• Top-Ranked Universities: Home to prestigious institutions like Seoul National University, KAIST, and Yonsei University.
• Affordable Tuition Fees: Compared to the US, UK, and Australia, South Korea offers quality education at a lower cost.
• Generous Scholarships: The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) provides full tuition, living expenses, and airfare for international students.
• Strong Job Market: South Korea is a global leader in technology, business, and entertainment (K-pop, K-drama, gaming, and animation).
• High-Quality Education: The country is known for excellence in engineering, IT, medicine, and business.
• Safe & Modern Lifestyle: One of the world’s safest countries with high-tech infrastructure.

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)

• High School Diploma (Equivalent to Korea’s KSAT Standard)
• English or Korean Proficiency:
  • IELTS 5.5-6.5 or TOEFL
  • TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Level 3-4 (for Korean-taught programs)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Letters of Recommendation

Graduate (Master’s & Ph.D.)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from a recognized institution
• IELTS (6.5-7.0) or TOPIK Level 4+
• GRE/GMAT scores (for some business and engineering programs)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Research Proposal (for Ph.D. applicants)

• Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Covers full tuition, monthly stipend, airfare, and medical insurance.
• Korean University Scholarships – Offered by SNU, KAIST, Yonsei, and Korea University.
• Korean Government Research Grants – For master’s and Ph.D. students.
• POSCO Asia Fellowship – For students from Asia.
• Samsung and LG Scholarships – For students in engineering and technology fields.

• Part-Time Work: Up to 20 hours per week during semesters.
• Internships: Available in tech, business, and media companies.
• Post-Study Work Visa (D-10 Visa): Allows job search after graduation.
• E-7 Work Visa: For skilled professionals wanting to work in Korea.

• Engineering & Technology – South Korea is home to companies like Samsung, LG, and Hyundai.
• Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence – Leading innovations in AI, cybersecurity, and robotics.
• Business & Management – Ideal for students looking to work in global companies.
• Medicine & Healthcare – Advanced research in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
• Korean Language & Cultural Studies – For K-pop, K-drama, and Korean literature enthusiasts.

Tuition Fees (per year)

• Undergraduate: KRW 4,000,000 - 20,000,000 (USD 3,000 - 15,000)
• Postgraduate: KRW 5,000,000 - 25,000,000 (USD 4,000 - 18,000)
• MBBS (Medicine): KRW 10,000,000 - 30,000,000 (USD 8,000 - 22,000)

Living Expenses (per year)

• Seoul: KRW 10,000,000 - 15,000,000 (USD 7,500 - 11,000)
• Other Cities: KRW 6,000,000 - 10,000,000 (USD 4,500 - 7,500)
• Includes accommodation, food, transport, and personal expenses.

Health Insurance

• All international students must enroll in the National Health Insurance (NHI).
• Costs around KRW 50,000 per month (USD 40 - 50).

• Receive an Offer Letter from a Korean university.
• Apply for a D-2 Student Visa at the South Korean Embassy.
• Submit documents:
  • Passport
  • Admission letter
  • Visa application form
  • Proof of financial support (USD 10,000+ in bank statement)
  • Health insurance certificate
• Visa Processing Time: Around 2-4 weeks.
• Travel to South Korea and register at your university!

• D-10 Visa: For job searching after graduation.
• E-7 Work Visa: For professionals working in Korea.
• F-2 Long-Term Residency Visa: After working in Korea for 5+ years.
• F-5 Permanent Residency: After 5+ years with an E-7 or F-2 visa.