Study in South Korea from Bangladesh

Technology universities, the GKS scholarship and a short flight from Dhaka.

Quick answer: Students apply for the D-2 student visa at the Korean Embassy in Dhaka with the university's certificate of admission.

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D-2 visa fee

USD 60 single entry

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Bank proof

6-month bank statement and tax return acknowledgement

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Bangladesh-specific notes

Agency package prices and "without IELTS" terms are leads; check the university's own page.
Never hand your email password to an agent.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Apply to the university.
Receive the certificate of admission.
Prepare the embassy document list.
Submit at the Korean Embassy Dhaka.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in South Korea (estimate)

Per year	KRW	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	KRW 5,000,000 to KRW 12,000,000	BDT 4.5 lakh to BDT 10.7 lakh
Living (typical)	KRW 13,200,000	BDT 11.7 lakh

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Scholarships for South Korea

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

2027 dates: Not yet confirmed Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in South Korea from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is KRW 5,000,000 to KRW 12,000,000 a year (about BDT 4.5 lakh to BDT 10.7 lakh), plus living costs of roughly KRW 13,200,000 a year (about BDT 11.7 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for South Korea?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.

What are the intakes in South Korea?

March and September. Apply 6 to 10 months before the intake you want.