Capital | Language | Area | Population | Climate | Currency | OECD International Academic Achievement |
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Seoul | Korean | 100,460㎢ |
51,839,852 (as of July 2020) |
Continental climate with distinct four seasons | KRW(Korean Won) | Top Level (2018 PISA International Academic Achievement Assessment, Reading 2nd to 7th, Math 1st to 4th, Science 3rd to 5th) |
2nd consecutive year of ICT penetration | Average Mobile Internet Speed | World Economic Size | Global Innovation Index | UNESCO-listed heritage | World's Best in Industrial Technology | the most complete language of the digital age |
World's No. 1 (2018-2019 World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report) |
World's #1 (The world's first commercialization of 5G mobile communication in April 2019, source: Okla) |
World's 10th (Based on 2019 World Nominal GDP Rankings, Source: IMF) |
World's 11th |
multiple possessions (14 World Heritage Sites in 2019, 16 World Heritage Sites, and 20 Intangible Heritage Sites) |
Smartphones, Displays, Steel, Lithium Battery, Chemical, Semiconductor DRAM | Hangul |
a global cultural center | captivated the tastes of the world | Global Quarantine Standards | Leading Advanced Science and Technology in the Future | The beauty of Korea to the world | ||
Korean Wave Culture | K-food | K-quarantine | an IT powerhouse | K-beauty |
High academic achievement
in the world
Provides systematic
educational environment
Provides scholarships for students,
Foundation, and universities
It is convenient and
safe dormitory facilities
A variety of programs
for Korean employment
opportunities to experience
Korean Wave culture that leads the world
6 years of elementary school
3 years of middle school
3 years of high school
4 years of college
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2-1. In the case of completing the entire 12-year primary and secondary curriculum in the country
2-2. In a country with a semester system of less than 12 years, if the head of a university who intends to enter the school has completed the entire elementary and secondary school course in the relevant country and confirms the details of the completion with evidential documents such as graduation certificates
2-3. Korean Language Proficiency Test
Acquisition of TOPIK level 4 or higher (graduation is possible) -> Graduate School (master's program at least 2 years and doctoral program at least 3 years)
4-1. Scholarship system: offer a variety of scholarship programs for international students
4-2. Dormitory system: Individual operation of dormitories for international students
4-3. Employment system: Held and operated annual international student recruitment fair
The Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK) is a test that presents the direction of learning Korean to foreigners who do not speak Korean as their first language and uses the results for admission to Korean universities and employment in Korea. The test site is held six times a year in 63 regions in Korea and 249 regions in 86 foreign countries, and the detailed schedule is available on the website. In order to enter a Korean university, one generally needs to have a Korean proficiency test score. The admission requirement for a regular degree program is to acquire a TOPIK level 3 or higher, and the graduation requirement is to acquire a TOPIK level 4 or higher.
Evaluation grade | Beginner | Intermediate and Advanced |
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series | TOPIKI (Levels 1 to 2) | TOPIK II (Levels 3-6) |
If you need to study Korean before you come to Korea and go on to a degree program, you can register at the Korean Language Institute affiliated with the university. At the Korean Language Institute affiliated with the university, you can systematically learn everything from speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In addition, if you improve your Korean language skills through online Korean courses and prepare for the TOPIK exam, you can shorten the period until you enter the university.
Korean universities run on a two-semester basis, with the spring semester beginning in March and the fall semester beginning in September.
Admission is accepted from September to November of the previous year, and from April to June of the current year for September (autumn semester). Admission applications are also available online.
Most universities usually select students through document screening, but some universities conduct interviews or exams. Therefore, it is recommended to find out in advance how to select the university you want to apply for and prepare.
In order to prepare for a successful study abroad life, applicants need to choose colleges and math courses, taking into account their study abroad expenses. National universities have lower tuition than private universities because they are funded by the Korean government. Tuition varies from university to university, so applicants must check the tuition of the universities they want to enter in advance.
Sort | Humanities and Social Sciences Department | Natural Sciences Division | Arts and sports series | Engineering | Engineering and Medicine |
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a professional scholar | $1,500~$6,200 | $1,800~$6,300 | $1,700~$7,300 | $1,700~$6,200 | - |
undergraduate expenses | $1,600~$7,400 | $1,800~$8,400 | $1,900~$8,500 | - | $1,800~$10,800 |
graduate expenses | $1,100~$13,300 | $1,500~$8,600 | $1,500~$6,400 | - | $1,600~$10,600 |
※※ Cost (USD, based on one semester)
The Korean government agencies such as the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide scholarships to about 2,000 people every year. Universities, foundations, and companies also provide various tuition-subsidized programs. Among them, universities provide scholarships for 30 to 100 percent of their tuition for foreign students, depending on their grades.
