Sejong University
Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarships at Sejong
University
1. First
Semester Scholarship (International Students)
·
Coverage:
Up to 80% tuition reduction.
·
Eligibility:
o Achieve a minimum score of TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 5.5, or New-TEPS 326.
o Applicants from English-speaking countries are eligible for a 30% tuition discount.
·
Notes:
This scholarship is applicable only for the first
semester.
2. Language
Proficiency-Based Scholarships
·
Coverage:
o TOPIK Level 6: 100%
tuition waiver.
o TOPIK Level 5: 40%
tuition waiver.
o TOPIK Level 4: 30%
tuition waiver.
o TOPIK Level 3: 10%
tuition waiver.
·
Eligibility:
Based on the applicant's TOPIK score.
·
Additional
Notes: Official language test scores must be
obtained within 2 years prior to the commencement of the semester.
3. English
Proficiency-Based Scholarships
·
Coverage:
o TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 5.5, or New-TEPS
327: 30% tuition reduction.
o TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, or New-TEPS
350: 40% tuition reduction.
·
Eligibility:
Based on the applicant's English proficiency test scores.
·
Additional
Notes: Applicants from countries where English is
the official language may be exempt from this requirement but might be asked
for an additional interview.
4. Graduate
School Preparation Course Scholarship
·
Coverage:
100% admission fee waiver and 30% tuition fee reduction
for the first semester.
·
Eligibility:
Completion of more than 2 semesters at Sejong University's
International Language Institute (ILI) with a minimum TOPIK Level 4.
·
Notes:
Applicable to students progressing to graduate programs in
specific fields such as Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Business Management,
Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Natural Sciences and Engineering.
5. Daeyang
Foundation Scholarship (Alumni)
·
Coverage:
30% tuition fee reduction.
·
Eligibility:
Graduates of Sejong University's undergraduate program.
· Notes: This scholarship is aimed at supporting alumni who wish to pursue further studies or continue their education at Sejong University.
Additional Information
·
Application
Process: Most scholarships are awarded automatically
based on the applicant's submitted documents. However, some scholarships, such
as the First Semester Scholarship, require specific language proficiency
scores.
·
Scholarship
Limitations: Students are generally not permitted
to receive multiple scholarships simultaneously.
·
Validity:
Scholarships are typically valid for one semester and may
be renewed based on continued eligibility and academic performance.
· Language Proficiency: For programs taught in Korean, proficiency in the Korean language is essential.
Graduate Scholarships at Sejong University
1. Scholarship
for International Students
·
Coverage:
o Full Tuition: 100%
tuition and admission fee waiver.
o Partial Tuition: 85%
to 100% tuition and admission fee waiver for students recommended as research
assistants for external projects.
o Language Proficiency-Based Discounts:
§ 30%
tuition fee reduction for TOPIK Level 5,
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 71, or New
TEPS 327.
§ 20%
tuition fee reduction for TOPIK Level 4.
·
Eligibility:
o Must be an international student accepted into a master's or
Ph.D. program.
o For research assistantship-based scholarships, applicants must
be recommended by a Sejong University professor leading an external research
project.
o Language proficiency test scores must be obtained within two
years prior to the commencement of the semester for which the scholarship
application is submitted.
·
Additional
Notes:
o Scholarships are valid for regular semesters only (1st through
5th semester for master's and 1st through 8th semester for joint master's-Ph.D.
programs).
o Scholarship amounts will not exceed the tuition fees designated
for the semester.
o If a recipient has already paid the tuition fee for the
semester, the scholarship amount will be credited to the recipient's account.
o The scholarship will not be awarded if the GPA in the immediately preceding semester is below 3.5.
2. Daeyang Foundation Scholarship
·
Coverage:
20% tuition fee reduction.
·
Eligibility:
o Graduates of Sejong University's undergraduate program admitted
to the Ph.D. program.
·
Additional
Notes:
o This scholarship is aimed at supporting alumni who wish to pursue further studies at Sejong University.
3. SEARCA Joint Graduate Research
Scholarship
·
Coverage:
o Full tuition and other school fees.
o Travel allowance to cover international airfare.
o Research budget.
o Health insurance.
o Stipend for food, lodging, and incidental expenses.
