Study in South Korea from Nepal and India

South Korea student visa at a glance

Visa fee

NPR 9,300

NPR 9,300

Source: overseas.mofa.go.kr (opens the official website in a new tab)

Money to show a year

No fixed amount

Work in term

See guide

Work during study

Source: Study in Korea (Govt) (opens the official website in a new tab)

Stay after study

2 yrs

Job-seeking visa (D-10)

Source: Study in Korea (Govt) (opens the official website in a new tab)

Short answer: To study in South Korea you apply for the D-2 (degree) / D-4 (language). The main visa fee is NPR 9,300 (about NPR 9,300). No fixed funds amount is published; you show enough to cover your study and living costs. Eligible bachelor's and master's graduates can get a post-study work stay of up to 24 months (rules and longer stays for some degrees below).

How much does it cost to study in South Korea?

Two different kinds of money: fees you pay (gone once paid) and funds you show as evidence (they stay in your account). Never add them together.

What do I need for the South Korea student visa?

Eligibility

Standard Admission Certificate from the university, proof of highest education and proof of financial ability; D-4 also needs a training plan. Source: Study in Korea (Govt) (opens the official website in a new tab)

Nepal: documentsNepal

Bank balance certificate and 6 months of statements from an "A level" bank; academic documents verified by the embassy (after MoEST and MoFA stamps); documents issued within 3 months. Source: overseas.mofa.go.kr (opens the official website in a new tab)

Nepal: processingNepal

21 working days or more — apply at least 21 days before departure. Source: overseas.mofa.go.kr (opens the official website in a new tab)

Fraud penaltyNepal

Fake documents can lead to an entry ban of up to 5 years. Source: overseas.mofa.go.kr (opens the official website in a new tab)

Can I work while studying in South Korea?

Work during study

Permission from the immigration office first; allowed hours depend on your level, university accreditation and TOPIK score — confirm with your university. Source: Study in Korea (Govt) (opens the official website in a new tab)

Can I stay and work after graduating?

Job-seeking visa (D-10)

6-month extensions, up to 2 years in total. Source: Study in Korea (Govt) (opens the official website in a new tab)

What is different for Nepali and Indian students?

What are the top universities in South Korea?

Compare universities across countries

What do international students study in South Korea?

The most-studied fields, from official enrolment statistics. No official breakdown for Nepali or Indian students is published, so these figures cover international students.

Are there scholarships to study in South Korea?

Yes: 3 we have checked on official pages. Eligibility can differ for Nepal and India. See all countries

What has changed recently?

1. 12 Feb 2026

   16 degree-level and 4 language-course universities are under "visa precision screening" — visa issuance restricted for 1 year from the second semester of 2026. Check your university first. Source: immigration.go.kr (opens the official website in a new tab)

Check these yourself

We could not confirm these on an official page when we last checked, so we do not state them as facts.

• A required bank-balance amount for Nepal or India (none is published).
• Tuition figures.

Official sources for South Korea

Government and official pages we use for this guide, checked 22 Oct 2026.

1. 1Study in Korea – Visa and StayStudent visa · D-2 / D-4 documents + fees
2. 2Study in Korea – employment rulesWork · Hours table
3. 3Study in Korea – residence (D-10)Post-study · Job seeking
4. 4Study in Korea – livingInsurance · NHI start
5. 5MOJ/MOE press release 12 Feb 2026Policy · Accreditation + visa restrictions
6. 6Visa IssuanceEmbassy Nepal · D-2 list, fees, TB hospitals
7. 7—Embassy Nepal notices · Appointments, verification, 2027 survey, GKS
8. 8VisaEmbassy India · VFS centres, jurisdiction
9. 9GKS 2027 UGScholarship Nepal · Embassy track