Home to Samsung, KAIST, and K-culture. Affordable education with generous government scholarships, D-10 job-seeker visa, and a thriving tech ecosystem.
Top 100
6 Universities World Ranked
KGSP
Full Funding Scholarship
D-10
Job Seeker Visa
Tech Hub
Samsung, LG, Kakao
KGSP covers tuition + living + Korean training
Public unis: ~$3-6K/year tuition
Up to 2 years to find employment after graduation
Samsung, LG, Naver, Kakao headquarters
Entertainment, gaming, content opportunities
World-class tech universities with full funding
For full-time students at Korean universities
For graduates looking for employment
For specialized professionals
Long-term residence for points holders
Seoul
Programs: Engineering, Medicine, Business
Most prestigious Korean university
Daejeon
Programs: Engineering, Technology, Sciences
MIT of Korea, many English programs
Seoul
Programs: Medicine, Business, Liberal Arts
Part of SKY universities
Seoul
Programs: Business, Law, Political Science
Part of SKY universities
Pohang
Programs: Science, Technology, Engineering
Research-focused, full scholarships
Seoul
Programs: Business (Samsung), Engineering
Samsung-affiliated
| Role | Entry Level | Mid Level |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | KRW 45-60M/year (~$35-45K) | KRW 80-120M/year (~$60-90K) |
| Data Scientist | KRW 50-65M/year (~$38-50K) | KRW 90-130M/year (~$68-100K) |
| Product Manager | KRW 50-70M/year (~$38-53K) | KRW 100-150M/year (~$75-115K) |
| Engineer (Samsung/LG) | KRW 50-65M/year (~$38-50K) | KRW 90-140M/year (~$68-105K) |
| Business Analyst | KRW 40-55M/year (~$30-42K) | KRW 70-100M/year (~$53-75K) |
| English Teacher | KRW 24-30M/year (~$18-23K) | KRW 30-45M/year (~$23-34K) |
After graduation, you can apply for D-10 visa (6 months - 2 years) to search for jobs without needing immediate employment. This gives you time to find a suitable professional position and transition to E-7 work visa.
Many graduate programs (especially at KAIST, POSTECH) are taught entirely in English. For jobs, English-only roles exist in tech and multinationals, but Korean proficiency significantly improves job prospects and daily life.
One of the most generous scholarships globally! It covers: Full tuition, monthly allowance (KRW 1M+), airfare, Korean language training (1 year), settlement allowance, and research support for graduate students.
Korea is a tech powerhouse with Samsung, LG, Naver, Kakao, and growing startups. The Pangyo Techno Valley near Seoul is called "Korean Silicon Valley". Strong demand for AI, semiconductor, and software engineers.
Beyond K-pop and K-dramas, Korea offers opportunities in entertainment tech, gaming (Nexon, NCSoft), esports, and content creation. Many international students find opportunities in cultural industries.