· Eligibility:
o Junior and mid-level executives, managers, researchers, or
technical staff holding core positions in government or non-governmental
agencies and universities.
o Must not be more than 40 years old for master's degree
applicants or 45 years old for Ph.D. applicants at the time of application.
o Planned research must align with SEARCA's priority areas in
agricultural
·
Additional
Notes:
o Applicants must have a Sejong University professor as an advisor
and approved admission to their chosen degree program.
o Applicants who get sortlisted will be interviewed online by Sejong University
Additional Information
·
Application
Process:
o For most scholarships, a separate application is required in
addition to the university admission application.
o Applicants must submit required documents, including language proficiency test scores, research proposals (if applicable), and letters of recommendation.
·
Scholarship
Renewal:
o Scholarships are typically awarded per semester and may be
renewed based on continued eligibility and academic performance.
·
Combination
of Scholarships:
o Students may be eligible for multiple scholarships; however, the total scholarship amount cannot exceed the total tuition fee.
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Eligibility criteria
Sejong University Undergraduate
Admission Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
Requirement
·
Applicants must meet one of the following:
o Both
the applicant and their parents
must be non-Korean citizens.
o Must
not have dual nationality with Korea.
2. Academic
Requirement
·
Applicants must have completed or be scheduled
to complete a high school diploma or
equivalent education (12 years of primary and secondary education) by
the time of enrollment.
·
The high school diploma must be recognized by
the Ministry of Education of the applicant’s home country.
3. Language
Proficiency
Sejong University offers courses in Korean, so
proficiency in Korean is generally required. English proficiency is required
only for select programs.
For Korean-Taught Programs:
·
One of the following:
o TOPIK Level 3 or above at the time of
application (must achieve Level 4 before graduation).
o Completion
of Korean Language Level 4 at
Sejong University’s Korean Language Institute.
For English-Taught Programs:
·
English proficiency scores such as:
o TOEFL iBT 71 or above
o IELTS 5.5 or above
o New TEPS 327 or above
·
Applicants
from native English-speaking countries or with education completed in
English may be exempt (subject to interview).
4. Academic
Documents Required
·
High school graduation (or expected graduation)
certificate.
·
Academic transcripts (translated to Korean or
English and notarized).
·
Proof of language proficiency
(TOPIK/IELTS/TOEFL).
·
Passport copy and ID photos.
5. Health Requirements
· A recent health checkup certificate may be required for visa and registration.
Sejong University Graduate Admission Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
Requirement
·
The applicant and both parents must be non-Korean
citizens.
· Applicants with Korean dual citizenship are not eligible as international students.
2. Academic Requirements
Master’s Degree Applicants:
·
Must hold (or be expected to hold) a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution (in Korea or abroad).
Doctoral Degree Applicants:
·
Must hold (or be expected to hold) a master’s degree from an accredited institution
(in Korea or abroad).
Note: Applicants must submit proof of graduation and official transcripts from previous degrees. If the graduation certificate is not in English or Korean, a notarized translation is required.
3. Language Proficiency
For Korean-Taught Programs:
·
One of the following:
o TOPIK Level 3 or above at the time of
admission (must reach Level 4 or 5 before graduation, depending on the major).
o Completion
of Korean Language Program Level 4
at Sejong University’s Korean Language Institute.
For English-Taught Programs (if available):
·
One of the following:
o TOEFL iBT 71 or higher
o IELTS 5.5 or higher
o New TEPS 327 or higher
Exemptions may be granted if the applicant is from an English-speaking country or has completed a degree in English-medium instruction (with supporting documents and department approval).
4. Document Requirements
·
Completed online application form
·
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate and
academic transcripts
·
Language proficiency test results (TOPIK, TOEFL,
etc.)
·
Passport copy
·
Study plan or research proposal
·
Letter(s) of recommendation (depending on the
department)
· Portfolio (for design/art-related majors)
5. Health and Other Requirements
·
Applicants must be in good health.
·
A health certificate or recent medical exam may
be requested during visa or enrollment processes.
· Some departments may conduct interviews or require additional documents.
