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Study in South Korea · LON → ICN

English-taught degrees at sensible fees, generous university scholarships, and a fast-growing tech job market.

Korea suits students who want a recognised degree without UK or US price tags. English-taught programmes are growing, universities discount tuition for international students, and the D-2 visa is straightforward when the file is complete.

Language

English + Korean

Currency

KRW

Part-time work

Up to 25 hrs with permit

After study

D-10 job-seeker visa

Who it is for

A file that matches the country

  • Students who want quality education at a lower cost than the UK, USA, or Australia.
  • Applicants open to learning basic Korean alongside an English-taught degree.
  • Anyone drawn to tech, business, or design in one of Asia's strongest economies.
Intakes
Mar · Sep
Status
Open

  1. ~1 week

    Profile and shortlist

    We match your grades and budget to English-taught programmes and realistic scholarship bands.

  2. 2–4 weeks

    University application

    Documents, self-introduction essay, and study plan. Korean universities read these closely.

  3. 3–6 weeks

    Admission and scholarship

    Most partners state the tuition discount in the offer itself.

  4. 1–2 weeks

    Certificate of Admission

    Issued after the first tuition payment. We check every field against your passport.

  5. 2–4 weeks

    D-2 visa

    Financial documents and the CoA go to the embassy.

Documents

What the file usually needs

  • Academic transcripts and certificates
  • Valid passport
  • IELTS or accepted English test (or TOPIK for Korean-taught programmes)
  • Self-introduction essay and study plan
  • Financial evidence
  • Certificate of Admission

Living costs

Planning ranges, not promises

Housing
₩300k–₩600k / month
Food
₩250k–₩400k / month
Transport
₩60k–₩90k / month
Health insurance
~₩60k / month
Personal
₩150k–₩300k / month

Seoul sits at the top of these ranges. Daejeon, Busan, and regional cities run cheaper. University dormitories are usually the best-value housing.

During study

With a part-time work permit, D-2 students can usually work up to 25 hours a week in term time after their first semester.

After study

The D-10 job-seeker visa gives graduates time to find skilled work. We brief you on the current rules before you apply.

Partner universities we place into

Sejong University · Woosong University

Questions

Before you pick this country

Do I need to speak Korean?

Not for English-taught programmes — but basic Korean makes part-time work and daily life far easier. Korean-taught programmes need TOPIK level 3 or higher.

How much does a degree in Korea really cost?

With admission scholarships, tuition often lands well below UK or Australian fees. We put exact numbers on your shortlist in counselling.

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