The visa rules, the documents, and what's actually different for Nepali applicants — in one place, in your language.
D-2 if you've already been admitted to a degree programme, D-4 if you're starting with Korean-language study first.
University admission, enrollment, your visa application at the Korean embassy or consulate in your own country, then registering with immigration within 90 days of arrival.
Requirements can change — always confirm the current document list and any nationality-specific rules at HiKorea (☎ 1345) before you apply.
The Republic of Korea's embassy in Kathmandu runs visa appointments on a set weekly schedule — new slots open every Monday and Wednesday through Korea's online consular appointment system.
Nepal is on Korea's official list of 35 tuberculosis high-risk countries (Ministry of Justice, 2026), so any stay of more than 90 days requires a TB certificate from a hospital designated by the Korean embassy.
Nepal is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so diplomas and transcripts still need full consular legalization: authenticated first by Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then legalized again by the Korean Embassy in Kathmandu. Budget extra time for this two-step process compared to countries that can use a single apostille.
The Ministry of Justice sets no fixed amount: you must show one year of tuition plus living costs (six months for a D-4 language course), and your university states the figure in its admission guide. A large deposit made right before applying can be questioned as borrowed money, so keep the balance settled in your account.
We couldn't confirm an active, verifiable Nepali student association operating specifically in Korea. If you know of one, let us know and we'll add it here. In the meantime, your university's international student office is usually the fastest way to connect with other Nepali students on campus.
| # | University | From Nepal | Share | All international students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyungsung University 경성대학교 · Busan Govt-certified | 489 | 23% | 2,124 total · 1,454 degree · 522 language institute |
| 2 | Sun Moon University 선문대학교 · Chungnam Govt-certified | 470 | 15% | 3,086 total · 1,431 degree · 1,642 language institute |
| 3 | Joongbu University 중부대학교 · Chungnam · all campuses Govt-certified | 421 | 20% | 2,142 total · 1,767 degree · 366 language institute |
| 4 | Seoul Christian University 서울기독대학교 · Seoul Govt-certified | 390 | 89% | 440 total · 420 degree · 20 language institute |
| 5 | Dongshin University 동신대학교 · Jeonnam & Gwangju Govt-certified | 333 | 17% | 1,993 total · 1,716 degree · 267 language institute |
| 6 | Seoul Theological University 서울신학대학교 · Gyeonggi Govt-certified | 270 | 36% | 745 total · 226 degree · 519 language institute |
| 7 | Seoul Jangsin University 서울장신대학교 · Gyeonggi | 262 | 64% | 409 total · 306 degree · 92 language institute |
| 8 | Far East University 극동대학교 · Chungbuk | 247 | 50% | 492 total · 463 degree · 26 language institute |
| 9 | Dongeui University 동의대학교 · Busan Govt-certified | 235 | 20% | 1,195 total · 995 degree · 115 language institute |
| 10 | Tongmyong University 동명대학교 · Busan Govt-certified | 223 | 14% | 1,576 total · 1,363 degree · 198 language institute |
| # | University | From Nepal | Language students | Visa screening | Tuition / term | Dorm / month | Institute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Moon University 선문대학교 · Chungnam | 263 | 1,642of 3,086 international students | Certified | ₩1,300,0002024.03.11~05.17 · 2023 | ₩208,200 | Website |
| 2 | Seoul Theological University 서울신학대학교 · Gyeonggi | 155 | 519of 745 international students | Certified | — | ₩193,500 | Website |
| 3 | Joongbu University 중부대학교 · Chungnam · all campuses | 63 | 366of 2,142 international students | Certified | $1,10010주 · 2023 | ₩179,500 | — |
| 4 | Sungkyunkwan University 성균관대학교 · Seoul · all campuses | 44 | 917of 4,105 international students | Certified | — | ₩409,800 | Website |
| 5 | Seoul Jangsin University 서울장신대학교 · Gyeonggi | 43 | 92of 409 international students | Not certified | — | ₩203,900 | Website |
| 6 | Youngnam Foreign Language College 영남외국어대학 · Gyeongbuk | 37 | 206of 214 international students | Not certified | — | — | — |
| 7 | Dongguk University 동국대학교 · Seoul | 19 | 1,660of 3,825 international students | Certified | — | ₩290,200 | Website |
| 8 | Konyang University 건양대학교 · Chungnam · all campuses | 15 | 349of 679 international students | Certified | ₩2,200,0001년에 4쿼터 / 1쿼터 = 10주 · 2025 | ₩156,900 | Website |
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