Study in South Korea
Study in South Korea
South Korea offers affordable, high-quality education in a technologically advanced society, with government scholarships available for international students.
Why study in South Korea?
South Korea is one of Asia’s most technologically advanced countries, offering excellent programmes in engineering, technology, business and the arts. Tuition fees are significantly lower than Western countries.
The Korean Government Scholarship Programme (KGSP) offers full scholarships to selected international students, covering tuition, living allowance, airfare, and Korean language training.
Entry requirements
- Completed +2 or equivalent for Bachelor’s (D-2 Visa)
- Bachelor’s degree for postgraduate programmes
- Korean language proficiency (TOPIK) for Korean-medium courses
- English proficiency for English-medium programmes
- Acceptance letter from a Korean university
- Proof of financial support
- Medical examination may be required
Popular universities
Seoul National University
Korea’s most prestigious university
KAIST
Leading science and technology
Yonsei University
Top private university in Seoul
Korea University
Part of Korea’s SKY trio
Sungkyunkwan University
Strong in engineering
Ewha Womans University
Prestigious women’s university
Visa process
How to get your student visa
Receive admission letter
Get your acceptance from a Korean university with D-2 visa certificate of admission.
Prepare documents
Gather transcripts, passport, financial statements, health certificate.
Apply at Korean Embassy
Submit D-2 student visa application at the Korean Embassy in Kathmandu.
Receive visa
Korean student visas are typically processed within 2–3 weeks.
Estimated costs
Cost of studying in South Korea
All figures are approximate annual costs in Nepali Rupees (NPR) or local currency.
Tuition Fees
Per year — significantly lower than Western countries
Accommodation
Per year including university dormitories
Living Expenses
Per year for food, transport and personal
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