🇱🇰 Sri Lanka → 🇰🇷 South Korea

Study in South Korea from Sri Lanka

Studying in South Korea from Sri Lanka offers the fully-funded GKS scholarship, fast D-2 visa processing and a strong technology industry for graduates.

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

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

From

🇰🇷 South Korea

2–4 wks

Visa

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

Post-study

South Korea draws Sri Lankan students with the Global Korea Scholarship, which funds tuition and living costs, and with top-ranked institutions such as SNU, KAIST and POSTECH. English-taught engineering and tech programmes continue to expand.

The D-2 student visa is processed quickly, and at ₩5,000,000–₩14,000,000 a year, tuition is far more affordable than in Western destinations.

Credential steps and the GKS route from Sri Lanka

For GKS, apply through the Korean Embassy in Colombo, which handles the scholarship for Sri Lankan nationals; direct university applications usually open between September and November. Obtain University Grants Commission equivalency, have your transcripts attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo, and once you hold a certificate of admission the D-2 visa is issued by the embassy in Colombo.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and post-study work

Tuition of ₩5,000,000–₩14,000,000 a year and living costs of ₩600,000–₩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 2–4 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 Sri Lanka 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
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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 Colombo

Our Sri Lanka office helps Sri Lanka students with UGC equivalency support, Bank fund verification, British Council IELTS partnership and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

How can Sri Lankan students get the GKS scholarship?

The Global Korea Scholarship is administered through the Korean Embassy in Colombo for Sri Lankan nationals, covering tuition and living costs, with an embassy track and a university track to apply through.

How long does the Korean D-2 visa take from Sri Lanka?

The D-2 student visa is generally processed within 2–4 weeks once you have a certificate of admission, making it one of the faster routes among study destinations.

Is there post-study work in South Korea?

Yes. Graduates can apply for the D-10 job-seeker visa, valid for six to twelve months, to find skilled employment in Korea's technology and manufacturing sectors.