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University Student Visa

Study in South Korea — D-2 & D-4 visa guide

For students from Nepal, the most common visa for higher studies in South Korea is the D-2 visa, for study at a university or higher educational institution. नेपाली विद्यार्थीहरूका लागि पूरा जानकारी एकै ठाउँमा।

1Student visa types for South Korea

D-2 Visa (General Student Visa)

  • Eligibility: For students enrolled in degree programs (bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral) at recognised universities. You need a 3.0 GPA in your previous course, TOPIK II or higher, and IELTS 6.0–6.5. A few universities may accept a 2.8 GPA, but this is now rare (before 2025 most universities accepted 2.8).
  • Validity: Usually issued for the length of your program (e.g. 1 year, renewable).
D-2-1Undergraduate students
D-2-2Graduate (master’s or doctoral) students
D-2-3Exchange students
D-2-4Students in Korean language programs

D-4 Visa (Language Program Visa)

  • Eligibility: For students in Korean language programs. Many universities run Korean language programs for international students, and the D-4 visa is the right one for them.
  • Validity: Usually 6 months to 1 year, and it can be extended.

2How to apply for a D-2 student visa

  1. 1

    Step 1: University admission

    First get accepted into a degree program at a South Korean university. The university issues an admission letter and a Certificate of Admission — you need both for the visa.

    • Completed application form (usually on the university website)
    • Academic transcripts and certificates
    • Proof of language proficiency (TOPIK, or TOEFL/IELTS)
    • Financial proof that you can support yourself
    • Letters of recommendation (if the university asks)
    • Passport copy and passport-size photos
  2. 2

    Step 2: Visa documents

    With your admission letter, prepare the visa documents:

    • Valid passport
    • Completed visa application form
    • Admission letter from the Korean university
    • Proof of financial support (bank statement or sponsor letter)
    • Proof of previous education
    • Recent passport-size photos
    • Visa fee payment receipt
  3. 3

    Step 3: Submit the application

    Submit at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal — in person or, in some cases, through a visa agency.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Visa interview (if asked)

    The embassy may interview you. Be ready to talk about your studies so far, why South Korea, your future plans and how you will pay for your studies.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Approval

    Processing usually takes about 1–2 weeks. If approved, the embassy issues your student visa.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Arrival in Korea

    Register at the local immigration office within 90 days to get your Alien Registration Card (ARC) — you need it to stay in South Korea.

3Costs involved

Costs vary by university and program. Rough ranges:

Visa application fee

Student visa fee—NPR 10,000 – 15,000 (≈ USD 80 – 120)

Tuition per semester

Public university · undergraduateKRW 2,000,000 – 4,000,000≈ NPR 200,000 – 400,000
Public university · graduateKRW 2,500,000 – 5,000,000≈ NPR 250,000 – 500,000
Private university · undergraduateKRW 4,000,000 – 7,000,000≈ NPR 400,000 – 700,000
Private university · graduateKRW 5,000,000 – 8,000,000≈ NPR 500,000 – 800,000

Living costs per month

All living costsKRW 700,000 – 1,500,000≈ NPR 70,000 – 150,000
AccommodationKRW 300,000 – 700,000≈ NPR 30,000 – 70,000
FoodKRW 200,000 – 500,000≈ NPR 20,000 – 50,000
TransportKRW 50,000 – 100,000≈ NPR 5,000 – 10,000
National Health Insurance (required)KRW 50,000 – 100,000≈ NPR 5,000 – 10,000

425 top universities Nepali students apply to

  1. 1.Seoul National University (SNU)
  2. 2.Yonsei University
  3. 3.Korea University
  4. 4.KAIST
  5. 5.POSTECH
  6. 6.Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
  7. 7.Hanyang University
  8. 8.Ewha Womans University
  9. 9.Sogang University
  10. 10.Kyung Hee University
  11. 11.Chung-Ang University
  12. 12.Sejong University
  13. 13.Inha University
  14. 14.Pusan National University
  15. 15.Ajou University
  16. 16.Chosun University
  17. 17.Hongik University
  18. 18.Konkuk University
  19. 19.Soongsil University
  20. 20.Dongguk University
  21. 21.University of Seoul
  22. 22.Catholic University of Korea
  23. 23.Incheon National University
  24. 24.Hoseo University
  25. 25.Dankook University

Each university has its own requirements — English or Korean level (e.g. TOPIK), GPA, and scholarships for international students.

5Language requirements

Most universities ask for proof of Korean or English, depending on the program. English-taught programs usually need a TOEFL or IELTS score; Korean-taught programs need a TOPIK score.

Practise TOPIK tests

6Scholarships & after your studies

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Covers full tuition, living expenses and airfare. Highly competitive.

University scholarships

Many universities give merit-based scholarships to international students — from partial to full tuition.

D-10 job-seeking visa

After you graduate you can apply for a D-10 visa to stay in Korea while you look for a job.

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