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Undergraduate Scholarships at Sejong
University
1. First
Semester Scholarship (International Students)
·
Coverage:
Up to 80% tuition reduction.
·
Eligibility:
o Achieve a minimum score of TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 5.5, or New-TEPS 326.
o Applicants from English-speaking countries are eligible for a 30% tuition discount.
·
Notes:
This scholarship is applicable only for the first
semester.
2. Language
Proficiency-Based Scholarships
·
Coverage:
o TOPIK Level 6: 100%
tuition waiver.
o TOPIK Level 5: 40%
tuition waiver.
o TOPIK Level 4: 30%
tuition waiver.
o TOPIK Level 3: 10%
tuition waiver.
·
Eligibility:
Based on the applicant's TOPIK score.
·
Additional
Notes: Official language test scores must be
obtained within 2 years prior to the commencement of the semester.
3. English
Proficiency-Based Scholarships
·
Coverage:
o TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 5.5, or New-TEPS
327: 30% tuition reduction.
o TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, or New-TEPS
350: 40% tuition reduction.
·
Eligibility:
Based on the applicant's English proficiency test scores.
·
Additional
Notes: Applicants from countries where English is
the official language may be exempt from this requirement but might be asked
for an additional interview.
4. Graduate
School Preparation Course Scholarship
·
Coverage:
100% admission fee waiver and 30% tuition fee reduction
for the first semester.
·
Eligibility:
Completion of more than 2 semesters at Sejong University's
International Language Institute (ILI) with a minimum TOPIK Level 4.
·
Notes:
Applicable to students progressing to graduate programs in
specific fields such as Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Business Management,
Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Natural Sciences and Engineering.
5. Daeyang
Foundation Scholarship (Alumni)
·
Coverage:
30% tuition fee reduction.
·
Eligibility:
Graduates of Sejong University's undergraduate program.
· Notes: This scholarship is aimed at supporting alumni who wish to pursue further studies or continue their education at Sejong University.
Additional Information
·
Application
Process: Most scholarships are awarded automatically
based on the applicant's submitted documents. However, some scholarships, such
as the First Semester Scholarship, require specific language proficiency
scores.
·
Scholarship
Limitations: Students are generally not permitted
to receive multiple scholarships simultaneously.
·
Validity:
Scholarships are typically valid for one semester and may
be renewed based on continued eligibility and academic performance.
· Language Proficiency: For programs taught in Korean, proficiency in the Korean language is essential.
Graduate Scholarships at Sejong University
1. Scholarship
for International Students
·
Coverage:
o Full Tuition: 100%
tuition and admission fee waiver.
o Partial Tuition: 85%
to 100% tuition and admission fee waiver for students recommended as research
assistants for external projects.
o Language Proficiency-Based Discounts:
§ 30%
tuition fee reduction for TOPIK Level 5,
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 71, or New
TEPS 327.
§ 20%
tuition fee reduction for TOPIK Level 4.
·
Eligibility:
o Must be an international student accepted into a master's or
Ph.D. program.
o For research assistantship-based scholarships, applicants must
be recommended by a Sejong University professor leading an external research
project.
o Language proficiency test scores must be obtained within two
years prior to the commencement of the semester for which the scholarship
application is submitted.
·
Additional
Notes:
o Scholarships are valid for regular semesters only (1st through
5th semester for master's and 1st through 8th semester for joint master's-Ph.D.
programs).
o Scholarship amounts will not exceed the tuition fees designated
for the semester.
o If a recipient has already paid the tuition fee for the
semester, the scholarship amount will be credited to the recipient's account.
o The scholarship will not be awarded if the GPA in the immediately preceding semester is below 3.5.
2. Daeyang Foundation Scholarship
·
Coverage:
20% tuition fee reduction.
·
Eligibility:
o Graduates of Sejong University's undergraduate program admitted
to the Ph.D. program.
·
Additional
Notes:
o This scholarship is aimed at supporting alumni who wish to pursue further studies at Sejong University.
3. SEARCA Joint Graduate Research
Scholarship
·
Coverage:
o Full tuition and other school fees.
o Travel allowance to cover international airfare.
o Research budget.
o Health insurance.
o Stipend for food, lodging, and incidental expenses.
