Study in South Korea

Scholarships, Work Rights & Top Universities

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Study in South Korea — Complete Video Guide

🎓 Universities • 💰 Costs • 🎁 Scholarships • 🛂 Visas • 🧑‍🎓 Student Life — all in one video.

Why Study in South Korea (2025)

  • 🎓 World-class universities with strong global rankings
  • 💡 Innovation hub for tech, AI, semiconductors & robotics
  • 🌏 International student-friendly with growing support services
  • 💸 Competitive tuition vs. US/UK & many scholarships available
  • 🏙️ Modern cities: Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Daegu, Incheon
  • 🚄 Excellent transport (KTX bullet trains & metro networks)
  • 🧑‍🏫 English-taught programs expanding each year
  • 🧑‍💻 Strong employability in tech, design, media & gaming
  • 🏢 Global HQ presence (Samsung, Hyundai, LG, Naver, Kakao)
  • 🔬 Research excellence: biotech, materials, electronics
  • 🧠 Merit-based culture that rewards consistent effort
  • 🍜 Vibrant food scene: Korean BBQ, kimchi, street snacks
  • 🎶 K-Culture boost: K-pop, K-drama, fashion & beauty
  • 🛡️ Safe, clean, highly digital, cashless lifestyle
  • 📱 High-speed internet & top digital infrastructure
  • 🤝 Friendly campus clubs, buddy & mentoring systems
  • 🧭 Gateway to Asia with global networking opportunities
  • 🧳 Easy travel to Japan, China, SEA during breaks
  • 🧾 Clear study-to-work pathways with D-2 to D-10 visas
  • ✅ Great ROI for ambitious international students
Blue-hour view of Busan’s Haeundae Marine City with luxury yachts and glass towers reflected in the calm marina, showcasing South Korea’s modern, safe, high-tech study environment.
Haeundae Marina, Busan — a glimpse of the lifestyle, safety, and infrastructure that make Study in South Korea a top choice for international students.

Scholarships, Costs & Funding — Study in South Korea

  • 🎁 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — full/partial funding
  • 🏫 University awards: SNU, KAIST, Yonsei, Korea Univ., POSTECH
  • 📚 Merit-based tuition waivers for high GPA applicants
  • 💼 Assistantships (TA/RA) for research-oriented students
  • 💳 Tuition (avg): KRW 3.5–7M/semester (program dependent)
  • 🏠 Living: KRW 700k–1.2M/month (city & lifestyle vary)
  • 🏡 Dorms cheaper; off-campus higher but flexible
  • 🍽️ Food: KRW 300k–450k/month (canteen + local eats)
  • 🚇 Transport: KRW 60k–100k/month (metro + buses)
  • 🩺 Insurance: National Health Insurance after arrival
  • 📑 GKS covers tuition, stipend, settlement & airfare
  • 🗓️ Deadlines: GKS (Nov–Mar), uni-scholarships rolling
  • 🧾 Documents: SOP, LORs, transcripts, passport, bank proof
  • 🔍 Compare: program cost vs. scholarship benefits
  • 💡 Tip: apply early; check dept-level funding pages
  • 🧮 Budget buffer: 10–15% for initial settlement
  • 🪙 Part-time can offset monthly expenses (see work rules)
  • 🛂 Visa fee & ARC card cost add to first-month budget
  • 🧠 Strategy: shortlist 5–7 unis; track all deadlines
  • ✅ Keep receipts for reimbursement-based awards