South Korea

Indian student planning to study in South Korea, can apply directly to the university, via the official admissions portal or through an study abroad agent, who can file an application on their behalf. 

Students are required to provide official academic transcripts of all past education, a valid passport, any certifications or achievements, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose and valid language test scores, and satisfy some other programme specific requirements, to secure admission in South Korea. 

Yes, most universities in South Korea, require students to provide a valid proof of English language proficiency, which means, attaining the minimum threshold of different language test scores such as TOEFL, Duolingo and IELTS.

The minimum IELTS score for South Korea, ranges between 6.0-7.0 for most universities. 

To know more, students can check out: IELTS in South Korea

The tuition cost ranges between INR 4.4 L-INR 14.9 L, while the cost of living per year ranges between INR 1 L-INR 1.5 L.

This includes accommodation, food, books, travel, entertainment, phone and internet subscriptions, and some other personal costs.

Note that these are only estimated figures, and actual costs may vary, depending on the course and the standard of accommodation that a student opts to pursue. 

The average GPA of students enrolled in higher education in South Korea stands at 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. However, most of the decent universities, require students to maintain an equivalent GPA of 3.0 in past academics. 

Universities in South Korea lay a major emphasis on academic scores and therefore, students are advised to maintain strong scores in school and college, before applying for higher studies in South Korea. 

The Seoul National University or SNU is often considered the best university in South Korea for international students. 

SNU is ranked as the #1 university in South Korea by both QS and Shiksha. The institute is well-recognized for its academic excellence, with a keen emphasis on STEM and research work.  

SNU offers personalised academic, career and well being support, with webinars and meet ups with industry leaders a regular feature. SNU graduates receive job offers from the likes of Hyundai, Samsung and LG, and some other top companies in South Korea and globally. 

Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU), Guntur, does maintain Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and academic exchange collaborations with several South Korean universities. Notably:

• Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Incheon National University have all signed MoUs with ANU to facilitate student and faculty exchange programs.

South Korea can be an ideal alternative to the likes of USA, United Kingdom & Canada for a number of different reasons. The table below compares some aspects of studies in South Korea with that of the popular study abroad destinations: