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Overview
Why study in South Korea?
Technology-driven universities with growing English-taught programmes and generous Global Korea Scholarships.
- Leading engineering and technology universities
- Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) covers tuition and living
- Safe, modern cities
- Growing English-taught programmes
Capital
Seoul
Official language
Korean, Korean Sign Language
Currency
won
Population
51.6 million
As of 2022
Region
Asia & the Gulf
University cities
Gwanak District, Daejeon, Seoul, Seongbuk District
+2 more
Student essentials
Intakes, visa and work rights in South Korea
Intakes
March (main) and September.
Student visa
D-2 student visa with admission and proof of funds.
Part-time work
Part-time work with permission, with more hours for students with TOPIK scores.
After graduation
D-10 job-seeker visa after graduation.
Living costs
About USD 700–1,000 a month.
Rules reviewed October 2026. Visa and work rules change often; we confirm the current position for your nationality when you apply.
Costs & duration
What to budget for
Indicative annual tuition across the programmes we list in South Korea. Fees vary by university, course and intake.
Bachelor's
216 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 3,600–13,760
- Typical length
- 4 years
Typical entry requirements
Class 12 or an equivalent high-school qualification (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, A-levels, IB, WAEC or a national diploma) is accepted, with subject grades set by each course. English or Korean proficiency depending on the programme.
Master's
211 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 3,600–14,265
- Typical length
- 2 years
Typical entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's and English or Korean proficiency.
Planning figures only. Fees change by course, intake and nationality; we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Universities
10 universities in South Korea
How to apply
Your route to South Korea, step by step
- 01
Find where you fit
Tell us your grades, budget and ambitions. We shortlist countries, universities and courses that genuinely match, not the ones that pay the most commission.
- 02
Applications, handled
Documents, statements of purpose and deadlines across every university on your list, tracked in one place by our experienced counselling team.
- 03
Visa without the guesswork
Financial documents, SOPs and mock interviews prepared by specialists who do this every day.
- 04
Land with a plan
Flights, accommodation, airport pickup and orientation, so your first week is about your new city, not paperwork.
FAQs
Studying in South Korea: common questions
Across the programmes on AmbleWave's South Korea shortlist, indicative annual tuition is USD 3,600–13,760 for bachelor's and USD 3,600–14,265 for master's programmes. Fees vary by university, course and intake, and we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
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