Study in South Korea from Bangladesh
Studying in South Korea from Bangladesh offers the fully-funded GKS scholarship, fast D-2 visa processing and a strong technology industry for graduates.
South Korea attracts Bangladeshi students with the Global Korea Scholarship, funding tuition and living costs, and with top-ranked institutions such as SNU, KAIST and POSTECH. English-taught engineering and tech courses keep expanding.
The D-2 student visa is processed quickly, and at β©5,000,000ββ©14,000,000 a year, tuition is far more affordable than Western destinations.
Document steps and the GKS route from Bangladesh
For GKS, apply through the Korean Embassy in Dhaka, which handles the scholarship for Bangladeshi nationals; direct university applications usually open between September and November. Prepare your board and university documents attested through the relevant education board and the Ministry of Education, and once you hold a certificate of admission the D-2 visa is issued by the embassy in Dhaka.
Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and post-study work
Tuition of β©5,000,000ββ©14,000,000 a year and living costs of β©600,000ββ©1,200,000 a month make Korea good value, and you must show about USD 10,000 or a sponsor letter. The D-2 visa is usually decided within 2β4 weeks. The GKS and NIIED scholarships are the main funding routes, and graduates can apply for the D-10 job-seeker visa for six to twelve months.
Your path from Bangladesh to South Korea
GKS applications via Korean Embassy in home country (deadline usually September). University direct applications open SeptemberβNovember.
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Costs, visa & requirements
| Tuition | β©5,000,000ββ©14,000,000/year |
| Living costs | β©600,000ββ©1,200,000/month |
| Visa type | D-2 Student Visa |
| Financial proof | USD 10,000 or sponsor letter |
| Processing time | 2β4 weeks |
| Language | TOPIK Level 3+ or IELTS 5.5+ (English programmes) |
| Scholarships | GKS (Global Korea Scholarship), NIIED Scholarship, University grants |
In-person support in Dhaka
Our Bangladesh office helps Bangladesh students with National University documentation, bKash payment integration, Embassy liaison and more β free of charge.
Visit our Bangladesh office βFrequently asked questions
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