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How is South Korea as Study Abroad Destination and Why You Should Study in Korea

 

Most of the students when think about studying abroad for their graduation, masters or doctorate, Korea is not usually the first country to come in their mind as it is not as famous as United States of America or United Kingdom.  However, just because it is not much of a brand as these other English countries, does not mean that it is to be underestimated. Korea is also developed country and still advancing day and night in the field of education. Korea is one of the biggest economies of Asia.
                                                    
Korea is acknowledged internationally for its brilliance in the field of education. Korea is ranked top in the list of OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries for educational accomplishments and academic competitiveness. Korea provides every possible facility in best way that other developed countries have to offer in education. Korea is also currently leading the world in advanced technology and sciences. It has the vibrant technical skills with every possible shipbuilding, chemicals, semiconductors, machinery, and automobiles.
 
 
 

 
Education System:
 
You will be shocked to know that in the HESS (Higher Education System Strength) ranking of 2016 by QS, Korean higher education system is ranked 9th best of the world. In Global Index of Cognitive Skills and Educational Attainment rankings, Korea was ranked most top. Korea was ranked 1st for ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) development in the survey of 152 countries. Korean government works especially hard to have their education system achieved the best and top of the quality of education. They offer English Taught programs specifically to attract more and more international students. Korea also provides the facility of online programs for foreigner students in English language. Here you can Apply Online for Admission in Korean Universities in easy steps, in a program and university that is best for you.
 
 

 
Education and Living Cost:
 
Tuition fees in Korean universities are really low compared to United States and other countries. This is one of the best advantages for students who do not have the financial resources to afford high costs of education in foreign countries. Korean currency is not as high as European countries and Asia is really cheap compared to them. That also makes the living cost like rents, food, transportation and other expenses easily affordable. Exact tuition fees studying in Korea depends on the university and programs; following is the approximate cost of studying abroad in Korea by studyinkorea.gov.
 
Type of University By Related Subject Cost (USD, per semester)
National University Tuition Fees Humanities Undergrad. $2,000 - $2,300
Postgrad. $2,500 - $2,700
Sciences Undergrad. $2,500 - $2,800
Postgrad. $3,000 - $3,300
Fine Arts Undergrad. $2,800 - $3,000
Postgrad. $3,500 - $3,800
Medicine Undergrad. $4,300 - $4,400
Postgrad. $4,000 - $5,100
Private University Tuition Fees Humanities Undergrad. $3,000 - $3,500
Postgrad. $3,800 - $4,000
Sciences Undergrad. $4,000 - $5,000
Postgrad. $5,000 - $6,000
Fine Arts Undergrad. $4,000 - $5,000
Postgrad. $5,000 - $6,000
Medicine Undergrad. $5,000 - $6,000
Postgrad. $6,500 - $7,000
Application Fee $50 - $150
Cost of Korean Language Course About $1,000 - $1,400 for 10 weeks approx. and $800 for 3 weeks course
Cost for Dorm Four person room about $300 - $800 (per semester) 
Two person room about $600 - $1,000 (per semester) 
Meal Costs About $300 per month
Cost of one campus meal : $2.50 - $3.00
Monthly Rent About $300 per month (Deposit $3,000 - $5,000)
Medical Insurance About $20 per month
Transportation Fees About $40 per month 
Subway or Local Bus: $0.90 
Internet Costs $30 per month
 

 
Government Scholarship Programs:
 
Korean government specifically emphasizes on distributing as many scholarships as possible to help students acquire the best of the education in the lowest of the cost. They know that studying abroad is not very easy and hundreds of thousands of students withdraw from their dream because they know they can’t afford it. My advice to the students who are really ambitioned to experience the education abroad should not give up their dreams just by the thought of hindrances. There are always many stones and path is difficult where destination is amazing. But if you keep struggling you will find that, though tough, every path can be traversed.
 
The Korean government has distributed over Sixty Five Hundred scholarships to international students from over 148 countries. In addition, it is supporting over 2,000 students every year. Students who wish to apply for scholarship can also find other grant support schemes and programs that are accessible through specific universities, organization and companies. Every scholarship has its own merit criteria and may even conduct tests. Other than this, they have to make sure that the one getting the grant must be the most eligible. Here you can see more and Apply Online for Korean Government Scholarships.
 
 

 
Beautiful Rich Culture:
 
Just by reading the name of Korea you must have pictured an image in your mind of the Korean lifestyle. Korea is one of the countries that value its own resources, traditions and cultures instead of following the westerns and their living according to their values and morals. I really like these kinds of countries. Korea has inherited a heritage of the most beautiful culture, custom and traditions. If you go to Korea to study abroad, you will definitely get to experience these unique occasions often for which people specifically travel there to see for a short amount of time.
 
Problem is that people has started looking at the world with the eyes of western media. If they present something negative then whole world thinks of it as bad evil thing and likewise if they want to make some evil a hero it is not problem for them. You will not find much good about any Asian country when you see it through their eyes. America and European countries are not the only countries in the world, if you go and search, you will discover such great deals of attractions and beauties, you never had imagined. It is best to always keep in mind that Asian countries like Korea, China, Japan, Singapore and India are also your options as study abroad destinations. 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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