Study Abroad Destination

Study in South Korea

A top choice for students seeking world-class STEM education in a safe, dynamic environment with the vibrant K-Culture lifestyle.

High-Tech EducationAffordable LivingK-Culture
Guided by SAN counselorsScholarship support availableVisa documentation assistance
$2,000–$6,000 / semester
$500–$800 / month
March (Spring) / September (Autumn)
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Tuition Fees$2,000–$6,000 / semester
Living Cost$500–$800 / month
Flight (KTM-ICN)NPR 55k–95k (One Way)
Show MoneyApprox. $20,000 USD
Overview

Why choose South Korea?

A premium destination with real academic value, better student opportunities, and a clear global pathway for Nepali students.

Top Universities (SKY: Seoul National, Yonsei, Korea Uni) & KAIST.

Major student cities: Seoul, Busan, Daejeon (Silicon Valley of Korea).

D-10 Job Seeker Visa available after graduation.

Part-time work up to 20 hours/week after 6 months.

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Highlights

What makes South Korea stand out?

Strong academics, real student value, and a destination experience that blends study, lifestyle, and future opportunity.

Scholarships (GKS)

Global Korea Scholarship is fully funded (Tuition + Flight + Stipend). Merit waivers up to 100%.

Top Programs

Excellent for Computer Science, AI, Robotics, and International Business.

Weather & Lifestyle

Experience 4 distinct seasons, from Cherry Blossoms in spring to snowy winters.

Student Planning

Admission requirements and intake planning

Get clear on your eligibility, language requirements, core documents, and the right intake strategy before you apply.

Admission checklist

Min 2.6 GPA in +2 or Bachelor's.
English Track: IELTS 5.5 / PTE 42+.
Korean Track: TOPIK Level 3 or higher.
Bank Balance ($20k for 3-6 months) & Police Clearance.

Main intakes

March (Spring)September (Autumn)
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Opportunity Cluster

Cost, scholarship, and work pathway

These are the high-decision factors students care about most: budget, tuition support, part-time work, and post-study direction.

Cost overview

Tuition$4,000–$12,000 / year
Dormitory$200–$400 / month
Goshiwon$250–$400 / month

Scholarships

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
30%-100% Merit-Based Tuition Waivers

Work & PR

20 hrs/week part-time (unlimited on weekends)
D-10 Job Seeker Visa post-study
Need guidance?

Need help choosing the right intake, budget, and scholarship route?

Our SAN team can help you shortlist better options and prepare a stronger plan before application and visa.

Process

Your journey with Study Access Nepal

A guided step-by-step process that keeps your university choice, documents, timeline, and visa preparation aligned.

Step 1

University Match

We assess your GPA and language scores (IELTS/TOPIK).

Step 2

Application

Submitting academic & financial documents for admission.

Step 3

Visa Process

Applying for the D-2 (Degree) or D-4 (Language) visa.

Step 4

Departure

Booking flights (Korean Air, Cathay) and securing dorms.

FAQ

Common questions students ask

Clear answers to the questions that most often affect decision-making, planning, and confidence.

Not necessarily! There are English tracks, though TOPIK 3 is needed for Korean tracks.

It's a very small, private student room that is highly affordable.

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