South Korea planning starts with the programme’s teaching language and your chosen study level. Compare degree admission, language training and scholarship selection as distinct routes with their own requirements and timelines.
Country guidance reviewed · 19 September 2026
N Seoul TowerCountry-specific facts and practical questions to build a stronger study plan.
The government portal distinguishes degree programmes from university-affiliated language training. Check the academic qualification required for your intended level. Joining a language programme should not be treated as automatic admission to a later degree.
Study in Korea · education system ↗Universities and departments set Korean or English proficiency requirements. Korean-taught programmes typically use TOPIK evidence, with alternatives accepted in some cases. Check both entry and graduation expectations rather than relying on a single national score.
Study in Korea · language requirements ↗GKS can include language training, tuition, airfare and allowances for eligible awardees. The available programmes and routes depend on the call. Compare these terms with any university award instead of assuming that every scholarship has the same coverage.
Study in Korea · scholarships ↗Our planning suggestion: confirm dormitory availability, meal arrangements, semester payments and the language used in labs or placements. For a research degree, discuss supervision and any funding responsibilities directly with the department.
Study in Korea · education system ↗We turn the requirements into a clear plan for your profile, your budget and your next step.
We help clarify the teaching language, accepted evidence and any preparation you need.
We organise the different deadlines and documents for your selected university and funding route.
We help you compare housing, academic support and the practical requirements of your chosen department.
Our role is preparation and guidance. Universities, scholarship bodies and immigration authorities make their own decisions.
| QS Rank | University Name & Location | Annual Tuition Fee | Admission Requirements | Popular Courses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 |
Seoul National University (SNU)
Seoul, South Korea
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$6,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.2
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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MSc Computer Science Electrical Eng MBA
|
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| #56 |
KAIST
Daejeon, South Korea
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$7,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.3
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
MSc Computer Science Robotics AI
|
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| #76 |
Yonsei University
Seoul, South Korea
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$6,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.1
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
MSc Info & Comm Global Management
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| #79 |
Korea University
Seoul, South Korea
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$6,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.1
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
MSc Computer Science Cybersecurity
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| #100 |
POSTECH
Pohang, South Korea
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$6,800/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.2
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
MSc Computer Engineering Materials Science
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| #145 |
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Suwon, South Korea
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$5,800/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.9
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
MSc Software Platform Semiconductors
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| #164 |
Hanyang University
Seoul, South Korea
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$5,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.8
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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MSc Computer Science Automotive Eng
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| #301 |
Kyung Hee University
Seoul, South Korea
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$5,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.7
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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Master of Computer Engineering Management
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Existing university comparison: fees, entry conditions and ranking editions must be confirmed with the university for your chosen programme and intake. The research below covers country planning, not a fresh verification of every table entry.
Scroll to explore the milestones. We help you understand what to prepare and what comes next.
A typical international degree-student route where immigration permission is required. Steps can overlap; nationality, course and official decisions determine your exact route. This is a planning guide, not your application status.
Check the programme language and distinguish degree admission from a language-preparation course.
Submit academic and language evidence and any interview or portfolio required by the university.
Complete conditions, check tuition arrangements and obtain the official admission evidence.
Degree study generally uses D-2; language training may use a different category. Confirm the applicable route.
Follow the Korean mission’s instructions for financial, academic and supporting documents.
Confirm permission, housing and the institution’s reporting dates before departure.
Complete university enrolment and the immigration registration applicable to your stay.
Requirements are set by the university or department. Confirm the accepted evidence for your exact programme and any separate graduation rules.
No. A degree application has its own academic and language requirements. Ask for the formal progression conditions.
