A Study Guide To Korea for International Students.

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South Korea is part of the Asian continent. It is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and lying east to the Asian mainland. The capital city is Seoul. South Korea, is not only known for those great technologies, they can boast of high quality education and research-based higher institutions.

Higher education in South Korea includes undergraduate, graduate (master’s degrees) and PhD. To study in South Korea, there are higher education institutions which include universities, graduate schools, and a wide variety of specialized universities and other institutions including junior colleges. These institutions are government and private owned.

Graduate education in Korea is well- respected throughout the world, particularly in technical areas such as engineering and information technology. Many master’s programs are taught in English. Korean schools have notable research programs,

distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities.

Korea charges all students, whether Korean nationals or international students, the same tuition. In addition to offering master’s degrees that are more affordable than those in English-speaking countries, the Korean government, Korean universities, and several private foundations provide many scholarship programs specifically designated for international students. Many Korean universities also provide assistance with employment for international students.

Universities in South Korea

International students who wish to take their study to South Korea, can enjoy what their counterparts in countries like USA, Canada, UK, Germany, which are considered as the big four when it comes to oversea education.

Korea has about 250 national, public and private universities that welcome both Korean and international students. Recent government reforms have made it much easier for international students to afford living and working in Korea while attending programs at institutes of higher education. Universities include 179 traditional universities, 40 graduate schools, 20 cyber universities, 11 industrial universities and 10 universities of education. The 40 graduate schools include some schools that focus on academic research and other schools that have a specialized focus and are more practically-oriented.

2019 TOP 1O SOUTH KOREAN UNIVERSITY RANKING

1. Seoul National University

2. KAIST

3. Yonsei University

4. Korea University

5. Pusan National University

6. Hanyang University

7. Sogang University

8. Chung-Ang University

9. Ewha Womans University

10. Pohang University of Science and Technology

Tuition and Program Duration

Annual tuition varies by program and university. Master’s courses generally require two or more years to complete. Most master’s degrees require coursework, an exam, and a thesis.

Costs

The tuition in South Korea is fairly okay. Generally, the average tuition fee is between $4,000 (US) to $8,000 (US); the tuition at national and public schools is about half that at private schools.

Academic Year

The academic year in Korea begins with spring semester in late February to early March. Each semester is 16 weeks long. Spring semester runs through June and is followed by a break. Fall semester begins in early August and runs through the end of January.

Health Insurance

International students are required to have health insurance purchased in person from the National Health Insurance Corporation. The insurance costs about $40 (US) per month and is effective from the date on the student’s alien registration certificate.

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