 Korea is a country rich with its natural beauty and traditions. As Eastern culture remains a mystery for westerners, Korean continues to attract international students and tourists.
Some visitors just admire with Korean culture, other - want to deepen their knowledge about the country or learn the language. There are a lot of scholarship programs for studying in Korea, that help international students to finance their studies.
Why study in Korea:
1. More affordable in terms of tuition and living expenses in comparison with the USA, Great Britain, Canada;
2. Korea offers numerous scholarship programs to help international students meet their financial needs.
3. Korean government has offered financial support to international students to cover their tuition and board as well as employment assistance.
4. There are about 400 national and private Korean universities whose faculty members have doctorate degrees and have done research in Korea or abroad.
5. Korean market of technology is lively developing. Korean technology in auto manufacturing, shipbuilding, chemical industry, engineering, and IT are world famous.
6. Many universities offer state-of-the-art research facilities in these areas of study.
Studying in National universities is 30-50% cheaper than private institutions. Private universities do not differ much from the public. There are a number of distinguished, private universities with a long history and tradition. Among peculiarities of studying in Korea is also that academic programs as well as the school year start in March.
Any information about education in Korea you can obtain through Korea Study Fair or on the websites of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development. First, students should choose which university they want to enter and submit their application package. Then, after admission, they can visit the Korean Embassy or a Korean consulate for a visa.
Health Insurance for International Students
To be eligible for medical benefits in Korea international students have to buy health insurance at the National Health Insurance Corporation. However, the health insurance covers medical services at an affordable price, and all hospitals in Korea accept this health insurance provided by the National Health Insurance Corporation. Some scholarship programs also cover health insurance costs.
Major Universities for International Students:
1. Korea University
2. Seoul National University
3. Yonsei University
4. Ewha Women’s University Employment While Attending School
according to current Korean legislation, non-Korean students enrolled in a full-time degree program in Korea may work at a part-time job up to 20 hours per week during the semester and unlimited hours during summer or winter vacations. To be accepted to work applicants must have a recommendation letter from their faculty professor, international-student status with a D-2 visa, and be enrolled for more than six months (one semester) in a higher education institution, i.e. a two-year college or above. If a student does not meet these criteria, he can not work part-time according to the legislation. For more information, contact the international student office at the school or the Investigation & Enforcement Division at the Korea Immigration Bureau. As to full-time employment, only those who have certain skills or professional abilities as stipulated under the Korean immigration laws are allowed to work. Possible activities include college lecturing (E-1), foreign language teaching (E-2), conducting research (E-3), technological assistance (E-4), professional skills (E-5), arts and entertainment (E-6), and specially designed activities (E-7). International students may also want to make use of the Gold card system, which is based on the new employment regulations for international students. The Gold card system allows those who have graduated from a university in Korea with a major in IT, e-business, BT, NT, new materials, transportation equipment, digital electronics, environment and energy to stay and work in Korea. The Gold card system is overseen by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy.
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