Study in South Korea

Study & Live in South Korea: A Guide for Bangladeshi Students

Key Facts about Studying and Living in South Korea

• World-Class Education: Top universities like KAIST, POSTECH, SNU.
• English-Taught Programs: Many courses available in English.
• Thriving Job Market: Samsung, Hyundai, LG.
• Post-Study Work: D-10 Job Seeker Visa (up to 3 years).
• Safety & Infrastructure: Low crime, modern amenities.

Admission Requirements for Bangladeshi Students

Undergraduate Programs

• HSC/Alim or equivalent, GPA ≥ 6.0
• IELTS ≥ 5.5 or TOEFL
• SOP, LORs, transcripts, financial proof

Postgraduate Programs

• Bachelor's degree, CGPA ≥ 2.7
• IELTS ≥ 6.0
• SOP, LORs, CV, financial proof
• Relevant work experience (some programs)

Popular Programs for Bangladeshi Students

• Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Computer
• Business & Finance: MBA, International Business
• IT: Software Engineering, Data Science, AI
• Life Sciences: Biotechnology, Public Health, Pharmacy
• Arts & Humanities: Korean Studies, IR, Linguistics

Top-Ranked Universities in South Korea

• KAIST
• POSTECH
• Seoul National University
• Yonsei University
• Korea University

Cost of Studying in South Korea

Tuition Fees

• Undergraduate: $3,600–$11,600 per year
• Postgraduate: $5,350–$20,000 per year

Living Expenses

• Accommodation: ₩400,000–₩800,000/month
• Food & Transport: ₩300,000–₩500,000/month
• Health Insurance: ₩150,000–₩300,000/year

Total estimated annual cost: ₩12M–₩18M (annual)

Top Cities Preferred by International Students

• Seoul: Tech & education hub
• Busan: Maritime & universities
• Daegu: Urban & affordable
• Daejeon: Science & research
• Gwangju: Culture & students

Part-Time Work Options

• Up to 20 hours/week (semester), 40 hours/week (break)
• Jobs: Retail, café, call center, campus jobs
• Permission needed from immigration office

Post-Study Work Opportunities

• D-10 Job Seeker Visa (up to 3 years)
• E-7 Employment Visa (specialized jobs)
• Permanent Residency (F-2-7 visa)

Student Visa Requirements

• Certificate of Admission
• Valid passport
• Financial proof
• Health certificate
• Passport-sized photos
• Visa Fee: 130,000 KRW (~10,000 BDT)
• Processing: 10–15 business days