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Priority destination · South Korea

Future-focused education with permitted part-time work routes.

Eligible international students can work part-time in South Korea after satisfying visa, language and academic conditions and obtaining permission before starting. Korea also offers government and university scholarships, career-oriented learning and a strong technology and cultural environment.

Permitted part-time workScholarship opportunitiesTechnology and innovationKorean-language pathwaysPost-study job-seeking route
Premium advantages

Why South Korea stands out for ambitious students.

Benefits depend on the student's university, visa status, Korean proficiency, academic performance and chosen programme.

Work

Legal part-time opportunity

Eligible D-2 and D-4 students can seek permission for approved part-time work. Korean ability can increase the permitted scope and hours.

Funding

Government and university scholarships

GKS can support airfare, language training, tuition and allowances, while many universities offer performance-based tuition awards.

Technology

Future-oriented study

Korea's academic environment is closely associated with technology, engineering, digital industries, design, media and applied learning.

Career

Job-seeking after study

Eligible graduates may apply to change to D-10-1 job-seeking status, subject to current immigration requirements and professional-field rules.

Language

Korean-language progression

Language training can support degree entry, daily life, part-time-work eligibility and longer-term career competitiveness.

Experience

Culture, safety and student life

Students can experience traditional culture, K-content, modern cities, regional campuses and an organised public-transport environment.

Part-time work rules

Students may work—but permission comes first.

The current rules are conditional. A student must never begin employment based only on a general website statement.

Eligible status

D-2 degree students

  • Associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral students may be eligible
  • University adviser confirmation and immigration permission are required
  • Korean proficiency and academic standing affect permitted hours
Language students

D-4 eligibility after six months

  • Language-training students generally become eligible only after six months
  • Required Korean proficiency and institutional confirmation apply
  • The approved workplace and permitted schedule must be followed
Hours

Limits vary by profile

  • Published limits vary by degree level, year and Korean proficiency
  • Government guidance describes undergraduate limits up to 30 hours and graduate limits up to 35 hours in qualifying cases
  • Weekend and vacation treatment can differ from weekday limits
Common work

Student-type jobs

  • Examples include restaurant assistance and general office assistance
  • Tourism-guidance assistance and duty-free sales assistance may be permitted
  • Private tutoring and restricted occupations require special caution
Compliance rule: obtain the employment contract, university confirmation and immigration approval before working. Unauthorised work or exceeding approved conditions can lead to penalties and immigration consequences.

Current official guidance: Study in Korea—part-time employment · Hi Korea

Scholarships and careers

More than one way to strengthen affordability and outcomes.

Every award and employment pathway has its own selection criteria; none should be presented as guaranteed.

Global Korea Scholarship

GKS is Korea's government scholarship programme for outstanding international applicants. Depending on the scheme, support may include airfare, Korean-language training, tuition and study allowances.

Official scholarship information ↗

University scholarships

Study in Korea reports that many universities offer international-student scholarships covering approximately 30–100% of tuition based on academic performance and institutional rules.

Search official opportunities ↗

D-10 job-seeking pathway

Eligible graduates may change to D-10-1 status for professional job-seeking and internships. Current guidance allows extensions in six-month increments up to a maximum of two years, subject to conditions.

Check current residence guidance ↗
Current South Korea portfolio

Language, EAP and master's routes through verified channels.

Cheju Halla University is an authorised AlimStudy Global partner. The other listed institutions use partner-network routes; every programme, intake, admission requirement and submission channel will be reconfirmed before a student opens a file.

Relationship disclosure: Cheju Halla University is an authorised AlimStudy Global partner. The other institutions below are available through our partner network and must not be described as direct AlimStudy partners.
Authorised partner

Cheju Halla University

Korean-language, associate-degree and bachelor's pathways in Jeju across health, hospitality, business, IT and other career-focused fields.

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Partner network · master's

Hansung University

Selected international master's opportunities in Seoul. Department availability, teaching language and current intake must be checked before application.

Official university website ↗
Partner network · master's + EAP

Kosin University

Our partner-network route covers selected master's programmes and EAP. The eligible department, campus, EAP intake and current admission requirements must be confirmed for each student.

Official university information ↗
Partner network · master's

Dong-A University

International graduate routes in Busan across Korean- and English-track departments, subject to programme-specific language and academic requirements.

