🇵🇭 Philippines → 🇰🇷 South Korea

Study in South Korea from Philippines

Studying in South Korea from the Philippines offers fully-funded GKS scholarships, top-100 universities and a quick D-2 visa, all within a short flight of home.

Tuition ₩5,000,000–₩14,000,000/year Visa 2–4 wks Free for students

🇵🇭 Philippines

From

🇰🇷 South Korea

2–4 wks

Visa

D-10 Job-seeker visa for 6–12 months after graduation

Post-study

South Korea has grown rapidly as a destination for Filipino students, helped by strong cultural ties and a thriving technology industry. The Global Korea Scholarship is the flagship funding route, fully covering tuition and living costs for selected students.

Tuition of ₩5,000,000–₩14,000,000 a year is affordable compared with Western destinations, and English-taught engineering and technology programmes are expanding at universities such as KAIST and Seoul National University.

GKS applications and document attestation from the Philippines

GKS applications are made through the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Manila, usually with a September deadline, while direct university applications open between September and November. Prepare your CHED-supported transcript and diploma, apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila, with certified translations, and the D-2 visa is issued in Manila once you hold a Certificate of Admission.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and the D-10 job-seeker visa

Budget ₩600,000–₩1,200,000 a month for living costs and show around USD 10,000 or a sponsor letter as proof of funds. The D-2 student visa is typically decided in 2–4 weeks. Beyond GKS and NIIED, university grants are widely available, and graduates can apply for the D-10 job-seeker visa for six to twelve months to find skilled work in Korea.

Your path from Philippines to South Korea

GKS applications via Korean Embassy in home country (deadline usually September). University direct applications open September–November.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	₩5,000,000–₩14,000,000/year
Living costs	₩600,000–₩1,200,000/month
Visa type	D-2 Student Visa
Financial proof	USD 10,000 or sponsor letter
Processing time	2–4 weeks
Language	TOPIK Level 3+ or IELTS 5.5+ (English programmes)
Scholarships	GKS (Global Korea Scholarship), NIIED Scholarship, University grants

In-person support in Manila

Our Philippines office helps Philippines students with CHED credential verification, DFA apostille guidance, OFW student clearance and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GKS scholarship and how do I apply from the Philippines?

The Global Korea Scholarship is a full government scholarship covering tuition and living costs. Filipino applicants typically apply through the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Manila, with a deadline around September.

How fast is the Korean D-2 student visa?

The D-2 visa is generally processed in 2–4 weeks once you hold your Certificate of Admission, making Korea one of the quicker East Asian routes.

Can I stay in Korea to work after I graduate?

Yes. Graduates can apply for the D-10 job-seeker visa, valid for six to twelve months, to look for skilled employment in Korea.