Study in South Korea
Study in South Korea: GKS, TOPIK, Universities & Visas
Studying in South Korea — the Global Korea Scholarship, TOPIK and English-taught programs, SKY and KAIST admission, the D-2 student visa, costs, work rules and student life.
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- How to Study in South Korea from India: Complete GuideStart by mapping your options · Step 1 — Choose a university and programme · Step 2 — Language: TOPIK or English-taught
- GKS (Korean Government Scholarship) GuideWhat the Global Korea Scholarship is · Embassy track vs university track · Undergraduate (GKS-U) vs graduate (GKS-G)
- TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) GuideWhat TOPIK is and who runs it · TOPIK I and TOPIK II — the six levels · Test sections and formats (IBT vs PBT)
- English-Taught Programs in South KoreaEnglish-medium study in Korea is growing · Where to find English-taught programs · Proving your English — requirements
- How Korean University Admission WorksThe international admission track · Regular admission vs GKS · Documents you will usually need
- SKY Universities, KAIST & POSTECH in KoreaWhat "SKY" means · Seoul National University (SNU) · Korea University and Yonsei University
- South Korea D-2 Student Visa GuideD-2 vs D-4: which student visa you need · Step 1: Secure admission and your Certificate of Admission · Step 2: Apply for the D-2 visa
- Cost of Studying in South KoreaThe three parts of your study budget · Tuition: national vs private universities · Living costs: Seoul vs other cities
- Scholarships for International Students in South KoreaThe scholarship landscape · The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) · University scholarships and tuition reductions
- Part-Time Work Rules for Students in South KoreaThe golden rule: get permission first · How the permission works · What affects how many hours you can work
- Student Life & Accommodation in South KoreaWhere students live: the main options · Deposits and monthly rent explained · Health insurance is mandatory
- Post-Study Work & Staying in Korea After GraduationThe route: from a D-2 student visa to working in Korea · The D-10 job-seeking visa · Getting a job: moving to a work visa (E-7 and others)
Guides for East & Southeast Asia
12 of 12 guides in this hub are for East & Southeast Asia.
How to Study in South Korea from India: Complete Guide
Indian students on studying in South Korea — choosing a university, GKS, TOPIK or English-taught programmes, applying and the D-2 visa.
Read guideEnglish-Taught Programs in South Korea
English-medium degree programs in South Korea: where to find them, what to expect, and why learning Korean still helps international students.
Read guideSKY Universities, KAIST & POSTECH in Korea
South Korea's leading universities - Seoul National, Korea and Yonsei (SKY), plus KAIST and POSTECH - for international students.
Read guideSouth Korea D-2 Student Visa Guide
How the South Korea D-2 student visa works: getting a Certificate of Admission, preparing documents, applying at the embassy, and registering on arrival.
Read guideCost of Studying in South Korea
What it costs to study in South Korea: how tuition differs at national and private universities, living expenses, and practical ways to budget lower.
Read guidePart-Time Work Rules for Students in South Korea
Part-time work rules for students in South Korea: why you need prior permission, what affects your allowed hours, and how to stay compliant on a D-2 visa.
Read guideStudent Life & Accommodation in South Korea
Student life and accommodation in South Korea: dorms, goshiwon and one-rooms, deposits and monthly rent, mandatory health insurance, and daily essentials.
Read guideGKS (Korean Government Scholarship) Guide
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) explained: embassy vs university track, undergraduate and graduate options, the Korean language year, and how to apply.
Read guideScholarships for International Students in South Korea
Scholarships for international students in South Korea: the Global Korea Scholarship, university awards, eligibility and avoiding scams.
Read guideStudying in East & Southeast Asia
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