Study in South Korea · KTM → ICN
A complete guide to studying in South Korea from Nepal
Korea suits students who want a recognised degree without UK or US price tags. English-taught programs are growing every year, universities discount tuition heavily for international students, and the D-2 student visa process is straightforward when the file is complete. We handle admission, the certificate of admission, and the visa.
- Language
- English + Korean
- Currency
- KRW
- Part-time work
- Up to 25 hrs with permit
- After study
- D-10 job-seeker visa
01 — Who it fits
Who Korea is for
- Students who want quality education at half the cost of the UK, USA, or Australia.
- Applicants open to learning basic Korean alongside an English-taught degree.
- Anyone drawn to tech, business, or design in one of Asia's strongest economies.
Not sure you fit? That is a counselling question, not a reason to skip Korea.
Route card
- Route
- KTM → ICN Seoul
- Intakes
- Mar · Sep
- Status
- Open — Mar intake
Free session · A counsellor calls you back
02 — The process
From first session to boarding
Timings are typical, not promises
- Step 01~1 week
Profile and shortlist
We match your grades and budget to English-taught programs and realistic scholarship bands.
- Step 022–4 weeks
University application
Documents, self-introduction essay, and study plan. Korean universities read these closely.
- Step 033–6 weeks
Admission and scholarship
Most partners state the tuition discount in the offer itself — you know the real fee before you accept.
- Step 041–2 weeks
Certificate of Admission
The university issues the CoA after the first tuition payment. We check every field against your passport.
- Step 052–4 weeks
D-2 visa
Financial documents and the CoA go to the embassy. We prepare the folder in the format they expect.
- Step 061–2 weeks
Departure
Housing, alien registration card steps, and a first-week plan before you fly.
- Step 00 — today
Every file starts with one session.
Free, thirty minutes, in a branch or on a call. We tell you honestly if Korea fits your file.
03 — Paperwork
Tick off your documents
Try it — check what you already have. Bring the rest to the first session and we flag what is missing.
Document checklist
0 / 8 ready
Missing some? Normal — we fix gaps in session one.
04 — Budget
What Korea living costs
Seoul sits at the top of these ranges — Daejeon, Busan, and regional cities run noticeably cheaper. University dormitories are the best-value housing and we apply for them with your admission.
Cost sheet
KTM → ICN · Indicative
- 01Housing
- ₩300k–₩600k / month
- 02Food
- ₩250k–₩400k / month
- 03Transport
- ₩60k–₩90k / month
- 04Health insurance
- ~₩60k / month
- 05Personal
- ₩150k–₩300k / month
Tuition
Depends on your course — priced in counselling
Exact numbers for your city, course, and intake — free.
05 — Work rights
During study
With a part-time work permit, D-2 students can usually work up to 25 hours a week in term time after their first semester, more in vacations. Korean ability raises both the hours and the wage.
After study
The D-10 job-seeker visa gives graduates time to find skilled work, and switching to an E-7 work visa is a well-trodden path in tech and engineering. We brief you on the current rules before you apply.
Sit down with a Korea specialist this week.
06 — Funding
Scholarships to ask about
- Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — full funding, highly competitive
- University admission scholarships (30–75% tuition, grade-based)
- TOPIK-based tuition discounts
- SolBridge International School of Business awards
- On-campus assistantships for graduate students
07 — Guides
Read up on Korea
24 Aug 2026
Study in Korea from Nepal: The 2026 Guide Nobody Sugar-Coats
What it really takes to study in Korea from Nepal in 2026: March and September intakes, honest costs against the UK and Australia, and the D-2 visa.
17 Jun 2026
GKS Scholarship for Nepali Students: An Honest Breakdown
The GKS scholarship for Nepali students, without the hype: what it covers, real odds from Nepal, embassy vs university track, and a working timeline.
2 May 2026
Korea Student Visa from Nepal: D-2 Documents and Timeline
How the D-2 Korea student visa from Nepal actually works: Certificate of Admission, bank balance certificate rules, the Kathmandu embassy, common delays.
08 — FAQ
South Korea questions
Do I need to speak Korean?
Not for English-taught programs — but basic Korean makes part-time work and daily life far easier, so most universities include language classes in year one. Korean-taught programs need TOPIK level 3 or higher.
How much does a degree in Korea really cost?
With the admission scholarships most internationals receive, tuition often lands between ₩4–7 million per semester before discounts — roughly half a UK or Australian fee. We put exact numbers on your shortlist in counselling.
Can I stay in Korea after graduating?
Yes — the D-10 job-seeker visa is the usual first step, then an E-7 work visa once you have an offer. Rules change, so we confirm the current version before you lodge.
Ready when you are
One free session. A shortlist you can act on.
Tell us your grades, budget, and intake. A Korea counsellor calls you back with courses you can actually finish.
No fee · No account · Office walk-ins welcome