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Call for applications for the second cohort of East African students for the March 2027 intake

Scholarship Opportunities · Second Cohort

Call for Applications: March 2027 Intake

Daejin University, in partnership with the Inter-University Council for East Africa, invites eligible students from East African Community Partner States to apply for undergraduate and master’s scholarship opportunities.

Submit to IUCEA Study in Korea Portal ↗ Visit Daejin University ↗
15 October 2026 Date of issue
15 November 2026 Application deadline
March 2027 Intake
8 Partner States Eligible region
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Plan your submission early.
Applicants must combine the required documents into one PDF for the initial assessment. Finalists will complete the Daejin University online application process.

Background

Daejin University is a fully accredited and recognized private university in Pocheon, Republic of Korea. Founded in 1991, it has a vision for global education and a strong record in international student exchange and partnerships.

Daejin University is partnering with the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) to offer scholarships to students from EAC Partner States: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Somalia.

IUCEA is an institution of the East African Community responsible for coordinating higher education development and research in the region. Its mission is to advance the transformation of East African higher education through quality assurance, research and innovation, digital transformation, strategic partnerships and institutional capacity development for global competitiveness and sustainable development.

Programmes for Scholarships

4 years · 8 semesters

Undergraduate Programmes

  • International Business — offered in English
  • International Politics — offered in English
2 years · 4 semesters

Graduate Programme

  • Master’s in International Business — offered in English
Academic condition: For both programmes, continued study is subject to excellent academic performance each semester and compliance with Daejin University’s internal rules and regulations.

Scholarship Benefits

Undergraduate — Partial Scholarship

Students, parents or guardians cover expenses such as airfare, application fees, health insurance and meals. Daejin University waives tuition and accommodation for the first year only. In subsequent years, support is performance-based:

  • GPA 2.5 or higher: 20% tuition waiver
  • GPA 3.0 or higher: 40% tuition waiver
  • GPA 4.3 or higher: 100% tuition waiver

Beneficiaries: 16 students per year—two selected from each Partner State—with one year of full tuition and dormitory coverage. The University may accept more students under its policy and scholarship regulations.

Graduate (Master’s) — Partial Scholarship

Students, parents or guardians cover airfare, application fees, health insurance, meals and related costs. Daejin University waives tuition and accommodation for the first semester only. Subsequent support is performance-based:

  • GPA above 3.5: 40% tuition waiver for the next semester
  • GPA below 3.5: 20% tuition waiver for the next semester

Beneficiaries: The number of master’s applicants from each Partner State is unlimited. The master’s scheme does not provide a 100% waiver.

Additional opportunity: Other applicants may apply individually as self-sponsored students. They may receive the University’s general admission benefit of a 40% tuition waiver in the first semester, followed by performance-based support.
Part-time work: The Korean Government permits international students to undertake part-time work while studying. Daejin University provides guidance on safe and lawful employment under Korean rules and regulations.

Daejin University Fee Structure

Item Approximate cost per semester Programme
International Business tuition KRW 3,700,000 (approximately USD 2,564) Undergraduate
International Business tuition KRW 5,844,000 (approximately USD 4,051) Master’s
Dormitory KRW 3,000,000 (approximately USD 2,079) Both levels
Important: The above expenses are borne by Daejin University only to the extent described in the scholarship benefits and conditions.

Admission Requirements

  • Be a citizen and resident of an EAC Partner State: DRC, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda or Somalia.
  • Have completed O-Level and A-Level, or equivalent education in the home country. The completion year must be 2023, 2024 or 2025.
  • Have excellent academic records, with a minimum grade of “B” in all Mathematics and English modules.
  • Be below 25 years of age for undergraduate study or below 32 years of age for graduate study.
  • Provide a mandatory English proficiency certificate for admission and visa processing: IELTS 5.5 or higher, CEFR B2, New TEPS 202 or higher, or the TOEFL score specified in the official call.
  • Selected candidates must present a six-month bank statement and a bank balance certificate showing more than USD 16,000 before final admission.
Financial sponsor: The sponsor must be the applicant, the applicant’s parent or, where the parents are deceased, a biological sibling. No other account will be accepted.

Selection and Application Process

Stage 1 — IUCEA

IUCEA conducts the preliminary merit-based selection. For initial assessment, applicants must submit:

  1. Statement of interest addressed to the Executive Secretary, IUCEA
  2. Résumé or curriculum vitae
  3. Copy of a valid passport
  4. Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for every completed level
  5. Accepted proof of English proficiency
  6. Financial proof, including the required bank statement
  7. Daejin University application through the Study in Korea portal

Combine all required documents into one PDF file and submit it using the contact details below.

Stage 2 — Daejin University

Daejin University conducts individual assessments, including interviews by Zoom, and confirms the final selection.

Candidates may be asked to submit additional documents where necessary. Finalists selected for Daejin University will also complete the online application process through the Study in Korea portal.

The process and procedure may change depending on the prevailing situation.

Admission Road Map

No. Activity Scheduled date
1 Submission of application documents to IUCEA 15 November 2026
2 Preliminary evaluation and selection 20 November 2026
3 Submission of admission documents to Daejin University and communication with pre-selected students 24 November 2026
4 Submission of final admission documents 24 November 2026
5 Online application to Daejin University through Study in Korea 24–30 December 2026
6 Document review by Daejin University 5 January 2027
7 Interviews 8 January 2027
8 Announcement of successful candidates 11 January 2027
9 Visa application and processing 15 January 2027
10 Airport pick-up 20–28 February 2027
11 Commencement 2 March 2027
The “Application Form – IUCEA–DU” will be made available at www.iucea.org or sent individually to applicants by email.

Contact Information

For the Daejin University–IUCEA March 2027 intake, contact:

Mr. Tandeka KENETH

Admissions Officer, Overseas Partnerships In-Charge
International Affairs and Education Team, Daejin University
kenug@daejin.ac.kr

SCANNED COPIES ARE NOT ALLOWED. ALL FINAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY POST VIA DHL SERVICES.

Campus, Dormitory and Transport

Dormitory Facilities

Newly constructed and regular dormitory buildings are available. Facilities include computer laboratories, study rooms, seminar rooms, a gym, laundry rooms, kitchens, rest rooms and parcel rooms.

Male dormitory: +82-31-539-1212
Female dormitory: +82-31-539-1221

University Address

Daejin University
1007 Hoguk-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Republic of Korea

Public Transport to Daejin University

Origin Route Key stops
Uijeongbu 138, 138-1, 2, 5 or 6 Uijeongbu → Bus Terminal → Chuksuk Checkpoint → Songu-ri → Daejin University Main Gate
Yangju 62 Yangju → City Hall → Idonggyo 4-ri → Home Plus → Songu-ri → Daejin University
Seoul 3100 Yangjae → Gangnam → Taereung → Hagye → Suraksan → Uijeongbu → Daejin University
Seoul 3500 Konkuk University → Gunja → Taereung → Hagye → Suraksan → Uijeongbu → Daejin University
Seoul 72 Suyu → Ssangmun → Dobongsan → Uijeongbu → Daejin University Main Gate
Suyu Station Terminal Express bus Suyu → Dobongsan → Uijeongbu Bus Terminal → Daejin University Main Gate
Dongseoul Bus Terminal Express bus Dongseoul → Children’s Grand Park → Nowon → Uijeongbu Bus Terminal → Daejin University Main Gate

Prepare Your Application Now

Gather the required academic, identification, English-language and financial documents early. Initial applications must reach IUCEA by 15 November 2026.

Contact IUCEA Admissions
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