South Korea

Institutions

200+ Universities

Stay-Back Permit

D-10 Job Seeker Visa (6m - 2yrs)

Visa Success Rate

90% Approval Rate

01 / Geographic Overview

Offering highly lucrative educational potential with massive R&D investments, South Korea boasts rapid and robust economic stability. Its dynamic, culturally accepting society welcomes global talent into a market with extreme industry potential in semiconductors, media, and digital tech. It is the best higher education destination for entering the fast-paced world of digital innovation and entertainment.

Key Technical Hubs

SEOUL (TECH & MEDIA)DAEJEON (R&D HUB)BUSAN (LOGISTICS)

Academic Requirements

Strong Academics
IELTS
TOPIK (Preferred)

Financial Outline

Avg Tuition

KRW 4,000,000 - KRW 8,000,000/Year

Living Cost

KRW 10,000,000 - KRW 15,000,000/Year

Grant Volume

High (Global Korea Scholarship - GKS)

02 / Admission & Visa Pathway

STEP 01 // DOCUMENT PREPARATION

Apostille/Notarize degree certificates and transcripts.

STEP 02 // ADMISSION APPLICATION

Apply to universities directly or via GKS track.

STEP 03 // TUITION & ADMISSION

Pay tuition to receive standard admission letter.

STEP 04 // VISA D-2

Apply for D-2 student visa at the Korean embassy.

STEP 05 // ALIEN REGISTRATION

Apply for Alien Registration Card (ARC) upon arrival in Korea.