Scholarship Program at Soongsil University, South Korea

Soongsil University (숭실대학교) is one of the oldest educational institutions in South Korea and attracts international students with its appealing scholarship policies. With the goal of supporting and encouraging young talents from around the world, Soongsil has developed a wide range of scholarship programs to help ease the financial burden and create favorable conditions for students to pursue their studies and career development in Korea. For detailed and completely free consultation, please contact the C-Korea hotline at 028.7308.4247 or fill out the registration form at the end of this post!

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1. Key Highlights of Soongsil University

Soongsil University boasts a history of over 120 years and is boldly stepping into a new era. As one of Korea’s oldest and most respected private universities, Soongsil takes pride in its significant contributions to the nation’s development through the education of generations of talented individuals.

Conveniently located in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, Soongsil offers not only rich academic and cultural experiences but also great opportunities for internships and employment after graduation.
Founded in 1897, Soongsil is among the very first universities established in Korea and is known for its strong educational tradition and deep academic foundation.
The university offers a wide range of academic departments across various fields—from Humanities, Industrial Engineering, and Natural Sciences to the Arts—providing international students with diverse study options and related career opportunities.
Soongsil provides numerous scholarships for international students, particularly tuition reduction scholarships based on Korean language proficiency or academic performance.
With a diverse student body from various countries, Soongsil also offers extensive support services, academic guidance, and extracurricular activities to help international students adapt and thrive in their new environment.

2. Korean Language Program Scholarships

Best Honor Scholarship	Students who achieve the highest attendance record in their level of study and continue enrolling in the next term will receive a 30% tuition fee reduction for the following semester.
Honor Scholarship	Students who achieve the highest performance in their level of study and continue enrolling in the next semester will receive partial tuition support for the following term.
Attendance Scholarship	For students who complete the full 200 hours of classes during the semester.

3. Academic Scholarships

3.1. Admission scholarship (first semester only)

TOPIK 6	100% tuition fee
TOPIK 5	80% tuition fee
TOPIK 4	60% tuition fee
TOPIK 3	40% tuition fee
Completion of Level 4 or higher in the Korean language program at Soongsil University.	40% tuition fee
High score in the university’s internal Korean language proficiency test.	30% tuition fee

3.2. Scholarships during the course of study (from second semester)

Eligible applicants: International students (Undergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral) with TOPIK Level 4 or higher, applicable from the second semester onward.

GPA of 4.3 or higher (with TOPIK Level 6)	100% tuition fee
GPA of 3.8 or higher	50% tuition fee
GPA from 3.5 to 3.8	40% tuition fee
GPA from 3.0 to 3.5	20% tuition fee

3.3. TOPIK Scholarships

Eligible applicants: International students who achieve TOPIK Level 5 or higher during their studies (excluding the admission start period, one-time payment only) will receive a scholarship of 200,000 KRW.

3.4. University Scholarships

Eligible applicants: Students enrolled at Soongsil University with good academic performance in their courses have the opportunity to receive scholarships and financial support from the university, departments, and other corporate scholarship funds, covering up to 100% of tuition fees.

4. Special Scholarships Exclusively for Students at C-Korea

In addition to scholarships from Korean universities, C-Korea also offers a special scholarship program exclusively for students enrolling through the center, based on their high school or university GPA. This support policy aims to encourage students with strong academic achievements to pursue their dream of studying in South Korea, helping to reduce financial burdens and facilitate a smoother preparation process for their study abroad journey.

Conclusion

With a diverse scholarship system and clear support policies for international students, Soongsil University is not only an ideal place to open the door to studying in South Korea but also an environment that provides many favorable conditions to help international students confidently pursue their dreams of studying and working in here.

If you are interested in studying in South Korea and want to learn more about scholarship policies at universities, don’t hesitate to contact C-KOREA for free consultation!

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