Plan your life
Start with your interests and future goals.
Study and life in Korea,with a plan for what comes next
STEP 1 STEP 2 Learn Korean
Build the language skills for study and daily life.
STEP 3 Choose a major
Compare courses in relation to your goals.
STEP 4 Prepare for work
Explore your career path while you study.
Rethinking common assumptions
Can I get a job immediately after graduation?
Graduation and employment are separate steps. Explore roles and prepare relevant experience and language skills.
Is graduating easier than gaining admission?
Check the teaching language, curriculum and graduation requirements against your current learning needs.
Can I work in an industry unrelated to my major?
Compare what you will learn with the work you want to do after graduation.
Can I earn money for living expenses through part-time work while studying?
Plan tuition and living costs first. Check official guidance on permitted work and any required permission for your status.
Look beyond the name of the university
University & curriculum
Check eligibility, admissions dates, course content and teaching language in the university’s own admissions guide.
Tuition & living budget
Check tuition fees and scholarship conditions, and compare ongoing costs such as accommodation and daily expenses.
Plans after graduation
Explore potential roles and include time for gaining relevant experience, learning Korean and preparing for employment in your plans.
Prepare for both learning and everyday life
Before arrival
Review housing, initial living expenses, your journey from the airport and contact details for the university.
After arrival
Check the academic calendar and daily-life guidance, and make a routine for language practice and exploring your future.
Your questions about studying and living in Korea
Where should I start looking for a university?
Start with your subject interests and future goals. Compare courses using your education, language level, budget and application timeline.
Is the same Korean score required everywhere?
Requirements vary by university, department and programme. Check accepted qualifications and submission dates in the latest admissions guide.
What should I prepare before a consultation?
Prepare your education and Korean level, subject interests, preferred intake and budget, plus any goals for after graduation.
Checked 26 Oct 2026 · NIIED Study in Korea