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Undergraduate Special Admission for International Students, Jeonbuk National University (2027 Spring)

Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju (plus Namwon Global Campus, Iksan, Saemangeum campuses for specific majors), South Korea

South KoreaLow-cost schoolbachelorOpen to Mongolian citizens

Low-cost regional national university bachelor's track with the freshest (Sept-2026-published) 2027 Spring guideline found in this research, a clear TOPIK/IELTS freshman scholarship ladder, and a 'Link Scholarship' that rewards finishing JBNU's own Korean language program.

TuitionKRW 2,016,000 / termPer-semester totals (Tuition1+Tuition2), 2026-2nd-semester basis (2027-1st-semester 'may change slightly' per the guide): Social Sciences/Business/Humanities/Namwon Global (Commerce & Korean) 2,016,000; Engineering/AI/Int'l Engineering 2,704,000; Agri-Life Sciences 2,529,000 (Agri-Economics 2,016,000); Life Sciences 2,529,000 (Child Studies 2,016,000); Arts/Namwon K-Entertainment 2,779,000; Natural Sciences 2,529,000 (Mathematics 2,025,000); Environmental Life Resources 2,529,000.
Living costNot confirmedDormitory: 580,000-1,404,630 KRW per semester depending on hall/meal plan (2026-2 pricing); national health insurance approx. 76,390 KRW/month after the 50% international-student discount from Mar 2027.
IntakesMarch
Proof of funds for the visaKRW 16,000,000Approx. USD 13,000+; bank balance certificate issued within 30 days, in the applicant's name (Korea-resident) or applicant's/parent's name (overseas-resident).

What the scholarship covers

Freshman-only scholarships off first-semester tuition; not a living stipend.

What you need

  • IELTS 5.5 or TOPIK 2 or TOPIK 4English track only (International Engineering / International Cooperation departments): IELTS 5.5, New TEPS 330, or TOEFL iBT 71. Minimum to apply (Korean track, most departments); TOPIK-2-only admits must complete 2 semesters of JBNU's own Korean language program right after admission. Required before graduation (Korean track).
  • Completed secondary education equivalent to Korean high school (12-year system in one country, or documented equivalent).
  • Application form
  • Family relationship + nationality certificates (apostilled)
  • High school (expected) graduation certificate
  • High school transcript
  • Language proficiency certificate (TOPIK/English, issued within 2 years)
  • Passport copy
  • Bank balance certificate
  • Portfolio (Art College applicants only)
  • Self-introduction and study plan
  • Proof of funds: KRW 16,000,000Approx. USD 13,000+; bank balance certificate issued within 30 days, in the applicant's name (Korea-resident) or applicant's/parent's name (overseas-resident).
  • Admission fee abolished for all enrolled students
  • Application fee 80,000 KRW

Deadlines

  • 2 Oct 2026 Round 1 online application, 2027 SpringPassed. Expect a similar date next cycle.Window 21 Sept-2 Oct 2026; documents due 12 Oct 2026; results 13 Nov 2026
  • 20 Nov 2026 Round 2 online application, 2027 Spring43 days from nowWindow 9-20 Nov 2026; documents due 27 Nov 2026; results 6 Jan 2027

Where it leads

Freshman scholarships (first semester only): Type 1 (TOPIK 6 or IELTS 8+) = full waiver of Tuition 1+2; Type 3 (TOPIK 5 or IELTS 7.5+) = 50% waiver of Tuition 2; Type 5 (other qualifying language score) = full waiver of Tuition 1. Separately, the 'Link Scholarship' rewards finishing JBNU's own Korean-language program (self-funded students, not transfers/KGSP): 4+ semesters in the last 2 years plus TOPIK 3+ (or 6+ semesters outright) = 50% waiver of Tuition 2; 2+ semesters plus TOPIK 3+ (or 3+ semesters outright) = full waiver of Tuition 1.

Visa

D-2. Semester starts 2 March 2027; students must be in Korea by then. JBNU is IEQAS-certified (standard tier).

Things to know

Open to applicants where both the applicant and parents hold non-Korean nationality; JBNU is IEQAS-certified (standard tier).

This is the single freshest official guideline found in this research (published Sept 2026, specifically for the 2027 Spring intake), so treat it as the most reliable cheap-school data point in this file.

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