South Korea

If applicants wish to add scores of any of the standardised tests as supplementary material, then SNU suggests two step process of doing it - 

1. upload a scanned copy of your scores (paper or online) during the time of submitting your application online
2. requesting the corresponding exam authorities (exam conducting body) to share your online score report with SNU (if you're through the preliminary round). The official code of SNU Korea to be referred for sharing of score reports is 7972.  

No it's not possible - applying for multiple programs at SNU simultaneously. However if you wish to avail of multiple courses at SNU, you can apply for double major after admission

To live with ease in South Korea - a single person would need somewhere around ₩2.1 million to ₩3.7 million a month. The higher range of the cost are required for living in cities like Seoul - where the cost of living for students is higher than in other cities. For students - an amount of ₩1.2 million to ₩2.5 million is generally considered enough. 

Yes, Indian students can definitely study on scholarship in South Korea after 12th. There are various scholarships available for students from India including-

• Global Korea Scholarship or GKS Scholarship
• University-Specific Scholarships
• Private Scholarships

To increase your chances of securing a scholarship, focus on the following-

• Academic Excellence
• Language Proficiency (either join Korean language training for one year ahead of your course or take the TOPIK exam) 
• Prepare strong essays, letters of recommendation and other application materials.
• Identify suitable scholarships and submit your applications well before the deadlines.

International students with outstanding GPAs stand a chance to win a fully-funded scholarship in South Korea. Scholarships in South Korea are awarded by both - universities and the South Korean government. 

To get a 100% scholarship in South Korea, you need to search for scholarships that are available for your chosen course. Once you list out the scholarships, check your eligibility for the same. If you meet the eligibility requirements, check its application timeline and gather documents to apply for the scholarship and then, visit the official website and apply accordingly.

Yes, Indian students can study at SNU Korea as long as they are applying as a freshman and not as transfer students. Generally SNU does not accept credits achieved from other higher education institutes. Therefore, transfer students from Indian universities may not get through the application round, let alone the screening round. 

For S. Korean scholarships -

1. Find the available South Korean scholarships for your course and college
2. Check their application window to apply timely
3. Check whether you're eligible for the scholarship or not
4. If eligible, collect required documents such as LORs, SOPs and marksheets
5. Submit scholarship application and if required - appear for interview. 

To get into Seoul National University, Indian students need to-

• Meet eligibility criteria; which includes - academic excellence, language proficiency and standardised test scores.
• Choose an admission track from international admissions I or II.
• Prepare application materials such as transcripts, language test scores, LORs, SOPs and additional documents.
• Apply online via SNU admissions website.
• Prepare for interviews if required
• Await the admission decision

While study abroad in South Korea is generally smooth. There are certain challenges that are very common among Indian students in South Korea. Mentioned below is representation of major challenges faced by Indian students in South Korea and how they can overcome them-