Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Afghanistan

Application for 2026 GKS-U (Undergraduate Degrees) is now open.

The guideline and application form, university information is attached for your careful reference.

For more information, visit NIIED website(https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/main.do#) --> Scholarships --> GKS Notice.

1. Degree Programs

(1) Associate Degree: 1 year of Korean language program + 2~3 years of degree program

(2) Bachelor's Degree: 1 year of Korean language program + 4~6 years of degree program

2. Available Fields of Study and Universities

- Kindly refer to the attached Guideline (find the attachment) and University Information(link below)

3. Program Quota (Embassy track/ for Afghans)

- 2 people

4. Eligibility

- Nationality: Afghans (Neither of the parents should have the Korean nationality.)

- Age: Under 25years of age (Born after 2001.3.1)

- Grades: For Academic requirements, kindly refer to the guideline

- Applicants who are expected to graduate by December 31st, 2025 can also apply for the program with a certificate of expected graduation

*Kindly refer to the guideline for more details*