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South Korea

Explore specialised degrees, with a clear plan for Korean language, entry and GKS scholarship support.

Plan my studies with UGOFor students in Uzbekistan. For the families beside them.

Start with
the essentials.

Your school certificate, subjects and study language shape your next step.

Length of study

Usually 4 years, with 6-year exceptions in some professional fields.

After Grade 11 in Uzbekistan

Direct entry often possible

Many universities accept a completed high school certificate. Some apply 12-year rules; Seoul's UOS accepts 11 years if the last three were in one country.

Tests to plan for

TOPIK or English test

Korean-taught degrees usually ask for TOPIK; English-taught degrees for TOEFL or IELTS. Required levels vary by university and department.

Can I study in English?

Korean- and English-taught programmes have their own admission and graduation language standards.

More about qualifications and tests

Rules differ by university. UOS, for example, recognises 11 years of schooling when the final three years were completed in one country.

Korean-taught degrees usually ask for TOPIK; English-taught degrees accept TOEFL or IELTS. Required levels vary by university and department.

GKS scholars first spend a year on Korean and must reach at least TOPIK level 3. Applicants with TOPIK 5 or 6 can skip the language year.

Know the costs.
Plan with confidence.

Headline estimates are in USD, before scholarships. Tuition is shown per year; living costs per month.

Tuition / year

$3,200–7,400

Academy Info averages, public universities to medicine

Living / month

$570–980

Study in Korea total and itemised estimates differ

What these figures include

Converted Study in Korea averages from Academy Info: about ₩4.27m a year at public universities, ₩7.63m at private ones and ₩9.84m for medicine.

Study in Korea estimates ₩750,000–1,000,000 a month for living, while its itemised figures add up to ₩1,300,000. Housing, at ₩500,000–700,000, is the largest cost.

USD conversion basis: 23 October 2026. Your university will normally charge in won.

Working while studying

Can I work as a student?

Usually up to 25 hours / week in term

D-2 bachelor's students need TOPIK 3 (years 1–2) or TOPIK 4 (years 3–4) for 25 weekday hours and unlimited weekend and vacation work; otherwise 10 hours. Get immigration permission first.

Check the official work rules

Roles to look for

  • Cafés and restaurants
  • Shops and retail
  • Campus office or library work

Student work is generally limited to simple jobs. Your international office must sign the confirmation form before you apply for permission.

A job can help with everyday spending, but vacancies and earnings are not guaranteed. Plan your tuition and essential living costs without relying on future work.

Scholarships.
What can they cover?

Look for university awards that reduce tuition. Compare what your family would still pay for both study and living expenses.

Full government scholarship

Examples to explore, not guaranteed awards. Admission and scholarship applications can have different deadlines.

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GKS · Undergraduate

What it offers

Tuition, one-year Korean course, economy airfare and ₩1,200,000 (about $910) monthly allowance.

Under 25; 80% average or top 20%. 2027 embassy round closed 30 September 2026.

Korean embassy track
Requirements & how to apply

What you usually need

  • Applicant and both parents hold non-Korean citizenship.
  • Under 25 (born on or after 1 March 2002) and a high school graduate by 31 December 2026.
  • An 80% average, a top-20% class rank or an equivalent CGPA.

Your application steps

  1. Choose up to three GKS universities, including at least one Type B university.
  2. Apply online through Study in Korea by 30 September; the embassy runs the first round.
  3. Pass the NIIED and university rounds. Final results are expected in early January.
Official requirements & application
More funding details

GKS · Undergraduate: NIIED pays tuition up to ₩5m a semester and the university covers the rest, plus ₩14.4m a year during the degree and airfare. Uzbekistan had three 2027 embassy places.

Check eligibility for Uzbek citizens, the next application round, the grades needed to keep the award and whether housing is covered. Budget for the amount your family still needs to pay.

See official funding links
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What would you
like to study?

Universities offer specialised degree programmes. Some science and engineering routes combine coursework with industry experience.

Engineering

Mechanical, civil and chemical routes. Compare laboratory work and industry projects.

Computer science & AI

Programming, data and intelligent systems. Check whether core courses are taught in English.

Electronics & semiconductors

Circuits, chips and devices. Check maths and physics expectations for entry.

Business administration

Management, marketing and finance. Compare English-taught tracks and internship options.

Korean language & culture

Language, literature and society. Useful if you plan to build a career in Korea.

Media & communication

Journalism, advertising and digital media. Korean-taught courses often need strong TOPIK scores.

Natural sciences

Physics, chemistry and biology. Compare research opportunities for undergraduates.

Design & arts

Visual, industrial and fashion design. Check portfolio and audition requirements.

Before you chooseCheck the teaching language, the TOPIK or English level needed to graduate and whether your department is on the GKS list.

Universities to explore

QS World University Rankings 2027

Overall university rankings, not subject rankings. “=” means a shared rank; a range is a ranking band. Compare course content, language and entry requirements too.

These are examples to research, not UGO partners or guaranteed admission or funding.

A little preparation.
A clearer plan.

Bring your school results, subject interests and a family budget to your consultation.

Choose your intake

Semesters start in March and September. The GKS embassy track opens each September; university deadlines differ.

Prepare your documents

Start with your passport, school certificate and transcripts. Check which documents need an apostille, and the rules for TOPIK or English scores and recommendations.

Agree a realistic budget

Ask for the full tuition, dormitory options, insurance and scholarship renewal rules before you commit.

Official sources & detailed guidanceAdmission, funding, student work and university rankings

Planning guidance reviewed 25 October 2026; costs, funding, student work and rankings checked on 25 October 2026. Confirm current requirements and fees for your intake with the institution.

Study in Korea · Tuition feesStudy in Korea · Living expensesStudy in Korea · Part-time work rulesStudy in Korea · GKS overviewNIIED · 2027 GKS undergraduate guidelinesUniversity of Seoul · Schooling-years ruleQS World University Rankings 2027Seoul National University · QS ranking & profileYonsei University · QS ranking & profileKAIST · QS ranking & profileECB · USD conversion basis, 23 October 2026