Islamabad, 1 December 2021 (TDI): A Global Korea Scholarship Reunion was organized in Islamabad which was attended by the Alumni of the GKS. The GKS is one of the most prestigious scholarships around the world, in which students from various countries are selected to study in the universities of South Korea.
Global Korea Scholarship
In terms of education as well as lucrative scholarship opportunities, South Korea has much to offer. The GKS is one such example that provides opportunities to international students to conduct advanced studies in undergraduate & graduate programs.
It is a project of the National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED). NIIED is a government organization that aims to foster the human resources of South Korea. The aim is to promote international exchanges in the field of education as well as mutual friendship between South Korea and other countries
The scholarship offers 4 years of Undergraduate courses and Masters or Ph.D. courses at Korean universities. The number of participants under the scholarship program is 220 undergraduate, and1, 080 graduates’ students.
Students selected for the scholarship must undertake a year-long Korean language training course from the on-campus language institute. The scholarship provides a complete fee waiver along with airfare, health insurance, and a monthly stipend. In Pakistan, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) manages the scholarship program.
Educational Prospects in South Korea
South Korea has emerged as a veritable powerhouse in Asia, particularly in the fields of education, technology, and tourism. The country has much to offer to international students because of an amalgamation of tradition and modern aspects. Moreover, the capital of South Korea, Seoul is ranked amongst the top ten student cities in the world.
More than 100,000 international students come to South Korea to pursue higher education. Owing to internationalization, several universities of the country are also opening international campuses to meet the growing demand.
Top Ten Universities of South Korea
Many South Korean universities rank high on the QS World University Rankings. QS ranking is a yearly publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds. The top ten universities of South Korea are KAIST – Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Seoul National University, Korea University, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Yonsei University, Pohang University of Science And Technology (POSTECH), Hanyang University, Kyung Hee University, Ewha Woman’s University, and Sogang University.
KAIST is located in Daejeon city which is thought to be the research and technology hub. It is the number one university in South Korea and 40th in the world university rankings. The university was established in 1971 and is a research-oriented institute. Internationally it is ranked for material sciences, computer science, and engineering.
Seoul National University (SNU) is the second-best university in the country. It was established in 1946. It ranks on the 36th number, internationally and is ranked for chemistry, mechanical engineering, pharmacy, sports-related subjects.
The Korea University ranks third in the country and 86th in the world. It was founded in 1905. It ranks at the top because of its international research network and subjects like business & management, accounting & finance, chemical engineering, modern languages, mechanical engineering, politics, and social policy & administration.
The Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is ranked fourth in South Korea and 100th in the world. It is one of the oldest universities in the country. Its origins can be traced back to the Joseon Dynasty. SKKU has a longstanding collaboration with Samsung. It is ranked in the global top 50 for materials sciences, library & information management, and mechanical engineering.
Yonsei University is the fifth-best educational institute of South Korea and ranks at 107th position in the world. It was founded in 1885 and has two campuses; the main campus in Seoul and a secondary campus in Wonju. It is placed in the global top 50 for social policy & administration, hospitality & leisure management, and dentistry.
