Here’s why South Korea is one of Asia’s fastest-growing destinations to study abroad:
South Korean universities include both national/public and private institutions, with tuition costs that remain considerably lower than comparable universities in the UK, USA, or Australia. Your expenditure depends on the qualification and university you choose. To cover tuition fees, you will need approx. KRW 4,000,000 to KRW 14,000,000 (per semester) (indicative).
| Course | Tuition Fees in KRW (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Korean language studies | KRW 1,500,000 to KRW 2,500,000 per 10-week term |
| Undergraduate bachelor’s degree (national universities) | KRW 4,000,000 to KRW 8,000,000 per semester |
| Undergraduate bachelor’s degree (private universities) | KRW 6,000,000 to KRW 11,000,000 per semester |
| Postgraduate / Master’s programs | KRW 5,000,000 to KRW 12,000,000 per semester |
| Doctoral degree (PhD) | KRW 4,000,000 to KRW 10,000,000 per semester (many programs offer funded research assistantships) |
The amount of funding available and the type of award varies between institutions. Science and technology-focused universities like KAIST and POSTECH frequently offer full or partial tuition waivers to international graduate students engaged in funded research projects.
Here are some popular scholarship programs Indian students can apply to when studying in South Korea:
| S.No. | Name of the Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) (Government-funded) | South Korea’s flagship government scholarship for international students, including from India, covering tuition fees, a monthly stipend, airfare, and Korean language training for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD study. |
| 2 | Seoul National University Global Leadership Scholarship (University-funded) | Awarded to high-achieving international students at SNU, offering a partial to full tuition fee waiver based on academic merit. |
| 3 | Yonsei University International Scholarship (University-funded) | Merit-based scholarships offered to outstanding international undergraduate and graduate applicants at Yonsei University, covering a percentage of tuition fees. |
| 4 | KAIST International Student Scholarship (University-funded) | Offered to admitted international graduate students at KAIST, typically covering full tuition along with a living stipend for students engaged in research programs. |
| 5 | Korea University International Scholarship (University-funded) | Merit-based scholarships for international students at Korea University, providing tuition fee reductions for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate applicants. |
Seoul National University, Yonsei, Korea University, and KAIST all rank among the world's top universities in the latest QS World University Rankings.
South Korea's global standing in electronics, semiconductors, and entertainment gives students direct access to some of the world's most influential companies.
Through its "Study Korea 300K" initiative, the Korean government is actively investing in scholarships, infrastructure, and support to welcome international students.
South Korea offers globally ranked universities, strong ties to leading technology companies, affordable tuition compared to Western destinations, and a growing government push to welcome international students.
Icurious Overseas Education assists with university selection, applications, documentation, admission procedures, and visa guidance.
Requirements generally include academic transcripts, English or Korean proficiency scores (program-dependent), a valid passport, financial documents, and a Certificate of Admission from the university.
Not always. Many English-taught programs accept alternative proficiency tests like TOEFL or PTE, while Korean-taught programs typically require a TOPIK score instead.
Yes. Scholarships may be available based on academic performance, merit, or government-funded and university-specific criteria (e.g. GKS, and SNU, Yonsei, KAIST, and Korea University merit scholarships).
Yes, we guide students with D-2 student visa documentation, application preparation, and pre-departure guidance.
