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1. Key Facts about Studying and Living in South Korea

World-Class Education: Top universities like KAIST, POSTECH, SNU.
English-Taught Programs: Many courses available in English.
Thriving Job Market: Samsung, Hyundai, LG.
Post-Study Work: D-10 Job Seeker Visa (up to 3 years).
Safety & Infrastructure: Low crime, modern amenities.

2. Admission Requirements for Bangladeshi Students

Undergraduate Programs

HSC/Alim or equivalent, GPA ≥ 6.0
IELTS ≥ 5.5 or TOEFL
SOP, LORs, transcripts, financial proof

Postgraduate Programs

Bachelor’s degree, CGPA ≥ 2.7
IELTS ≥ 6.0
SOP, LORs, CV, financial proof
Relevant work experience (some programs)

* Requirements may vary by university and program.

3. Popular Programs for Bangladeshi Students

Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Computer
Business & Finance: MBA, International Business
IT: Software Engineering, Data Science, AI
Life Sciences: Biotechnology, Public Health, Pharmacy
Arts & Humanities: Korean Studies, IR, Linguistics

4. Top-Ranked Universities in South Korea

KAIST

Engineering & Technology Leader

POSTECH

Research & Innovation

Seoul National University

Prestigious & Diverse

Yonsei University

English-Taught Programs

Korea University

Business & Law

These institutions are renowned for research, teaching, and global rankings.

5. Cost of Studying in South Korea

Tuition Fees

Undergraduate: $3,600–$11,600 per year
Postgraduate: $5,350–$20,000 per year

Living Expenses

Accommodation: ₩400,000–₩800,000/month
Food & Transport: ₩300,000–₩500,000/month
Health Insurance: ₩150,000–₩300,000/year
Estimated Annual Cost: ₩12M–₩18M (14–21 lakh BDT)

* Costs vary by city and lifestyle.

6. Top Cities Preferred by International Students

Seoul: Tech & education hub
Busan: Maritime & universities
Daegu: Urban & affordable
Daejeon: Science & research
Gwangju: Culture & students

7. Part-Time Work Options

Up to 20 hours/week (semester), 40 hours/week (break)
Jobs: Retail, café, call center, campus jobs
Permission needed from immigration office

8. Post-Study Work Opportunities

D-10 Job Seeker Visa (up to 3 years)
E-7 Employment Visa (specialized jobs)
Permanent Residency (F-2-7 visa)

9. Student Visa Requirements (D-2)

Certificate of Admission
Valid passport
Financial proof
Health certificate
Passport-sized photos
Visa Fee: 130,000 KRW (~10,000 BDT)
Processing: 10–15 business days

10. Scholarships and Financial Aid

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)
University merit scholarships
KOICA, ADB scholarships

11. Living in South Korea

Experience Korean culture, food, traditions
Learning Korean is beneficial
Join student clubs & organizations
Travel and explore during breaks

South Korea