Silicon Valley of Asia

Study in
South Korea.

The Semiconductor Capital.
Low Tuition (₹3-5 Lakhs). GKS Full Scholarship.
50% Cheaper than West.

CapitalSeoul

Population~51.7 Million (2026)

Indian Pop.~19,000

CurrencySouth Korean Won (KRW ₩)

SafetyOne of the Safest

Tech HubSemiconductors & AI

STEM Shortage: High Demand

Tech Hubs & Cities

Where tradition meets future tech.

Seoul (Capital)

Political, Cultural & Economic Heart.

Busan (3.4 M)

Largest Port, 'Summer Capital', Film Festival.

Incheon (3.0 M)

Primary Airport & Industrial Hub.

Daegu (2.2 M)

Textile Industry & Traditional Medicine.

Daejeon (1.5 M)

'Silicon Valley', Science & Research Hub.

Gwangju (1.4 M)

Cultural & Artistic Hub.

Ulsan (1.1 M)

Industrial Powerhouse (Hyundai Shipyard).

Sejong (Admin)

De-facto Administrative Capital.

Jeju (Tourism)

Volcanic Island & Resort Gateway.

The Silicon Belt Advantage

Universities like KAIST and SNU have "Contract Departments" funded by Samsung, LG, and Hyundai.
Your thesis might be supervised by their engineers. High ROI for STEM students.

E-7

Easy Visa

F-2-R

Regional Visa

University Landscape

From SKY elites to Industry specialists.

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Tech)

UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science & Tech)

POSTECH (Pohang Univ of Science & Tech)

GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science & Tech)

Admission Requirements

Academic and English Criteria.

Academic

Undergraduate70% - 75%

Age: Under 25 Years | Backlogs: Max 5-8 (University Specific)

PostgraduateCGPA 7.0+ (70%)

Age: Under 40 Years | Backlogs: Must be Cleared

*Top-tier (SKY) prefer zero backlogs. Gap accepted with justification.

English Tests

IELTSUG: 6.0 | PG: 6.5

TOEFL iBTUG: 71-80 | PG: 80-90+

PTEUG: 50-58 | PG: 60+

Duolingo105 - 115 (Growing Acceptance)

MOI Accepted (KAIST, Woosong, Kyungdong)

Intakes & Deadlines

Spring 2026

Start: March 2026

Apply By

July - Oct 2025

Fall 2026

Start: Sept 2026

Apply By

Jan - April 2026

Apostille Process (Critical)

Step 1: Verification by RAC/University.
Step 2: State HRD Attestation.
Step 3: MEA Apostille (New Delhi).
Note: Korea is Hague Convention member. Apostille is mandatory.

Fully Funded

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

The "Golden Ticket" for Indian students. Covers Tuition (up to ₩5M) + Airfare + Monthly Allowance + Korean Language Training. TOPIK Level 5-6 bonus grants available.

Airfare

Round-trip Economy Class tickets covered.

Stipend

₩900k - ₩1M / Month (Approx ₹60k-70k).

Language

1 Year Free Korean Language Training.

Eligibility: CGPA 8.0/10 or Top 20% of class.

Cost of Education

Affordable Fees & Living.

Monthly Living Cost

Rent₹18k – ₹30k

Food₹12k – ₹20k

Transport₹3k – ₹5k

Mobile/Net₹2k – ₹4k

Insurance₹4k – ₹6k

Misc₹8k – ₹15k

Total₹47,000 – ₹80,000 / Month

Visa Funds (1 Year)

Seoul (Capital Area)

$18,000 - $20,000₹15L - ₹17L

Regional (Outside Seoul)

$15,000 - $18,000₹12.5L - ₹15L

*Must be Liquid Funds (Bank Balance/FD).

Start-Up Costs

Apostille (HRD+MEA)₹8,000 - ₹15,000

Uni Application Fee₹6,000 - ₹10,000

Medical (TB Test)₹2,500 - ₹4,500

Visa Fee (D-2)₹5,000 - ₹7,500

English Test₹16,000 - ₹17,500

Air Ticket₹18,000 - ₹35,000

Total Estimate₹60,000 - ₹90,000

Visa Process (D-2)

6 Simple Steps.

Apostille

HRD + MEA attestation of Degree/Transcripts.

Admission

Apply & Get Certificate of Admission (CoA).

Funds

Show liquid funds ($15k-$20k) in bank.

TB Test

Get checked at designated hospitals.

Visa Filing

Submit file at VFS/BLS (Mumbai Jurisdiction).

Grant Notice

Download PDF Visa. No sticker in passport.

TB Test Centers (Gujarat)

Surat: The Apollo Clinic (Mann Complex, Adajan)

Ahmedabad: KD Hospital (Vaishnodevi Circle)

Ahmedabad: Apollo Hospitals (Bhat GIDC Estate)

Work Rights

Earn while you learn.

Minimum Wage (2026)

₩10,320 / hr (₹650)

All Students (D-2)

20 Hrs/WeekAfter 6 months + work permit

TOPIK Level 3+

20 Hrs/WeekStandard part-time

TOPIK Level 4+

20 Hrs/WeekMore job options

Vacation

Full-TimeSemester Break

First 6 Months

Not AllowedMust wait 6 months on D-2

*Part-time Work Permit Required (Immigration Office Approval). Must wait 6 months on D-2 visa before working.

Stay Back Options

D-10 (Job Seeker): Up to 6 months.
E-7 (Work Visa): No experience needed for Korean grads!
F-2-R (Regional): 5-Year Residence (Fastest Settlement).

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FAQs

Common questions about South Korea.

Universities like KAIST and SNU have 'Contract Departments' directly funded by Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. This creates a direct pipeline for internships and jobs, especially in Semiconductors, AI, and Robotics.

The 'Golden Pathway'. If you agree to live and work in population-decline regions (like Busan, Daegu) for 5 years, you get this residence visa. It allows you to bring your spouse and children immediately with work rights.

Yes. Up to 2-3 years for UG and up to 5 years for PG is accepted if justified with work experience. You must provide a 'Gap Certificate' or Experience Letters.

For English-taught programs, No. However, for Part-Time jobs and the E-7 Work Visa later, knowing Korean (TOPIK Level 3+) gives you a massive advantage and allows you to work more hours.

No. South Korea uses a 'Paperless Visa' system. You will receive a 'Visa Grant Notice' PDF which you must print and carry. Your passport will not be stamped.

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