inha University, Konkuk
University, Kookmin University, Korea University,
KyungHee University, Myongji University, Pohang
Type A
University of Science and Technology (POSTECH),
(30 institutions)
Seokyeong University, Seoul National University,
Seoul National University of Science and Technology,
Shinhan University, Sogang University, Sookmyung
Women's University, Sungkyunkwan University,
Sungshin Women's University, Tech University of
Korea, Ulsan National Institute of Science and
Technology (UNIST), University of Seoul, Yonsei
General, University
Busan University of Foreign Studies, Cheongju 150
Overseas University, Chonnam National University, Chosun Bachelor’s
Koreans, University, Chungbuk National University, Chungnam degree
National University, Daegu Catholic University, Daegu scholars
R-GKS University, Daejeon University, Dong-A University,
Dongseo University, Gyeongkuk National University,
Gyeongsang National University, Hannam University,
Hoseo University, Inje University, Jeju National
University, Jeonbuk National University, Kangwon
National University, Keimyung University, Kongju
Type B
National University, Konyang University, Korea
(39 institutions)
Maritime & Ocean University, Korea University of
Technology and Education (KOREATECH), Korea
University Sejong Campus, Kunsan National
University, Kyungpook National University,
Kyungsung University, Mokwon University, Pai Chai
University, Pukyong National University, Pusan
National University, Semyung University, Silla
University, Soonchunhyang University, Sun Moon
University, Sunchon National University, University of
Ulsan, Yeungnam University
※ For the General and Overseas Korean program of the Embassy Track, applicants choose up to THREE
different universities in any order of preference and MUST apply to at least one of the universities from Type B.

※ For the R-GKS program of the Embassy Track, applicants can choose up to TWO different universities
from Type B universities.

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 - University Track

Program Available Universities Quota

Dong Eui Institute of Technology, Gumi University,

Associate Hanyang Women’s University, Hosan University, Korea
(9 institutions) 30 scholars
University of Media Arts, Kyungbok University, Osan
University, Vision College of Jeonju, Yeungjin University

[Bachelor’s Degree]
Ajou University, Daegu University, Dong-A University, Inje
University, Keimyung University, Konyang University,
Kookmin University, Korea University of Technology and
UIC Education (KOREATECH), Sungshin Women's University,
100 scholars
(13 institutions) Yeungnam University

[Associate Degree]
Dong Eui Institute of Technology, Kyungbok University,
Osan University

※ The UIC Program under University Track provides customized curriculum and field experience
through industry-university cooperation focused on the fields of natural science and engineering

3. PROGRAM QUOTA
◈ Embassy Track: 150 scholars from 71 countries
○ General: 82 scholars from 71 countries
○ Overseas Koreans: 7 scholars from 7 countries
○ R-GKS: 61 scholars from 56 countries
Overseas R- Overseas R-
No. Country General Total No. Country General Total
Korean GKS Korean GKS
1 Afghanistan 1 1 2 37 Mongolia 1 1 2
2 Angola 1 1 2 38 Morocco 1 1 2
3 Azerbaijan 1 1 39 Mozambique 1 1 2
4 Bangladesh 2 1 3 40 Myanmar 1 1 2
5 Bolivia 1 1 41 Nepal 1 1 2
6 Brazil 1 1 1 3 42 Nigeria 2 2 4
7 Brunei 1 1 43 Pakistan 2 1 3
8 Bulgaria 1 1 2 44 Panama 1 1 2
9 Burundi 1 1 45 Paraguay 1 1 2
10 Cambodia 2 1 3 46 Peru 2 1 3
11 Canada 1 1 2 47 Philippines 1 1 2
12 Chile 2 1 3 48 Poland 1 1 2
13 Colombia 2 2 4 49 Russia 1 1 1 3
14 Cuba 1 1 50 Rwanda 2 2 4
15 Czech 1 1 2 51 Saudi Arabia 1 1
16 Dominican Republic 1 1 52 Singapore 1 1 2
17 Ecuador 1 1 2 53 South Africa 1 1 2
18 Egypt 1 1 2 54 Sri Lanka 1 1 2
19 El Salvador 1 1 2 55 Sweden 1 1

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 20 Equatorial Guinea 1 1 2 56 Syria 1 1 2
21 Ethiopia 1 1 2 57 Tajikistan 1 1 2
22 Fiji 1 1 58 Tanzania 1 1 2
23 Gabon 1 1 59 Thailand 1 1 2
24 Ghana 1 1 2 60 Timor-Leste 2 1 3
25 Guatemala 1 1 2 61 Trinidad and Tobago 1 1
26 India 2 2 4 62 Turkey 1 1 2
27 Indonesia 2 2 4 63 Turkmenistan 1 1 2
28 Iran 1 1 2 64 Uganda 1 1 2
29 Jordan 1 1 2 65 Ukraine 1 1 1 3
30 Kazakhstan 1 1 1 3 66 Uruguay 1 1
31 Kenya 1 1 2 67 Uzbekistan 1 1 1 3
32 Kyrgyzstan 1 1 2 68 Venezuela 1 1 2
33 Laos 1 1 2 69 Vietnam 1 1 2
34 Madagascar 1 1 70 Yemen 1 1 2
35 Malaysia 1 1 2 71 Zimbabwe 1 1 2
36 Mexico 1 1 2 Total 82 7 61 150
※ Depending on local circumstances, the Korean embassy in the inviting country may choose not to
recommend the candidate.

◈ University Track
○ Associate Degree: 30 scholars from 71 countries
○ University Industry Cooperation (UIC) Program: 100 scholars
※ UIC Program is open to all countries around the world

Category University Department Quota

Ajou University Software and Computer Engineering
Daegu University Division of Electronic Engineering
Food Science and Nutrition
Dong-A University
Medicinal Biotechnology
AI Software
Food Nutrition and Food Engineering
Inje University
Medical Information Technology
Bachelor’s Mechanical and Electrical Automotive Engineering
Degree
(10 institutions) Keimyung University Mechanical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Konyang University
Smart Security 100
Kookmin University Software
Korea University of Technology Mechanical Engineering Major
and Education (KOREATECH) Computer Engineering Major
Sungshin Women's University Statistics/Big Data Science Major
Yeungnam University Environmental Engineering
Dong-Eui Institute of Electrical Engineering
Associate Technology Mechanical Engineering
Degree
(3 institutions) Kyungbok University Software Convergence
Osan University Mechanical Engineering
Total (13 institutions)

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4. ELIGIBILITY
◈ Eligibility

○ Nationality

- All applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries that are invited to take part
in the GKS program
※ However, UIC Program is open to all countries around the world

 Applicants’ parents (or legal guardians) must hold citizenship from another country
other than Korea. If applicants or their parent hold dual citizenship (one who has both
Korean citizenship and citizenship of another country), such applicant is NOT eligible to
apply

 Applicants and their parents who had previously held Korean citizenship must submit
documentation issued by the Korean government that proves their renunciation of Korean
citizenship

 If an applicant’s citizenship is changed during the selection process, he or she will be

excluded from the evaluation. (Not applicable to UIC applicants)

○ Level of Education

- Bachelor’s degree program is for applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from
a high school or from an associate degree program

- Associate degree program is for applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a
high school

 Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree cannot apply. Applicants who have associate
degree can only apply to a bachelor’s program

 Applicants who are expected to graduate (as of December 31, 2025) must first submit a
certificate of expected graduation at the time of application. If such applicants pass the
first round of selection, they must submit a graduation certificate (or a degree certificate)
and a transcript by December 31, 2025. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of
your acceptance.

 Applicants who submit their provisional graduation certificate will be considered as

applicants who are expected to graduate

○ Grades

- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the entire curriculum from the previous (degree)
program must meet one of the two conditions below;

 Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top
20% within one’s class
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  CGPA must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0

※ Previous degree program for Associate degree program applicants: high school program
※ Previous degree program for Bachelor’s degree program applicants: high school program
or associate degree program

 If an applicant holds a transcript that does not provide CGPA information or is unable to
convert his or her grades into any one of the accepted GPA scales (4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0, or 100
point scale), then the applicant must submit additional documents officially issued by their
respective school/university describing the institution’s grading system
 Applicants who are expected to graduate should calculate the most recent CGPA at the time
of application

○ Age

- Must be under 25 years of age (born after March 1, 2001)

○ Health

- All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the
full duration of the program

○ All applicants must have no grounds for disqualification (e.g., criminal history) for
overseas travel

◈ Restriction
○ A person who has graduated (or is expected to graduate) from a Korean high school (including
international schools) or who has graduated (or is expected to graduate) from a Korean associate
degree program is NOT eligible to apply
 A person who graduated from an online curriculum arranged by a Korean school/university
cannot apply
 A person who is currently in their final year at a Korean high school or Korean university
cannot apply

○ A person who had previously received a scholarship for a degree program from the Korean
government is NOT eligible to apply

- A former GKS scholar who has received a scholarship for a degree program

- A GKS scholar whose scholarship was canceled after beginning a degree program or the IRTS
Korean language program

 ‘Cancellation of scholarship’ means a GKS scholar either withdraws from the program or
his/her scholarship was forfeited during their scholarship period
 A previous GKS scholar who has received scholarships from GKS Non-degree program for
Exchange Students and IRTS Korean Language program CAN apply

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 - A person who had previously received a scholarship for their degree program from another
Korean government agency other than NIIED

○ Former GKS degree program applicants who has withdrawn from the program or was disqualified
from the scholarship after being selected as GKS scholars in recent three years cannot apply

○ Duplicate Applicants

- Embassy track applicants who passed the first round of selection (including backup candidates)
cannot apply again through a university track

- Embassy track applicants must apply to only one program: 'General', 'Overseas Koreans' or the
'R-GKS' program

- University track applicants must apply to only one program among UIC, or Associate Degree
programs. Each applicant must apply to ONE university and single department

 If an applicant applied to more than one track/program/university, his or her application will
be disregarded in the evaluation and the scholarship will be cancelled if found afterward

