🎓 D-2 Student Visa
For degree programs at Korean universities. Allows limited part-time work.
Full guide →🗣 D-4 Language Visa
For Korean language schools and university language institutes.
Full guide →Top Korean Universities
| University | Ranking | City |
|---|---|---|
Seoul National University (SNU) 서울대학교 | #1 in Korea | Seoul |
KAIST 한국과학기술원 | #2 in Korea | Daejeon |
Yonsei University 연세대학교 | #3 in Korea | Seoul |
Korea University (KU) 고려대학교 | #4 in Korea | Seoul |
POSTECH 포항공과대학교 | #5 (Engineering) | Pohang |
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) 성균관대학교 | Top 10 | Seoul |
Korean Language Schools
Yonsei University KLI
Most prestigious Korean language institute, 10-week intensive programs
Seoul National University Language Education Institute
Affiliated with SNU, highly respected
Korea University Language Center
Flexible program options, regular and intensive
Ganada Korean Language Institute
Private institute, highly rated for foreigners
TOPIK Study (Online + Offline)
Test-focused preparation for Korean proficiency exam
Scholarships for Foreign Students
GKS (Global Korea Scholarship)
Korean government full scholarship covering tuition, living, airfare, Korean language training
POSCO Scholarship
For students in engineering and science fields
University scholarships
Most Korean universities offer merit-based scholarships of 30–100% tuition
KOICA Scholarships
For students from developing countries in development-related fields
💡 Student Tips
- →Learn basic Korean before arriving — it will improve your experience immensely
- →Dormitory applications are competitive — apply early
- →TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) is required for admission to many Korean-language degree programs
- →Korean universities have active international student offices — use them
- →Budget: Total monthly cost for students ₩800,000–₩1,500,000 depending on city
- →Many Korean universities offer English-medium instruction (EMI) programs for exchange students