South Korea

Course length does not tell you how much research it includes.

For a programme-specific duration, check the course curriculum and research regulations. No national duration estimate is asserted here.

Sources: Scholarships | Plan your studies | Study in Korea | Run by Korean Government.

1. Department admission Funding for a class
2. Supervisor admission An academic agrees to work with you
3. Advertised position A salary tied to a project
4. Programme-specific Check official admissions instructions Applies to this country.

Use the institution’s official admissions instructions for your chosen degree. Check academic eligibility, supervisor requirements and funding selection separately.

Use the institution’s current programme fee schedule. No verified national fee estimate is quoted here.

1. Employment example
2. Stipend example
3. Scholarship example Applies to this country.
4. Fee rate
5. Check funding terms

GKS supports selected graduate students with tuition, language training, airfare and allowances. The official scheme lists 2-year master’s and 3-year doctoral study periods, with language training where required.

Sources: Scholarships | Plan your studies | Study in Korea | Run by Korean Government.

The Ministry of Justice’s revised D-10 scheme permits eligible graduates of Korean universities to seek work for up to 3 years, through renewals and subject to conditions.

Fees, funding, and visa rules change. Confirm current terms with the university or the government source before you apply.

Sources: Scholarships | Plan your studies | Study in Korea | Run by Korean Government; 법무부.

Official sources

• Scholarships | Plan your studies | Study in Korea | Run by Korean Government
  studyinkorea.go.kr. Checked 2026-10-30.
• 법무부
  www.moj.go.kr. Checked 2026-10-30.