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Study in South Korea

Semiconductor and electronic titan (Samsung, LG, Hyundai), Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), and leading STEM universities in Seoul.

Annual Tuition Bracket
₩4,000,000 - 8,000,000 / year (~₹2.5 - ₹5 Lakhs/yr)
Estimated Living Costs
₩8,000,000 - 12,000,000 / year (~₹5 - ₹7.5 Lakhs/yr)
Post-Study Work Permit
20-25 hrs/week part-time with immigration permit + D-10 Job Seeking Visa (up to 2 years).
Intakes
Spring Semester (Primary - March), Autumn Semester (Secondary - September)

Why Indian Students Choose South Korea

Semiconductor and electronic titan (Samsung, LG, Hyundai), Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), and leading STEM universities in Seoul.

Key Advantages:

  • Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) covers full tuition, round-trip airfare, language training, and monthly living allowance.
  • Direct industrial hiring at global giants Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, LG Display, and Hyundai Motors.
  • Seoul is one of the world's most modern, connected, and technologically advanced smart cities.

World-Class Universities & Global Ranks

Seoul National University (SNU)

Top Stream: Engineering, Medicine & Social Sciences • Approx Fee: ₩6,000,000

Rank: #41 QS World

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Tech)

Top Stream: Semiconductors, Robotics & AI • Approx Fee: ₩6,800,000 (Fully Waived for Scholars)

Rank: #56 QS World

Yonsei University (Seoul)

Top Stream: Underwood International College (UIC) • Approx Fee: ₩8,500,000

Rank: #76 QS World

High-Demand Degree Programs

Semiconductor Engineering & VLSIRobotics & Artificial IntelligenceK-Media, Animation & Digital CultureInternational Business & TradeChemical & Battery Engineering

Standard Admission Requirements

Class 12 Board Percentage (85%+ for top SKY universities - Seoul National, Korea, Yonsei).
IELTS Academic (6.5+) or TOEFL iBT (80+) for English-taught programs.
TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean - Level 3+) for Korean-taught majors.
Apostilled educational certificates and bank balance certificate.

Work Rights, Permanent Residency & Settlement

D-2 Student Visa -> D-10 Job Seeker Visa -> E-7 Professional Employment Visa -> F-2-7 Points-Based Resident Visa.

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