South Korea has developed into an internationally recognized Asian powerhouse in the fields of technology, education, and tourism. Embracing both tradition and modernity, South Korea has much to offer international students, and the capital city of Seoul is currently ranked among the world's top 10 student cities.
Investment in education and research has been at the heart of the South Korea s growth into the world's 11th largest economy and the fourth largest economy within Asia. It's this investment and growth in innovation and technology that has meant the country is known as one of the four Asian Tiger economies. With over 85,000 enrolled international students from 171 different countries, South Korea is the most ideal place to study abroad without emptying your pocket. The government has set its sights even higher, with an aim of 200,000 international students by 2023. The country boasts no less than six top-20 entries and 57 representatives in total on global rankings.
What kind of visa you can apply for depends on your nationality and for how long you will study in Korea. There are four different visa variants to choose from for those who want to study in South Korea
Citizens of EU (except Cyprus and Portugal), the United States, Australia and many other nations are entitled to travel to Korea for 90 days as a tourist without a visa. Canadians can stay for 180 days while Portuguese and Russians can stay for 60 days. Some nations are limited to 30 days, and some countries cannot travel to Korea without a visa.
