Requirements · South Korea

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Requirements vary by university and by intake, and immigration policy changes. Everything below is the general standard — we confirm the current rule for your specific university before anything is submitted.

Academic

HSC or 4-year Diploma completed
Passing year 2023 or later
GPA above 3.5
If SSC GPA is below 3.5, HSC must be above 4.0
Alim accepted — science background only
Vocational certificate not accepted
Date of birth 2004; 2003 accepted with TOPIK

Financial

Only a parent can sponsor
Savings account, not current
Minimum 18 lakh BDT as closing balance
Multiple accounts allowed, minimum 5 lakh each
FDR may be submitted alongside savings
Bank documents must be e-apostilled
Account active for at least 6 months

Documents

Passport valid 18+ months
Minor name mismatch — affidavit accepted
A completely different name must be corrected
Family relationship certificate required
Names must match parents' NID and passport
Prior Korean visa refusal must be disclosed
Medical certificate may be requested

Academic

HSC or Diploma completed
Passing year 2022 or later
GPA above 3.5
If SSC GPA is below 3.5, HSC must be above 4.0
Alim accepted — science background only
Vocational certificate not accepted
No English proficiency test required

Financial

Only a parent can sponsor
Savings account required
Minimum 18 lakh BDT as closing balance
Multiple accounts allowed, minimum 5 lakh each
FDR may be submitted alongside savings
Bank documents must be e-apostilled
Account active for at least 6 months

Documents

Valid passport
Minor name mismatch — affidavit accepted
Family relationship certificate required
Names must match parents' NID and passport
Prior visa refusal must be disclosed
Medical certificate may be requested

Academic

HSC or Diploma with GPA above 3.5
Passing year 2021 or later
IELTS 5.5 or TOPIK 3 required
Study gap over 1 year needs enrolment proof
Alim accepted — science background only
Vocational certificate not accepted
Chinese diploma accepted if HSC-equivalent

Financial

Only a parent can sponsor
Minimum 25 lakh BDT as closing balance
Six months of bank statements required
Savings account required
Multiple accounts allowed, minimum 5 lakh each
Current account accepted if the sponsor is in business
Bank documents must be e-apostilled

Documents

Passport valid 18+ months
IELTS 5.5 or TOPIK 3 certificate
Minor name mismatch — affidavit accepted
Family relationship certificate required
Prior visa refusal must be disclosed
Medical certificate required

Academic

Four-year Bachelor's degree
Minimum CGPA 2.7
A second Master's application is permitted
Study gap up to 10 years accepted
IELTS 5.5 or TOPIK 3 required
Vocational certificate not accepted
Below CGPA 2.7 cannot apply

Financial

Self or parent sponsorship accepted
Minimum 25 lakh BDT as closing balance
Six months of bank statements required
Savings account required
Multiple accounts allowed, minimum 5 lakh each
Current account accepted if the sponsor is in business

Documents

Valid passport
Bachelor's certificate and all transcripts
IELTS 5.5 or TOPIK 3 certificate
Minor name mismatch — affidavit accepted
Family relationship certificate required
Medical certificate required

Academic

Master's degree required
Research background strongly preferred
IELTS 5.5 or TOPIK 3 required
Research proposal required
Prior acceptance from a supervisor recommended
Publications strengthen the application considerably

Financial

Self or parent sponsorship accepted
Minimum 25 lakh BDT as closing balance
Six months of bank statements required
Savings account required
Laboratory funding reduces the requirement where granted

Documents

Valid passport
Master's certificate and transcripts
Detailed research proposal
IELTS 5.5 or TOPIK 3 certificate
Two recommendation letters
CV and academic portfolio

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