Study Visa to Korea for Indian Students (2025 Guide)

 


Study in Korea Visa Guide for Indian Students

๐ŸŽ“ 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 ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท? 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

๐ŸŽ“ 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

๐Ÿ—ฃ Tip: Many students start with D-4 and transition to D-2 for a degree later.

๐ŸŽ 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.
Quick Summary:
  • 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” ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐ŸŽ“

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