Studying in South Korea

South Korea is known for its advanced technology, beauty care products and k-pop culture. South Korea is fairly affordable compared to the UK, and some courses offered are taught in English, especially at US universities with a campus in Korea. Students normally apply directly to the university. 

The South Korean government also occasionally offers scholarships through its embassy in Brunei so be on the look out. The main objective of the scholarship program is to provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea and to promote international exchanges and mutual friendship between Korea and Brunei.

All costs such as airfares, monthly allowances, settlement allowances, repatriation allowances, medical insurances, as well as undergraduate tuitions and language training expenses will be fully supported by the Korean Government.

However, because of the competitiveness of embassy scholarships, most students who end up in Korea normally self-fund.

• Application process: Students normally apply directly to the university and/or through the Korean embassy in Brunei

• Tuition fees: the tuition fees are affordable only if you manage to get a scholarship. It could cut down costs from approximately USD20,000 per year to USD15,000 a year depending on your degree. At a US university in Korea, you can apply for more scholarships to stack on and reduce costs once you reach their campus.

• Living expenses: up to USD10,000 per year.

• Entry requirements: Korean embassy scholarships are very competitive. US universities with a Korean campus are also competitive, but are more holistic in admitting students.

• You may work part-time for up to 20 hours a week depending on your visa. More details here.

• Depending on your offer and your visa and your ability to get a tuition grant, you may or may not be able to work in Korea after graduation. 

Applicants must usually meet the following requirements:-

• Bruneian under 25 years of age as of March.

• Have finished or is scheduled to finish formal education of elementary, middle, high school as of March

• Possess above 80% (out of 100%) in a grade point average (G.P.A) of the whole school years of the high school attended or within top 10% among graduates in the same year.

• Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.

• Have strong resolution to finish the course

All details and registration form can be obtained from the Korean Embassy website http://brn.mofa.go.kr.