Advice for Study Abroad in Korea
1. Worldwide Korean Trend
Korea is the 10th largest economy in the world. How much do you know about Korea? Do you know the world-class, cutting-edge metropolitan city of Seoul? If you are visiting Korea for the first time, you will be amazed by its state-of-the-art facilities and high cultural awareness.
Korea has achieved remarkable economic growth over the past 70 years while in ruins due to the Civil War in 1950, and is a powerful advanced country with a brilliant history of winning democracy through citizen resistance against dictatorship.
Korea is a cutting-edge country where smart work is possible as well as entertainment. In Korea, cheap and convenient public transportation such as subways and buses are available every day, and delicious K-Food can be enjoyed anywhere. Also, they are friendly to foreigners, and many international students have entered Korean broadcasting.
Experience Korea’s tremendous power through studying in Korea, from K-Pop and K-Drama led by BTS, to K-COVID prevention. And based on your experience of studying in Korea, we hope you have a chance to get a job at a world-class Korean company such as Samsung, LG, and Naver.
2. Part-time Job
You can work part-time 6 months after you enter Korea. You can get an hourly wage of about $7. You can study abroad while studying and working part-time.
3. Cheap Tuition and Dormitory Fees
Korean tuition and dormitory fees are cheaper than in Japan, and the cost of living is also cheaper.
4. Class Hours and Holidays
Classes are just 4 hours a day, so there is a lot of time to work part-time.
5. The Best Medical Insurance System in the World
South Korea has a highest level of medical system at a low cost, and the health insurance public corporation covers more than 70% of the cost for foreign students.
6. Tuition, Study Period, Study Time
• Tuition: Approximately $6,000 per year (depending on the school)
• Course Dates / Document Submission Period
- March semester: 8/1 ~ 12/31
- June semester: 10/1 ~ 3/31
- September semester: 2/1 ~ 6/30
- December semester: 5/1 ~ 9/30
• Study Time
- 4 hours a day (Monday-Friday)
- 10-week study + 2-week break pattern
• Class Size
- Normally about 10 to 20 people per class
7. Study Abroad Period
• Language Course
-Usually 1 to 2 years
-It is legally possible to study up to 2 years
-It depends on the semester.
• Study period by semester (for students going on to higher education)
-March semester: 1 or 2 years
-June semester: 1 year and 9 months
-September semester: 1 year and 6 months
-December semester: 1 year and 3 months
*Study period for students who do not go on to school (returning to the country, employment, marriage, etc.)
-You can decide for yourself: 1 or 2 years.
8. After Completing the Language Course
• Go on to higher education
You can go on to a specialized university (two-year system), university, or graduate school.
• Employment
Those who have an academic background of a specialized university (two years) or higher can find work in Korea.
• Entrepreneurship
You can set up your own company.
• Other
Marriage, return home, etc.
9. Entering Korea and Living in the Country
• Korea Immigration Guide
After completing the study abroad process, such as submitting documents, admission procedures, and visa procedures, we will guide you by email with detailed information such as airmail arrangements, post-entry process, and how to get to school or dormitory.
• Living Guide
We will guide you on things necessary for settlement in Korea, such as alien registration, medical insurance, opening a bank account, etc.
10. Basic Preparation Fund for Studying in Korea
• Tuition: Approximately $6,000 (depending on the school)
• Dormitory fee for 6 months: Approximately $2,00 ~ 2,500 (depending on the room type)
• Living expenses for 6 months: Approximately $2,000 ~ 3,000