South Korea

Yes, it's possible to get a 100% scholarship in South Korea, though they are highly competitive. Many Korean universities and the Korean government itself offer full scholarships to Indian and international students with excellent academic records. You'll need to research specific programs and meet their eligibility criteria to apply for one.

Indian students applying for a South Korean student visa typically need to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover their tuition and living expenses. This usually translates to having a bank balance of at least INR 15,00,000 to INR 20,00,000, depending on the duration and type of program. However, it's always best to check the latest requirements with the South Korean embassy or consulate in India for the most up-to-date information.

For admission to Seoul National University, either proof of Korean or English language is required.

Korean Proficiency at SNU can be shown by submitting TOPIK Level 3 or higher

Minimum test scores in English Language Proficiency tests are:

Yes, there are a number of Indian student communities in South Korea, that welcome students with open arms, and act as a common platform, for Indian students in Korea.

Some popular Indian student communities in South Korea include: Indian Students and Researchers in South Korea (ISRK), Indians in Korea (IIK) and the Indian Association of Korea.

There are also some state specific regional groups and communities as well, which includes: Maharashtara Mandal and the Karnataka Group.

Yes, it is possible for Indian students to transfer credits from their current college or university, to a South Korean university or college. However, this cannot be done at every South Korean University, and is limited to a select few. 

The Seoul National University, Korea University, Yonsei University, Sungkyunkwan University and Hanyang University, are some popular institutes, known to allow credit transfer, from a university in South Korea to one in India. 

Indian students seeking on campus accommodation in South Korea, can contact the university housing department, to know in detail, about the available on campus accommodation services. For off campus housing, some universities maintain their own facilities, while others can help guide students to resources to finding the right accommodation. 

Alternative housing resources, near the university campus, can be found online, by simply searching: " Housing".

South Korea is generally considered, very safe, for Indian students. The locals have a warm and welcoming culture, with similarities to the Indian culture, itself.  There can occassionally be a few minsunderstandings, but any serious form of discrimination, is rare.  Locations like Seoul, Busan and Daejeon, are all home to growing Indian student communities. 

The South Korea crime rate, was recorded at 3,000 crimes per 100,000 people, per Statista, which is reasonably low, as compared to other popular study abroad destinations. 

Indian students seeking admission to universities in South Korea, are required to provide the following list of documents as part of their univeristy application in South Korea:

• A completed university application
• Original high school transcripts or diploma (in English)
• Proof of English or Korean language proficiency
• A personal statement
• Letters of Recommendation
• Valid passport
• Valid receipt of application fee payment
• Health Insurance, Bank Statement and a D-2 Student Visa application

South Korea offers quality education, across a number of popular streams of studies. Among the best courses in South Korea for international students are: Engineering and Technology, Business and Management, Korean Language and Culture, Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Design and Fashion, and Environmental Science and Sustainability. 

In terms of specialisations, Computer Science, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Pharmacy, and Fashion Design are vey much popular among students. 

Yes, in order to afford higher education in South Korea, students are free to work part time in South Korea, alongside their studies. Per the rules and regulations for, international students in South Korea, students are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week, during their academic session.

During vacations or semester break, International students can work any number of hours in South Korea.