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Hi everyone, it's Global Scholarships and I'm your host as I hope you're doing well. I hope everything's going great
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And today we're going to talk about how you can study for free in South Korea
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South Korea is well known for the quality of its higher education. There are plenty of Korean universities that are considered world class or are prominent all over Asia
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Additionally, two Korean universities are among the top 100 in world university rankings
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So it's the dream of many international students. But South Korea is not the most affordable place
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so it can be quite costly. Fortunately, there are several options that can make your education in South Korea affordable
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or even free. Now, let's make one thing clear. This is not a shortcut that will guarantee you free education in South Korea
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In this video, we'll try to give you some tips that will make your education affordable
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and if you're lucky, even free. So, first things first, are there opportunities for international students
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to study in Korea for free? Yes. We have several opportunities. We have fully funded scholarships
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and partial scholarships. which, when paired with low tuition universities, can make your education free
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Since the international student population is increasing in Korea, the number of tuition-free opportunities has risen to attract skillful
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and determine students from all over the world. The important step for foreign learners is to be aware of the opportunities they could take advantage of
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and apply to the programs that can provide financial assistance. They can also be a bridge to help find scholarship options for the student
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So how much is the annual academic cost in Korea? Well, it differs depending on the university or program
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For instance studying in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a public university in Korea has an average annual cost of Whereas for private universities the fees can go up to per academic year
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However, many prestigious universities have below average annual tuition fees. An example is the Seoul National University, which has a minimum annual tuition fee of around $2,000 for undergraduates
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and $5,000 for postgraduate programs. Okay, so how can we do this
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How can we study for free in Korea? Well, as always, we have three crucial steps
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Step one is to get greater your admission application documents. Now, this can take a lot of time, so it's important to, like, make a list and be very organized about that
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Some supplementary documents include language proficiency certificates, standardized examination scores, proofs of academic achievement, and more
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The application period can be different for each Korean university. Generally, there are two intakes per year, spring and fall
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If you want to apply for the spring intake, you should prepare and submit a required document
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by October or November. Similarly for the fall intake, you are to submit your application in May or June, depending on the application deadlines of the university
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Lastly, please note that international students with higher scores in Korean proficiency exam may have higher chances of receiving scholarships in Korea, such as Global Korea Scholarships
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Now, step two, of course, is to submit an application for scholarships. There are several Korean scholarship programs for international students, and they are the most common ways to study for free in South Korea
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Korea. They come in the form of tuition waivers, student grants, or fully funded scholarships
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that could exempt students from paying tuition fees. Recipients are selected based on their academic
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skills financial needs language proficiency in English or Korean and the degree program they applying to The most common fully funded scholarships at Korean universities for international students are the Global Korea Scholarships which cover full tuition fees airplane tickets resettlement allowance health insurance
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and a stipend to study Korean language. They are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs
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and the duration of the scholarship depends on the duration of the degree program. Besides global Korea scholarships, there are several other scholarship options
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including Korea University scholarships, which are 50% to 100% tuition waivers. There is also the IWA Global Partnership Program, which offers a 100% tuition waiver, dormitory placement, and a living stipend
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Step 2. Choose inexpensive universities. There are a variety of university options in Korea, and some of them are highly expensive
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On the other hand, many low tuition universities such as Pusan National University cost only $3,000 per academic year
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Studying at more affordable universities in Korea will make it easier for international students
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to be financially stable during their education. There are a couple of affordable Korean universities
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offering quality education for international students. So what tuition-free options do we have as undergraduate students
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Several universities and external scholarships offer undergraduate international students the chance to study in Korea for free
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However, tuition-free scholarships depend heavily on the type of bachelor's degree program you're enrolled in
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Still, it's important you know about them. Tuition-free programs at undergraduate level include global Korea scholarships
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Yonsei University Underwood International College Admissions Scholarship and Korea University Global Leadership Scholarships
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Undergraduate international students are selected based on their merits or needs. Also each scholarship application has its admission criteria for international students For the best advice and most recent details visit the scholarship page of the university or home
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institution. Tuition-free options for master's students. Besides bachelor studies, there are several
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tuition-free scholarship options for international master's students. Very notable organizations or universities have generous offers for successful international students pursuing master's education
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in Korea. Some of the most prestigious tuition-free programs in Korea for master's students
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include Global Korea Scholarships and Kankpuk National University International Graduate Scholarship. For more information about scholarship offers eligibility and the application process
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you may inquire with your institution or the organization funding the scholarship. Tuition-free options for PhD studies
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Lastly, there are many options for prospective PhD students to study in Korea for free
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and pursue their research activities. Most doctoral scholarships include full tuition and living expenses
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However, for the most accurate information, it's important to contact the admissions office
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regarding the application requirements and scholarship grants. Some of the most notable tuition-free PhD programs include the SNU president fellowship program
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also National Institute of Science and Technology Scholarships, and Chungung University Young Scientist Scholarships
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So that's it. As you can see, even though South Korea is not the most affordable country
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there are many options to make your education affordable or even free
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