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From your first Hangul lessonto your doctoral defence

KLP

Korean Language Program

The starting point for students with no prior Korean. One year, four semesters, from basic Hangul through conversational Korean and TOPIK Levels 1 and 2 at a partner university in Korea. No language test is required to apply.

1 year · 4 semesters Beginners welcome SSC / HSC required D-4 visa Pathway to Bachelor's

What it includes

  • Starts from zero — Hangul reading and writing
  • Four progressive levels of conversational Korean
  • TOPIK Level 1 and 2 preparation
  • University dormitory available
  • Pathway into Bachelor's and Master's programmes
  • Part-time work permitted, 20 hrs/week
EAP

English for Academic Purposes

A one-year English-medium programme preparing students for Bachelor's admission at Korean universities. Taught entirely in English — no Korean required. Suited to HSC completers planning undergraduate study through an English-track pathway.

1 year English only HSC required Bachelor's pathway

What it includes

  • Taught fully in English — no Korean needed
  • Academic writing, reading and communication
  • Direct preparation for Bachelor's admission
  • University dormitory available
  • No English proficiency test required to apply
  • Transition into the degree programme
BSc

Bachelor's degree

Four-year undergraduate programmes across engineering, IT, business, Korean studies and more. Both Korean-taught and English-taught tracks exist, and the number of English-track courses is growing each year — we check availability per university rather than assuming.

4 years TOPIK 3+ or IELTS 5.5 GKS eligible March & September intake

What it includes

  • Internationally recognised Korean degree
  • English-medium programmes where available
  • Eligible for GKS scholarship
  • Part-time work up to 20 hrs/week
  • D-10 job-seeking status after graduation
  • Alumni network in Korea
MSc

Master's degree

Two-year postgraduate programmes, research-based or coursework-based. Full GKS funding is available for qualified applicants, and many laboratories fund their own students separately. A relevant first degree matters more here than at undergraduate level.

2 years Bachelor's required CGPA 2.7+ Full GKS available

What it includes

  • Full GKS scholarship available
  • Research stipend in lab-based programmes
  • English-medium programmes available
  • Pathway into doctoral study
  • Study gaps up to 10 years generally accepted
  • Professor matching assistance
PhD

Doctoral programmes

Three to five years with substantial research funding. Many programmes cover tuition in full and add a monthly stipend through the supervising laboratory. Choosing the right supervisor matters more than choosing the right university — that is where our own researchers advise.

3–5 years Master's required Funding + stipend March & September

What it includes

  • Tuition funding with monthly stipend
  • Access to well-equipped research facilities
  • Professor and lab matching assistance
  • Conference and publication support
  • Post-doctoral and employment pathways
  • International research network
GKS

Global Korea Scholarship

Korea's government scholarship for international students — full tuition, a living allowance, return airfare and a year of Korean language training. It is genuinely competitive, and we will tell you plainly whether your profile stands a chance before you spend months preparing.

Full tuition Monthly allowance Return airfare All degree levels

What GKS covers

  • Full tuition waiver
  • Monthly stipend, approximately KRW 900,000–1,000,000
  • One year of Korean language training
  • Return economy airfare
  • Medical insurance
  • Settlement allowance on arrival
  • Research allowance at doctoral level

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