Compared with European and American countries, South Korea attracts more and more international students with its advantages of high teaching level, high cost performance of studying abroad, and high academic qualifications.
However, most students only have a superficial understanding of studying in South Korea, and have doubts in some aspects, so today I will talk to you about 6 things you must know when you go to South Korea!
How to choose a Korean university?
There are two key points to keep in mind: one is that the nature of the school has nothing to do with the quality of the school, and the other is that the visa rate has nothing to do with the reputation of the school.
The nature of the school has nothing to do with the quality of the schoolUnlike China, South Korea's education development is dominated by private universities, 98% of which are private universities established by foundations, and they are also formal higher education institutions accredited by South Korea and China. Among them, there are many private schools that are among the world's top 100 schools, and their education standards are better than those of national universities.
For example, in the 2024QS World University Rankings, Yonsei University, Korea University, and Pohang University of Science and Technology are among the top 100 in the world, and Sungkyunkwan University and Hanyang University are among the top 200 in the world.
The visa rate has nothing to do with the school's reputation
Korean universities issue admission letters through internal screening, but instead of issuing an admission permit, it is equivalent to a 100% visa, but a final review by the Korean consulate or immigration office before obtaining a visa.
How to study in South Korea with 0 foundations?
Whether it is learning Xi or living, mastering the local language is an ability that international students should have. For students with zero foundation, there are two ways to learn Xi Korean, either at home or at a Korean Xi Chinese college.
He studied Xi at the Korean Chinese College
Regular universities will set up a language school for international students, and teach Korean to international students with zero basic knowledge or weak Korean language, and it is usually a one-year language course. After passing the language test, passing the interview and submitting the application materials, you can enter the undergraduate program.
Pros:
A unique Xi environment for Korean language learning, where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Korean culture and improve your Korean language proficiencyThe certificate of completion of the Faculty of Languages has the same effect as the TOPIK and can be applied for undergraduate or graduate school at the university.
Cons:
Teaching in a non-native language can be hard and expensive to learn Xi at the beginning.
Xi in China
There are many language training institutions in China, which have set up linguistic Xi classes specifically for international students, teaching in the mother tongue, understanding more thoroughly, knowledge absorption quickly, and obtaining certificates quickly, and the cost is low.
Both of these approaches have their own advantages, and you can choose according to your actual situation.
Relatively speaking, the safer way is to lay a foundation in China first, after all, the mother tongue teaching is extremely friendly to entry, and then combine it with the Korean Chinese language college for further study. Students who are short of time can directly enter the domestic language examination class, get the certificate quickly, and enter the school directly.
How to grasp the relationship between the final academic qualification and the application time limit?
Korean universities generally require that the application time of foreign students should not exceed 2 years from the graduation time of their final degree, and the maximum time of undergraduate graduation should not exceed 3 years.
Considering that Korean universities will raise the entrance threshold in the future, it is recommended that students with a high school degree should apply to study in Korea within one year of graduation.
How do "three-school students" study in Korea?
"Three-school students" are students whose academic qualifications are technical secondary schools, vocational high schools, and technical schools.
Since 2006, South Korea's undergraduate colleges and universities have basically preferred to accept students with high academic qualifications, and there are very few colleges and universities that accept students from three universities who have high financial requirements for students or cannot guarantee visas.
In view of this situation, it is recommended that students from the three schools should first apply for a three-year junior college when studying in South Korea, and after obtaining a Korean college degree, they will be directly enrolled in the third year of Korean undergraduate colleges.
How much money is the best amount of money for a certificate of deposit?
For many years, many Korean universities have required students to submit a deposit of $10,000 or $4,000 as collateral for their admissions.
However, with the change of exchange rate, it is recommended that you prepare at least 1A cash deposit of $50,000 or RMB 100,000 is most suitable.
If I want to study in Korea, is English also applicable?
In 1996, eight of Korea's top universities offered English-taught graduate programs, known as GSIS courses, as well as English-taught graduate programs for IT, and offered high scholarships. Therefore, undergraduate graduates with excellent English can directly enter the graduate school of a top Korean university without the language preparatory department.
The above are 6 things to know the sooner you go to study in South Korea, I hope it can help you