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International students at KDU Global can apply for extensive scholarships and various forms of financial aid programs as specified below:


Scholarships and Financial Aids	Description	Eligibility Requirements	Notes
Scholarships at Admission	Granted to international students admitted to the degree courses at KDU Global. The scholarships at admission are divided into two mutually exclusive categories: Category I – Based on Language Proficiency. Category II – Based on Academic Performance Records from High School/Last Educational Institution. Undergraduate and graduate students. Range: up to 100% tuition fee coverage.	Category I: Scholarship Based on Language Proficiency English medium courses: Those with IELTS certificates: [Tier 1] IELTS 5.5~6.0: 30% scholarship [Tier 2] IELTS 6.5: 50% scholarship [Tier 3] IELTS 7.0: 70% scholarship [Tier 4] IELTS 7.5 or higher: 100% scholarship Those with iBT certificates: [Tier 1] iBT 71~85: 30% scholarship [Tier 2] iBT 86~94: 50% scholarship [Tier 3] iBT 95~104: 70% scholarship [Tier 4] iBT 105 or higher: 100% scholarship Those with iBT (New 2026) certificates: [Tier 1] iBT 3.5~4.0: 30% scholarship [Tier 2] iBT 4.5 (no section less than 3.5): 50% scholarship [Tier 3] iBT 5.0 (no section less than 4.5): 70% scholarship [Tier 4] iBT 5.5 or higher (no section less than 4.5): 100% scholarship In case of TOEFL iBT (New 2026), if the minimum requirement for each section is not met, a one-tier lower scholarship level is applied. Those with CEFR* certificates: [Tier 1] CEFR B2 (Cambridge scale: 162-179): 30% scholarship. [Tier 2] CEFR C1 (Cambridge scale: 180-189): 50% scholarship. [Tier 3] CEFR C1 (Cambridge scale: 190-199): 70% scholarship. [Tier 4] CEFR C2 (Cambridge scale: 200 or higher): 100% scholarship. Only the CEFR certificates issued by Cambridge English Exam are accepted. Those with New TEPS certificates: [Tier 1] 327~380: 30% scholarship. [Tier 2] 381~454: 50% scholarship. [Tier 3] 455~499: 70% scholarship. [Tier 4] 500 or higher: 100% scholarship. Additional scholarship support for Korean Proficiency: The applicants who meet the minimum English proficiency requirement for English-medium courses are granted 100% scholarship at admission if they hold valid TOPIK Level 3 or higher in Korean. Korean medium courses:* TOPIK Level 3 or higher (or equivalent): 100% scholarship. *Category II: Scholarship Based on Academic Performance Records from High School/Last Educational Institution:** [Tier 1] Average grade of 80%: 30% scholarship. [Tier 2] Average grade of 85%: 50% scholarship. [Tier 3] Average grade of 90%: 70% scholarship. [Tier 4] Average grade of 95%: 100% scholarship. *Grades are converted to 100% scale if presented otherwise on official academic transcripts.	Applicable to the first semester of enrollment. In principle, applicants are granted scholarships based on Category I – their official language proficiency certificates. Where English proficiency requirements are exempted, the scholarships are granted according to Category II – the official academic performance records from the last and relevant formal educational level completed.
Scholarships for Academic Excellence	Granted to full-time international students with distinct academic performances in degree courses at KDU Global. Undergraduate and graduate students. Range: up to 100% of tuition fee.	Based on students’ average grade at the end of each semester: Undergraduate courses: Average grade of 75%: 30% scholarship. Average grade of 80%: 50% scholarship. Average grade of 90%: 70% scholarship. Average grade of 95% or above: 100% scholarship. Graduate courses: Average grade of 80%: 50% scholarship. Average grade of 90% or above: 70% scholarship.	Scholarships are renewed every semester based on student’s performance in the preceding semester.
K-Global Graduate School Scholarship	International students who successfully complete the undergraduate courses at KDU Global and are admitted to the graduate courses.	At least 70% scholarship at admission.	Applicable for the first semester.
KDU Global Citizen Scholarship	Granted to students who uphold core principles in discipline, moral values, and intercultural harmony. Undergraduate and graduate students. Range: 30% of tuition fee.	Undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated exemplary contribution to KDU Global and commitment to their studies with: Official recommendations by the Dean and Heads of Department Not more than three hours of unexcused absence in each subject enrolled.	Based on individual assessments. Renewed every semester based on student’s records from the preceding semester.
KDU Global Scholarship	Granted to outstanding students from selected OECD and the Latin American and the Caribbean countries. Undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition and on-campus dormitory fees for the first semester.	Students who: Are citizens of the countries where KDU Global has established partnership agreements endorsed by respective ministries or governmental educational organizations. Meet the admission requirements for the undergraduate or graduate courses at KDU Global.	Terms vary based on individual assessments and agreements. Scholarship recipients are required to participate in language and cultural programs with other students and local communities and contribute to KDU Global in designated fields during their studies.