◈ Application Method
○ Online application through the Study in Korea website ([Link])
- After registering membership on the website, proceed with the application process by filling out the required
sections and uploading the necessary documents

 If a university requires additional documents (e.g., portfolio), applicants must submit those
materials directly to the university

○ Applicants must check additional restrictions or eligibility set by each degree

university

- Please check if there is any additional eligibility set by each university/department

 All GKS scholars should achieve TOPIK level 3 to proceed to their degree program.
However, some department of degree universities may have additional requirements (e.g.,
TOPIK level 4) for enrollment. Please be mindful about these requirements set by each
university/department. If you do not meet these requirements and fail to enroll in the
university, your scholarship will be cancelled

- Please check for any specific enrollment period set by each degree university/department

 Scholars whose Korean language program is delayed (e.g., return after a leave of absence)
must check if their degree program is only available to start at a certain period of time.
For example, if a specific department or major only allows students to start their first
semester in March, relevant scholars may not enroll in the degree program in September

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5. APPLICATION AND SELECTION

◈ Selection Procedure
○ Selection Procedure
Recommend 3rd Round Final
1st Round 2nd Round
Embassy Candidates to of Selection Announcement
of Selection → → → of Selection → →
Track NIIED Application (Embassy Track of 2025 GKS-U
(Embassy) (Embassy)
(Embassy) documents of Candidates) Scholars
recommended
Recommend candidates arrive Final
1st Round at NIIED 2nd Round
University Candidates to Announcement
of Selection → → → of Selection → → →
Track NIIED of 2025 GKS-U
(University) (University)
(University) Scholars

Step 1. Embassy/ University Step 2. NIIED Step 3. University NIIED

○ Selection Schedule

1st Round of Selection 2nd Round of Selection Final

3rd Round of
Track Successful
Application Document Selection
Evaluation Evaluation Candidates
Submission Submission

Online Application Result Applications arrive Result Result

Embassy
Deadline Announcement at NIIED Announcement Announcement
Track Final
(By September 30) (By October 17) (By October 31) (By late November) (By December 26)
Announcement
(Expected by
Online Application Result Applications arrive Result January 9, 2026)
University
Deadline Announcement \ at NIIED Announcement -
Track
(By October 31) (By November 14) (By November 28) (By mid-December)

※ The above schedule is subject to change during the application process.

- The University Track schedule has been adjusted to allow unsuccessful first-round Embassy Track
applicants to apply again

○ Selection Timeline

Announcement of
▶ Application Guidelines are announced on “Study in Korea”
Application Guidelines
website ([Link])
(NIIED)

Announcement of 1st Round of ▶ Announced by each Korean embassy and university

Selection Schedule ※ Online application starts on Monday, September 15, from
(Embassies, Universities) the Study in Korea website

Online application submission ▶ Embassy track: 11am, Mon, September 15 ~ 6pm, Tue, September 30
(Applicant → Apply through ▶ University track: 11am, Mon, September 15 ~ 6pm, Fri, October 31
the Study in Korea website) ※ All times are based on Korean Standard Time (KST)

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 ▶ Result Announcement of the 1st round of selection
- Embassy: announced by Friday, October 17
* Applicant who failed to pass the embassy track may apply again
1st Round of Selection through a university track
(Embassies, Universities) - University: announced by 6pm, Friday, November 14
Each institution (embassy or university) announces successful
candidates through the Study in Korea system.
※ All times are based on Korean Standard Time (KST)

▶ Successful candidates’ applications and related documents will

Successful Candidates
arrive at NIIED
of the 1st Round
- Embassy Track: by Friday, October 31
(Embassies, Universities → NIIED)
- University Track: by Friday, November 28

▶ Successful candidates of the 2nd round will be announced on

2nd Round of Selection ‘Study in Korea’ website
(NIIED) - Embassy Track: announced within November
- University Track: announced within December

▶ Embassy Track applicants who pass the 2nd round of selection

will be reviewed by three universities which they initially applied to
▶ Result will be announced by 6pm, Friday, December 26
3rd Round of Selection - Successful candidates can be confirmed through the Study in Korea
(Universities) system.
- Universities will inform the list of successful candidates to NIIED
- University will inform the result to successful candidates
individually

▶ Embassy Track applicants who pass the 3rd round selection

Notify Applicant’s Successful candidates must log in to the Study in Korea system to
Choice of University select their final university
(Successful Candidates → NIIED) - Notification Deadline: by 6pm, Friday, January 2
※ All times are based on Korean Standard Time (KST)

▶ The final successful candidates will be announced on ‘Study in

Announcement of Korea’ website
2026 GKS-U Scholars - Expected announcement date: Friday, January 9, 2026
(NIIED) - NIIED informs final results to Embassies and Universities through
official documents
※ It is each applicant’s responsibility to check important notices posted on ‘Study in Korea’ website.
NIIED do not inform applicants individually of each round of selection results.

※ Final acceptance status can be checked on My Page of the Study in Korea system.

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◈ Documents to Submit
○ List of documents to submit
Online 1st round
Type No. Application Documents Note application successful
candidates
1 (Form 1) Application Form Fill out Print the form
2 (Form 2) Personal Statement directly on and have a
3 (Form 3) Study Plan system signature
(Form 4) Recommender’s Information Form 4. &
Documents Sealed
※ Only those who pass the first screening are Required Print, scan,
to complete 4 recommendation
required to submit the sealed Recommendation Letter and upload
to the respective first-round selection institution letter
5 (Form 5) GKS Applicant Agreement Fill out Print the form
directly on and have a
6 (Form 6) Personal Medical Assessment system signature
Proof of citizenship (applicant and
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parents) and proof of family relationship
Upload
High School Graduation Certificate Original
8 Required scanned
(or certificate of expected graduation) document
Required copy
Academic transcript of high school
certificates 9
curriculum
Graduation certificate (or certificate of
* Submit
10 expected graduation) of associate degree
with
apostille/ program
consular 11 Academic transcript of associate degree Upload
Original
confirmation Optional scanned
12 Proof of Overseas Korean Document document
copy
Proof of Korean Citizenship Renunciation
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Document
14 Proof of Korean War Veteran’s Descendant
TOPIK:
Enter details
Original/
Score report of valid TOPIK or English online and
15 Optional English
Proficiency Test upload
Other Proficiency:
scanned copy
documents Copy
16 Copy of awards and other certificates, etc. Upload the
Optional scanned Copy
17 Applicant’s Passport file

○ Document preparation for application

- Documents to complete: GKS Applicant Agreement, Application form, Personal Statement, Study
Plan, Personal Medical Assessment, recommendation documents*

* Recommendation documents: recommender’s information (download the FORM 4. from

the system), recommendation letter

- Required certificates: Graduation (or expected to graduate) certificate, academic transcript,

proof of citizenship, proof of Overseas Korean document, etc.

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- Application documents for the FIRST round of selection (embassy/university)

[Documents to complete* & Required certificates**]

- Submission requirements: Documents submitted through the Korea Study in Korea System
※ The first round of selection institutions will determine whether or not to accept submitted
documents. All applicant documents sent to NIIED for the second round of selection must
meet the submission requirements for the second round of selection

- Application documents for the SECOND round of selection (NIIED)

[Documents to complete]

- Submission requirements: All forms must be filled in English or Korean with applicant’s
original handwritten signature

 Print the online application forms from Study in Korea website and sign all signature fields
 Submit the original recommender's information form and the recommendation letter

- Number of documents to submit: ONE original document

※ No need to be apostilled or consular confirmed

[Required certificates]

- Submission requirements

 Documents written in English or Korean: must be apostilled or consular confirmed

 Documents written in other languages:  documents written in a language other than English
or Korean must be submitted with a certified translation  obtain apostille or consular
confirmation on either the original document or the certified translation

※ If your country belongs to one of the member countries for the Apostille Convention, submit
your ‘required certificates’ with apostille. However, high school graduation certificate and
academic transcript can be submitted with consular confirmation

- Number of documents to submit: ONE apostilled/consular confirmed document

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○ Things to note when preparing application documents

- Application documents for the FIRST round of selection

 All documents must be submitted in English or Korean

 Please follow the submission guidelines set by each Korean embassy/university
 Each embassy/university may simplify the submission of documents based on their
selection procedure. Check with the embassy/university prior to submission
 Application documents of the successful candidates of the first round must meet the
submission requirements for the second round of selection upon arrival to NIIED

- Application documents for the SECOND round of selection

 If any of the required documents are not submitted or if any of the application forms are
submitted without applicant’s signature, his or her application documents may be excluded
from evaluation
 If your document is unable to be re-issued, please keep the original and obtain an apostille
(or consular confirmation) on a notarized copy

※ All application submitted to NIIED will not be returned in any case. (NIED stores the
original application for a period of more than 5 years)

 Simple photocopies or notarized copies of the apostilled (or consular confirmed) documents
are NOT accepted. However, a certified true copy (등본 인증) issued by a Korean embassy
or a certified true copy issued by a government agency that issued the original apostille
document will be accepted
 If an applicant graduated from a third country, he or she can submit graduation certificate
and academic transcript with consular confirmation issued by an embassy of the relevant
country
 Required certificates that are issued online must also be apostilled (or consular confirmed)
 If there is an expiration date on an apostilled or consular confirmed document, the validity
of the document will be judged based on the date indicated on the authentication. If there is
no specific date indicated, the document will be accepted if it was submitted within 2 years
from the date of authentication
 If a university requires additional documents (e.g., portfolio), applicants must submit those
materials directly to the university

