Study in South Korea

Courses

All KDU Global programmes are taught 100% in English.

Undergraduate (4 years): International Business Administration · International Hotel Management · Smart Computing · Artificial Intelligence · Korean Business – Artificial Intelligence.

Graduate (Graduate School of Business and Technology Convergence): MA International Business Administration · MA International Hospitality and Tourism Management · MEng Artificial Intelligence and Data Science — each available on a Research track (4 semesters, about 2 years) or a Coursework track (5 semesters, about 2.5 years), with 30 credits minimum and classes one day a week over 15-week semesters.

Korean for Academic Purposes (KAP): a language pathway for students without an English test score. Ten weeks per term, four terms a year, aiming for TOPIK Level 3. Admission does not require any existing Korean-language certificate.

Entry requirements

• English: IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 71 (2025 or earlier), or New TEPS 327, for undergraduate and graduate entry
• Apostilled colour copies of academic transcripts and certificates — never send originals; two full sets are needed, one for the university and one for the visa
• A TB (tuberculosis) certificate, because India is on Korea's high-risk list
• A family relationship certificate, or a birth certificate plus parents' passports
• Graduate applicants also submit a Personal Statement and Study Plan

Scholarships

KDU awards a tuition scholarship at entry based on your English score, set out in its own 2026 scholarship policy. The awards are percentages of tuition:

• IELTS 5.5 — 30% of tuition
• IELTS 6.0 — 50% of tuition
• IELTS 6.5 — 70% of tuition
• IELTS 7.0 or higher — 100% of tuition

TOEFL iBT is scored on the same ladder: 71–85 for 50%, 86–94 for 70%, 95 or above for 100%.

The point most students miss: KDU's minimum English score for direct degree entry is IELTS 6.0, and that same score already carries a 50% award — so a student who just meets the entry bar is not paying the headline rate. The policy also lists a 5.5 band, which sits below the stated entry minimum; if your score is 5.5 we will check your position with the university rather than assume it applies.

From the second semester onwards the award continues on results rather than English: undergraduates earn 30% at a 75–79% average, 50% at 80–89%, 70% at 90–94% and 100% at 95% or above. Master's students earn 50% at 80–89% and 70% at 90% or above. Attendance must stay above 80% to keep any award, and if a transfer to another university is later approved, scholarships already awarded must be repaid.

Full page for Kyungdong University — courses, requirements, intakes and how to apply

Intakes

Degree programmes: March and September each year. KAP: March, June, September and December, and KDU accepts KAP applications year-round outside these fixed start dates. Application and visa-submission windows for each round close months ahead of the start date, so we confirm the live dates for your target intake before you apply.

Pathway

Application through KUAC → a first interview with KUAC → a final interview with KDU → an offer letter → payment → original documents posted to KUAC → the final admission letter is issued → you apply for the student visa → the visa receipt is sent back to KUAC.

Conditions worth knowing before committing: the university dormitory is compulsory for at least one semester after arrival. Language (KAP) students cannot take any paid work for their first six months in Korea, and need at least 90% attendance to qualify for part-time job placement help afterwards; they also sit an official language exam every term and must move up to a degree programme once they reach TOPIK Level 3. There is no transfer to another university during the offer-letter period. KDU also runs merit-based tuition scholarships tied to English test scores at entry, continuing on GPA from the second semester — we explain the current award structure and eligibility at your consultation.

What documents are needed to study in South Korea?

Typically academic records, English test scores (IELTS/PTE), genuine financial documents, a valid passport and an admission or offer letter. Exact requirements vary by institution.

What are the main intakes for South Korea?

South Korea's main intakes are March and September for degree programmes. Language programmes (Korean or English for Academic Purposes) at some universities also take in students in June and December.

Can I work after studying in South Korea?

Yes — the D-10 job-seeking visa allows eligible graduates to remain and look for employment.

Do you guarantee a South Korea study visa?

No. The decision rests solely with the visa authority. We focus on honest guidance and thorough, accurate documentation.

How does Visa Connection help?

We assess your profile, shortlist genuine programmes, prepare and cross-check your documents, and support your application every step of the way.

How many hours can I work on a Korean student visa?

It depends on your Korean level and your year of study. You need a Part-Time Employment Permit first. Hours then scale with TOPIK: roughly 10 a week below the threshold, about 25 with TOPIK 3 in years one and two, and TOPIK 4 needed for those hours in years three and four. The six-month waiting period people mention applies to language-course (D-4) students, not degree students on D-2. No other destination we handle ties work rights to a language test this directly.