If you’re thinking about studying Korean, attending university, or pursuing a degree in South Korea, there’s one website you should bookmark first:
Study in Korea (studyinkorea.go.kr)
Study in Korea is an official information portal for international students operated by Korea’s National Institute for International Education (NIIED).
Instead of searching through dozens of university websites from the beginning, this is a great place to get an overview of studying in Korea — from universities and scholarships to visas, tuition costs, and student life.
One of the biggest reasons to check it: Scholarships 💰
Studying abroad can be expensive, but Korea offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for international students.
One of the best-known programs is the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), a Korean government scholarship program for international students.
Depending on the program, selected GKS scholars can receive support for:
- ✈️ Airfare
- 📚 Tuition
- 🇰🇷 Korean language training fees
- 💵 Monthly allowance
Study in Korea also provides information about scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate degree programs, exchange students, and other programs.
GKS isn’t the only scholarship available
This is something many prospective students don’t realize.
Besides Korean government scholarships, universities, foundations, and companies in Korea also offer scholarships for international students.
According to Study in Korea, many universities provide tuition scholarships based on factors such as academic performance, with examples ranging from 30% to 100% of tuition.
However, scholarship amounts, eligibility requirements, and application periods vary by university, so always check the latest information directly with the university before applying.
Why I recommend bookmarking Study in Korea
If you’re just starting your research, it can save you a lot of time.
You can use the site to explore:
- Korean universities
- Korean language programs
- Scholarships
- Tuition and study expenses
- Visa and stay information
- Housing and living information
- Life as an international student in Korea
There is also a scholarship search section, so it’s worth checking regularly if studying in Korea is part of your future plans.
A small tip before you apply
Use Study in Korea as your starting point, but always confirm deadlines, scholarship amounts, required documents, and eligibility on the official university or scholarship announcement.
These details can change from year to year.
I’ll be sharing more information about Korean universities, Korean language institutes, tuition fees, scholarships, dormitories, and application periods for international students, so stay tuned!
📌 Website: Study in Korea
🔎 studyinkorea.go.kr
Information checked: September 2026