What are the conditions for studying in Korea? How much have you grasped?
In the past 5 years, South Korea is the country in the top of the country with the most number of students registering to study abroad. Accordingly, there are many Vietnamese students who wish to study abroad in this beautiful country. Greatlink International also received a lot of feedback questions about Korean study abroad information, we have summarized in the article below.
When studying in Korea you can study the following programs:
➤ University study abroad: Depending on the major, the study time will last from 04 years to 06 years.
➤ Study in Korean: Typical Korean language study time is 1 year.
➤ Studying abroad for PhD: Depends on your research works. Otherwise it will be decided by the professor.
➤ Master study abroad: The duration of study is 02 years.
➤ Study in Korea under the exchange program of 02 universities in Vietnam and Korea:Depending on the program.
I. General conditions for studying in Korea:
Accordingly, the latest Korean study abroad standards 2019 are as follows:
– Learn Korean: High school graduate.
– College / University: High school graduate, under 24 years old.
– Graduate School: Graduated from relevant specialized university, under 30 years old.
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II. Details of conditions to study in Korea:
1. Conditions for studying Korean:
If you want to study in Korea in the form of learning the language, the requirements of TOPIK Korean certificate is an issue you can ignore. However, students need to meet the following minimum requirements:
➤ Graduated from high school for no more than 3 years.
➤Three years of high school, the average final score is not less than 6.0.
➤ Additional associate's degree, university degree, or college degree is required if the student has graduated from high school for too long. From the date of graduation, the time of graduation from university, college, or intermediate level is also not more than 03 years.
2. Conditions for studying abroad in Korea:
You need to meet the following minimum conditions to study in Korea if you want to become a new student of universities in Korea: IELTS 6.5 or TOPIK 3 or more Korean. In addition, it is necessary to meet the same conditions as when studying Korean.
It's also important to note that some universities in South Korea will approve your grades based on the subjects you're enrolled in, or may have different requirements for your high school transcripts.
3. Conditions for studying master (Graduate system) in Korea:
First, about... age to study abroad In Korea, you need to be under 30 years old. Secondly, you need to graduate from a university in Vietnam with the same major as the major registered for Master's study in Korea.
In addition, on a scale of 10, your college final score must be above 7.0. IELTS 6.5 or TOPIK 3 Korean is also a mandatory condition for you to study in Korea undergraduate system.
4. Conditions for studying doctoral system in Korea:
Applicants must belong to one of the major universities in developing countries in Asia; be accepted by the University of Korea as a PhD student; meet all the necessary conditions of 01 PhD student; and must not have a PhD.
III. Proof of finance to study in Korea:
Financial proof is a must whether you study abroad in any country or territory. Of course, “the land of kimchi” is no exception.
The Embassy and the College will require you to have a bank account. Depending on the study abroad program, the time limit for depositing a bank account and the amount of money in the bank account will also vary. Specifically as follows:
➤ With PhD, Master, University study visa: The amount in the savings book is 15 thousand USD; Deposited in the bank for at least 6 months.
➤ With a language study visa: The amount in the savings book is 10 thousand USD; Deposited in the bank for at least 06 months.
In addition, if you are still dependent on the family, you must prove the income of the guarantor is the parent, of the family. The proof documents include: tax payment tracking; certificate of income of the family (minimum 25 million / month) ...
However, you will not have to ask for financial proof if subject to study abroad with scholarships. You just need to provide an invitation letter of professors, principals of universities in Korea or scholarship certificates when eligible to receive scholarships to study in Korea.
IV. Dossier of eligibility to study in Korea:
1. Educational materials:
– Application for study;
– High school diploma if applying for University;
– College or University diploma if applying for graduate school;
– Study results at the highest level have been achieved;
– Two letters of recommendation that one is written by the professor;
– Certificate of proficiency in Korean or official TOEFL transcript;
– Study plan;
– Introduce yourself;
– Records of the work done (for students in arts or sports).
2. Financial documents:
2.1. With self-financing study abroad:
– The guarantor must have a certificate of employment or a certificate of registration of the establishment owner; a financial guarantee commitment (Include application form); The asset tax payment monitoring sheet.
– Certificate of money transfer to Korea with a minimum amount of 10 thousand USD or a similar money transfer; or the last month's account statement of the financial guarantor with more than 10 thousand USD.
2.2. For study abroad with scholarships:
Certificate of scholarship is required.
2.3. Studying abroad under exchange programs between universities:
Certificate of tuition fee exemption or invitation letter of the university principal.
(University principals can decide for themselves what kind of documents are needed to be provided, except for financial documents. The financial guarantor is required to have the same nationality as the candidate).