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 <Document submission requirements for the second round of selection at NIIED>
Documents to
Submission Requirement
submit
- Official certificates such as birth certificate or family register issued by a government that
proves ① family relationship between an applicant and his/her parents and ② their
citizenship
※ If applicants cannot submit necessary documents due to absence of their parent(s), - e.g.
divorced or deceased - please provide additional documents (e.g. divorce certificate or death
certificate) that explains the reason for not submitting their proof of citizenship
- If applicants’ or their parents’ citizenship information is not indicated in the above
Proof of documents, then submit valid passport copies as supplementary documents
Citizenship
and Family
 Ethnic group, birth place, or current residency in the submitted documents will
not be accepted as a citizenship information. Please submit valid passport copies
relationship
as supplementary documents
 If passport copies are not available, please submit other government issued
document or a copy of ID card that clearly indicates citizenship information as
supplementary documents

※ If supplementary documents submitted in addition to a birth certificate or a family

register do not provide the required information, your application may be put at a
disadvantage
- Submit a graduation certificate, degree certificate, or a diploma that indicates a date
(or month) of graduation
- Submit a certificate officially issued by the institution of previous degree program*
* If applicant who has an associate degree applies for a bachelor’s degree program, the
previous degree program of such applicant is associate degree program
- Certificate of expected graduation will be accepted only if the document indicates
expected graduation date (or month)
- If a certificate of expected graduation cannot be apostilled or consular confirmed due to
Certificate of government policy, submit an apostilled or consular confirmed certificate of enrollment
Graduation instead. Submit a notarized certificate of expected graduation with an authenticated
certificate of enrollment
 A simple certificate of enrollment without expected graduation date is NOT
accepted
- Provisional graduation (degree) certificate that does not indicate a graduation date
will be considered as a certificate of expected graduation
Applicants who are expected to graduate must first submit a certificate of expected
graduation at the time of application. If such applicants pass the first round of selection,
they must submit a graduation certificate (or a degree certificate) by December 31, 2025.
- Submit an academic transcript officially issued by the school of previous degree program
- If a CGPA is not indicated in one of the acknowledged GPA scales (4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0 or
100 point scale), submit a transcript converted into one of the above GPA scales as a
supplementary document
Academic
Transcript  A converted transcript is only valid when the relevant high school/ university
officially confirms (authenticates) the document (This document does not need
to be apostilled or consular confirmed, but should be submitted in an original
document with school’s authentication)
 A converted transcript printed out from a website such as [Link] or
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 [Link] is only valid when the relevant high school/ university officially confirms
(authenticates) the document (This document does not need to be apostilled or
consular confirmed, but should be submitted in an original document with
school’s authentication)
※ Without converted transcript, applicants' eligibility and academic ability
cannot be evaluated
- If a transcript indicates CGPA for the entire academic duration, it will be accepted even if
it does not indicate GPA per semester/ year
 In such case, please provide your CGPA only in your application
- If a transcript of a transferred student does not include the pre-transfer grades, submit an
academic record of the previous school as a supplementary document
- In case of a country where graduation examination report is considered as an official
academic record of a high school graduate, applicants' grade eligibility may be evaluated
by such graduation exam report
 In such case, it is recommended to provide additional academic record of the
entire curriculum as a supplementary document
Proof of - Required for relevant applicants
Overseas
Korean or - Submit supporting documents such as family register or birth certificate that proves family
Adoptee relationship between an applicant and his/her lineal ascendant

Proof of - Required for relevant applicants

Korean - Submit supporting documents issued by the Korea government that indicates details on
Citizenship the definite loss of Korean citizenship and its date. An application or a receipt for
Renunciation renunciation of Korean citizenship is not accepted
- Required for relevant applicants
Proof of
- Certificate that are officially issued by the government that certifies the lineal ascendant
Korean War
of an applicant was a veteran who participated in the Korean War as a foreign military
Veteran’s
Descendant - Submit supporting documents such as family register of birth certificate that proves family
relationship between an applicant and his/ her lineal ascendant
- Submit if necessary (Optional)
- Korean: TOPIK
Score Report  TOPIK PBT certificates from the 90th to the 103rd exam, TOPIK IBT certificates
of Korean or from the 1st to the 10th exam will be recognized as valid certificates
English
Proficiency  Submit a printed copy of one’s TOPIK score report from [Link]
Test - English: TOEFL, IELTS
 Submit a printed copy of one’s English proficiency test score report from the
respective website or a photocopy of original certificate

Copy of - Submit if necessary (Optional)

awards and - Submit materials such as an award that can prove the applicant’s activities described in
other the “Personal statement” and “Study plan”. These documents do not need to be apostilled
certificates or consular-confirmed
- Submit if necessary (Optional)
Passport Copy - Submit a passport copy as a supplementary document if the proof of citizenship (family
register, birth certificate, etc.) does not clearly indicate citizenship information

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○ Things to check when submitting application documents
[Both Embassy and University Track]

- Applicants must put the official name of the university/department they are applying to

※ Applicants can only apply among the universities and departments listed in the
‘University Information’ file. If an incorrect department is written on an application, such
application may be disqualified in the evaluation

- Applicant’s English name MUST match the name on their passport

 (Attention!) Any discrepancy in applicant’s name (family, given, middle name) will cause
a delay in visa processing

- Applicants must check the completeness of all application documents

- Application documents must be submitted in the order of the “Application Checklist” which is
the first page of the application form and itself should be the front cover of each set of
application documents

- Please number and label each document on the top right corner

(e.g.) 8. High School Graduation Certificate (Consular confirmed)

- All documents should be submitted as a A4 sized (or letter sized) documents

 If a document is smaller than A4 sized (or letter sized) document, attach it on a blank A4
sized paper. If a document is larger than a A4 size document, fold the document into a A4
size

[Embassy Track]

- Embassy track applicants must check the requirements when filling in desired universities

Available
Program Number of available
University

General, Applicants can choose up to THREE different universities

Overseas Type A, Type B
Korean ※ Of the chosen universities, at least one university must
be from Type B universities
R-GKS Type B Applicants can choose up to TWO different universities

※ Applicants cannot choose three different departments from a single university

※ If applicants fill out a Type A university in a Type B section, their application may be
excluded from evaluation

- Please be reminded that if applicants choose all three universities among highly competitive
universities, even if they pass the second round of selection, some can fail from all three
universities in their final round of selection

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 [University Track]

- University track applicants should fill in ONE university in their application

◈ Evaluation
○ Main Points of Evaluation

- Review of Qualification: Selection committee will conduct document examination (citizenship,

level of education, academic grades, etc.) and verify whether an applicant is qualified for the
program

- Review of Competency: Selection committee will evaluate each applicant’s competency

through document examination and an oral interview

○ Additional Points

- Applicants who hold a TOPIK level 3 or above will be given additional points (10% of the total
allocated points)

- Direct descendants of Korean War veterans who participated in the Korean War as a foreign
military will be given additional points (5% of the total allocated points)

- Applicants to science and engineering departments will be given additional points (5% of the
total allocated points)

○ Language Proficiency Test Points

Language proficiency in Korean and English is assessed based on official test scores, which are
recognized if issued within two years of the National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
announcement date, with score ranges determined according to the applicant’s results or grades.

< Points per (for) Language Proficiency Test >

Test
Points TOPIK TOEFL iBT IELTS

100% Level 5, 6 - -
90% Level 4 114 and above 8.0 and above
80% Level 3 95 and above 7.0 and above
70% Level 2 72 and above 6.0 and above
60% Level 1 42 and above 5.0 and above
※ Using ETS Conversion table
※ If there is no submission of the language proficiency tests above, a personal statement and study plan
will be reviewed instead.
※ If you submit two or more score reports, only the highest score will be recognized.

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 ○ Evaluation Preference
- Overseas Koreans
- Applicants from low-income families or underprivileged background
- Applicants who applied for a science and engineering departments
- (Relevant to associate degree applicants) Winner of a national level competition on technical
skills
- Applicants who submit a high score of English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS)

◈ Final Announcement
○ Announcement of Final Successful Candidates

- (Embassy Track) Universities should notify each candidate of the result of the third round
by Friday, December 26, 2025

※ Candidates who fail from all three universities in their final round of selection will be
disqualified from the program

Embassy Track applicants who pass the 3rd round selection should notify their final choice of
university to NIIED via online application system on the Study in Korea website by Friday,
January 2, 2026.

※ All dates and times are based on Korea (Seoul) Standard Time. Embassy track applicants
who pass the 3rd round of selection cannot change their university choice after final admission
is confirmed

- NIIED will classify those who have obtained TOPIK level 5~6 as those who enter degree
program. All other successful candidates will be arranged for a Korean language program

※ TOPIK PBT certificates from the 90th to the 103rd exam, TOPIK IBT certificates from the
1st to the 10th exam will be recognized as valid certificates from the 84th to the 97th exam will
be recognized as valid certificates

- Among the successful candidates of the second round (university track) or the third round
(embassy track), those who newly achieved TOPIK level 5 or 6 should send their TOPIK
certificate to NIIED via email by Friday, December 26, 2025

- NIIED will notify the list of final successful candidates to embassies and universities by Friday,
January 9

 The list of final successful candidates will also be announced on Study in Korea website
([Link])

○ Final Successful Candidates will receive invitation letters and guidance on entry from NIIED

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◈ Important Notes regarding Successful Candidates

○ Final Successful Candidates’ withdrawal

- If a final successful candidate wishes to withdraw from the program after the final
announcement, he or she should submit a signed letter of scholarship renunciation (free form)
to the embassy/university that conducted the first round of selection

- Embassy or university should request NIIED a scholarship renunciation through an official

document. Only then, the scholarship will be officially renounced

- Once a scholarship is renounced, it cannot be reversed. Final Successful Candidates who

renounce their scholarship cannot reapply for the GKS program in the future. If the case of
renunciation is repeated, the relevant countries will lose their GKS quota in the future

○ Certificate of Graduation

- Successful candidates are required to prepare multiple copies of apostilled or consular

confirmed graduation certificate before their entry to Korea. Scholars may need to submit their
authenticated certificate to their degree university (for an issuance of Standard Admission
Letter), to an embassy (for visa issuance), and to Korean immigration office (for a renewal or
an update of their status of residence in Korea)

