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Study in Korea, from the first document to the first class
We pick the university, prepare the documents, and stay with you through the bank account and the embassy interview. You know the price and timing of every step in advance.
Programmes
- D-4-1
Korean language course (D-4-1)
Six months to two years at a university language institute. The most common way in: no TOPIK certificate is needed to apply.
6 months to 2 years (10-week terms)
- D-2-2
Bachelor's degree (D-2-2)
A four-year degree taught in Korean or English. Intakes in spring and autumn; applications close five to six months ahead.
4 years
- D-2-3
Master's and PhD (D-2-3)
A two-year master's or a three-year PhD. Contacting a supervisor before applying makes admission much easier.
Master's 2 years, PhD 3+ years
- D-2-transfer
Transfer to a Korean university
Move from the first or second year at a university in Uzbekistan into the second or third year of a Korean degree. Some completed courses are credited.
2–3 years (remaining years)
- GKS
GKS government scholarship
A full Korean government scholarship covering tuition, a monthly stipend, airfare and a year of language training. Competition is strong; start preparing at least six months ahead.
1 language year + the degree
Seven steps, each one in writing
Consultation and contract
Thirty to forty minutes by phone or at the office about your grades, language level, budget and goals. We tell you which programme and city fit; if you decide to go, you sign a contract with K-Study.
Documents and application
We give you the list, you collect the papers, we check them and send the application to the university. Translation, notarisation and apostille are handled in one place, without queues.
University tuition payment
Once it has reviewed the documents, the university sends its tuition invoice. In the result-based system this is the student’s first payment.
Bank account (KDB) and proof of funds
The embassy needs to see a set balance in a bank account. The account is opened at KDB Bank in the name of the student or a parent; we tell you for your own admission how much is needed and by when.
Embassy visa and interview
Documents are submitted to the Korean Embassy in Tashkent. There is often an interview: why Korea, why this university, what you will do after graduating.
Ticket and flight
Once the visa is issued we book the flight, which is what you pay for at this stage. Before you fly we give you a list for your luggage and documents.
Meeting you and settling in Korea
We meet you at Incheon and settle you into the dormitory. In the first week we apply for your ARC and set up a phone number and a bank card.
Prices, upfront
Documents
$350
- Choosing the university and programme
- Translation, notarisation and apostille
- Submitting the application
In the document preparation package, the service fee is set for the work performed. Translation, notarisation, apostille and state fees are not refunded automatically: any refund depends on the rules of the organisations concerned. The refund terms are set out in the contract.
Up to the visa
$800
- Everything in the Documents package
- Working with the university and coordinating the tuition payment
- Bank account and proof of funds
- Embassy submission and two interview rehearsals
A result-based tariff: the agreed service fee is charged according to the result conditions in the contract. If the visa is refused, refunds and non-refundable costs are specified separately in the contract.
To Korea and the first year
$1,200
- Everything in Up to the visa
- Booking the flight
- Pick-up at Incheon and dormitory check-in
- ARC, phone number and bank card
- Advice and support throughout the first year
A result-based tariff: the agreed service fee is charged according to the result conditions in the contract. If the visa is refused, refunds and non-refundable costs are specified separately in the contract.
- Language course tuition$1,400 per semester10-week term, USD 1,200–1,700 depending on the university
- Dormitory$250 per monthhigher in Seoul, lower elsewhere
- Health insurance$45 per monthmandatory for international students in Korea
- Bank account and statement$20at KDB Bank; the balance itself varies, we give it per admission
- Consular fee$60set by the embassy
- Tashkent–Seoul flight$450one way, depends on the season
- Translation, notary and apostille$160depends on the number of documents
- University application fee$80set by the university
- Food and transport$350 per monthless if you cook for yourself
- ARC card$25paid in Korea at the immigration office
- TOPIK exam optional$30not required for a language course
Frequently asked questions
Can I go without speaking Korean?
Yes. The language course (D-4-1) needs no certificate, and that is how most students start. For an English-taught bachelor's, IELTS 5.5 is enough.
How long from the first documents to the flight?
Usually three to four months for a language course and five to six for a bachelor's. The apostille and the bank account take the longest.
Seoul or another city?
Seoul has more opportunities but higher rent and food costs. Busan, Daegu, Daejeon and Gwangju are 20–30% cheaper to live in, and tuition is lower too. For learning the language, the city matters little.
Are you licensed?
Yes, our licence number is 312109909. The licence and registration details are also set out in the contract. You can take the contract home and read it at your own pace before signing.
How do you work with Korean universities?
K-Study does not work through intermediaries in Korea. We work with South Korean universities directly, under partnership agreements. No part of the service fee goes to intermediaries.
Free consultation
Write your name and phone number and, if you like, the programme and how we should reach you. A manager will get in touch the way you chose within a working day to set a time for the consultation.