Study in South Korea — Kaad Education & Research Center Nepal
Destination

Study in South Korea

Experience world-class technology, prestigious SKY universities, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant career opportunities in South Korea.

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Tuition Fee

₩ 6.8L - 11.8L / yr

Living Cost

₩ 50k - 80k / mo

Visa Success

High (95%)

Post-Study Work

D-10 / E-7 Visas

Why South Korea?

High-Tech Innovation & Generous Scholarships

South Korea is a global hub for innovation, technology, and culture. With competitive tuition fees, generous Korean Government Scholarships (GKS), and top-ranked universities, it is one of the most attractive study destinations for Nepali students.

  • Affordable tuition fees (NPR 6,80,000 - 11,80,000 per year)
  • Low living expenses (NPR 50,000 - 80,000 per month)
  • Fully-funded Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) opportunities
  • Part-time job permission up to 20 hours/week during semesters
Students in South Korea

Top Universities in South Korea

Seoul National University (SNU)

Seoul

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Tech)

Daejeon

Yonsei University

Seoul

Korea University

Seoul

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Suwon / Seoul

Hanyang University

Seoul

Popular Study Programs

Korean Language Course (D-4 Visa)

Intensive Korean language training designed to get students from TOPIK Level 1 to Level 4+ for university entry.

6 Months - 2 Years

Bachelor's Degree (D-2 Visa)

Undergraduate programs in Engineering, IT, Business, Biotechnology, and Hospitality taught in Korean or English.

4 Years

Master's & Doctoral Programs

Advanced postgraduate research degrees with generous lab scholarships and direct research assistantships (RA).

2 - 3 Years

Frequently Asked Questions

Students in Korea
The D-4 visa is a General Training visa issued for non-degree Korean Language courses. The D-2 visa is a regular Student Visa for degree-seeking undergraduate, master's, or PhD students.
Yes! International students holding a D-2 or D-4 visa (after 6 months) are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during semester terms and unlimited hours during vacation breaks once granted immigration approval.
TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) measures Korean language capability. While English-medium programs accept IELTS/PTE, TOPIK Level 3 or higher opens up far more scholarship opportunities and simplifies job placement.
On average, living expenses for food, accommodation, and transport range between NPR 50,000 to NPR 80,000 per month depending on the city (Seoul vs regional university cities).
Graduates can switch to a D-10 Job Seeking Visa for up to 2 years to find employment in Korea. Upon landing a qualified full-time job, you can convert to an E-7 Professional Employment Visa.