Academy of Korean Studies tuition exemption and grant
No international student pays tuition during the coursework years. Up to 15 a semester also get 800,000 won a month for a year.
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AKS Spring 2027 application guidelines for international students ↗Checked 11 September 2026
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What you pay
per program · official
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The school does not publish what a year costs to live, so we cannot say what share is left for you. We will not put a figure there until it does.
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Who can apply
- The tuition waiver is for every international student, not a competition. You lose it only on academic probation or disciplinary action
- The monthly grant goes to up to 15 admitted students a semester with the best admission scores. There is no separate application and no nationality limit
- Students not chosen can be considered again each semester
- AKS also recommends about 3 top admitted students from 27 named countries to the POSCO TJ Park Foundation, for 1,000,000 won a month, a 1,000,000 settlement grant and 100,000 a month towards insurance
- Most majors need TOPIK 4. Korean Cultural Studies takes an English score instead
From the official page. The provider decides, not Waegook.
Keeping it
The grant is reviewed each year. Students not chosen can be considered again each semester
From the official page. The provider decides, not Waegook.
Helpers for this
People in Trusted Help who list "Scholarship guidance". Waegook has reviewed their account information. Please still agree fees in writing first. The application itself always goes through the school or the embassy.
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