Study in South Korea

South Korea

South Korea offers strong tech universities and growing English-taught programs in Seoul and Busan.

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Language: KoreanCurrency: KRWVisa: D-2 student visaUniversities: 15+

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15+ in South Korea

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Country guide

Before you arrive

Apply for D-2 student visa
Prepare financial proof and admission letter
Arrange goshiwon or dorm housing
Get apostilled documents

After arrival

Register alien registration within 90 days
Complete university enrollment
Open Korean bank account
Get T-money card for transit

Cost of living

Rent (goshiwon): KRW 400,000–700,000/month
Affordable campus meals
Seoul is pricier than other cities

Quick facts

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Region

Asia

Latitude

Timezone

KST (UTC+9)

Emergency

119

Longitude

127.5

Subregion

Eastern Asia

Popular institutions

Seoul National University

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Seoul

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KAIST

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Daejeon

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Student life tips

Korean language classes often available
Fast internet and delivery culture
Winter can be very cold — pack layers

Yonsei University

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Seoul

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Korea University

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Seoul

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POSTECH

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Pohang

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Sungkyunkwan University

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Seoul

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Hanyang University

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Seoul

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Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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Ulsan

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Why study in South Korea

Before you arrive
Apply for D-2 student visa
After arrival
Register alien registration within 90 days
Cost of living
Rent (goshiwon): KRW 400,000–700,000/month

Visa overview

D-2 student visa

Living costs

Rent (goshiwon): KRW 400,000–700,000/month
Affordable campus meals
Seoul is pricier than other cities

Tuition overview

Average tuition from catalog data: ~$7,000 USD per year (varies by program).

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Before you arrive

Apply for D-2 student visa
Prepare financial proof and admission letter
Arrange goshiwon or dorm housing
Get apostilled documents

After you arrive

Register alien registration within 90 days
Complete university enrollment
Open Korean bank account
Get T-money card for transit

Frequently asked questions

Visa overview — South Korea

D-2 student visa

Living costs — South Korea

Rent (goshiwon): KRW 400,000–700,000/month

How do I choose a university abroad?

Compare programs, tuition, city costs, and visa requirements. Reloka lets you shortlist universities and build a relocation plan.

What documents do I usually need?

Typical documents include academic transcripts, passport, language test scores, and financial proof — requirements vary by country and program.

Can I plan my budget before applying?

Yes. Use Reloka's budget tools to estimate tuition, housing, and living costs for your destination.

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Essential info to help you plan your move

Before you arrive

Apply for D-2 student visa

See guide below

After arrival

See guide below

Cost of living

Rent (goshiwon): KRW 400,000–700,000/month

See guide below

South Korea

Country guide

Popular institutions

Why study in South Korea

Visa overview

Living costs

Tuition overview

Before you arrive

After you arrive

Frequently asked questions

Visa overview — South Korea

Living costs — South Korea

How do I choose a university abroad?

What documents do I usually need?

Can I plan my budget before applying?

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