· Eligibility:
o Junior and mid-level executives, managers, researchers, or
technical staff holding core positions in government or non-governmental
agencies and universities.
o Must not be more than 40 years old for master's degree
applicants or 45 years old for Ph.D. applicants at the time of application.
o Planned research must align with SEARCA's priority areas in
agricultural
·
Additional
Notes:
o Applicants must have a Sejong University professor as an advisor
and approved admission to their chosen degree program.
o Applicants who get sortlisted will be interviewed online by Sejong University
Additional Information
·
Application
Process:
o For most scholarships, a separate application is required in
addition to the university admission application.
o Applicants must submit required documents, including language proficiency test scores, research proposals (if applicable), and letters of recommendation.
·
Scholarship
Renewal:
o Scholarships are typically awarded per semester and may be
renewed based on continued eligibility and academic performance.
·
Combination
of Scholarships:
o Students may be eligible for multiple scholarships; however, the total scholarship amount cannot exceed the total tuition fee.
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Sejong University Undergraduate
Admission Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
Requirement
·
Applicants must meet one of the following:
o Both
the applicant and their parents
must be non-Korean citizens.
o Must
not have dual nationality with Korea.
2. Academic
Requirement
·
Applicants must have completed or be scheduled
to complete a high school diploma or
equivalent education (12 years of primary and secondary education) by
the time of enrollment.
·
The high school diploma must be recognized by
the Ministry of Education of the applicant’s home country.
3. Language
Proficiency
Sejong University offers courses in Korean, so
proficiency in Korean is generally required. English proficiency is required
only for select programs.
For Korean-Taught Programs:
·
One of the following:
o TOPIK Level 3 or above at the time of
application (must achieve Level 4 before graduation).
o Completion
of Korean Language Level 4 at
Sejong University’s Korean Language Institute.
For English-Taught Programs:
·
English proficiency scores such as:
o TOEFL iBT 71 or above
o IELTS 5.5 or above
o New TEPS 327 or above
·
Applicants
from native English-speaking countries or with education completed in
English may be exempt (subject to interview).
4. Academic
Documents Required
·
High school graduation (or expected graduation)
certificate.
·
Academic transcripts (translated to Korean or
English and notarized).
·
Proof of language proficiency
(TOPIK/IELTS/TOEFL).
·
Passport copy and ID photos.
5. Health Requirements
· A recent health checkup certificate may be required for visa and registration.
Sejong University Graduate Admission Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
Requirement
·
The applicant and both parents must be non-Korean
citizens.
· Applicants with Korean dual citizenship are not eligible as international students.
2. Academic Requirements
Master’s Degree Applicants:
·
Must hold (or be expected to hold) a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution (in Korea or abroad).
Doctoral Degree Applicants:
·
Must hold (or be expected to hold) a master’s degree from an accredited institution
(in Korea or abroad).
Note: Applicants must submit proof of graduation and official transcripts from previous degrees. If the graduation certificate is not in English or Korean, a notarized translation is required.
3. Language Proficiency
For Korean-Taught Programs:
·
One of the following:
o TOPIK Level 3 or above at the time of
admission (must reach Level 4 or 5 before graduation, depending on the major).
o Completion
of Korean Language Program Level 4
at Sejong University’s Korean Language Institute.
For English-Taught Programs (if available):
·
One of the following:
o TOEFL iBT 71 or higher
o IELTS 5.5 or higher
o New TEPS 327 or higher
Exemptions may be granted if the applicant is from an English-speaking country or has completed a degree in English-medium instruction (with supporting documents and department approval).
4. Document Requirements
·
Completed online application form
·
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate and
academic transcripts
·
Language proficiency test results (TOPIK, TOEFL,
etc.)
·
Passport copy
·
Study plan or research proposal
·
Letter(s) of recommendation (depending on the
department)
· Portfolio (for design/art-related majors)
5. Health and Other Requirements
·
Applicants must be in good health.
·
A health certificate or recent medical exam may
be requested during visa or enrollment processes.
· Some departments may conduct interviews or require additional documents.


