Technology and careers
Samsung, LG, Hyundai, the gaming and IT industries โ internships and work near the campus.
๐ฐ๐ท Study in Korea
Korea.
A country of technology and K-culture: strong universities, generous scholarships and a high student-visa approval rate.
100%
scholarship up to full โ at partner universitiesKDU Global letter, 2026
99%
student-visa approval for the intake โ per university dataKDU Global
2
intakes a year: March and September
$4000
a year โ tuition, from
Why Korea
Why Korea.
A technology-driven economy, strong universities and a culture Kazakhstan's youth knows and loves.
Generous scholarships
Universities and the state (GKS) give discounts up to the full cost of tuition.
English or Korean
Many programmes in English; you can learn Korean on a one-year language course.
K-culture
A language, music and cinema familiar to Kazakhstan's youth โ a soft adaptation.
High visa approval
Partner universities support the visa; the approval rate is one of the highest.
Safe and modern
Developed transport, safe cities and cutting-edge campuses.
Tradition and technology in one city.
Seoul brings together palaces and skyscrapers โ and dozens of strong universities.
Education system
How education works.
Public and private universities, two intakes a year and many programmes in English.
Bachelor's
4years
Medicine and a number of fields โ longer.
Master's
2years
Many programmes are in English.
Language course
0,5โ1years
Korean (TOPIK) for programmes in Korean โ a D-4 visa.
Intakes
2a year
March (the main one) and September.
Cost
How much it costs to study in Korea.
Tuition is more affordable than in the West, and university and state scholarships cut the cost even further.
Tuition per year
Bachelor'sa year, private universities$4,000โ10,000
With a university scholarshipapproximate, a yearfrom ~$2,000โ4,000
Master'sa year$5,000โ12,000
Language coursea year of Korean$3,000โ5,000
GKS scholarshiptuition + a stipend from the state0
Living per month
A guide for Seoul; in other cities it is cheaper.
Approximate for the 2026/27 academic year. The data on scholarships up to 100% and visa approval โ per the KDU Global letter; we verify the exact terms before applying.
Admission
Admission โ step by step.
The main intake is March, the additional one is September. Best to prepare six months ahead.
16โ8 months ahead
Choosing a university
Consultation, programmes, language and budget with the scholarship.
24โ6 months ahead
Application
Documents, registration on the university portal, offer.
32โ3 months ahead
D-2/D-4 visa
Document package, financial confirmations.
41 month ahead
Relocation
Tickets, a dormitory or housing, insurance.
5March / September
Studies begin
Registration and orientation for international students.
What you'll need
A typical package for a bachelor's degree; exact requirements depend on the university and programme.
- PassportValidity โ with a margin covering the studies.
- School certificate and transcriptWith translation; sometimes an apostille or consular legalisation.
- LanguageFor English programmes โ IELTS/TOEFL; for Korean โ TOPIK (usually level 3+).
- Financial documentsA bank statement for the visa.
- Motivation and planA study plan and motivation letter for a number of universities.
Visa & documents
Student visa.
For studies you obtain a D-2 visa (degree) or D-4 (language course). Partner universities support the process.
For citizens of Kazakhstan
D-2 / D-4 visa
After admission the university issues the documents for the visa; submission is at the Korean consulate. A high approval rate with a complete package.
- Degree
- D-2 visa
- Language course
- D-4 visa
- Finances
- proof of funds
- Work
- part-time with a permit
- AdmissionAn offer and documents from the university.
- Visa packageFinancial documents, insurance, application form.
- ApplicationAt the Korean consulate; university support.
- Entry and registrationAn Alien Registration Card (ARC) after arrival.
We check the visa rules before applying; the financial requirements depend on the visa type.
Our universities
Universities we help you get into.
Kyungdong University (KDU Global) has sent the full package for the March 2027 intake โ scholarships, terms and programmes.
KDU
Kyungdong University (KDU Global)
Seoul ยท Wonju ยท private
- Scholarships up to 100%
- High visa approval rate
- March 2027 intake
- Sent the price list and terms
We are also in talks with other Korean universities. The current list โ at a consultation.
Universities and cities.
SNUSeoul National UniversitySeoul ยท public
KUKorea UniversitySeoul ยท private
YUYonsei UniversitySeoul ยท private
KAIKAISTDaejeon ยท technological
KDUKyungdong UniversitySeoul ยท Wonju ยท private
WSUWoosong UniversityDaejeon ยท private
These are examples of well-known universities. The current list of universities and terms โ at a consultation.
Cities
The capital
Seoul
Technology, campuses and the headquarters of global companies.
Culture
Palaces and districts
Traditions and modern city life side by side.
Around studies
K-culture
A language, music and cinema familiar to Kazakhstan's youth.
Studies
Scholarships
Programmes in English and Korean with discounts.
Scholarships & discounts
Scholarships.
Korea actively supports international students โ from university discounts to a full state grant.
University discounts
Partner universities (for example, KDU) give discounts up to the full cost of tuition.
At the time of applicationGlobal Korea Scholarship (GKS)
A state scholarship: tuition, flight, a stipend and a Korean course.
Applications โ usually springMerit discounts
Keeping and increasing the discount for good grades while studying.
AnnuallyWork
Working during and after studies.
Students may work part-time with a permit, and after graduation โ look for work on a special visa.
~20 h/wk
During studies
Part-time work with the permission of the university and the migration service; more during holidays.
D-10
After graduation
A visa for looking for work and subsequent employment.
FAQ
FAQ about Korea
Is Korean required?
No, if the programme is in English. Korean programmes require TOPIK โ you can obtain it on a one-year language course on a D-4 visa.
Is it true that visas are easily approved?
Partner universities support the visa and report a high approval rate. The decision is made by the consulate, so we prepare the documents carefully.
Is it expensive to live in Seoul?
On average $700โ1,200 a month. In other cities it is cheaper; a dormitory reduces costs.
Can I stay and work?
Yes, after graduation a job-search visa (D-10) with subsequent employment is available.
Free consultation
Get into Korea โ with Al Ma Dei.
We'll pick a university and scholarship and help with the D-2/D-4 visa and relocation.