In recent years, especially since 2023, Korea’s study abroad admission policies have undergone several adjustments to better align with the academic ability and financial capacity of international students. Among them, TOP 2 universities are considered a popular choice thanks to their flexible entry requirements, reasonable costs, and higher visa approval rates compared to TOP 1 and TOP 3.
Below is detailed information on the requirements for studying in Korea according to the most common university groups today.
Visa exemption (direct visa), however some universities only issue an admission letter instead of a visa code.
Students must have a GPA of 7.5 or higher, with no more than 4 absences during 3 years of high school.
Some universities may flexibly accept a GPA from 7.0 or higher depending on the admission period.
‘Cong’ visa, students are required to attend an interview at the Korean Embassy.
GPA from 6.0 or higher, no age limit.
Simple procedures, lower costs, and suitable for the majority of Vietnamese students.
Direct visa without Embassy interview, requires freezing a bank account with 10,000 USD.
GPA from 6.5 or higher.
The visa code approval rate is usually lower than that of TOP 1 and TOP 2.
Students enrolling in TOP 3 universities must open a frozen bank account of at least 10,000 USD at a Korean bank. This amount will be refunded gradually over 6 months or 1 year. This option is suitable for students under 24 years old with lower GPA but strong family financial capacity.
Students who meet the following criteria usually have a high chance of visa approval and admission:
Some factors that may cause a Korean study abroad application to be evaluated poorly or rejected include:
Health is a mandatory requirement when applying for a Korean student visa. Students must ensure they do not suffer from dangerous infectious diseases, including:
Before submitting documents, students should undergo full medical check-ups and tests to avoid potential risks.
Understanding the requirements for studying in Korea helps students prepare their applications correctly, increase visa approval rates, and save time and costs. With proper consultation and orientation from the beginning, the journey to study in Korea will be safer, more effective, and more sustainable.
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