KOICA Scholarship Program — Master's Degree
The KOICA Scholarship Program offers fully funded master's degrees at leading Korean universities (Yonsei, KDI School, Sungkyunkwan, University of Seoul, etc.) to public sector professionals from developing countries, with 11 specialised programs in the 2027 intake covering AI, digital health, public policy, agriculture, fisheries, and more.
Popular Participating Universities
Yonsei UniversityQuick info
Application status
Open · closes ~31 Jul 2026Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip international airfare
- Accommodation support
- Settlement allowance upon arrival
- Scholarship completion grant
- Health insurance coverage
- Access to extracurricular and cultural activities
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - Must be from a KOICA partner/developing country (check KOICA eligibility list)
- - Must be a government official, public sector professional, or public development organization employee
- - Must have an official nomination or recommendation through government channels
- - Must hold a recognized bachelor's degree
- - Must satisfy admission requirements of the host Korean university
- - Priority given to those who can apply newly acquired knowledge to national development after graduation
- - Not intended for recent graduates — professional experience in a relevant sector required
Who can apply
Government officials and public sector professionals from KOICA partner (developing) countries seeking a master's degree at a leading Korean university in development-relevant fields.
Fields of study
Application window
Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.
Important dates
How to apply
- 1Contact your local KOICA overseas office or the Korean Embassy in your country for the current cycle announcement
- 2Obtain official nomination/recommendation through appropriate government channels
- 3Submit application documents: transcripts, degree certificate, nomination letter, professional records, recommendation letters
- 4Stage 1: KOICA selection administered through KOICA overseas office or Korean Embassy
- 5Stage 2: Forwarded to chosen Korean university for academic evaluation
- 6Confirm exact deadline for your country through the local KOICA office or Korean Embassy