※ This prevents scholars from returning to their home country to retrieve another set of apostilled
or consular confirmed graduation certificates that are needed for an issuance of Standard
Admission Letter after they are finished with their Korean language program

○ Final Successful Candidates who are currently residing in Korea

- Final successful candidates who have Korean residence visa (D-4, D-2, etc.) may not be able to
receive a new visa for their Korean language program or degree program in Korea*
* To avoid any visa related issues, after the final announcement, final successful candidates who are
residing in Korea should contact the Immigration office immediately to inquire about a new visa.
Your inquiry should entail the necessary procedure and required documents in obtaining a new visa

- Entry airfare will NOT be provided to newly selected scholars who are residing in Korea at the
time of the final announcement

○ Check applicable Laws and Regulations

- Final successful candidates must fully familiarize themselves with immigration and residency
laws, academic regulations of NIIED and each academic institution

Academic regulation of each University Refer to university website

[Link]
Visa and Immigration
[Link]

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6. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
◈ Period of Scholarship

○ Bachelor’s Degree Program: 5~7 years

- 1 year of Korean language training + 4~6 years of degree program

○ Associate Degree Program: 3~4 years

- 1 year of Korean language training + 2~3 years of degree program

○ Important Notes regarding Scholarship Period

- Applicants who submitted TOPIK level 5 or 6 will be exempt from a Korean language program

- Those who receive TOPIK level 5 or 6 within the first 6 months of the Korean language program
will be exempt from the remaining 6-month language program and must start their degree
program in the following semester (September 2026)

◈ Scholarship Benefits
○ Scholarship Benefits
Korean Language Monthly
Scholarship Tuition Airfare
Training Fee Allowance
GKS Scholars in
GKS Scholars in
Recipient Korean language All GKS Scholars All GKS Scholars
Degree Program
Program
Korean language
NIIED: up to program:
5 million KRW 12,840,000 KRW
Economy class per year
5.2 million KRW
Benefits flight ticket
University: amount (four quarters)
(Actual expense) Degree program:
that exceeds
13,680,000 KRW
5 million KRW,
per year
Admission fee
Process NIIED → Universities NIIED → Universities → GKS Scholars
※ Monthly Allowance: All-inclusive subsidy of living expenses, health insurance, Korean proficiency grants,
TOPIK application fee, settlement allowance, and degree completion grants

※ GKS Scholars who will be initially exempted the Korean language program with TOPIK level 5 or 6 will be
given Korean Proficiency Grants automatically.

※ The cost of scholarship may changes

○ Important Notes regarding Scholarship Benefits

- Entry airfare will NOT be provided to newly selected scholars who are residing in Korea at the
time of final announcement. Any domestic travel fees within a scholar’s home country and any
international travel insurance for the trip to Korea will NOT be covered

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 - Entry airfare or visa application support will NOT be provided to scholars who enter Korea
from a country other than the scholar’s own country of citizenship

- If a GKS scholar withdraws from the scholarship within the first 3 months after the enrollment
to their university, one MUST return the full scholarship amount that he or she has received
after being selected as a GKS scholar

7. CONTACT INFORMATION
○ Korean Universities for 2026 GKS-U Program: Refer to Appendix B and C
○ Global Korea Scholarship Center, NIIED: gksniied@[Link]
<Address>
GKS Center, NIIED (Selection department of 2026 GKS-U)
191, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (13557) Republic of Korea

(우) 13557 경기도 성남시 분당구 정자일로 191, 국립국제교육원 국제장학센터

○ Other useful websites

Learning Korean [Link]
Korean Portal [Link]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs [Link]
[Link]
Visa and Immigration
[Link]
Higher Education in Korea [Link]

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Appendix A. GPA Conversion Table

4.0 Scale 4.3 Scale 4.5 Scale 5.0 Scale 100 Points Scale

3.97 ~ 4.0 4.26 ~ 4.3 4.46 ~ 4.5 4.95 ~ 5.00 100

3.92 ~ 3.96 4.22 ~ 4.25 4.41 ~ 4.45 4.90 ~ 4.94 99

3.88 ~ 3.91 4.17 ~ 4.21 4.36 ~ 4.40 4.84 ~ 4.89 98

3.84 ~ 3.87 4.12 ~ 4.16 4.31 ~ 4.35 4.79 ~ 4.83 97

3.80 ~ 3.83 4.08 ~ 4.11 4.26 ~ 4.30 4.73 ~ 4.78 96

3.75 ~ 3.79 4.03 ~ 4.07 4.21 ~ 4.25 4.68 ~ 4.72 95

3.71 ~ 3.74 3.98 ~ 4.02 4.16 ~ 4.20 4.62 ~ 4.67 94

3.67 ~ 3.70 3.93 ~ 3.97 4.11 ~ 4.15 4.57 ~ 4.61 93

3.62 ~ 3.66 3.89 ~ 3.92 4.06 ~ 4.10 4.51 ~ 4.56 92

3.58 ~ 3.61 3.84 ~ 3.88 4.01 ~ 4.05 4.45 ~ 4.50 91

3.49 ~ 3.57 3.75 ~ 3.83 3.91 ~ 4.00 4.34 ~ 4.44 90

3.41 ~ 3.48 3.65 ~ 3.74 3.81 ~ 3.90 4.23 ~ 4.33 89

3.32 ~ 3.40 3.56 ~ 3.64 3.71 ~ 3.80 4.12 ~ 4.22 88

3.24 ~ 3.31 3.46 ~ 3.55 3.61 ~ 3.70 4.01 ~ 4.11 87

3.15 ~ 3.23 3.37 ~ 3.45 3.51 ~ 3.60 3.90 ~ 4.00 86

3.07 ~ 3.14 3.27 ~ 3.36 3.41 ~ 3.50 3.79 ~ 3.89 85

2.98 ~ 3.06 3.18 ~ 3.26 3.31 ~ 3.40 3.68 ~ 3.78 84

2.90 ~ 2.97 3.09 ~ 3.17 3.21 ~ 3.30 3.57 ~ 3.67 83

2.81 ~ 2.89 2.99 ~ 3.08 3.11 ~ 3.20 3.45 ~ 3.56 82

2.72 ~ 2.80 2.90 ~ 2.98 3.01 ~ 3.10 3.34 ~ 3.44 81

2.64 ~ 2.71 2.80 ~ 2.89 2.91 ~ 3.00 3.23 ~ 3.33 80

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Appendix B. Contacts of Universities Staff (Embassy Track)
Phone Fax
No. Type University Department Email
(Country code: 82)
International
1 A Ajou University 31-219-2170 31-219-2924 admission@[Link]
Admissions
Busan University of Office of
2 B 51-509-5241 - shzon@[Link]
Foreign Studies International Affairs
International Affairs
3 B Cheongju University 43-299-7425 43-229-8944 heawon3026@[Link]
Team
Chonnam National Office of
4 B 62-530-1277 62-530-1269 cnugks@[Link]
University International Affairs
International affairs
5 B Chosun University 62-230-6494 - sykim21@[Link]
team
Office of
6 A Chung-Ang University 2-820-6574 2-813-8069 ba@[Link]
International Affairs
Chungbuk National Office of
7 B 43-249-1869 43-268-2068 hc0320@[Link]
University International Affairs
Chungnam National Ofiice of International
8 B 42-821-8825 42-821-5125 okcnu@[Link]
University Affairs
Daegu Catholic 53-859-4222 53-359-6370 yyhj@[Link]
9 B International Dept.
University 53-859-4224 53-359-6370 alswn212@[Link]
Office of
10 B Daegu University 53-850-5686 53-850-5699 shjeon@[Link]
International Affairs
Institute of
11 B Daejeon University 42-280-2182 24-272-8533 nayeon@[Link]
International Affairs
Office of 31-8005-2104 31-8021-7120 andykim@[Link]
12 A Dankook University
International Affairs 31-8005-2105 31-8021-7120 12170460@[Link]
Office of
13 B Dong-A University 51-200-6442 51-200-6445 bk1016@[Link]
International Affairs
Office of
14 A Dongguk University 2-2260-3440 - serah0309@[Link]
International Students
International
15 B Dongseo University 51-320-2093 51-320-2094 jihyebaek@[Link]
Exchange Center
Duksung Women's Office of 2-901-4606 2-991-0589 mjkim0418@[Link]
16 A
University International Affairs 2-901-4610 2-991-0589 byulnama@[Link]
Ewha Womans International Student
17 A 2-3277-6988 2-3277-7175 [Link]@[Link]
University Affairs Team
Gyeongkuk National Office of
18 B 54-820-7102 54-820-7108 anukorea@[Link]
University International Affairs
Gyeongsang National
19 B International Affairs 55-772-0273 - kk_jjj_@[Link]
University
Office of Int’al 2-2173-2065 2-2173-2877 Internationalhufs@[Link]
Hankuk University of
20 A Admissions &
Foreign Studies 2-2173-2659 2-2173-2877 Internationalhufs@[Link]
Management
Center for
21 B Hannam University International 42-629-7755 42-629-7779 cir@[Link]
Relations
Office of Global &
22 A Hansung University 2-760-5590 2-760-4299 admission@[Link]
Local Affairs
Office of
23 A Hanyang University International 2-2220-2502 2-2220-1798 wndus6359@[Link]
Admission
Office of
24 A Hongik University 2-320-3222 - yunjin.L@[Link]
International Affairs

