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Popular Programs in South Korea

Field of Study

Undergraduate Duration

Postgraduate Duration

Average Annual Fee

Average Starting Salary (Undergraduate)

Average Starting Salary (Postgraduate)

Engineering and Technology

4 years

2 years

₩5,022,163 - ₩25,593,000

₩35,000,000 - ₩50,000,000

₩40,000,000 - ₩80,000,000

MBA / Business and Management

4 years

1 - 2 year

₩5,030,000 - ₩47,925,000

₩25,000,000 - ₩50,000,000

₩40,000,000 - ₩70,000,000

Computer Science and Information Technology

4 years

2 years

₩2,600,000 - ₩26,000,000

₩35,000,000 - ₩52,000,000

₩40,000,000 - ₩80,000,000

Biotechnology and Life Sciences

4 years

2 years

₩2,400,000 - ₩16,086,000

₩35,000,000 - ₩50,000,000

₩36,000,000 - ₩55,903,664

Economics and International Trade

4 years

2 years

₩2,580,181 - ₩13,776,000

₩30,000,000 - ₩45,000,000

₩36,000,000 - ₩55,000,000

Major Intakes & Deadlines

Intake

Term Start

Application Deadlines

Fall Intake

September

March

Spring Intake

March to June

October

Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities for Indian Students in South Korea

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) / Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) – Fully funded government scholarship covering tuition, airfare, living expenses, and language training for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Korean Financial Aid for Foreign Students (KFAF) – Provides partial tuition waivers and financial support based on academic performance and financial need.

Yonsei University Financial Aid Program (YUFUP) – Merit-based and need-based scholarships for international students at Yonsei University.

University-Specific Scholarships – Offered by top universities like SNU, KAIST, and Yonsei, covering tuition, living expenses, and research grants, depending on eligibility and performance.

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Grading System

Letter Grade

Grade Point

A+

4.3

A−

3.7

B+

3.3

B−

2.7

C+

2.3

C−

1.7

D+

1.3

D−

0.7 (lowest passing grade)

0.0 (No Credit)

Satisfactory (credit is awarded, but no grade is given)

Note:

Minimum GPA Requirement: Most South Korean universities require international students to have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for admission. Competitive programs, especially in STEM and business fields, may require a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Elite universities like Seoul National University (SNU), Korea University, and Yonsei University may require a GPA of 3.3 to 3.5 or higher.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation: The GPA is usually calculated as a weighted average of all course grades, factoring in credit hours. Some universities may require a GPA conversion if the applicant's grading system differs from the standard 4.0 scale.

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