Yonsei University
Seoul, South KoreaOne of South Korea's oldest and most prestigious private universities, home to the English-taught Underwood…
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Innovation, affordable tuition and generous government scholarships
Studying in South Korea
South Korea is a global technology powerhouse and home to world-class universities such as Seoul National, Yonsei and Korea University. Tuition is affordable compared with Western destinations, the Global Korea Scholarship is one of the most generous in the world, and graduates can stay on with a job-seeker visa.
Intakes
March (Spring), September (Fall)
Tuition
KRW 6,000,000 – 16,000,000 / year
Living costs
KRW 800,000 – 1,200,000 / month
International students
200K+ international students
Why study in South Korea?
- Home to global brands like Samsung, Hyundai and LG
- Affordable tuition compared with Western countries
- Fully funded Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
- English-taught programmes at top universities
- Job-seeker (D-10) visa after graduation
Top universities in South Korea
Korea University
Seoul, South KoreaA leading research university in Seoul with a top-ranked business school and strong international programmes.
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Cost of study and living
| Tuition fees | KRW 6,000,000 – 16,000,000 / year |
|---|---|
| Living expenses | KRW 800,000 – 1,200,000 / month |
Public universities charge around KRW 2–5 million per semester and private universities KRW 3.5–8 million per semester. Dormitories on campus help keep living costs low.
Scholarships
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) covers tuition, airfare, a monthly allowance and a year of Korean language study. Most universities also offer tuition waivers for strong academic or language (TOPIK) scores.
South Korea UG & PG Featured Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
National Institute for International Education, Korea
Full tuition, airfare, monthly allowance and Korean language training
Indian nationals under the age limits with strong academic records, applying via the Korean Embassy or a Korean university.
Deadline 15 Mar 2027
Official site for Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Student visa process
- Receive your admission letter from a Korean university
- Obtain your Certificate of Admission and financial documents
- Apply for a D-2 student visa at the Korean embassy / visa centre
- Collect your visa and travel to Korea
- Register for your Alien Registration Card within 90 days of arrival
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with the official immigration website – our visa team does this for every file.
Work rights during and after study
D-2 students can work part-time (typically up to 20–25 hours per week during term, depending on Korean proficiency) with permission from their university and immigration. Graduates can apply for a D-10 job-seeker visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know Korean to study in South Korea?
Many universities offer English-taught programmes. Korean (TOPIK) skills help with scholarships, part-time work and jobs after graduation.
What is the Global Korea Scholarship?
GKS is a Korean government scholarship covering tuition, airfare, a monthly allowance and a year of Korean language study for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Ready to study in South Korea?
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