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 Phone Fax
No. Type University Department Email
(Country code: 82)
International Affairs
25 B Hoseo University 41-540-9522 41-540-9718 jihyekim@[Link]
Team
Incheon National International Service
26 A 32-835-9856 32-835-0714 admission@[Link]
University Center
Global Talent
27 A Inha University 32-860-8252 32-863-2930 bowon@[Link]
Recruitment Team
Office of
28 B Inje University 55-320-3605 55-333-5208 gksapply@[Link]
International Affairs
Office of
29 B Jeju National University 64-754-8280 64-702-0563 intl1@[Link]
International Affairs
Jeonbuk National Office of
30 B 63-270-4757 63-270-2099 kgsp@[Link]
University International Affairs
Kangwon National
Office of
University 33-250-7615 - enter@[Link]
International Affairs
(Chuncheon Campus)
31 B
Kangwon National
Office of
University 33-570-6897 - edutrade@[Link]
International Affairs
(Samcheok ·Dogye Campus)
International
32 B Keimyung University 53-580-6557 53-715-2015 minseek@[Link]
Cooperation Team
Kongju National Office of
33 B 41-850-8868 41-850-8158 gks_oia@[Link]
University International Affairs
International Student
34 A Konkuk University Center, Office of 2-2049-6224 2-2049-6214 kgsp@[Link]
International Affairs
International
35 B Konyang University 42-600-1654 - kyuintl@[Link]
Educaiton Dept.
International Affairs
36 A Kookmin University 2-910-5835 2-910-5835 gksa@[Link]
Division
Korea Maritime & Ocean Office of
37 B 51-410-5176 51-404-0701 iadm@[Link]
University International Affairs
International
38 A Korea University 2-3290-5156 2-922-5820 admission@[Link]
Education Team
Korea University of
Technology and External Affairs
39 B 41-560-2505 41-560-2509 inter@[Link]
Education Team
(KOREATECH)
Korea University Sejong Sejong International
40 B 44-860-1663 44-860-1669 thinkglobal@[Link]
Campus Education Team
Institute of Int’al
Kunsan National
41 B Exchange & Language 63-469-4928 63-469-4135 401915@[Link]
University
Education
2-961-9286~7 2-961-2230 gks_adm@[Link]
42 A Kyung Hee University Global Admission
31-201-3961~4 31-201-3969 ciss_gc@[Link]
Kyungpook National Office of
43 B 53-950-2436 53-950-2419 eunhpark223@[Link]
University International Affairs
The office of
44 B Kyungsung University International 51-663-4062 51-663-4069 ksb08@[Link]
Programs
International
45 B Mokwon University 42-892-7134 42-829-7139 clem90@[Link]
Cooperation
Office of 2-300-1510 - leejk@[Link]
46 A Myongji University
International Affairs 2-300-1518 - bjkang93@[Link]
Office of
47 B Pai Chai University 42-520-5243 70-4850-8306 intl@[Link]
International Affairs

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 Phone Fax
No. Type University Department Email
(Country code: 82)
Pohang University of 54-279-3629 54-279-3725 jameshwang@[Link]
48 A Science and Technology Admissions Office
(POSTECH) 54-279-3628 54-279-3725 happy0199@[Link]
Pukyong National Office of
49 B 51-629-6915 51-629-6910 gks-admission@[Link]
University International Affairs
PNU International
50 B Pusan National University 51-510-3856 51-510-3851 gksapply@[Link]
(Undergraduate)

51 B Semyung University International Affairs 43-649-1182 43-644-7177 intl@[Link]

52 A Seokyeong University GKS Program 2-940-2958 2-940-2959 skugks@[Link]

53 A Seoul National University Office of Admissions 2-880-6971 2-873-5021 snuadmit2@[Link]

The office of
Seoul National University
International Affairs,
54 A of Science and 2-970-9220 2-970-9229 admission@[Link]
International
Technology
Admissions Team
55 A Shinhan University International Affairs 31-870-3826 31-870-3829 monam@[Link]

Office of
56 B Silla University 51-999-5512 51-999-5519 interpro@[Link]
International Affairs
Office of
57 A Sogang University 2-705-8268 2-705-8060 applysogang@[Link]
International Affairs
Sookmyung Women's Office of
58 A 2-710-9813 2-710-9285 admission@[Link]
University International Affairs
Office of Global
Soonchunhyang
59 B Education & 41-530-1307 41-530-1381 pes@[Link]
University
Exchange
International Support
60 B Sun Moon University 41-530-2074 41-530-2075 istudent@[Link]
Team
Sunchon National International Affairs
61 B 61-750-3147 61-750-3149 411024@[Link]
University and Education
Office of
Sungkyunkwan
62 A International Student 2-760-0025 2-760-0030 fore@[Link]
University
Services
Office of
Sungshin Women's
63 A International Affairs 2-920-7994 - intadmission@[Link]
University
and Services
International
64 A Tech University of Korea 31-8041-0795 31-8041-0799 hyunjune5@[Link]
Education Center
Ulsan National Institute of
65 A Science and Technology Admissions Team 52-217-1127 52-217-1129 adm-u@[Link]
(UNIST)
Office of
66 A University of Seoul 2-6490-6662 2-6490-6664 iice-under@[Link]
International Affairs

67 B University of Ulsan International Office 52-220-5953 52-224-2061 uouinternational@[Link]

International Student
68 B Yeungnam University 53-810-7887 53-810-4702 edwardkim@[Link]
Services Team

69 A Yonsei University Office of Admissions 2-2123-3225 - ysadms@[Link]

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Appendix C. Contacts of Universities Staff (University Track)
○ Associate Degree
Phone Fax
No. University Department Email
(Country code: 82)
Dong Eui Institute of Office of Global
1 51-860-3187 51-860-3344 yeanhee01@[Link]
Technology Cooperation

Office of International 10-3056-5427 54-440-1317 willey@[Link]

2 Gumi University
Affairs 10-2002-1483 54-440-1317 nudge23@[Link]
Office of International Studyinhyw
2-2290-2232 2-2290-2239
Cooperation @[Link]
3 Hanyang Women’s University
Korean Language
2-2290-2235 2-2290-2239 ssookie@[Link]
Education Center
Office of International 53-850-8061 53-853-9752 global@[Link]
4 Hosan University
Affairs 53-850-8064 53-853-9752 global@[Link]
Korea University of Media Office of International
5 42-850-9144 42-850-9149 jwryu@[Link]
Arts Affairs
Dept of International
6 Kyungbok University 31-570-9880 - jkahn@[Link]
Affairs
International Affairs
7 Osan University 31-371-7420 31-371-7422 boram253@[Link]
Center

8 Vision College of Jeonju International Affairs 63-220-3946 63-220-3949 wjddnjs5121@[Link]

Office of International
9 Yeungjin University 53-940-5632 53-940-5628 intl@[Link]
Cooperation
Dong Eui Institute of Office of Global
1 51-860-3187 51-860-3344 yeanhee01@[Link]
Technology Cooperation

Office of International 10-3056-5427 54-440-1317 willey@[Link]

2 Gumi University
Affairs 10-2002-1483 54-440-1317 nudge23@[Link]

○ UIC
Phone Fax
No. Degree University Department Email
(Country code: 82)
International
1 Bachelor Ajou University 31-219-2170 31-219-2924 admission@[Link]
Admissions
Daegu Office of International
2 Bachelor 53-850-5686 53-850-5699 shjeon@[Link]
University Affairs
Dong-A Office of International
3 Bachelor 51-200-6442 51-200-6445 bk1016@[Link]
University Affairs
Office of International
4 Bachelor Inje University 55-320-3605 55-333-5208 gksapply@[Link]
Affairs
Keimyung International
5 Bachelor 53-580-6557 53-715-2015 minseek@[Link]
University Cooperation Team
Konyang International
6 Bachelor 42-600-1654 - kyuintl@[Link]
University Educaiton Dept.
Kookmin International Affairs
7 Bachelor 2-910-5835 2-910-5835 gksa@[Link]
University Division
Korea
University of
8 Bachelor Technology and External Affairs Team 41-560-2505 41-560-2509 inter@[Link]
Education
(KOREATECH)
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 Sungshin
Office of International Intadmission
9 Bachelor Women's 2-920-7994 -
Affairs and Services @[Link]
University
Yeungnam International Student
10 Bachelor 53-810-7887 53-810-4702 edwardkim@[Link]
University Services Team
Dong Eui
Office of Global
11 Associate Institute of 51-860-3187 51-860-3344 yeanhee01@[Link]
Cooperation
Technology
Kyungbok Dept of International
12 Associate 31-570-9880 - jkahn@[Link]
University Affairs
International Affairs
13 Associate Osan University 31-371-7420 31-371-7422 boram253@[Link]
Center

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Appendix D. 2026 GKS-U APPLICATION FAQS

<Eligibility 지원자격 요건>

Nationality 국적
Q. Should I submit my parents’ passport copy?

A. It is necessary to submit an official document (i.e., applicant’s birth certificate or family register) that proves you and your
parents' relationship. If the document does not include you and your parents' citizenship information, then you should submit
additional documents (i.e., passport copy or other government issued document that indicates citizenship information) for
proof of citizenship.

부모님의 여권 사본을 반드시 제출해야 하나요?

지원자와 부모님 간 가족관계를 증명할 수 있는 지원자의 출생증명서 혹은 가족관계증명서와 같은 공식 문
서는 반드시 제출해야 합니다. 해당 서류에 국적 정보가 포함되어 있지 않다면 지원자/부모님의 국적을 증빙
할 수 있는 자료(국적 정보가 명시되어 있는 여권 사본 혹은 기타 정부발급 문서)를 추가로 제출해야 합니다.

Q. My father has deceased long time ago, and I cannot provide his proof of citizenship.

A. If you are not able to issue your parent(s)’ proof of citizenship due to your parent(s)’ absence (e.g., divorced, deceased, etc.),
then please provide supplementary documents that explains the reason for not submitting their proof of citizenship. (e.g.,
divorce certificate or death certificate).

오래 전 돌아가신 아버지의 국적 증빙자료를 발급받기가 어려운 상황입니다.

부모님의 부재(예. 이혼, 사망 등)로 부모님의 국적 증빙 문서 제출이 어려운 경우에는 이혼증명서, 사망증명
서 등의 추가 자료를 제출하셔서 국적 증빙을 제출하지 못하는 사유를 설명해 주시기 바랍니다.