Time of application | Preparation of application documents | Dormitory type | dormitory expenses | the length of one's residence |
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February (1st semester) / August (2nd semester) | Foreign dormitory application | a single room, a double room, etc | approximately $420 to $1,550/semester | 6 months (application per semester) |
※Inquiries or detailed information related to dormitories can be found on each university's website or admission office.
Students who have a certain level of Korean proficiency among foreign students who are qualified to study abroad (D-2) and language training (D-4-1, D-4-7) can get a part-time job with the confirmation of the school's international staff and permission from the immigration office. In addition, the Korean government operates a job support website for foreign students and holds an annual job fair to help foreign students find employment in Korea. International students can submit their resumes through the job support website for foreign students, and they can apply for the job they want by checking job opening and job search information.
The proportion of international students visiting Korea every year is increasing, and the main factors are high security levels, clean and organized cities, systematic medical systems, and relatively inexpensive living prices compared to Europe, the United States, and Japan. The world-class telecommunications system and health benefits that can be enjoyed as long as they are qualified to be international students provide great satisfaction to the lives of international students. Also, they can use the subway or the park for free It has toilets and convenient facilities to provide a convenient living environment for everyone. Now, Korea is also the center of Hallyu culture. Korea's culture and arts are leading the world and inspiring many young generations. Also, Korean food, such as kimchi and bibimbap, is attracting attention as healthy food in many countries around the world. In addition, each region has its own unique culture and festivals, so you can travel in a variety of ways and experience Korea.
Sort | dormitory fee approximately | Meal | Transportation | Internet approximately |
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February (1th semester) / August (2th semester) | about $420 to $1,550 / semester | about $300 to $400 / per month ※ One meal at the university's student cafeteria: $3.2~ |
bus: about $1.0 to $1.2 Subway: about $1.1-$2.5 (about $20 a month) |
about $20 / month |
※USD
Korea's communication and Internet technology is recognized by the world, and it also boasts the best Internet penetration and speed in the world. Currently, Korea is leading the world with 5G technology, which enables the implementation of virtual reality, autonomous driving, and IoT technologies, which are the core technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution. What modern people living in digital nomads need most is Internet service. In Korea, people can use wireless Internet for free on buses, subways, public facilities, and parks. In addition, each home can install the Internet quickly on the desired date.
For modern people, delivery and delivery services are essential elements of life. Accuracy, time required, and storage status of goods are important factors for delivery and delivery, and in Korea, delivery is more accurate, faster, and safer than any other country. There is a delivery system that allows you to receive items or food quickly using a smartphone app, and you can receive the items you want anytime, not only indoors but also outdoors.
Korea's transportation system boasts the best level in the world in terms of cleanliness, comfort, and safety, and reasonable amounts of bus, train, subway, airport, taxi, etc. help not only citizens but also international students' lives.
a city bus | subway | taxi | |||
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card | cash | card | cash | card | cash |
1,200 | 1,300 | 1,250 | 1,350 | 3,800 |
※Based on KRW (KRW)
※Rates vary by region
Korea has a transfer system that offers discounts on more than one type of transportation. It is usually applied when transferring bus-urban railways in and around cities. This discount system relieves students of the burden of transportation costs. Most cities now have this system in place.
It is divided into city/city buses and is managed and operated comfortably enough to satisfy anyone who uses it. The transportation system is systematically well established, so the stop guides the arrival status of the desired bus in real-time with a real-time screen.
It operates in some cities, including Seoul and the Seoul metropolitan area. Compared to many countries, it is relatively clean and well-managed, and each subway station has safety doors (screen doors) to prevent safety accidents.
Trains play a role of connecting cities. They have the advantage of shortening the time because they arrive at their destinations faster than express buses. In Korea, they are often used for long-distance travel, such as traveling or business trips.
It is cheaper and more convenient than other countries, so citizens use it more. Like Uber in foreign countries, you can call a taxi using a smartphone app in Korea, and it is convenient because you can be guided by the dispatch, usage time, distance, and estimated fare.
There are eight international airports and seven local airports. Incheon International Airport is recognized as one of the best airports in terms of service, facilities, cleanliness, and safety, making it one of the top airports worldwide every year.
In Korea, a separate health center is set up and operated in schools so that students or international students can receive medical treatment comfortably whenever they need simple medical treatment. The school health center is equipped with general cold medicine, headache medicine, digestive medicine, and medicine to treat minor wounds. In addition, some schools provide various medical services such as free health checkups and flu vaccinations for foreign students every semester as a welfare measure.
※For more information, I suggest you contact each university.