Overview
The DUO-Korea Fellowship 2026 is available for students enrolled in:
Undergraduate degree programs
Description
The DUO-Korea Fellowship 2026 is available for students enrolled in:
Undergraduate degree programs
Master’s degree programs
Students must remain enrolled at their home institution throughout the exchange period.
Eligibility
To qualify for the DUO-Korea Fellowship 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
Be nominated through a Korean university
Participate in an exchange between a Korean and European partner university
Both institutions must have an active cooperation agreement
Complete at least 10 credits or 20 ECTS during the exchange
Must not receive double funding from major government-sponsored mobility scholarships
Both exchange students must participate simultaneously
Students cannot apply independently ; applications must be coordinated through the international office of the Korean university.
Additional Information
Degree Level
The DUO-Korea Fellowship 2026 is available for students enrolled in:
Undergraduate degree programs
Master’s degree programs
Students must remain enrolled at their home institution throughout the exchange period.
Available Subjects
The fellowship is open to all academic subjects offered at participating universities. There are no restrictions on the field of study, as long as the exchange is approved under the institutional partnership agreement.
Benefits
The DUO-Korea Fellowship 2026 provides:
€8,000 total funding per pair
€4,000 for each student
Funding for one semester (up to 4 months)
Flexible use of funds for: Tuition fees Accommodation Travel expenses Living costs
Tuition fees
Accommodation
Travel expenses
Living costs
Although the funding may not cover all expenses in some destinations, it offers significant financial support for short-term academic mobility.
Eligible Nationalities
This fellowship is open to students from:
South Korea
European ASEM member countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom)
Applicants must be enrolled at eligible Korean or European universities participating in the DUO-Korea exchange framework.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the DUO-Korea Fellowship 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
Be nominated through a Korean university
Participate in an exchange between a Korean and European partner university
Both institutions must have an active cooperation agreement
Complete at least 10 credits or 20 ECTS during the exchange
Must not receive double funding from major government-sponsored mobility scholarships
Both exchange students must participate simultaneously
Students cannot apply independently ; applications must be coordinated through the international office of the Korean university.
Application Procedure
Applicants must follow these steps to apply:
Confirm Institutional Partnership Check whether your university has an active exchange agreement with a Korean or European partner university under the DUO-Korea programme.
Contact the International Office Reach out to your university’s international exchange office to express your interest in the fellowship.
Find an Exchange Pair The universities must identify two eligible students—one from Korea and one from Europe—for the paired exchange.
Prepare Required Documents Submit the necessary academic and exchange documents requested by the university.
University Submission The Korean university submits the fellowship application on behalf of both students.
Wait for Selection Results Successful applicants will be informed through their university after the review process.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the DUO-Korea Fellowship 2026 is 20 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Can students apply directly for the DUO-Korea Fellowship? No. Students cannot apply individually. Applications must be submitted through the Korean university , which coordinates the paired exchange.
Can students apply directly for the DUO-Korea Fellowship? Yes. The fellowship is open to all subjects , provided the exchange program is approved by both participating universities.
Can PhD students apply for the DUO-Korea Fellowship? No. The DUO-Korea Fellowship 2026 is only available for undergraduate and master’s students .
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Degree
Masters, Bachelor, Undergraduate
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
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