KDU Global Partial Graduate Scholarship
KDU Global Partial Graduate Scholarship
A graduate-level scholarship opportunity for self-sponsored East Africans to pursue selected Master’s programmes at Kyungdong University Global in South Korea.
Introduction
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is an institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for the coordination of higher educational development and research in the EAC region. The mission of IUCEA is to encourage and develop mutually beneficial collaborations between and among the member universities, governments, and other organizations, both public and private.
Kyungdong University (KDU) Global is a fully accredited private university in South Korea and partners with IUCEA to offer scholarships to students from EAC member countries: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Federal Republic of Somalia.
For more information about KDU Global, visit www.kduglobal.ac.kr .
The application period for the KDU Global Partial Graduate Scholarship for Spring 2027 is now open for students from East African Community member countries.
Scholarship Description
Target level: Graduate degree—Master’s degree.
Majors Offered
Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Master of Arts in International Business Administration
Master of Arts in International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Two years of study.
Two and a half years of study.
Scholarship Benefits and Costs
The Kyungdong University Global Scholarship covers or supports the following:
First-semester tuition: Full tuition fee of USD 5,000 covered by KDU Global, subject to compliance with KDU Global internal rules and regulations.
Dormitory: Students cover dormitory expenses of USD 1,100 per semester.
Other expenses: Students or parents provide for airfare, application fees, health insurance and other initial or personal expenses.
Part-time work support: KDU Global provides part-time student job assistance during the study programme.
Scholarship from the Second Semester Onwards
Tuition payable after the KDU Global Partial Graduate Scholarship depends on the student’s academic performance during the first semester at KDU Global:
| First-Semester Average Mark | Scholarship Award | Remaining Tuition Balance |
|---|---|---|
| 80–89 | 50% Scholarship | USD 2,500 |
| 90 or above | 70% Scholarship | USD 1,500 |
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following general eligibility requirements:
- Be a citizen and resident of an East African Community Partner State: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, or the Federal Republic of Somalia.
- Hold an undergraduate degree diploma and transcripts.
- Provide an English proficiency certificate with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 71 or higher. This is mandatory for both admission and the visa procedure.
- Selected applicants must present a six-month bank statement and bank balance certificate from a sponsor showing more than USD 16,000 before final admission to KDU Global. The sponsor must be the applicant’s parents or the applicant. Where the parents are deceased, biological siblings may serve as sponsors.
Important: EFSET, Duolingo and PTE English tests are not accepted.
Selection Process
All applicants will be subjected to a merit-based, two-stage selection process.
IUCEA Preliminary Selection
IUCEA will conduct the preliminary selection. Interested applicants must:
- Complete the electronic application form .
- Submit the Application Form and Student Code of Conduct.
- Submit the undergraduate degree diploma and transcripts.
- Submit a passport copy.
- Submit an IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 71-or-higher report.
- Combine all documents into one PDF file.
Download the Application Form and Student Code of Conduct .
Submission deadline: 6 November 2026.
KDU Global Final Selection
KDU Global will conduct individual assessments and confirm the final selections.
Candidates may be required to submit additional documents and designated forms if deemed necessary.
KDU Global Admission
Scholarship recipients will submit final admission documents to KDU Global upon receiving additional guidelines.
View Required Admission DocumentsImportant Dates
| No. | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Submission of application documents to IUCEA | 6 November 2026 |
| 2 | Preliminary evaluation and selection | 13 November 2026 |
| 3 | Final selection notices | 27 November 2026 |
| 4 | Submission of Scholarship Agreement Forms | 11 December 2026 |
| 5 | Submission of KDU Global Admissions | 18 December 2026 |
| 6 | Issuance of admission and visa support documents | 23 December 2026 |
| 7 | Visa applications and processing | 24 December 2026–22 January 2027 |
| 8 | Travel preparations, including air-ticket issuance | 5 February 2027 |
| 9 | Arrival and orientation sessions at Kyungdong University Global Campus | 22–26 February 2027 |
| 10 | Commencement of programmes of study | 2 March 2027 |
Contact Information
Executive Secretary
Inter-University Council for East Africa
Kigobe Road, Plot M833, Kyambogo Area
P.O. Box 7110, Kampala
Republic of Uganda
exsec@iucea.org
Dr. Gervais NDAYIZEYE
Senior Exchange and Programmes Officer
kdu-iucea@iucea.org
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Baseem Al-athwari
Director of International Education Center
baseem_cs@kduniv.ac.kr
ISSA, ASHRAFU RASHID
Application, admission process and campus
information
issa@ku-ac.com
WhatsApp:
+82 10 7490 9801
Start Your Application
Complete the online form, download the required documents and submit one combined PDF to the designated email addresses by 6 November 2026.
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