Q. My parents and I hold different citizenship. Am I eligible to apply for the program?

A. Yes you may. As long as you and your parent(s) do not hold Korean citizenship, and if you have a citizenship of the country
that is invited to the GKS degree program, you are eligible to apply. However, GKS-UIC (University Industry Cooperation)
program under the university track is open to all countries around the world.

저와 부모님은 서로 다른 국적을 소지하고 있는데 이 경우에도 프로그램 지원이 가능한가요?

네 가능합니다. 지원자와 부모님 모두 한국 국적을 소지하고 있지 않고, 지원자가 초청국 국적자라면 프로그
램 지원이 가능합니다. 단, 대학전형 내 GKS-UIC(산학협력) 프로그램은 (한국을 제외한) 전 세계 모든 국가의
국적자가 지원이 가능합니다.
Q. My country is not listed in the application guidelines. Can I apply for the 2024 6GKS-U program?

A. The quota allocation is decided based on mutual agreements on cultural and educational cooperation between Korea and
the participating countries. Even though your country is not listed in the GKS undergraduate degrees program, your country
may be listed in the GKS graduate degrees program. All applicants must hold a citizenship of the GKS partner country except
for the GKS-UIC program. GKS-UIC program is open to all countries around the world except Korea. Applicants of GKS-UIC
program must directly apply to their designated universities since it is only available under a university track.

우리나라를 모집요강에서 찾을 수 없습니다. 저는 2024 6GKS 프로그램에 지원할 수 없나요?

국가별 배정인원은 한국과 초청국 간의 문화∙교육 협력에 관한 상호 합의에 기반하여 결정됩니다. 학부 프로

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그램에는 포함되지 않지만 대학원 프로그램에서는 초청국이 되기도 합니다. 모든 지원자들은 초청국 국적을
보유해야 합니다. (산학협력 프로그램은 예외) GKS 산학협력 프로그램은 한국을 제외한 전세계 모든 국가에
서 지원이 가능합니다. 산학협력 프로그램은 대학전형에만 열려 있기 때문에 지원자들은 대학으로 직접 지
원해주시기 바랍니다.

Degree 학력
Q. I have studied in Korea as an exchange student. Am I eligible to apply for this program?

A. Yes. You are eligible to apply. However, those with a high school diploma issued by a Korean high school (including
international school) or those with an associate degree issued by a Korean university are NOT eligible to apply.

한국에서 교환학생으로 수학한 경험이 있는데 지원이 가능할까요?

네 가능합니다. 한국 내 고등학교(외국인학교 포함) 또는 전문 대학교에서 졸업을 하지 않았다면 프로그램
지원이 가능합니다.

Q. I have a bachelor’s degree. Can I apply to GKS Undergraduate degrees program (GKS-U) for a bachelor’s degree with a
different major?

A. No, you are not eligible to apply for the GKS Undergraduate degrees program if you have a bachelor’s degree. If you are
interested in pursuing a higher degree, (e.g., master’s degree or doctoral degree), please apply to GKS Graduate degrees
program next year.

저는 이미 학사 학위를 가지고 있습니다. GKS 학부 장학생 프로그램을 통해 다른 전공의 학사 학위에 지원

할 수 있을까요?
학사 학위 소지자는 GKS 학부 장학생 프로그램에 지원할 수 없습니다. 석박사 등 상위 과정으로의 진학을
원하신다면 내년 GKS 대학원 장학생 프로그램에 지원해 주시기 바랍니다.

Q. I am planning to graduate from a high school in early March6. May I apply for the 2024 6GKS-U program?

A. No, you are NOT eligible to apply. Only those who have already graduated or are expected to graduate by December 31,
20235*, are eligible to apply for the program. All 2024 6GKS-U scholars must submit their apostilled or consular confirmed
graduation certificate to NIIED by December 31, 20235* along with an official document issued by the embassy (embassy
track) or the university (university track).

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*Applicants of Japanese nationality: March 31, 2024

저는 20246년 3월 초 고등학교를 졸업 예정입니다. 2024 6GKS 학부 장학생 프로그램 지원이 가능할까요?

지원하실 수 없습니다. 이미 졸업을 했거나 20235년 12월 31일*까지 졸업이 예정된 경우에만 지원이 가능
합니다. 모든 2024 GKS 학부 장학생들은 반드시 아포스티유 혹은 영사확인 받은 졸업증명서를 1차 추천기관
인 대사관 혹은 대학의 공문을 통해 20235년 12월 31일*까지 국립국제교육원으로 제출해야 합니다.
*일본 국적 지원자는 2024.3.31.까지 제출

Q. It takes one year in my country to get a diploma after my graduation. Can I apply with my provisional graduation certificate
(or provisional degree certificate)?

A. Provisional certificates vary by countries and universities, so it is difficult to judge by a single criterion. The document you
submit as a graduation certificate, including provisional certificate, must indicate the exact date of your graduation. If your
provisional certificate does not clearly indicate your date of graduation (when you have graduated) it will not be accepted as
a graduation certificate in the GKS degree program even if it is acknowledged as an official graduation certificate in your own
country. Provisional certificate without graduation date will be considered as a certificate of expected graduation. With
provisional certificate alone, you may not receive a certificate of admission at a Korean university and may not be able to issue
a study visa. Successful candidates who applied with such documents must submit additional graduation certificate by
December 31, 2023*5.

*Applicants of Japanese nationality: March 31, 2024

우리나라에서는 졸업을 하였더라도 임시증명서만 발급해주고 공식 학위증명서는 1년 후에 발급이 됩니다.

임시증명서로 지원이 가능할까요?
임시증명서는 국가 별로 매우 다양한 형태로 발급되기 때문에 모든 종류의 임시증명서를 하나의 기준으로
판단하기는 어렵습니다. 다만, 졸업증명서류(임시증명서 포함)에는 졸업일이 반드시 명시되어 있어야 합니다.
졸업일이 명시되지 않은 임시증명서는 졸업증명서로 인정하지 않습니다. 졸업한 일자가 명시되지 않은 임시
증명서는 본국에서 해당 서류가 공식 졸업증명서로 인정된다고 하더라도 본 프로그램에서는 임시졸업증명서
로 분류됩니다. 또한, 임시졸업증명서로는 대학 표준입학허가서 발급 및 비자 발급이 불가능할 수 있습니다.
해당 서류를 제출한 지원자는 합격할 경우, 20235년 12월 31일까지* 추가 졸업증명을 제출해야 합니다.
*일본 국적 지원자는 2024.3.31.까지 제출

Grades 성적
Q. The grades in my transcript/school report are different from the GPA scales in the guidelines. How should I submit my CGPA?
Can I use the scores I converted from a grade conversion website such as [Link]?

A. If your grades do not belong to any of the GPA scales we accept (4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0 or 100 point scale), then you must submit
additional documents describing your grading system officially issued by your school/university or a government agency (e.g.,
Ministry of Education) and provide a converted grade confirmed by the school/university. If applicants convert their grades
through a grade conversion tool such as [Link], the converted CGPA must be officially acknowledged by the relevant
school/university. Please submit an official certificate or at least a testimonial issued by your school/university that confirms
your converted grade. This supplementary document does not need to be apostilled or consular confirmed but must be
submitted in an original document with the school/university/government agency’s authentication. The screening committee
will determine whether your CGPA is eligible for the program or not based on the information you provide.

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제 성적은 모집요강에서 인정하는 GPA와 체계가 다릅니다. 제 종합평균평점을 어떻게 기입해야 하나요?
[Link]와 같은 성적변환사이트에서 변환한 성적을 사용해도 될까요?
모집요강에서 인정하는 성적 체계(4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0 혹은 백분율 만점)가 아닌 경우, 성적체계에 대한 학교 또
는 정부 기관(예. 교육부)의 공식적인 설명 자료와 학교가 인정하는 변환성적을 추가로 제출해야 합니다.
[Link]과 같은 성적변환 서비스를 이용하여 성적을 변환하였다면, 출신학교 혹은 정부기관으로부터 변
환성적에 대한 확인을 받아 제출해야 합니다. 출신 고등학교 혹은 전문대학교로부터 변환 점수를 인정하는
증명서(혹은 성명서)를 발급받아 제출해 주시기 바랍니다. 추가 제출하는 서류는 아포스티유나 영사확인을
받을 필요는 없지만 학교의 관인이 찍힌 원본 서류로 제출해야 합니다. 심사위원회는 제출된 자료들을 기반
으로 해당 성적이 성적 요건에 부합하는지를 심사하게 됩니다.

Q. My CGPA is below 80%. Am I not eligible to apply for the program?

A. You are eligible to apply if you are ranked within the top 20% of your class even if your score percentile is below 80%. Along
with your original transcript, please submit an official certificate or a letter from your school/university that your grade stands
within the top 20% of your class.

제 종합평균평점 성적은 80% 이하입니다. 프로그램 지원은 불가능한가요?

백분율 환산 점수가 80% 이하라고 하더라도 석차 상위 20% 이내에 해당한다면 지원 자격은
갖추게 됩니다.
출신 학교로부터 지원자가 석차 상위 20% 이내에 해당한다는 증명서나 공식 레터를 발급받아 원
성적표와 함께 제출해주시기 바랍니다.

Q. My academic transcript/school report only indicates CGPA and does not offer GPA by semester. What should I put in the
application form?

A. If your transcript does not provide GPA of each semester/year, you do not need to fill in the box for each semester/year.
However, you must put your CGPA or at least a score percentile of the entire curriculum period. If your transcript does not
provide a score percentile, refer to Appendix A. GPA Conversion Table to convert your CGPA into a 100 point scale.

제 성적표에는 종합평균평점만 적혀 있고 성적이 학기별/학년별로 구분되어 있지 않습니다. 지원서 성적란

을 어떻게 작성해야 하나요?
성적표에 학기/학년별 성적이 구분되어 있지 않다면 지원서의 학기/학년별 성적란은 공란으로 두시면 됩니
다. 다만, 고등학교 (혹은 전문학사) 커리큘럼 전체 기간의 종합평균평점은 기입해야 하며, 특히 백분율 환산
점수는 반드시 기입하셔야 합니다. 성적표 상에 백분율 환산 점수가 나와있지 않다면, 모집요강 부록A의
GPA 환산표를 참고하셔서 작성해주시기 바랍니다.