Official international admissions ↗
Partner network · master's

Yewon Arts University

Selected master's routes with an arts, culture, design, performance and creative-industry focus. Current international recruitment must be reconfirmed.

Official international office ↗
Partner network · Korean language

Kyungsung University

A Korean Language Programme route in Busan. Intake dates, tuition, dormitory availability and D-4 documentation must be verified before submission.

Official university website ↗
Partner network · Korean language

Sungshin Women's University

Its International Education Institute operates regular and short-term Korean-language courses in Seoul. Intake, tuition, accommodation and visa documents must be reconfirmed.

Official Korean Language Programme ↗
Partner network · Korean language only

Jeju National University

Our partner-network route is limited to the Korean Language Programme. Intake dates, D-4 eligibility, tuition, accommodation and required documents must be verified before submission.

Official Korean Language Programme ↗
Partner network · master's + language

Kyungdong University

Selected master's and Korean-language routes. The relevant campus, programme and current international intake must be confirmed case by case.

Official international office ↗
Partner network · master's + language

Dongseo University

Graduate and Korean-language pathways in Busan, including business, technology, tourism, design, film, arts and selected health-related fields.

Official international admissions ↗
Partner network · master's + language

The Catholic University of Korea

Selected graduate and Korean-language routes through our partner network. The university operates multiple academic campuses, so the programme, campus and admission channel must be confirmed for each case.

Official university website ↗
Application journey

Plan study, language, work and career together.

A part-time job should support—not replace—the student's verified education and living budget.

Profile assessment

Review academics, study gap, language, budget and intended career.

Route selection

Choose Korean language, associate degree, bachelor's or postgraduate study.

University check

Confirm programme, intake, teaching language, recognition and relationship status.

Scholarship review

Match the student to GKS or university awards using current criteria.

Document preparation

Prepare passport, legalised academics, financial evidence and language results.

Admission and visa

Follow the university's official offer, payment and D-2 or D-4 instructions.

Work permission

After arrival and eligibility, obtain university and immigration approval before employment.

Career progression

Build Korean proficiency, academic results and relevant experience for graduate opportunities.

Sources: Study in Korea—why Korea · official employment system · 2026 GKS notice

Additional partner-network option

Korean Bible University

KBU is a private Christian university in Nowon-gu, Seoul. Its official website includes a Korean-language course for international learners.

Partner network · Korean language · scope to confirm

Korean Bible University (KBU)

Added from the university notice supplied by AlimStudy. Before opening a file, confirm that notice's applicable intake, tuition, D-4 eligibility, accommodation, document list and the network's current submission authority.

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Scholarship planning

Compare government and university awards carefully.

Availability, coverage, nomination routes and deadlines change by intake. Scholarships are competitive and cannot be guaranteed.

Government routes

Check the current Global Korea Scholarship notice and whether the relevant embassy or university track applies to you.

University awards

Review programme-level tuition reductions, academic conditions and renewal requirements in the current university materials.

Evidence and timing

Prepare academic records, language evidence and supporting documents early enough for the applicable deadline and submission route.

Admission requirements

Match your documents to the exact Korean programme.

Academic, nationality, language and document-authentication rules depend on the university and study level.

Academic eligibility

Confirm the required prior qualification, grades, subject background and any portfolio, interview or research requirements.

Language evidence

Check the accepted English or Korean evidence, minimum level and whether conditional language study is available.

Verified documents

Universities may require authenticated certificates, family or nationality documents, financial evidence and programme-specific forms.

Cost planning

Plan tuition and living expenses before accepting an offer.

Costs vary substantially by institution, programme, city, housing type and lifestyle.

University costs

Use the current invoice or official fee schedule for tuition, admission charges, insurance and accommodation.

Living costs

Budget for housing deposits, meals, transport, mobile service, study materials, personal spending and seasonal clothing.

Funding gap

Calculate what remains after any confirmed scholarship and keep a contingency reserve for arrival and unexpected costs.

Student visa

Use your admission documents for the correct Korea visa route.

Visa requirements and embassy procedures can change. Confirm the current checklist before submission or travel.

Admission first

Obtain the university's official admission documents and follow its visa guidance.

Financial and identity evidence

Prepare the passport, forms, photographs and any academic or financial documents required for your case.

Arrival compliance

Follow university instructions for arrival, registration, residence documentation, insurance and orientation.

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