A Quick "Study To Korea" Overview

Hello there! I am Edward from the Philippines! Do you want to study in Korea? We can help you! Here you will find information about schools, costs, how to apply, Korean language, scholarships, working in Korea etc.

This will serve a quick guide in this journey! Please watch out for more blog posts as we share our experience with you on this special quest in Studying in Korea!

WHY SHOULD YOU STUDY IN KOREA?

Korea has become one of the most popular destinations for international students studying in Asia. It is attractive, trendy, and has a lot for a newcomer to indulge in and explore. We see a “Korea Wave”, a global phenomenon, with the increasing popularity of K-pop, Korean-dramas, and Korean fashion. Apart from the pop culture influence, Korea is the leading force in the digital technology industry, being one of the most innovative countries with a highly Internet-connected society.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To study in Korea, international students can choose from the following options:

• 1-2 study abroad semesters taught in English as a visiting student (if you are enrolled in a university in your home country).

• Korean Language programs short summer courses or 10-60 weeks semester programs at Korean universities.

• Degree programs taught in Korean and/or English covering a wide range of subjects.

Korean language is essential for culture integration. Without knowing Korean language daily life in the local society is difficult and inconvenient. Knowing Korean at Topik 3 level or higher is often a prerequisite for degree programs in Korea since even degree programs taught in English often include some classes taught in Korean

KOREAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Application Procedures:

1. Application submission deadline: 1-3 months prior to the start date

2. Application screening

3. Tuition fee payment

4. Admission approval

5. Visa application

Example of Admission documents:

1. Application form

2. Passport copy and profile photo

3. Bank statement (US$ 10,000 or more)

4. Diploma / degree copy of the highest level education

5. A personal statement

6. Proof of Foreign student insurance

7. Application fee

STUDYING IN A UNIVERSITY

Application Procedures:

1. Application submission deadline: 4 - 5 months prior (October for Spring Semester, April for Fall Semester)

2. Audition and Interview

3. Admission result notification

4. Tuition fee payment

5. Letter of Admission Issuance

6. Visa application

Example of Admission documents:

1. University application form

2. Financial support documents including bank certificate, guarantee of finance

3. Identification support document: passport copy, household registry certificate

4. Academic support documents

   • Statement of purpose

   • Official high school (highest level of education) diploma (translated and notarized)

   • Official high school (highest level of education) transcript (translated and notarized)

   • Original document for proof of language proficiency (English / Korean)

There are also a lot of practical factors that make studying in Korea a great choice: living costs are cheaper than in many other developed countries, the tuition fees are reasonable and affordable. With its economic and political upheaval, modernized Korea is famous for its good quality of education and a high standard of health care. It is a safe and secure country with good travel connections to neighboring countries.

Now that we have an overview of what you need, we will, one by one, pay attention to these requirements!