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    South Korea Student Visa

    South Korea D-2 Student Visa is required for international students who want to study in South Korean educational Institutes



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      For students, the academic environment in Korea is very competitive. Korean students take education particularly higher education very seriously. Students treat their teachers with respect and are extremely serious about their studies. 

      There are a variety of fields of study available for international students who want to consider studying in Korea. The most popular fields of study in Korea are arts and science and are further closely followed by business-related courses. If you are an international student interested in any of these fields, enrolling in a South Korean university will make sure that you get the very best education that Korean educationals institutes have to offer.

      "Learn about the requirements for studying in South Korea., such as how much does a South Korea student visa cost?What documents will you be needing for applying for a student visa? Etc."

      Tuition fees for studying in South Korea 

      At a South Korean private university, fees are estimated at US$5,800 per semester. And at Seoul's 16 internationally ranked universities, the average annual tuition fee for undergraduate students is US$6,500.

      Living costs in South Korea

      Monthly living cost in Seoul is around $900 (that's the approximate equivalent of the Korean government scholarship's monthly allowance). It's enough for a student to cover for his / her food, rent, clothes for all four seasons, and other living expenses 

      South Korea  student visa process

      Go to the visavendor.com. Here you will have to:

      • Fill in the Assessment form
      • Receive our email
      • You will have to pay the refundable visa service fee that Visa Vendor charges
      • After your payment, you will be given credentials of your portal
      • You will attach all your important documents that are mentioned in the checklist above
      • Your application will be finalized 
      • Once your application is completed, it will be sent to the embassy to get processed

      South Korea student visa processing time

      Processing Time: Minimum 2 weeks after receiving the application

      Do Students need a visa to study in South Korea 

      Anyone who wants to study abroad in South Korea must obtain a D-2 Student Visa

      South Korea student visa cost

      Visa Type

      Description

      Fee Amount (USD)

      Student Visa

      Student (academic)

      $160

      South Korea Student Visa Requirements

      • Eligible Applicants
      1. Who wants to study and research in education. academic institutions (community college or higher)
      2. A person who wants to study, research or enroll in a full-time program (i.e. Bachelor's, Master, Ph.D.) at academic institutions (community college or higher) established under either the Higher Education Act or the Special Act.
      3. You are allowed to stay for up to 2 years
      • Required documents:
      1. Visa application form (form #34), photocopy of passport, one standard size photograph, fee
      2. Photocopy of Business Registration Certificate (or distinct number certificate) of a respective education institution
      3. Standard Acceptance Letter (issued by the dean/president of the university)
      4. Documents proving your family relations (Only when your parent’s certificate of balance is submitted.) 

      Best Universities in South Korea  according to International Rankings

      Universities

      Times Higher Education Ranking (2020)

       

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ranking (2019)

       

      TopUniversities Ranking (2020)

       

      U.S. News & World Report Ranking (2020)

       

      Seoul National University

      64

      101

      37

      128

      Sungkyunkwan University

      89

      151

      95

      195

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

      110

      201

      41

      252

      Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech)

      146

      401

      87

      335

      Korea University

      179

      201

      83

      271

      Yonsei University

      197

      201

      104

      329

      Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

      201

      301

      -

      358

      Kyung Hee University

      301

      301

      247

      553

      Hanyang University

      351

      301

      150

      434

      Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

      401

      901

      322

      755

       

       




      Visa Information Tool


      Destination:

      South Korea

      Visa:

      Study