South Korea is one of the safest and friendliest destinations for study abroad. Korea has made significant development in the living conditions over the span of a few years. As a result, it is now considered to be an excellent location for studying, living, travelling, and working.
South Korea provides, internationally acclaimed degrees at a very affordable budget. Annually tuition fee for undergraduates can start from as low as 4000 USD depending on the type of program & university election.
South Korea has an excellent educational system which provides good scholarship opportunities both from the universities as well as the government which makes education more affordable.
Earn while you learn: South Korea has a very stable and developed Economy. So earning is very easy as there are plenty of job opportunities both part time as well as full time. Thus covering once expenses while studying becomes rather effortless.
Living expenses are cost effective. Due to excellent transportation systems & relatively inexpensive fooding & lodging systems, the overall budget as compared to any other overseas destination is much cheaper.
STUDY IN South
Korea
BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN SOUTH KOREA
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Career - Focused degrees prepare you to be job ready
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Eligibility to apply for a post Graduation work permit
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Confirmed scholarships based on Merit, English and Korean Language proficiency levels
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Easy access to part time jobs while studying
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Work up to 20 hours per week while studying
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Scope for working an added 8 hours per week which opens better earning opportunities
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Wages range from 8 to 10 USD per hour.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Unlike any other overseas education destination, Universities in South Korea provide confirmed scholarships which aids in easing out the financial burden of a student.
The Scholarships are given on the following criteria:
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Academic Achievement
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IELTS or English Language Proficiency
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TOPIK or Korean Language proficiency level
The Universities judge the applicant on the above parameters and based on the same a student can achieve a scholarship ranging from min 20% up to 100%.
UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH KOREA
South Korean Universities are globally ranked. With hundreds of educational institutions, South Korea has a diverse academic profile. It includes degrees in various popular fields such as economics, science, technology, management, engineering, finance, fashion and social sciences to name a few.
There are several prestigious institutions which are ranked in the Top 100 in the world and are known for their cutting edge infrastructure and modern and highly equipped education system.
TOP UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH KOREA
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Yonsei University
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Korea University
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KAIST University
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Pusan University
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SEOUL University
These are very popular and internationally acclaimed universities providing world class education.
INTAKES AVAILABLE
For UG and PG Programs: Application periods can vary but most universities have two main intake periods (spring and fall) that is September & the march intake.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Korean Language Program
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The applicant should be 12th pass out
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Have at least 65% in grade 10th &12th
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Valid passport
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Interview with the related University
UG Program
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The applicant should be 12th pass out
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Have at least 65% in grade 10th &12th
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Valid passport
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Interview with the related University
Master’s Program
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The applicant should have graduated
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Have at least 65% in grade 10th &12th & above 2.7CGPA in Bachelors
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Valid passport
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Interview with the related University
ADMISSION PROCESS REQUIREMENTS
English Track: Minimum 5.5 in all bands in IELTS is required/TOEFL score of 530.
Korean Track: TOPIK Level 4 is required
Gap Period: For UG programs maximum 3 years gap period is acceptable
Percentage: Minimum 65% in Grade 12th and above is required for applying to programs.