Capital: Seoul
Area: 99,250 square kilometers
Language: Korean, English
Dialing code- + 82
Currency : South Korean won
GDP per Capita: U.S. $19,600
Industry: Electronics, automobile production, chemicals, shipbuilding, steel, textiles
Capital: Seoul
Area: 99,250 square kilometers
Language: Korean, English
Dialing code- + 82
Currency: South Korean won
GDP per Capita: U.S. $19,600
Industry: Electronics, automobile production, chemicals, shipbuilding, steel, textiles
1. Strong support from the government
Various types of scholarships available for international students
– 2,000 government scholarship recipients every year
available for both degree-seeking and exchange students
Government-wide support system
– Establishment of the International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS) designed to enhance the capacity of Korean higher education institutions by providing exclusive benefits to certified institutions only.
– Introduction of the globalization index for university rankings, encouraging universities to focus on globalization strategies, such as offering English lectures.
2. Academic excellence
433 universities and colleges in Korea offer a variety of degree programs in diverse fields
Korea ranks at the top of OECD countries for scholastic achievement and educational competitiveness
3. Affordable tuition fees
The average annual tuition fee for Korean universities is 5,500 USD a year, roughly one-third of that of other advanced countries.
In addition, most Korean universities provide a wide range of scholarships to international students depending on their academic performances
4. Rich and colorful culture
International students are exposed to a highly developed modern society rooted in the nation’s 5,000-year-old rich history.
The extensive spread of the Korean Wave appeals to international students, who often feel intrigued by all aspects of Korean tradition and culture.
5. Cutting-edge technology
Korea’s continued investment in R&D and ICT convergence has led to 64 high-tech industrial products having the largest shares in the global market including memory chips, smartphones, liquid crystals, and shipbuilding.
An extensive nationwide 4G network has expanded to reach literally every corner of the nation.
6. World-class standard of living
Along with the extremely low crime rate and the nation’s location, which keeps it completely safe from natural disasters, Koreans’ warm hearts and humble spirits make the nation the safest place to live on the planet.
Comfortable transportation system and the pleasant residential environment with advanced infrastructure and technology.
7. Job opportunities
17 Korean global companies listed in the Fortune Global 500
12,000 overseas branches established by Korean companies
Career and job fairs for international students
There are 2 Intakes for Undergraduate Degrees (D-2) in South Korea.
• March
• September
There are 4 major intakes for a language course (D-4) in South Korea:
• March
• June
• September
• December
1. Certificate of Admission (the original as well as a photocopy)
2. Scholarship certificate (the original as well as a photocopy)
3. A photocopy of the university’s business registration certificate
4. One recent passport-size photo of the applicant
5. Original passport and a photocopy thereof
6. Marriage certificate
7. Family relationship certificate
8. Medical Report on Tuberculosis from only 4 designated hospitals by the Embassy;
• Patan Hospital, Patan,
• Civil Service Hospital, Newbaneshor,
• Korea Nepal Friendship Hospital (Korea Thimi Hospital), Bhaktapur,
• Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku
9. Other job-related documents such as business registration certificate, Permanent Account Number (PAN) registration certificate, etc.
10. All school documents and certificates (approved by the Nepali Ministry of Education)
11. Secondary-level education transcripts and character certificate (the originals as well as photocopies)
12. Higher secondary-level education transcripts and character certificates (the originals as well as photocopies)
13. University and final education levels’ transcripts (such as master’s or doctoral degrees) and character certificates (the originals as well as photocopies)
14. Family asset evaluation certificate (certified by a chartered accountant with supporting documents, the originals as well as photocopies)
15. Bank statement for the last 6 months (to be accepted only from A-level bank)
ANYONE WHO WANTS TO STUDY ABROAD MUST OBTAIN A STUDENT VISA FROM A KOREAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE IN THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE. THIS CAN BE OBTAINED ONLY AFTER PREPARING ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ENTER KOREA, INCLUDING AN ADMISSION LETTER. THE TYPE OF VISA REQUIRED DIFFERS ACCORDING TO WHAT KIND OF COURSE (KOREAN LANGUAGE TRAINING, REGULAR DEGREE, RESEARCH, OR EXCHANGE STUDENT) WILL BE TAKEN. FOR A STUDENT VISA, APPLICANTS (SEEKING A DEGREE HIGHER THAN A PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL, RESEARCH COURSE, OR EXCHANGE STUDENT COURSE WILL REQUIRE A D-2 VISA) AND THOSE STUDYING KOREAN LANGUAGE AT A UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE SCHOOL WILL NEED A D-4 VISA (FOR MORE INFORMATION ON STUDENT VISAS, PLEASE VISIT THE KOREA IMMIGRATION SERVICE WEBSITE
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