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GKS vs university scholarships — eligibility, amounts, and application strategy.
D-2 and D-4 visa timelines, required documents, and common mistakes.
Which universities require TOPIK and at what level — plus prep resources.
Rent, transit, food costs, and campus environments compared across Korea.
Hidden costs, deposit policies, and semester fee structures that international students often overlook.
Work visas for international students, job market overview, and preparation strategies.
FAQ
GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) is funded by the Korean government and covers full tuition, a monthly stipend, and airfare. University-specific scholarships are awarded by individual schools based on grades, nationality, or major, typically covering 30–100% of tuition. The two are often mutually exclusive, so verify eligibility before applying.
Most English-taught programs do not require TOPIK. Instead, they ask for IELTS 5.5–6.5 or TOEFL 80+. However, some universities require TOPIK Level 3 or above as a graduation requirement, so it's important to distinguish between admission and graduation conditions.
D-2 (student) visa holders can apply for part-time work permission after 6 months in Korea. During semesters, you may work up to 20 hours per week; during breaks, there is no hourly limit. D-4 (language training) visa holders are also allowed up to 20 hours per week after 6 months. Some industry restrictions apply.
In Seoul, expect ₩700K–1M/month in a dormitory or ₩1M–1.5M/month renting independently. Cities outside Seoul (Daejeon, Busan, Gwangju, etc.) are 20–30% cheaper. Major expenses break down to housing (30–40%), food (25–30%), transportation (5–10%), and other living costs (15–20%).
Most universities prioritize international students for dormitory placement, but high-demand schools in Seoul may have waitlists. Alternatives include studio apartments (₩400K–600K/month), boarding houses with meals (₩500K–700K/month), or goshiwon (₩300K–500K/month). Check Vijob's city guides to compare housing options by region.
Degree programs require a D-2 visa; language courses require a D-4 visa. Apply at the Korean embassy in your home country after receiving your acceptance letter. Processing takes 2–4 weeks depending on your nationality. We recommend starting document preparation at least 6–8 weeks before your enrollment date.
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| Criteria |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition / sem | ₩2,400,000 | ₩4,200,000 | ₩5,100,000 |
| Scholarship | GKS + Univ | Univ Only | GKS + Univ |
| Language | Korean | Korean | English |
| TOPIK Required | Level 4+ | Level 3+ | Not required |
| Dormitory | Available | Available | Waitlist |
| Living Cost / mo | ₩700K–900K | ₩900K–1.2M | ₩1M–1.5M |
| IEQAS Certified | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Hello, I am Zulfiya from Uzbekistan. My daughter plans to study Media & Communication at 중앙대학교 next year. I want to ask about daily life for international students in Seoul. Is it safe for young girls? How do students usually buy things like food or daily goods? My daughter’s Korean is not good. Is 편의점 and 다이소 easy to use? Does she need special card for bus or subway? Thank you for your advice.
Hey guys, I want to ask where you usually buy groceries near 한양대학교? I go to 편의점 sometimes but price is high for some things. Also I tried 다이소 but not much food there, only some snacks. Is there any supermarket or local market close to campus with good price? I also want to try 배달, but not sure which app is easy for foreigner. I use T-money for bus but sometimes confuse with which line to take. Anyone can share tips?
Mn ơi cho em hỏi chút với. Em đang rối vụ chọn trường ĐH bên 한국 quá. Em định apply 서울대 nhưng cũng thấy mấy trường như 고려대, 연세대 với 경희대 cũng nổi. Nhưng em không rõ cụ thể lắm về mấy cái điều kiện nhập học ở từng trường, có cần phải nộp hồ sơ qua 입학처 từng trường hay có cổng chung gì không ạ? Rồi về học phí (학비, 등록금) ở mấy trường này có chênh lệch nhiều không, hay đa số đều cao như nhau? Em thấy nhiều bạn nói học phí trường top cao lắm mà không biết chính xác số tiền là bao nhiêu một năm. Với cả trường quốc lập với tư thục thì khác biệt gì về chương trình đào tạo không, có trường nào dễ xin học bổng hơn không ạ? Em đang tính học ngành kinh tế, không biết nên ưu tiên chất lượng chương trình hay chọn trường ở Seoul cho tiện sinh hoạt hơn. Ai có kinh nghiệm apply mấy trường này cho em xin chút lời khuyên với nha.