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 Other eligibility 기타 자격 요건
Q. I meet all the application requirements listed in the application guidelines. Does this mean that I am qualified to apply to
all GKS partner universities?

A. Not necessarily. The application requirements we have indicated in the application guidelines are the minimum
requirements to apply for our GKS program. Some universities and departments may have additional requirements such as
certain level of language proficiency. Therefore, we ask all prospective applicants to check the “University information” file
posted with our application guidelines to find required qualifications set by each university/department. If the university
requests supplementary document(s) beyond NIIED’s required documents such as a portfolio, you should submit those
materials directly to the university.

모집요강에 나온 기본 지원자격 요건을 모두 갖추었다면 모든 GKS 수학대학에 지원 가능합니까?

반드시 그렇지만은 않습니다. 모집요강에서 안내한 지원 자격요건은 GKS 장학프로그램에서 요구하는 최소한
의 지원자격 요건입니다. 특정 대학이나 학과의 경우, 별도의 어학성적 등 추가 자격을 요구하는 경우도 있
으므로, 반드시 모집요강과 함께 게재된 “University Information” 파일을 통해 본인이 지원하고자 하는 대학
과 학과의 지원 자격요건을 확인하신 후 지원하시기 바랍니다. 또한 국립국제교육원이 요구한 제출 서류 목
록 외에, 지원하려는 대학에서 포트폴리오 등 추가 서류를 요구하는 경우에는 해당 자료들을 대학으로 별도
제출해 주시기 바랍니다.

Q. I am currently living in Korea. Can I apply for this program?

A. Yes, you may apply for the program while residing in a country other than your citizenship. However, successful candidates
who are currently residing in Korea or enters Korea from a third country will not be provided with visa support and entry airfare.
Please be aware that it may take more time and effort to obtain necessary authentications (apostille, consular confirmation,
certified translation, etc.) on required documents from abroad.

저는 현재 한국에 살고 있습니다. 이 프로그램에 지원할 수 있습니까?

네, 제3국에서 체류 중이라도 프로그램에 지원할 수 있습니다. 다만, 현재 한국 거주 중이거나 제3국에서 입
국하는 합격자들은 비자 지원 및 입국 항공료 지원 대상에서 제외됩니다. 제3국에서 지원하는 지원자들은
필수제출 서류들의 공증(아포스티유, 영사확인, 번역공증 등)을 위해 더 많은 시간과 노력이 필요할 수 있습
니다.

<Application Submission 지원서류 제출>

Submission method and deadline 제출 방법 및 시기
Q. May I apply for the program by submitting my application to NIIED directly?

A. No, you may not. Applicants must submit their application documents to the GKS selection department at a Korean
embassy or a university they are applying to. NIIED only accepts applications from embassies or universities through official
documents and does not accept applications from individual applicants.

To apply for the 2026 GKS Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must use the Study in Korea System
([Link]) and choose either the Embassy or University Program.

- Embassy track: 11 am, Mon, September 15 ~ 6 pm, Tue, September 30

- University track: 11 am, Mon, September 15 ~ 6 pm, Fri, October 31

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Note: Russia does not accept Embassy Program applications online through Study in Korea. Please check with
your local embassy or consulate for submission procedures. For the University Program, all applications must be
submitted online.

지원자가 국립국제교육원으로 직접 지원 서류를 제출하는 것이 가능합니까?

아닙니다. 지원서는 반드시 지원하는 공관 혹은 대학으로 제출해야 합니다. 국립국제교육원은 1차 선발 기관
(공관/대학)의 추천 공문을 통해서만 지원 서류를 받으며, 개별 지원자가 제출하는 서류는 인정하지 않습니
다.
2026 GKS 학부 장학생으로 지원하려면, 한국유학종합시스템([Link])에 접속하여
공관전형 또는 대학전형을 선택하여 지원 신청서를 제출하여야 합니다.
공관전형은 9.15. 오전 11시부터 9.30. 오후 6시까지, 대학전형은 9.15. 오전 11시부터 10.31. 오후
6시까지 한국유학종합시스템으로 지원 신청할 수 있습니다. (일시는 한국(서울) 기준)
러시아는 공관전형의 경우 한국유학종합시스템으로 온라인 지원 신청을 받지 않으므로, 꼭
공관에 지원 서류 제출 방법을 확인하시기 바랍니다. (대학전형은 한국유학종합시스템으로 온라인
지원 신청하여야 합니다.)

Q. When is the deadline for the application?

A: Applications for the Embassy Track can be submitted through the Study in Korea System from 11 am,
September 15 to 6 pm, September 30 (KST), and applications for the University Track can be submitted from 11
am, September 15 to 6 pm, October 31 (KST).
Please note that Russia does not accept online applications for the Embassy Program, so applicants there should
contact their local embassy for submission instructions. University Program applications must be submitted
online through the Study in Korea System.

Each embassy or university may have specific submission guidelines, so applicants should confirm details with
the relevant institution.

지원서류 접수마감일이 언제인가요?

공관전형은 9.15. 오전 11시부터 9.30. 오후 6시까지, 대학전형은 9.15. 오전 11시부터 10.31. 오후
6시까지 한국유학종합시스템으로 지원 신청할 수 있습니다. (일시는 한국(서울) 기준)
러시아는 공관전형의 경우 한국유학종합시스템으로 온라인 지원 신청을 받지 않으므로, 꼭 공관
에 지원 서류 제출 방법을 확인하시기 바랍니다. (대학전형은 한국유학종합시스템으로 온라인 지
원 신청하여야 합니다.)

각 공관 혹은 대학마다 지원서류 접수에 대한 안내를 별도로 하고 있으므로, 지원과 관련한 사항은 해

당 기관으로 문의하시기바랍니다.

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 Apostille or Consular confirmation 아포스티유 및 영사확인
Q. For the legalization on “Required certificate”, can I choose between apostille or consular confirmation?

A. Countries that have joined the Apostille Convention, can only issue an apostille. For the rest of the countries, you should
obtain consular confirmation from the Korean embassy/consulate in your country. If your country does not belong to the
Apostille Convention or if the document cannot be apostilled, please obtain a consular or other possible confirmation from
the Korean embassy /consulate.

If your document was issued from another country, you can obtain a consular confirmation issued by an embassy of the
relevant country.

필수제출 서류에 필요한 확인으로 아포스티유 혹은 영사확인 중 원하는 것을 고를 수 있습니까?

아포스티유 협약 가입국은 아포스티유 발급만 가능하며 나머지 국가는 한국 공관의 영사확인을 받아야 합니
다. 본인의 국가가 아포스티유 협약 가입국이 아니거나 해당 서류에 아포스티유 발급이 불가능한 경우에는
한국 대사관이나 영사관에서 영사확인 또는 다른 가능한 종류의 확인을 받아 제출해 주시기 바랍니다.
외국에서 발급받은 서류의 경우, 해당 서류를 발급한 국가의 재외공관 영사확인도 인정됩니다.

Q. Can I submit an original degree certificate and academic transcript without apostille/consular confirmation?

A. The “Required certificates” must be submitted with an apostille or consular confirmation. Original documents or notarized
documents from a notary public only or from other government agencies only will not be accepted.

아포스티유/영사확인 없이 학위증명과 성적증명서 원본을 제출할 수는 없나요?

“필수제출 서류”로 분류된 증명서들은 반드시 아포스티유 혹은 영사확인을 받아 제출해야 합니다. 필수제출
증명서들은 원본 그대로 제출하거나 일반 공증인(공증사무소) 혹은 기타 정부기관에서만 공증 받아 제출하면
인정하지 않습니다.

Q. I obtained an apostille on my graduation certificate in the past. Can I make a copy of it and submit it instead?

A. It will be considered as a simple photocopy, and it will not be accepted. A notarized copy will not be accepted as well if it
was notarized from a notary public. However, if the government agency that issued an apostille issues another certified true
copy, it will be accepted. Or, if you obtain a certified true copy (등본 인증) from a Korean embassy on your authenticated
document, it will also be accepted.

저는 예전에 졸업증명서에 아포스티유를 받아 놓았습니다. 이 문서의 사본을 대신 제출하면 안될까요?

이는 단순복사본으로 간주되어 인정되지 않습니다. 일반 공증사무소에서 발급받은 원본대조필 사본 역시
인정되지 않습니다. 그러나, 해당 아포스티유 서류를 발급해준 기관에서 원본대조필된 서류를 다시
만들어준다면, 이는 인정됩니다. 또는, 기존에 공증받은 서류를 한국 대사관으로부터 “등본 인증”을 받아
제출하여도 인정됩니다.

Q. How should I submit documents with translation?

A. All application documents that are not written in Korean or English must be accompanied with a certified translation. For
“Required certificates”, apostille or consular confirmation is only required either on original documents or on certified
translations.
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번역된 서류를 제출하는 방법에 대해 알려주세요.
한국어나 영어로 작성되지 않은 모든 서류들은 번역공증본을 추가로 함께 제출해야 합니다. “필수제출서류”
의 경우 원본 혹은 번역공증본 둘 중 하나에만 아포스티유/영사확인을 받아 제출하면 됩니다.

Q. I submitted my original graduation certificate, but it cannot be re-issued any more. Can it be returned?

A. All application submitted to NIIED will NOT be returned in any case. Please obtain an apostille or consular confirmation on
a certified copy.

지원 당시 재발급이 불가능한 원본 졸업증명서를 제출했는데, 돌려받을 수 있을까요?

국립국제교육원으로 제출된 모든 지원서류는 어떤 경우에도 반환되지 않습니다. 서류 재발급이 불가능한 경
우에는 원본대조필 증명을 받은 서류에 아포스티유 혹은 영사확인을 받아 제출해 주시기 바랍니다.

