About K-Arts

Korea National University of Arts (also known as K-ARTS or KNUA) is a Seoul, South Korea, national university. The Korea National University of Arts was founded in 1993 by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as the only national arts university aiming to serve as a leading institution that cultivates artists. It has 26 departments in six schools: Music schools, Drama schools, Film TV & Multimedia, Dance, Visual Arts, and Traditional Korean Arts.

In 1993 Korea National University of Arts was founded by law. In 1990, Korea’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced a’ Ten-Year Cultural Development Project,’ and the founding of a national institution of the arts was the crucial provision of this project. There was no specialized university in Korea until the early 1980s which devoted its entire curriculum to artistic pursuits. Therefore, abroad went several aspiring artists who wanted to continue their creative journey by professional training.

The announcement that the National University of Arts was founded in 1993 was therefore the revelation and byproduct of creative growth in Korea. It is the only national university in Asia dedicated exclusively to the preparation of talented young artists for the professions of all artistic genres. Korea National University of Arts covers all arts disciplines including music, dance, theatre, film, television, animation, fine art, design, architecture, and traditional Korean arts.

The university is composed of six independent but quantifiable schools: Music School, Drama School, Film School, TV & Multimedia, Dance School, Visual Arts School, and Korean Traditional Arts School. K-ARTS continues to offer a bachelor’s and master’s degree program while at the same time offering pre-school training for talented young students.

As of 2003, there were about 2600 students enrolled in K-ARTS, and more than 730 teachers and lecturers taught in the newest studios and classrooms.

Asian Plus Scholarship in Korea Overview

The objective of the Art Major Asian Plus (AMA+) Scholarship Program is to support students with artistic talents from developing countries for their conducting advanced studies and ability at Korea National University of Arts in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship among the countries.

The benefits of Asian Plus Scholarship in Korea are described as follow:

• The grantees will receive an airplane ticket between their country and Korea economy class, for entrance and graduation
• 800,000 won (KRW) for monthly allowance
• 4-month intensive language training before entrance-full coverage
• Full coverage of tuition (regular semesters only)
• Limited coverage of medical insurance

All candidates should pay attention to the following schedule to apply for the Asian Plus Scholarship in Korea.

• February – May 2020: Open call for submission
• 31st May 2020: Application Deadline
• July 2020: Final Notification of Admissions Decision
• 31st October 2020: Entry into Korea
• November 2020-February 2021: Pre-Course (Korean Language Training)
• February 2021: Matriculation Ceremony

Countries eligible for Asian Plus Scholarship in Korea are mentioned below.

1. Albania
2. Afghanistan
3. Algeria
4. Angola
5. Antigua & Barbuda
6. Argentina
7. Armenia
8. Azerbaijan
9. Bangladesh
10. Belarus
11. Belize
12. Benin
13. Bhutan
14. Bolivia
15. Bosnia-Herzegovina
16. Botswana
17. Brazil
18. Burkina Faso
19. Burundi
20. Cambodia
21. Cameroon
22. Cape Verde
23. Central African Rep.
24. Chad
25. China
26. Colombia
27. Comoros
28. Congo, Dem. Rep.
29. Congo, Rep.
30. Cook Islands
31. Costa Rica
32. Côte d’Ivoire
33. Cuba
34. Djibouti
35. Dominica
36. Dominican Republic
37. Ecuador
38. Egypt
39. El Salvador
40. Equatorial Guinea
41. Eritrea
42. Ethiopia
43. Fiji
44. Gabon
45. Gambia
46. Georgia
47. Ghana
48. Grenada
49. Guatemala
50. Guinea
51. Guinea-Bissau
52. Guyana
53. Haiti
54. Honduras
55. India
56. Indonesia
57. Iran
58. Iraq
59. Jamaica
60. Jordan
61. Kazakhstan
62. Kenya
63. Kiribati
64. Kosovo
65. Kyrgyz Rep.
66. Laos
67. Lebanon
68. Lesotho
69. Liberia
70. Libya
71. Macedonia
72. Madagascar
73. Malawi
74. Malaysia
75. Maldives
76. Mali
77. Marshall Islands
78. Mauritania
79. Mauritius
80. Mexico
81. Micronesia, Fed. Sts.
82. Moldova
83. Mongolia
84. Montenegro
85. Montserrat
86. Morocco
87. Mozambique
88. Myanmar (Burma)
89. Namibia
90. Nauru
91. Nepal
92. Nicaragua
93. Niger
94. Nigeria
95. Niue
96. Pakistan
97. Palau
98. Palestinian
99. Panama
100. Papua New Guinea
101. Paraguay
102. Peru
103. Philippines
104. of South Sudan
105. Rwanda
106. Samoa
107. Sao Tome & Principe
108. Senegal
109. Serbia
110. Sierra Leone
111. Solomon Islands
112. Somalia
113. South Africa
114. Sri Lanka
115. Helena
116. Lucia
117. Vincent & Grenadines
118. Sudan
119. Suriname
120. Swaziland
121. Syria
122. Tajikistan
123. Tanzania
124. Thailand
125. Timor Leste
126. Togo
127. Tokelau
128. Tonga
129. Tunisia
130. Turkey
131. Turkmenistan
132. Tuvalu
133. Uganda
134. Ukraine
135. Uzbekistan
136. Vanuatu
137. Venezuela
138. Viet Nam
139. Wallis & Futuna
140. Yemen
141. Zambia
142. Zimbabwe

