South Korea Study Abroad Questions
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For a graphic design program in South Korea, should I apply for the student visa before or after university acceptance?
→You must apply for your South Korea student visa only after receiving university acceptance, since the mandatory Certificate of Admission comes directly from your host institution, and the government will not process a visa without it. Expect processing to take two to eight weeks once you submit your complete file.
After a South Korea D2 student visa refusal, does reapplying within fifteen days instead of waiting three months hurt my chances?
→Reapplying within fifteen days only hurts your chances if you resubmit the same file without fixing the specific issue behind your refusal. South Korea sets no fixed waiting period for most student visas, so clerical fixes can go back immediately, while financial or intent issues need two to three months.
Between a lower ranked public university in Germany and one in South Korea, which masters degree offers better long term value?
→Germany offers you better long term value, mainly because public tuition is free everywhere, employers show little prestige bias between public universities, and you can apply for residency after 24 months of work. South Korea charges 3 to 7 thousand dollars a semester and leans on SKY prestige.
Can a paid deposit at a Korean university be withdrawn while waiting on a second admission decision?
→Yes, you can withdraw your paid deposit at a Korean university while waiting on a second decision, and you get a full refund of your tuition deposit as long as you request it before the semester starts, though your original application fee stays completely non refundable in every case.
Will a bachelor's degree from a newly established Indian university cause problems when applying for a master's in South Korea?
→No, a new Indian university will not hurt your South Korea master's application as long as it is UGC listed or AICTE approved. Get your degree HRD attested, apostilled by the MEA, add a GPA conversion letter, and consider applying via the University Track for the strongest odds of admission.
All Questions (14)
For a graphic design program in South Korea, should I apply for the student visa before or after university acceptance?
→After a South Korea D2 student visa refusal, does reapplying within fifteen days instead of waiting three months hurt my chances?
→Between a lower ranked public university in Germany and one in South Korea, which masters degree offers better long term value?
→Can a paid deposit at a Korean university be withdrawn while waiting on a second admission decision?
→Will a bachelor's degree from a newly established Indian university cause problems when applying for a master's in South Korea?
→What should an Indian student on a fully funded scholarship in South Korea do to maximize personal and professional growth?
→How can an Indian engineering student get internships or jobs in the semiconductor and nanotech fields in Japan, South Korea, or China?
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