South Korea's Ministry of Education has launched the "Study Korea 300K" initiative, aiming to attract 300,000 international students by 2027.
Student Learning: What's New
More Scholarships for International Students
Double the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) program to support 2,700 STEM students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees by 2027.
Provide 6,000 additional scholarships for non-STEM fields.
Increase scholarship opportunities for students from countries like Poland (aerospace and defense) and the UAE (nuclear energy).
Reduced Language Requirements
Reduce the language requirements for first-year students to TOPIK 3 or 2.
Enhance support for Korean language and culture education.
More Academic Opportunities
Offer more courses in English.
Invest ₩80.7 billion ($60.4 million) in university graduate school support projects.
Living in Korea: What's New
Better Visa and Financial Support
Lower the minimum bank balance requirement for student visas (specific amount not provided).
Allow international students to work up to 40 hours per week, up from the current 25 hours.
More Working Opportunities for International Students in Korea
Improve post-graduation work programs, especially for science and technology students at medium-sized companies.
Increase visa lengths for STEM graduates.
Faster Pathway to Residency
Fast-track STEM graduates to permanent residency or citizenship, reducing the required time from 6 years to 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries can apply for the Study Korea 300K Project?
How many scholarships are available for the new Study Korea 300K Project??
How many hours can I work on a student visa?
Do I need a high TOPIK score? Do I need to speak Korean?
Is it easier to stay in Korea after graduation?
Will student visa minimum bank requirements change?
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