South Korea combines technological leadership, top-tier global universities, and rich cultural energy. For Nepalese students, South Korea offers accessible higher education with strong industry ties in engineering, IT, business, and hospitality. Degree programmes are offered in both Korean (requiring TOPIK) and English (requiring IELTS/TOEFL).
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
The Korean government provides fully funded GKS scholarships covering tuition, living stipends, and airfare for undergraduate and graduate studies.
English & Korean taught degrees
Prominent universities offer international programmes taught entirely in English alongside intensive 1-year Korean language pathway courses.
Technology & research ecosystem
World-class laboratory facilities, corporate internships with global Korean giants, and expanding post-study work visa options (D-10 visa).
Key Facts
Academic year: Primary intake in March (Spring) and September (Fall) Languages: Korean and English Popular cities: Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Daejeon and Gwangju Visa type: D-2 (Degree Course) or D-4 (Korean Language Training)
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