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V. Tuition and living expenses (Unit USD/ year)
– USD 1.800 – USD 4.900;
– Learning languages 1.600 USD – 4.700 USD;
– Boarding cost 200 USD / month – 400 USD / month;
– Higher education 2.500 USD – 4.000 USD;
– Meal cost 100 USD / month – 200 USD / month;
In fact, the living conditions as well as accommodation in South Korea will vary even more or less between regions. Usually, you can live quite comfortable with about 400,000 won / month - 500,000 won / month.
VI. Support of universities in Korea :
You only get 330,000 won/month for PhD and 300,000 won/month for bachelor (average level in Korea). However, except for small services such as 30,000 won of dormitory facilities, you will not have to pay any additional amount. Most significantly, it comes to Lab's projects and support (Like, for example... for Environmental science: each doctorate is supported 500,000, bachelors are supported 300,000. So if we think broadly we will see that the total is equivalent to Kosef scholarship ). The dormitory has washing machine, air conditioner, kitchen, library room, fireplace, sound room, gym ... fully meet most of the needs of students.
VII. Overtime work when studying in Korea:
Job opportunities are also a big reason to attract international students to study in Korea. During the course, an average student is allowed to work overtime 28 hours / week; during the holidays is 8 hours / day. The income of each working hour is from 7 USD - 9 USD. Thus, it can be sure that in addition to the guaranteed time for study, students can still afford their living thanks to overtime salary.
VIII. Types of scholarships to study in Korea:
1. Scholarships from Korea University:
Scholarships in this form will be awarded to students with excellent academic results. The value of the scholarship may vary based on the academic results of each semester. Candidates need to contact the school they wish to apply directly.
2. Scholarships granted by the Korean government :
The Ministry of Education provides a scholarship program for international students from countries with which South Korea has bilateral cultural treaties. The foreign students receiving this scholarship are tasked with trying to contribute to strengthening the friendship and contacts with South Korea in various fields such as education, official exchanges with businesses around the world.
Requirements for applicants considered for government scholarships:
– Scholarship recipients must be citizens of the country where the scholarship is granted.
– Until September 1 of the scholarship year, the age of the scholarship recipient must be under 40 years old.
Notes: no age restrictions on study course.
– Scholarship recipients must be physically as well as mentally healthy.
– Those who attend research and graduate courses before August 31 of the year applying to study must have a university degree or are in the waiting period for a degree. Those who attend doctoral courses must have a master's degree or are in the time to receive a master's degree.
– The transcript must be 20% as good as the last school.
– Can communicate fluently, coherently in Korean or English.
– Students must make efforts to strengthen the friendship between the two countries.
– Before entering Korea, the person who follows the study course must have a license from one of the agencies such as: Universities or relevant agencies of Korea; Research Institute of Korea.
– Each scholarship is granted only once.
Benefits that come with the scholarship:
Airfare; research allowance; living expenses; life stabilization allowance; tuition fees; house transfer allowance; cost of thesis printing; health insurance; cost of language training ...
Procedures for granting government scholarships:
– Korean diplomatic missions in the host country on the basis of the introduction of the Government of the country to be awarded scholarships will select preliminary candidates.
– Relevant documents as well as applications of candidates selected by Korean diplomatic missions through the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will be sent to the Institute for International Education Development.
– At the Scholarship Examination Council of the National Institute for International Education Development, the selection of candidates will be conducted. The Korean Embassy will send confirmations to the selected candidates after receiving the notice.
3. Scholarships from Korean companies :
Is kind of Scholarships of Korean companies in Vietnam investing for its employees Study in Korea. Then return to serve the company. This type of scholarship is very little and depends on the company a lot.
IX. Korean student visa :
First, at the Korean Consulate or Embassy in the host country, you must apply for a student visa (D-2). Accordingly, students to be granted a visa must submit the relevant documents such as: recognized sponsorship paper; admission notice ... Particularly in the case of students want to extend the time, first of all at the office of immigration of Korea must apply for visa extension. Failure to comply with this condition is considered a violation of the law on immigration, the consequence of which will be fined.
X. Accommodation and travel when studying in Korea :
Each university has dormitories for students. However, there will not be enough rooms for all students who want to stay on campus. Therefore, if you want to stay in the campus dormitory, you must register early.
In terms of transportation, it can be said that public transportation in Korea is very convenient and cheap about 600 won / time. In Seoul, Degu, Pusan all have the subway network. You can also use a taxi or drive yourself. But in Korea traffic congestion in cities is very serious, if possible, it is much more convenient to use public cars.
The above conditions to study in Korea are mandatory conditions when you want to study in Korea. So how many of the above conditions have you achieved? What conditions do you have difficulties? Do you have any questions about Korean study abroad process or not? Please leave a comment below or contact us for a free consultation . Nguon: internet
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