Study in South Korea
South Korea has emerged as one of Asia's fastest-rising study destinations, backed by world-class universities and a strong post-graduation job market in technology.
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Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Full tuition, monthly stipend, and airfare covered by the Korean government for eligible students.
High-Tech Careers
Direct access to job markets in IT, engineering, and manufacturing with global giants like Samsung and LG.
Major Intakes
South Korea's main intake is March (start of academic year). A secondary intake runs in September. Language programmes have four intakes.
Required Documents:
- Academic Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Study Plan
- IELTS/TOPIK Score
- Apostilled Documents
- Passport Copy
Eligibility for Nepali Students
Undergraduate
- 1
Minimum 70% in 12-year schooling (NEB +2).
- 2
IELTS 5.5-6.0 or TOPIK Level 3+.
Postgraduate
- 1
Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent.
- 2
IELTS 6.0-6.5 or TOPIK Level 4-5.
D-2 Student Visa Journey
Step 1: Certificate of Admission
Receive your COA from a Korean university after admission.
Step 2: Apply for NOC
Obtain your No Objection Certificate online from MOEST.
Step 3: TB Test
Complete mandatory TB health check at IOM Kathmandu.
Step 4: Apostille Documents
Get your academic documents apostilled for official recognition.
Step 5: Embassy Submission
Apply for D-2 visa at the Korean Embassy in Kathmandu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not for English-taught programmes, which are widely available at master's and PhD level. Korean-taught programmes require TOPIK Level 3 or 4. Many universities also offer one year of preparatory Korean language study.
GKS is the South Korean government's flagship scholarship for international students. It covers full tuition, a monthly living stipend, one year of Korean language training, return airfare, settlement allowance, and medical insurance.
Yes — after six months on a D-2 visa, students can apply for part-time work permission and work up to 20 hours per week during term time and unlimited hours during vacations.