STUDY IN KOREA
Your practical guide to studying in South Korea
Explore study routes, compare cities and universities, and prepare for student life in Korea with clear, practical information.
What you’ll find here
Study routes
Understand Korean language programs, degree study and short programs.
Cities & universities
Compare study cities, university options and practical student-life factors.
Preparation
Learn what to consider before applying, moving and starting student life in Korea.
A personal starting point
Use the Korea Study Compass to see which study route may fit your goals, readiness and current situation.
HOW WE HELP
From first idea to first weeks in Korea
Understand your options
Korean language programs, degrees, short programs and exchange possibilities.
Compare before you choose
Look at study routes, cities, universities, language level, budget and daily life.
Prepare with fewer surprises
Know what to expect with documents, deadlines, housing, arrival and university communication.
WHY KOREA STUDY GUIDE
Local insight, European perspective
Korea Study Guide is run by Riemer Kramer and Nara Jang, a Dutch-Korean team based in Busan. We combine European education experience with Korean language, culture and local knowledge. Our focus is practical: helping students and parents understand realistic options before making important choices.
STUDY ROUTES
Choose your study route
01.
Korean Language Programs
A practical first step if you want to learn Korean, experience life in Korea, or prepare for degree study.
02.
Bachelor & Master
For students who want to complete a full degree in South Korea, in English, Korean, or a combination of both.
03.
Short Programs
Summer schools, winter programs, exchange options, and short academic experiences in Korea.
START WITH BUSAN
Study in Busan
Busan is Korea’s second-largest city and one of the country’s most interesting student cities.
It offers universities, beaches, mountains, international connections and a more relaxed atmosphere than Seoul.
Korea Study Guide starts with strong local knowledge of Busan. More Korean cities will be added step by step.
Still figuring things out?
Not sure where or how to study in Korea?
That is normal. Studying in Korea comes with many choices. Start with the information on this site, or book a short orientation call if you want personal guidance.
Your next step depends on where your plan is weakest.
If your route is unclear, compare the main study routes first.If your budget is unclear, make a first cost overview.
If your admission position is unclear, check requirements for three possible programmes.
If your family is unsure, prepare a clear explanation before discussing it again.
If your timeline is short, check deadlines immediately.
You do not have to solve everything at once. But you do need one clear next step.
Check out the follwing guides ( pages)
Still deciding between a degree, language programme, exchange or short stay?
Explore the study routes
Is your budget still unclear?
Build Your Korea Study Budget
Are you unsure what programmes may require?
Admission Requirements and Documents
Are you ready to compare universities?
Compare Korean Universities
Your next step depends on where your plan is weakest.
If your route is unclear, compare the main study routes first.If your budget is unclear, make a first cost overview.
If your admission position is unclear, check requirements for three possible programmes.
If your family is unsure, prepare a clear explanation before discussing it again.
If your timeline is short, check deadlines immediately.
You do not have to solve everything at once. But you do need one clear next step.
Check out the follwing guides ( pages)
Still deciding between a degree, language programme, exchange or short stay?
Explore the study routes
Is your budget still unclear?
Build Your Korea Study Budget
Are you unsure what programmes may require?
Admission Requirements and Documents
Are you ready to compare universities?
Compare Korean Universities