🇻🇳 Vietnam → 🇰🇷 South Korea

Study in South Korea from Vietnam

Studying in South Korea from Vietnam offers fully-funded GKS scholarships, top-100 universities and a quick D-2 visa, all close to home.

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

🇻🇳 Vietnam

From

🇰🇷 South Korea

2–4 wks

Visa

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

Post-study

South Korea has become a leading destination for Vietnamese students, helped by strong ties between the two countries and a thriving tech 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 SNU.

GKS applications and document legalisation from Vietnam

GKS applications are made through the Korean Embassy in Hanoi, usually with a September deadline, while direct university applications open between September and November. Prepare MOET-issued certificates with certified translations, and note that the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City handles D-2 visa issuance for southern applicants once you have 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 Vietnam 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 Ho Chi Minh City

Our Vietnam office helps Vietnam students with MOET certificate legalisation, APS certificate prep for Germany, Embassy appointment queuing and more — free of charge.

Visit our Vietnam office →

Frequently asked questions

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

The Global Korea Scholarship is a full government scholarship covering tuition and living costs. Vietnamese applicants typically apply through the Korean Embassy in Hanoi, 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.