SNU QS #31GKS SCHOLARSHIPStudy in South Korea
for Indian Students 2026
South Korea is Asia's most dynamic tech nation — Samsung, LG, SK Hynix, Hyundai, and Kia are all Korean companies. KAIST (QS #63) and SNU (QS #31) are world-class institutions with affordable tuition (~₹3–5L/year). The GKS (Korean Government Scholarship) offers fully-funded MS/PhD positions to Indian students. K-culture has made Korean companies increasingly interested in Indian talent.
SNU #31
QS World
GKS
Fully Funded Scholarship
₹3–5L
Tuition/yr
Samsung
LG · Hyundai HQ
Korean Universities for Indian Students
D-2 Student visa required. GKS scholarship application via NIIED — apply 6 months before intake. Korean language (TOPIK) increases job opportunities but English-taught programs don't require it. Living costs: KRW 600,000–1,200,000/month (≈₹35,000–₹70,000).
| University | Ranking | Tuition/yr | IELTS | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul National University (SNU) | QS #31 | KRW 6–8M/yr (~₹3.5–4.5L) | 6.5 | #1 Korea, Seoul, all disciplines |
| KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science) | QS #63 | KRW 7M/yr (~₹4L) or FREE | 6.5 | #1 Engineering Korea, Daejeon |
| POSTECH | QS #73 | KRW 5M/yr (~₹3L) | 6.0 | POSCO pipeline, materials engineering |
| Yonsei University | QS #56 | KRW 8–12M/yr (~₹4.5–7L) | 6.5 | SKY University, Seoul |
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