KDU Global Academic Collaboration Center Scholarship	Granted to international students transferring to KDU Global from its partner institutions. Undergraduate and graduate students. Range: up to 100% of tuition fee.	Students who: Are enrolled at KDU Global’s partner institutions. Meet the designated admission requirements for the undergraduate or graduate courses at KDU Global.	Based on individual assessments and valid partnership agreements. Applicable to the first semester of enrollment.
KDU Global - Inter University Council for East Africa Joint Scholarship	Based on mutual agreements and collaborative projects contributing to the human capital and socio-economic development in the following East African Community partner countries: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia Undergraduate level students only. The scholarship is granted in two mutually exclusive tiers on a merit basis: Tier I: Covers 100% of the tuition fees for up to four years and on-campus dormitory fees for up to two years. Tier II: Covers 100% of the tuition fee for the first semester.	Students who: Are citizens of the IUCEA member states. Meet the designated eligibility and admission requirements to undergraduate courses at KDU Global. Are formally recommended by the IUCEA and endorsed by the governmental educational organizations in the member states. Tier I scholarships are granted to a limited number of outstanding students from each of the IUCEA-member states for Fall intake only. Tier II scholarships are granted to qualified students for both Fall and Spring intakes on a merit basis.	Maintaining the scholarship is conditional on each student’s academic performance (at least 80% of average grade) at the end of every semester. Scholarship recipients are required to contribute to KDU Global/local communities in Korea during their studies and to the development of home countries/ communities upon the completion of their studies. A call for applications highlighting the scholarship benefits and requirements is announced by the IUCEA in early Spring (for Fall intake) and early August (for Spring intake).
K-Global Education Center Excellence Scholarship	K-Global Education Center Excellence Scholarship is granted to international students who successfully complete the language training programs – English Language for Academic Purposes (EAP) or Korean Language for Academic Purposes (KAP) – and enroll in the undergraduate or graduate degree courses at KDU Global. EAP and KAP students. Range: Covers up to 100% of tuition fees in the first semester of enrollment.	Based on (i) improved language proficiency and (ii) attendance rate. (i) Improved language proficiency: If a student demonstrates an improvement in language proficiency score/level during their enrollment in EAP/KAP, based on official test results, the scholarship at admission to the degree courses will be upgraded by one tier in accordance with Category I: Scholarship Based on Language Proficiency* defined above. (ii) Attendance rate: Students must maintain at least a 90% attendance rate in the entire period of their enrollment in EAP/KAP.	EAP / KAP students must take IELTS / TOPIK examinations at the end of each term and present official language proficiency certificates to K-Global Education Center. Students without improvements in their language proficiency are processed in accordance with Category I: Scholarship based on Language Proficiency when advancing to the degree courses at KDU Global.
K-Global Education Center G7 Scholarship	Granted to outstanding students from selected G7 countries. Language training courses – EAP/KAP. The scholarship covers on-campus dormitory fees for the first semester.	Students who: Are citizens of the G7 countries where KDU Global has established partnership agreements endorsed by respective ministries or governmental educational organizations. Meet the admission requirements for the undergraduate or graduate courses at KDU Global.	Terms vary based on individual assessments and agreements.
KDU Global Transfer Scholarship	Students who are transferring from domestic universities are provided with a special transfer scholarship. Range: from 70% to 100% of tuition for the first semester.	Undergraduate courses: Students who have completed at least one year (2 semesters) at a domestic university and hold a minimum level of language requirement for admission. Graduate courses: Students who have completed at least one semester at a domestic university and hold a minimum level of language requirement for admission.	Minimum of 70% scholarship is granted for the first semester of enrollment. Transfer students may qualify for 100% scholarship for the first semester in accordance with Category I: Scholarship Based on Language Proficiency at their admission.
Part-time Job Assistance	KDU Global provides off-campus and on-campus part-time job assistance for international students, in partnership with local businesses, to enhance their cultural understanding, language proficiency, and give them a chance to practice their classroom knowledge and skills in actual industry settings.	Students who pass the designated Korean communication test and abide by all ethical, moral, and professional guidelines mutually endorsed by KDU Global and partner businesses.	Detailed eligibility requirements and guidelines on procedures are provided in Campus Life > Part-time Job Support section.
Teaching Assistant Scholarship	International students enrolled full-time in the graduate courses at KDU Global are granted Teaching Assistant (TA) Scholarships. Graduate students. Form: Monthly allowance.	Students who: Completed at least one semester in a graduate course at KDU Global. Obtained A0 or above in each course enrolled in the last semester. Received recommendation from the Dean of Graduate School.	Limited number of TA scholarships are granted on a merit basis. Scholarship applications are accepted in the last week of January (for Spring semester) and in the last week of July (for Fall semester).

* All forms of scholarships and financial aid as well as scope and eligibility requirements are subject to internal revisions and individual considerations by KDU Global at any point of time.