South Korea
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Study in South Korea

K-culture powerhouse with innovative and affordable education

Why study in South Korea?

Affordable tuition with generous KGSP scholarships
Leading in technology, entertainment, and innovation
Safe and modern with excellent public transport
Hallyu (Korean Wave) cultural experience
Growing English-taught programs

Top universities

Seoul National University#41 World
KAIST#56 World
Yonsei University
Korea University
POSTECH

Popular courses

EngineeringITBusinessKorean LanguageK-Pop & Entertainment

Cost breakdown

Tuition (National)₩2M – 5M/semester ($1,500 – $4,000)
Tuition (Private)₩4M – 8M/semester ($3,000 – $6,000)
Living Expenses₩800K – 1.2M/month ($600 – $900)

Visa process

1

Get Admission

Receive acceptance from a Korean university

2

Apply for D-2 Visa

Submit student visa at Korean embassy

3

Documents

Admission letter, financial proof, degree certificates

4

Alien Registration

Register at immigration within 90 days of arrival

Work opportunities

D-2 visa holders can work 20 hours/week after 6 months. D-10 Job Seeker visa available post-graduation.

PR pathways

Employment visa (E-7) → F-2 Points-Based visa → F-5 Permanent Residence after meeting income and integration criteria.

Ready to study in South Korea?

Intakes: March, September