Fully funded study in Korea for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, including a year of Korean language training, tuition, airfare and a monthly allowance.
Who can apply
Nepali citizens. Undergraduate applicants must be under 25 and graduate applicants under 40, with minimum GPA or class-rank requirements.
Dates
In Nepal, undergraduate (GKS-U) applications for 2026 were due 6 to 10 Oct 2025, and graduate (GKS-G) applications ran 12 to 25 Feb 2026. The global GKS-U 2027 embassy track opened in mid-September 2026; check the embassy's notices for Nepal's dates.
How to apply
- Watch the Embassy of Korea in Nepal notice board.
- Get documents attested by Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs early.
- Apply through Study in Korea and submit documents as the notice explains.
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed.
SWABUD notePlaces for Nepal are very limited (two undergraduate places in the 2026 round), so prepare strong documents early.
What it costs and what you get
Cost: No fee mentioned
Benefits: Tuition, airfare, Korean language course and a monthly allowance
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Before you apply
- Open the official page and confirm the dates in Nepal time.
- Read the eligibility rules in full, including age and country.
- Never pay an agent or a third party to apply. Official programmes say clearly if there is a fee.
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