Nexora

Programs

Ways to study in South Korea

Requirements differ by university; we confirm the exact documents for your chosen program during counselling.

Korean Language Program

Learn Korean at a university language institute — the most common first step toward a Korean degree.

Duration
6 months – 2 years (4 terms a year)
Intakes
March, June, September, December
Visa
D-4 (language training)

Entry requirements

  • HSC / Diploma or higher
  • No Korean required to start
  • Financial sponsor with a bank solvency certificate

Highlights

  • Learn from zero to TOPIK level
  • Pathway into Korean-taught degrees
  • Live on or near a university campus

Diploma (College) Degree

Practical, career-focused programs at Korean colleges, with a path to a bachelor’s degree.

Duration
2–3 years
Intakes
March, September
Visa
D-2 (student)

Entry requirements

  • HSC / equivalent
  • Korean ability (TOPIK) or completed language program, depending on the college

Highlights

  • Hands-on, industry-linked courses
  • Shorter and more affordable than a bachelor’s

Bachelor's Degree

Undergraduate degrees in Korean or English at universities across Korea.

Duration
4 years
Intakes
March, September
Visa
D-2 (student)

Entry requirements

  • HSC / A-level with good results
  • Usually TOPIK 3+ for Korean-taught, or IELTS for English-taught programs

Highlights

  • Merit scholarships at many universities
  • Globally recognised degree

Master's Degree

Graduate study and research, often with English-taught options and lab funding.

Duration
2 years
Intakes
March, September
Visa
D-2 (student)

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a good CGPA
  • IELTS / TOEFL or TOPIK, depending on the program
  • Study plan and recommendation letters

Highlights

  • GKS and university scholarships
  • Research assistant positions in many labs

PhD

Doctoral research with a professor’s lab, frequently fully funded.

Duration
3–5 years
Intakes
March, September
Visa
D-2 (student)

Entry requirements

  • Master's degree
  • Research proposal and a supervising professor
  • English or Korean ability

Highlights

  • Tuition waivers and monthly stipends are common
  • Work in well-equipped research labs