Study Visa to Korea for Chinese Students (2025 Guide)

๐ Study in Korea – Student Visa Guide for Indian Citizens (2025 Edition)
Namaste! Are you an Indian student aiming to pursue higher education in South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท? This guide will walk you through the two most relevant student visas — D-2 (for degrees) and D-4 (for language training) — including application tips and scholarship info for 2025.
✅ D-2 Visa – Degree Program Visa
- For: Students admitted to bachelor's, master's, or doctoral programs
- Duration: Typically 1 year, renewable
- Requirements: University acceptance, academic transcripts, financial support documents, valid passport
- Work Permission: Part-time jobs allowed after 6 months
๐ Tip: Korea offers many English-medium courses for Indian students at universities like SNU, KAIST, POSTECH, and more.
✅ D-4 Visa – Korean Language Study Visa
- For: Language training courses (usually 6–12 months)
- Requirements: Admission from language center, proof of funds, passport, ID photo
- Work Permission: Allowed after 6 months, with minimum 90% attendance
๐ฃ Tip: Many students start with D-4 and transition to D-2 for a degree later.
๐ Scholarships for Indian Students
- GKS (Global Korea Scholarship): Fully-funded by Korean government
- University Scholarships: Merit-based tuition waivers for Indian applicants
- Private Organizations: Samsung Dream, Hyundai, POSCO, etc.
- D-2: University degrees (BA, MA, PhD)
- D-4: Korean language programs
- Part-time work allowed after 6 months with approval
- GKS + university scholarships available for Indians
Thinking about applying to a Korean university from India? Drop your questions in the comments or read our next post: “How Indian Students Can Apply for the GKS Scholarship” ๐ฎ๐ณ๐
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