Study in South Korea, a fully-funded degree awaits
Top-50 world universities, scholarships that cover everything, and a student visa route Fishtail has walked 2,500 times.
South Korea by the numbers
The four things worth checking before anything else — what a year costs, what you may earn alongside it, what visa follows your degree, and when you can start.
Tuition fee
$5,800 – $9,000 / yr
Undergraduate; GKS can cover it in full
Work rights
20 hrs / week
From the second semester, 40 hrs in holidays
Post-study visa
D-10, 6–24 months
Job-seeker visa, converts to an E-7 work visa
Intakes
March & September
Language courses also start in June and December
Why study in South Korea
South Korea pairs globally ranked universities with tuition that is a fraction of what the same degree costs in the West. The SKY universities, KAIST and POSTECH place among the world's best, degrees are recognised in Nepal and abroad, and the Global Korea Scholarship can wipe out tuition, airfare and living costs altogether.
Beyond the numbers, it is a country where a student can genuinely afford to live. Part-time work is permitted from the second semester, dormitories are cheap, public transport is excellent, and Korea remains one of the safest countries in Asia for international students.
What students gain here
Top-ranked universities
SKY universities and KAIST regularly place among the world's best, with degrees recognised globally and in Nepal.
#25 QS World rankGenerous scholarships
The GKS and university scholarships can cover tuition, airfare and a monthly stipend — education at near-zero cost.
Full or 50% fundingGlobal tech & K-culture
Study at the heart of AI, K-drama and K-pop, an unmatched mix of career opportunity and cultural experience.
#1 tech cultureSafe & affordable
Tuition and living costs compare well with the West, and Korea is one of the safest countries for international students.
Low crime rateChoose your city
Pick a city in South Korea that matches your course, your budget and the life you want outside class.
Seoul
The beating heart of K-culture
Global capital of tech, entertainment and education. Home to SKY universities and the largest international-student community.
Busan
Coastal energy & industry
Korea's second city, a vibrant port hub with top maritime, engineering and film schools and a relaxed seaside lifestyle.
Daejeon
The silicon valley of Korea
A science city built around Daedeok Innopolis and KAIST, the perfect launchpad for research and AI careers.
Incheon
Gateway & global campus
Home to Songdo International Business District and the Global Campus, a multicultural hub with strong logistics programmes.
Daegu
Smart-tech & fashion
A proud textile and tech city, now a hub for smart manufacturing with affordable study and living costs.
The true cost of studying in South Korea
Transparent, realistic numbers — no surprises. Your counsellor helps you plan every rupee.
Tuition at a glance
est.- $1,800 – $2,500Korean language (D-4)per semester, incl. course materials
- $5,800 – $7,500Undergraduate (D-2)per year, by programme & university
- $6,500 – $9,000Postgraduate / Master'sper year · scholarship reduces to ~30%
- Full fundingGlobal Korea Scholarshiptuition + stipend of ≈ $1,000/mo
Monthly living costs
est.- $180 – $300Dormitory / Goshiwonper month, cheapest student housing
- $300 – $550Private studio / shareper month outside campus
- $350 – $500Food & transportmonthly budget, eating out often
- $700 – $1,000Total monthly budgetcomfortable student lifestyle
Common questions
Not for an English-taught degree, and many are. For everything else a TOPIK level 3 is the usual bar, which is why most students start on a D-4 language visa — our TOPIK batches take you there in two to three terms.
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