Eligibility Criteria

1. Only those who hold a citizenship of the 142 countries (page 3) can apply for AMA.
2. Have graduated or be scheduled to hold a high school/university degree by 28th Feb 2020. Applicants who apply for the master’s program must hold a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants who are expecting to graduate by 28th Feb 2020 must submit a certificate of expectant graduation when apply, and submit the official certificate of graduation (degree or diploma) to Karts no later than 28th Feb 2020.
3. Have adequate health, both physically and mentally.
4. Have no limitations in travelling abroad.
5. Have outstanding artistic talents, gifted skills and an excellent academic record.
6. Applicants should submit at least 3 recommendation letters. One recommended by the government, ministries, and diplomatic organizations, rector of public educational institution and/or head of government approved organizations could receive additional admission points.
7. Applicants should enter to Korea by November 2019 and take Korean language training. Applicants who hold TOPIK level 6 and prove reasonable schedule could be exempted by an agreement with AMA manager.
8. Specific Qualification, Portfolio and Requirement by each department and major. Applicants can make own portfolio package for majors with no reference information.

How to Apply

Application only by postal or in person should be submitted. Online submission is currently unavailable to be proceeded. Successful candidates will be informed through K-Arts website and personal contact.

Attn. AMA Manager

M505, Office of External Affairs 146-37, 32gil, Hwarang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02789, Republic of Korea

Required Documents

Application package should be arranged by the checklist order in the form 1 as attached in the guideline that can be downloaded at http://www.karts.ac.kr/en/news/notice_view.do?BB_SEQ=187&RNUM=3. Each document can be stapled, but do not staple all the documents together.

1. Application [Form 1]
2. Self-Introduction [Form 2]
3. Study Plan [Form 3]
4. Personal Medical Assessment [Form 4]
5. 3 Letters of Recommendation [Form 5] (References signed within 6 months as of the date of submission only are available.)
6. Copy of diploma or certificate of (expected) graduation with Appostille.
7. Official Transcripts (the most recently attended from high school)
8. A Hard Copy of Passport
9. Certificate of Korean or English Proficiency
10. Certificates of relevant work experiences, award and/or other achievement (optional)
11. Portfolio (leave your name on each page or portfolio in case of missing)

Please type or print clearly using black ink in Korean or in English.  Please state a Date in the following order: YYYY.MM.DD. Please remove the instructions and the directions in the blank before print. Don’t change anything in the form and extend the pages.

Closing Date

Submission Period : February 1, 2020 until May 30, 2020.

Contact Information

AMA Manager

+82-2-746-9073

M505, Office of External Affairs 146-37, 32gil, Hwarang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02789, Republic of Korea

Link to Official Website

http://www.karts.ac.kr/