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Study in Korea

with a clear plan.

University, visa and documents in one place — plus verified Korean partner agencies when you want hands-on help.

Real data from 314 universities across Korea
314
universities nationwide
4
study paths, language school to PhD
1:1
advisor, replies within 1 business day
18
languages supported
HOW IT WORKS

From reading about Korea to living here.

Most students lose months to scattered blog posts and out-of-date PDFs, then arrive with nobody to ask. This is the whole path — and you're not walking it alone.

1
Read up, in your language
Browse visa rules, all 314 universities nationwide, work permits and life here — in your language, no account needed.
2
Make an account, set your profile
Your name, nationality, education and test scores, target school and intake year. Your programme decides which documents you need, and your nationality which agencies can help you.
3
Contact us
Send your situation to a real advisor by KakaoTalk, WhatsApp, WeChat or email — write in your own language. We tell you which documents and universities fit your case, and connect you with an approved partner agency if you want someone to handle your application.
4
Arrive and settle in
Work through visa and alien registration with your checklist, then use the Korea guides for transit, housing and part-time work.

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GET IN TOUCH

Not sure where you stand? Ask us.

Tell us your nationality, your grades and where you want to study. An advisor answers your questions and tells you what's realistic — before you pay a single application fee. If you want someone to prepare and submit your application, we connect you with an approved Korean partner agency. Write in your own language: we reply in it where we can, otherwise in English.

Free answers and first guidance — no obligation
Which documents your case needs, and in what order
Hands-on application and visa help from a partner agency you choose
OR REACH US DIRECTLY
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Send us your situation
Four fields. Write in any language — we reply in yours where we can, otherwise in English.
OPTIONAL
We only use this to answer your question. Passport and document uploads happen later, inside your account.
THE WHOLE JOURNEY

From deciding on Korea to holding your visa.

Five steps, always in this order. Each one links to exactly what you need for it.

1
Research Korea and your options
Compare universities, cities, and majors before you commit to anything.
Browse universities →
2
Choose your school
Pick a university that fits your field, budget, and city — degree programme or language institute first.
Find your match →
3
Apply for admission
Submit your application documents. Diplomas issued outside Korea need an apostille or Korean consular confirmation (qualifications from mainland China: a CHSI/CDGDC verification report).
See what's required →
4
Get your Standard Certificate of Admission
Your university issues this once you're accepted and enrolled — it's what your visa application is built on.
Read the full visa guide →
5
Get your visa and fly
Apply at the Korean embassy or consulate for the country you live in, or where your last school is. This is the step students get wrong most often.
Full D-2 document checklist →
CHECK YOURSELF

Find out how ready you actually are

Answer eight questions and see your readiness score, the deadlines you are working against, and which documents apply to you. Free, no account needed to start.

Start the readiness check →
  • 1See how much time is left before your intake closes
  • 2Get the document list filtered to your situation
  • 3Sign up to save it and track each document
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Guidance, not a legal ruling
TB test and criminal record requirements vary by nationality, and rules change. Everything here is for reference — always confirm with HiKorea (☎ 1345) or your university's international office before you submit.
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