Purpose
To provide meaningful experiences for exchange students regarding Korean culture and education; to strengthen the global competence of Korean universities.
4 months (one term) or 10 months (two terms)
Support size
About 200 foreign students (approximately)
Scope of support
| Category | Living Expenses | Settlement allowance | Round-trip Airfare | Medical Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | 500,000 won per month | 200,000 won upon arrival | Reimbursement available within the set amount | 20,000 won per month (paid by each university) |
Requirements for application
◦ Must not have enrolled a Korean university (in the case of undergraduate program only)
※ Those who have already benefited by a 4-month (one term) scholarship cannot extend or renew their terms.
◦ Must possess above 80% (out of 100%)
※Must have completed at least two semesters
◦ Must register for regular courses (language courses are not considered regular courses)
◦ Must not have been sponsored by Korean government
◦ Must hold foreign citizenship (dual citizenship holder—those holding both Korean citizenship and another nationality--cannot apply)
◦ Must choose only one university
◦ Must take a Korean language or culture class (at least one class/ two credits)
※ Those who have already benefited by a 4-month (one term) scholarship cannot extend or renew their terms.
◦ Must possess above 80% (out of 100%)
※Must have completed at least two semesters
◦ Must register for regular courses (language courses are not considered regular courses)
◦ Must not have been sponsored by Korean government
◦ Must hold foreign citizenship (dual citizenship holder—those holding both Korean citizenship and another nationality--cannot apply)
◦ Must choose only one university
◦ Must take a Korean language or culture class (at least one class/ two credits)
Selection process
◦ NIIED selects the universities for the above mentioned program
◦ The selected universities recommend talented exchange students to NIIED
◦ The selected universities recommend talented exchange students to NIIED
