What every parent wants to know.
Прямые ответы о расходах, безопасности, стипендиях и пути к зачислению — для семей, отправляющих ребёнка учиться в Корею.
Korean universities open to international undergrads
Куда поступают студенты
Match scoring across 200+ Korean universities that admit international undergrads. English-taught programs are available at every top school in business, engineering, computer science, and international studies, so a child can begin without Korean.
GKS (Global Korea Scholarship): full tuition, a monthly stipend of about USD 650, one round-trip flight, and one year of free Korean language training. Roughly 367 undergraduate scholars selected each year.
Annual tuition starts here at national universities
Сколько это стоит на самом деле
Public universities like Seoul National run about USD 3,500 to 8,500 per year. Top private universities like Yonsei and Korea University run about USD 6,000 to 12,500 per year. Most international students qualify for partial or full scholarships, and KoreaAdmit itself is free right now.
Living in Seoul: USD 800 to 1,300 a month all in (dorm or shared apartment, food, the KRW 65,000 unlimited transit pass).
Seoul's Numbeo crime index (classed 'low')
Безопасность и поддержка
Seoul scores a Numbeo Crime Index of about 25 out of 100 (classed 'low'). Korea's intentional homicide rate is roughly 0.5 per 100,000, about a tenth of the United States. We help with dorms and housing, visa paperwork, arrival logistics, and a direct line to a real human when something goes wrong.
Korea's international student population reached a record 305,329 in August 2025. The largest groups are from Vietnam, China, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, and Nepal.
Путь от сегодня до зачисления
Korean undergrad intakes: Spring (March) and Fall (September).
- NowBuild a shortlist. Identify scholarships and English-taught programs that match the student.
- +1 moPrepare documents: transcripts, TOPIK or IELTS scores if needed, recommendation letters, statement of purpose.
- +2-3 moSubmit applications. Fall intake applies March to May; Spring intake applies September to November of the prior year.
- +4-5 moReceive decisions. Compare offers, scholarships, and housing.
- +6 moD-2 student visa, dorm, flights. Land in Korea.
Почему не агент?
What you pay for, what you get, and who's actually on your side.
Agent fees vary widely by country and service bundle. The figure above reflects commonly quoted ranges for Korea-focused consultancies in India, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia.
Вопросы, которые задают родители
Is my child safe in Korea?+
Yes. Seoul is consistently ranked among the world's safest large cities, with a Numbeo Crime Index of about 25 out of 100. Korea's homicide rate is roughly 0.5 per 100,000, lower than the UK, Canada, Australia, and the US. Public transit runs late, neighborhoods are well lit, and most large universities have 24/7 dorm security and international student offices.
Does my child need to speak Korean?+
Not to begin. Every top university now runs degree programs taught fully in English, especially in business, engineering, computer science, and international studies. Korean-taught programs typically require TOPIK Level 3 to 4. GKS scholarship recipients receive a full year of free Korean language training before they start their degree.
What does it actually cost?+
Public universities like Seoul National University run about USD 3,500 to 8,500 a year. Top private universities like Yonsei and Korea University run about USD 6,000 to 12,500 a year. GKS covers full tuition plus a monthly stipend of about USD 650. Living in Seoul is roughly USD 800 to 1,300 a month all in.
What if they don't get in anywhere?+
Our match scoring is designed so students apply to a balanced mix of reach, match, and safety programs. Most students who follow our recommended list receive multiple offers.
Can they stay and work after graduation?+
Yes. The D-10 job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and look for work for up to 3 years (extended from 2 years in October 2025). The F-2-7 points-based long-term resident visa grants employer-independent work rights and is a standard step toward F-5 permanent residency.
Who builds and verifies these recommendations?+
Real humans, led by the founder, who studied in Korea on a full scholarship and lived this journey end to end. Every scholarship entry is hand-verified, with the date stamped on every card.
Can I speak to a real person?+
Yes. Book a 15-minute call with the founder. Parents are welcome to attend with or without the student.
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