Dreaming of studying in South Korea? KC Overseas Education is among the most trusted South Korea education consultants in Vizag, guiding students from Visakhapatnam and across Andhra Pradesh through every step of their overseas education journey — from shortlisting the right university and course to applications, scholarships, education loans and student visas.
Why choose KC Overseas for South Korea?
- Personalised university & course shortlisting matched to your profile and budget
- End-to-end application, SOP and documentation support
- Scholarship guidance and education-loan assistance
- Expert student-visa filing and interview preparation
Why Study in South Korea?
South Korea pairs strong engineering and technology programmes with tuition that undercuts most English-speaking destinations: KRW 4,000,000 to 9,000,000 a year, with national universities starting at the lower end. The bigger draw for many students is the Global Korea Scholarship, which covers tuition in full and adds a monthly living stipend.
Key Takeaways
- Tuition of KRW 4,000,000–9,000,000 a year; national universities start around KRW 4 million
- Global Korea Scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly stipend, airfare and a language year
- Studying in Busan or Daejeon rather than Seoul cuts living costs by 30–40%
- D-2 visa for degree programmes; D-4 for Korean language study
Cost of Studying in South Korea
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | KRW 4,000,000–9,000,000 per year |
| Living costs | KRW 800,000–1,800,000 per month |
| Annual living total | KRW 10,000,000–15,000,000 |
| University dormitory | KRW 300,000–600,000 per month |
| University scholarships | KRW 3,000,000–12,000,000 where awarded |
Figures checked July 2026 and indicative only — they vary by university, city and course, and official rates change. Our counsellors confirm current figures for your chosen programme.
The Global Korea Scholarship Is Worth Planning Around
The GKS covers tuition in full and pays a monthly stipend of KRW 900,000 for master's and doctoral students, plus a year of Korean language training, airfare, health insurance and a settlement allowance. It is genuinely competitive, and the timeline runs far ahead of ordinary university applications — the embassy track closes around March and the university track around September. If GKS is your plan, work backwards from those dates rather than applying to universities first.
Where You Study Changes the Budget
Seoul is expensive; the rest of the country is not. Busan and Daejeon run roughly 30–40% cheaper than the capital, and a university dormitory at KRW 300,000–600,000 a month is the single biggest saving available. Over a two-year master's the difference easily exceeds a year's tuition.
Universities We Represent in South Korea
KC Overseas Education Visakhapatnam is the Vizag representative for the institutions listed below — 7 in South Korea. If you are looking for a particular university's agent or representative in Visakhapatnam, and it appears here, we handle that application directly from our Dwaraka Nagar office.
- Hanil University, Wanju County
- Jangan University, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
- Kimpo University, Gimpo, Gyeonggi
- Kyungdong University, Goseong
- Le Cordon Bleu-Sookmyung Academy, Seoul
- Woosong University, Daejeon
- aSSIST University, Seoul
Partner list from the KC Overseas Education country-wise partner list (April 2026 brochure). Representation agreements change — confirm with your counsellor before relying on any single entry.
Our Services as South Korea Education Consultants
Career & Course Counselling
Free profile evaluation to match you with the right course, university and intake in South Korea.
Admissions & Applications
Complete application support including SOP, LOR and document preparation.
Scholarships & Loans
Guidance on scholarships and collateral / non-collateral education loans.
Visa & Pre-departure
Student-visa filing, interview prep and pre-departure briefing.
Admission Process — Step by Step
- Free counselling: understand your goals, budget and eligibility.
- Shortlisting: finalise universities and courses in South Korea.
- Application: prepare and submit applications with a strong SOP.
- Offer & finances: accept your offer, arrange funds / education loan.
- Visa: file your student visa and prepare for the interview.
- Fly: pre-departure guidance so you land fully prepared.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in South Korea?
Tuition runs KRW 4,000,000–9,000,000 a year, with national universities at the lower end. Living costs add KRW 800,000–1,800,000 a month, or roughly KRW 10–15 million a year.
What does the Global Korea Scholarship cover?
Full tuition, a monthly stipend of KRW 900,000 for master's and doctoral students, a year of Korean language training, airfare, health insurance and a settlement allowance.
Which visa do I need to study in South Korea?
The D-2 visa covers full degree programmes. The D-4 visa is for Korean language training rather than a degree.
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