Country guideStudy in South Korea
Study options in South Korea, including universities, course pathways, intake guidance, and application support for international students.
South Korea at a glance
32 programsat 3 universities
- 16 bachelor's
- 9 master's
- 4 diploma
- 3 phd
- Typical tuition
- ₩9,425,919–₩30,439,262 per year
- Common intakes
- Major and minor intakes vary by university
Figures come from the programs listed on iAdmission and can change; confirm fees, intakes and visa rules with the university and official sources.
Programs
Programs to consider in South Korea
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
Kyungdong University
Bachelor's4 years$8,000
per year
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Woosong University
Bachelor's4 years₩17,445,827
per year
Diploma in Bakery (Diplôme de Boulangerie)
Le Cordon Bleu-Sookmyung Academy
Diploma6 months₩18,720,000
per year
Bachelor of International Business Administration
Kyungdong University
Bachelor's4 years$8,000
per year
Bachelor of International Hotel Management
Kyungdong University
Bachelor's4 years$8,000
per year
Bachelor of Smart Computing
Kyungdong University
Bachelor's4 years$8,000
per year
Bachelor's degree in AI & HCI (Artificial Intelligence & Human-Computer Interaction)
Woosong University
Bachelor's4 years₩14,835,773
per year
Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science
Woosong University
Bachelor's4 years₩14,835,773
per year
Studying in South Korea: the essentials
Everything in one place. Pick a topic.
Why study in South Korea?
- South Korea gives international students access to 10 university options across 7 student locations.
- Students can compare programs by tuition, duration, intake timing, scholarship availability, and English language expectations.
- The iAdmission catalog helps families review universities, fees, documents, and application steps before submitting a profile.
- Program availability can be checked with a counsellor so students avoid applying to unsuitable or closed intakes.
Tuition fees in South Korea
₩9,425,919–₩30,439,262a year · 25 programs on iAdmission
- Final tuition is confirmed by the university offer letter, invoice, scholarship decision, and intake.
- Clinical, laboratory, aviation, design, and specialist programs can cost more than general business or humanities routes.
Cost of living in South Korea
- Living cost depends on the city, housing type, transport, insurance, food, and personal spending.
- Common student locations include (Daejeon), Cheonan, Chilgokgun, Gangneung.
- Students should also budget for deposits, visa or residence fees, document translation, insurance, and travel.
Funding to ask about
- Merit-based awards
- Early application discounts
- University-specific scholarships
- Subject, faculty, or partner-funded reductions where available
Application documents
- Academic transcripts and completion certificates
- Valid passport
- Program-specific subject prerequisites
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter where required
- CV, portfolio, references, or interview for selected programs
English requirements
- English requirements vary by institution and program.
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, prior English-medium education, or internal university assessment may be accepted depending on the university.
- Healthcare, education, and regulated programs may require higher language scores or additional checks.
Intakes and deadlines
- Main and secondary intakes vary by university.
- Competitive programs should be started several months before the intended intake.
- Visa, residence, scholarship, and document legalization timelines should be included in the plan.
Student visa: the steps
- Receive a conditional or unconditional offer from the university
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit
- Prepare financial proof, academic documents, passport, insurance, and supporting forms
- Submit visa, residence, or entry documentation through the required official process
- Track the decision and prepare arrival, accommodation, and enrolment steps
Documents for the visa stage
- Passport
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma, degree certificate, or school completion certificate
- English language proof where required
- CV or resume
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter
- Recommendation letters, portfolio, or interview documents where required
- Financial documents for visa or residence processing
Working while you study in South Korea
- Part-time work options depend on visa conditions and local labour rules.
- Internships, placements, or work-integrated learning may be available in selected programs.
- Students should not rely on part-time income as the only way to pay tuition or living costs.
Student cities in South Korea
(Daejeon)
1 university or campus
Cheonan
1 university or campus
Chilgokgun
1 university or campus
Gangneung
2 universities and campuses
Goseong
1 university or campus
Gyeongsan
2 universities and campuses
Seoul
2 universities and campuses
Questions about studying in South Korea
How many universities are available in South Korea?
The iAdmission catalog currently lists 10 university options for South Korea. Availability can change by intake and program.
Can I apply to programs in South Korea through iAdmission?
You can shortlist programs, review published requirements, prepare documents, and submit an application request through iAdmission. The institution and official authorities make the final decisions.
Are scholarships available in South Korea?
Scholarship availability depends on the university, intake, program, academic profile, and deadlines. iAdmission can help identify suitable options before submission.