Study in Korea for foreigners

1. Gather study abroad information, costs, education system, campus life.
2. Choose a school and major, degree level, location, language of instruction, scholarships (including GKS).
3. Apply for admission, online or by mail per university rules.
4. Obtain a Standard Admission Letter, Certificate of Admission after acceptance.
5. Visa issuance and departure, correct residence status, then travel, housing, and insurance.

We guide each step with English checklists and document review before embassy submission.

• D-2 (Study), associate through doctoral, research, exchange, and work-learning linked degrees. Typical stay up to 2 years per issuance, with program-based extension limits.
• D-4 (General Training), non-degree training such as Korean language training (D-4-1) and foreign language training (D-4-2).

Common D-2 document set (exact list depends on nationality and embassy):

• Passport copy and passport-size photo (within 6 months)
• Copy of the educational institution’s business registration certificate
• Standard Admission Letter (Certificate of Admission)
• Tuberculosis test result (if applicable for your nationality)
• Family relationship documents (if using parents’ bank statements)
• Proof of highest education level
• Proof of financial ability

Common D-4 document set adds a training plan and enrollment / education proof; financial ability remains required. Extra docs may be requested by nationality.

We prepare checklists, review scans, coordinate certified translation, and package embassy-ready files. We do not replace embassy officers or guarantee visa approval.

Degree-seeking students typically need:

• Academic transcripts and graduation certificates (often apostilled)
• Study plan / personal statement and recommendation letters
• Language proof: TOPIK for Korean-taught programs, or TOEFL/IELTS for English tracks
• Passport bio page and recent photos
• Financial proof meeting university and embassy thresholds

We match programs, build a submission calendar, review essays and formats, and coordinate translations. After admission, we track the Standard Admission Letter and tuition receipt for the D-2 visa.

• Admission Essentials, school shortlist, document checklist, application review
• Visa Ready Package, Certificate of Admission follow-up, D-2/D-4 document set, translation & apostille coordination
• Full International Student Package, admission + visa + ARC guidance + housing document support after arrival

Share target intake, major or language goals, and nationality. We reply with scope and quote within 24 hours. Packages are scoped to the documents your school and embassy actually require.

Visa checklists, GKS tracks, and document habits differ by nationality. Always confirm on the official Study in Korea portal and your Korean embassy.

• Study in Korea from Vietnam, D-2/D-4, GKS Vietnam, TB-test notes
• Study in Korea from China, GKS tracks, notarized academic records
• Study in Korea from Indonesia, D-4 path, legalization basics
• Study in Korea from Uzbekistan, language institute route, apostille
• Study in Korea from Mongolia, embassy timing, D-2/D-4
• Study in Korea from Nepal, financial proof, GKS Nepal

Not listed? Contact us with your nationality for a custom checklist.