Q. Can I submit my graduation certificate that was apostilled last year?

A. If there is an expiration date on an apostilled or consular confirmed document, the validity of the document will be judged
based on the date indicated on the authentication. If there is no specific date indicated, the document will be accepted if it
was submitted within 2 years from the date of authentication.

작년에 발급 받은 아포스티유 졸업증명 서류를 제출해도 될까요?

아포스티유 확인 또는 영사 확인 서류의 유효기간은 서류에 기재된 공증 유효 기간으로 하되, 기재되어 있
지 않은 경우 발급일 기준 2년 이내의 서류를 인정합니다.

Recommendation letter 추천서

Q. Who should I obtain my recommendation letter from?

A. We recommend you receive your recommendation letter from someone who can provide thorough assessment of your
academic abilities such as a high school teacher, school principal, or the chair of your department. The recommendation letter
should be dated within a year from the last date of the application deadline. Only one recommendation letter is required, but
applicants may submit recommendation letters from up to two referees.

추천서는 누구에게 받아야 하나요?

지원자의 수학 능력을 자세히 평가할 수 있는 학교 선생님, 교장 선생님, 혹은 학과장님 등으로부터
추천서를 받는 것을 권장합니다. 추천서는 지원서류 제출마감일을 기준으로 1년 이내에 작성된 것이어야
합니다. 추천서는 하나만 제출하는 것이 원칙이나, 희망자에 한해서는 최대 두 개까지 제출할 수 있습니다.

Q. How do I submit a letter of recommendation through the Study in Korea system?

A: Applicants can download the Recommender’s Information form from the Study in Korea online application
system and must obtain both this form and a Recommendation Letter from their recommender. The
recommendation letter must be sealed in an envelope with the recommender’s signature on the back flap.

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Applicants should upload a scanned copy of the Recommender’s Information form to the system.

Only those who pass the first screening are required to submit the sealed Recommendation Letter to the
respective first-round selection institution (embassy or university).

한국유학종합시스템으로 추천서는 어떻게 제출하나요?

한국유학종합시스템 지원 신청에서 “추천자 정보” 서식을 다운받을 수 있습니다. 지원자는 “추천자
정보” 서식과 추천내용이 명시된 “추천서”를 모두 추천자에게 작성해서 받아야 합니다. 이때, 추천서는
봉투에 넣어 봉인한 후 봉투 뒷면에 추천자 서명을 받으시기 바랍니다.
모든 지원자는 추천자가 작성한 “추천자 정보”를 한국유학종합시스템에 스캔본 업로드하고,
“추천서”는 1차 심사 합격자에 한해 봉인된 상태 그대로 추천 기관(공관 또는 대학)에 제출하시기
바랍니다.

Certificate of language proficiency 공인언어성적

Q. Must I submit the certificates of language proficiency (English or Korean)?

A. The certificate of English proficiency ( TOEFL, IELTS) or Korean proficiency (TOPIK) is optional, which means you may apply
for GKS without it. However, some universities or departments may request applicants with certain level of language
proficiency. It is helpful to provide supporting documentation that proves your abilities, including language skills.

공인 언어능력시험 증명서(영어, 한국어)는 반드시 제출해야 합니까?

공인 영어능력시험 성적(TOEFL, IELTS)과 한국어능력시험 성적(TOPIK)는 GKS 지원에 필요한 필수제출 서류가
아니므로 언어능력시험 성적이 없이도 지원이 가능합니다. 다만, 일부 대학이나 학과에서는 일정 점수 이상
의 언어능력을 요구할 수 있습니다. 어학능력을 포함하여 본인의 능력을 증명하는 서류를 제출하는 것은 선
발에 도움이 될 수 있습니다.

Duplicate Application 중복 지원
Q. I am planning to apply through a university track. Can I submit my application to multiple universities?

A. University track applicants can only apply to one university and one department. If an applicant is found to have applied to
more than two universities, his/her application document will be excluded from the next round of evaluation. Even after the
announcement of qualified applicants, scholarships may be cancelled.

Embassy track applicants whose application have not passed the first round may apply to a university track once more.
However, applicants cannot apply for both tracks at once.

대학전형으로 지원할 예정입니다. 여러 곳의 대학으로 지원서를 접수해도 되나요?

대학 전형 지원자들은 오직 하나의 대학과 하나의 학과로만 지원할 수 있습니다. 복수의 대학에 지원한 사
실이 확인되면 1차 심사에서 선발되었더라도 2차 심사 대상에서 제외됩니다. 합격이 되더라도 복수 지원 사
실이 추후 발견된다면 합격이 취소됩니다.
공관전형의 1차 심사에서 불합격한 지원자는 대학전형으로 재지원이 가능합니다. 그러나 동시에 공관, 대학
전형으로 중복 지원할 수는 없습니다.

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 <Selection Results 심사 결과>
Q. How will I know if I have been accepted?

A. First-round screening results are announced individually by each embassy or university. Embassy Track results
will be released by October 17, and University Track results by November 14. Second-round screening results
and the list of final successful applicants will be posted on the GKS notice board of the Study in Korea website.
All important announcements are posted there, so applicants should check the notice board regularly during the
selection period.

저의 합격 여부에 대해 어떻게 알 수 있습니까?

1차 심사 결과는 각 공관과 대학이 개별적으로 발표합니다. 공관전형 1차 심사 결과는 10월 207일까지 발표
될 예정이며, 대학전형 1차 심사 결과는 11월 104일까지 발표될 예정입니다. 2차 심사 결과 및 최종합격자
명단은 스터디인코리아 GKS 공지사항을 통해 공지됩니다. 전체 지원자를 대상으로 하는 중요 공지사항은 모
두 스터디인코리아 GKS 공지사항 게시판을 통해 발표되므로, 선발 기간 동안 각 지원자는 게시판을 잘 확인
해주시기 바랍니다.

<Korean Language Program 한국어 연수>

Q. Is it mandatory for all GKS scholars to pass at least Level 3 in TOPIK after one year of Korean Language Program?

A. Yes. Every GKS scholar must achieve at least Level 3 on TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) within a yearlong Korean
language program to proceed to his or her degree program.

In addition, certain university or department requires students to submit a valid TOPIK certificate of level 4 or higher. Scholars
who applied to such department may not enter their degree program if they fail to achieve the required TOPIK certificate during
a yearlong Korean language program.

최종 선발된 모든 GKS 장학생은 한국어 연수 후에 반드시 TOPIK 3급 이상을 취득해야 합니까?

네, 필수 사항입니다. 모든 GKS 장학생들은 1년의 한국어 연수 기간 중 TOPIK 3급 이상을 취득해야만 학위
과정에 진학할 수 있습니다.
추가적으로, 각 대학 또는 학과 별로 입학을 위해 TOPIK 4급 이상의 성적표 제출을 요구하기도
합니다. 해당 학과로 지원한 학생들은 1년 간의 한국어 연수 기간을 통해서도 입학 요건을 충족
하지 못하는 경우 학위과정 입학이 불가능합니다.

Q. If I become a GKS scholar, will I be assigned to a Korean language institution at a different region of my degree university?

A. Not anymore. All GKS scholars will take their Korean language program at the same university where they will conduct their
degree program.

최종 합격자들은 수학대학과 다른 지역의 한국어 연수기관으로 배정이 되나요?

더 이상 그렇지 않습니다. GKS 장학생들은 수학대학과 동일한 기관에서 한국어 연수를 받게 됩니다.

Q. May I be exempt from the Korean Language Program?

A. A yearlong Korean language program is an important part of the GKS program. All GKS scholars must take a Korean
language program regardless of the curriculum of the degree program.

However, if you have already attained advanced level (Level 5 or 6) on TOPIK when applying for the program, you must submit
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your valid TOPIK certificate to be exempt from Korean language program. You will directly start your degree program from
March 20246.

Applicants who attained TOPIK level 5 or 6 after the initial application deadline must submit the valid TOPIK certificate to
NIIED by December 206, 20235. (*Acceptable TOPIK certificates: TOPIK PBT from the 90th to the 103rd exam, TOPIK
IBT from the 1st to the 10th exam)

If you attain TOPIK level 5 or 6 during the first 6 months of Korean language program, you will be exempt from the remaining
6-month language program, and you must start your degree program in the following semester (September, 20246).

한국어 연수를 면제받을 수도 있나요?

1년 간의 한국어연수는 GKS 프로그램의 중요한 부분입니다. GKS 장학생들은 학위과정의 성격과 관계없이
모두 한국어연수 과정을 이수해야 합니다.
단, 지원 당시 이미 유효한 TOPIK 5급 혹은 6급 성적을 소지하고 있는 경우에는 반드시 TOPIK 성적표를 제
출하고 한국어 연수를 면제받아 2026년 3월에 학위 과정에 진학해야 합니다. 1차 심사서류 접수마감일 이후
취득한 TOPIK 5급 혹은 6급 성적이 있다면 성적표를 12월 206일까지 국립국제교육원으로 제출하고 3월에
학위 과정으로 조기 진학해야 합니다. (77PBT 성적표는 90회～103회, IBT 성적표는 1회～10회 인정)
또한, 한국어 연수 시작 후 6개월 안에 TOPIK 5급 이상을 취득한 경우에도 남은 6개월 간의 한국어 연수를
면제받아 20246년 9월 학기에 학위 과정으로 조기 진학하게 됩니다.

Q. May I change my final university choice during my Korean language program or during a degree program?

A. No, you may not. Changing the university or transferring to another university is NOT PERMITTED under any circumstances.

한국어 연수 혹은 학위 과정 중에 대학을 변경할 수 있습니까?

최종 선택한 대학을 변경하거나 다른 학교로 편입하는 것은 절대 불가합니다.

THANK YOU
for your interest in
Global Korea Scholarship
Undergraduate Degrees Program

GKS Center, NIIED

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