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Study in South Korea

Admissions pathways for Korean universities (SKY universities, KAIST), Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), and D-2 student visas.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and intensive Korean language learners.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Certificate of Admission from an accredited South Korean university
  • Financial capacity: Bank balance of USD $20,000 (Seoul) or USD $18,000 (regional)
  • Proof of language proficiency (TOPIK for Korean-taught; IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs)
Process

How the process works

  1. Receive Standard Admission Certificate from Korean university
  2. Apply for D-2 (degree) or D-4 (language) visa at Korean Embassy
  3. Arrive in Korea, enroll biometrics at immigration office, and collect Alien Registration Card
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Certificate of admission, apostilled graduation certificate, financial proof, family relation certificate
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Korean university graduates can transition to a D-10 job search visa for up to 2 years, leading directly to the E-7 or F-2-7 residence visa.

Official source: Study in Korea — National Institute for International Education. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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