You want to study abroad in Korea but are afraid of the high cost of studying abroad. To study abroad in Korea most economically, let’s consider the following steps and strategies with C-KOREA!
I. Choose a school with low tuition .
In Vietnam, human education policy is always prioritized and given top priority. The Vietnamese Ministry of Education annually issues policies to improve the internationalization of Vietnamese education. Similarly, the education system in Korea also has similarities such as: students are exempted from tuition fees from elementary to high school, national and public universities often have lower tuition fees than private universities such as Seoul National University, Pusan National University, and Chonnam National University, etc.
Schools outside of Seoul (such as in Incheon, Gyeonggi…) often have lower living costs and tuition fees than schools in the city.
These are also the top choices of international students at C-KOREA, as the Korean government’s policy is prioritizing and creating conditions for international students to both study and work in the areas surrounding the capital. This helps students after graduation receive many local job opportunities as well as reduce the tuition burden for students when studying in Korea.
II. Apply for scholarship .
In Korea, students can receive a tuition reduction of up to 100%, depending on each school’s policy. In addition, there are many scholarships from the government and businesses for international students to apply for.
Korean Government Scholarship (GKS) : This is a full scholarship provided by the Korean government, covering all tuition, living expenses, and airfare.
Details: vietnamese.korea.net
University Scholarships : Many universities in Korea offer scholarships based on academic performance. You can get a 30%-100% reduction in tuition if you maintain good academic results.
Scholarships from international organizations and funds : Some organizations support international students with outstanding achievements, especially programs related to science and technology.
III. Legal overtime.
After school hours, students can freely work part-time. Part-time jobs not only bring cultural experiences but also help to gain experience that no teacher teaches in the classroom. In addition, the salary in Korea is quite attractive, you can pay for living expenses as well as tuition without needing help from your family.
Application for introducing part-time jobs in Korea
However, part-time work for international students in Korea also has certain regulations and laws. You need to clearly understand these requirements to be able to work legally while studying abroad.
International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full-time during vacations. Part-time jobs such as tutoring, working in cafes, restaurants or convenience stores will help you earn extra income to cover living expenses.
Finding work on campus as a teaching assistant, research assistant, or librarian also helps keep costs down.
IV. Choose dormitory or shared house :
Staying in a school dormitory is often a more economical and safe choice for international students, with lower costs than renting a private house outside. When staying in a school dormitory, you will save a significant amount of money such as electricity, water, wifi, especially gas fees (in Korea, gas is quite expensive fuel, in winter gas is burned to heat the floor of the room). So the dormitory is a safe and cost-saving choice when studying abroad.
If you don’t stay in a dormitory, you can find a “gosiwon” or share a room with other students to reduce costs.
V. Take advantage of free services and student discounts .
A Korean student ID card will get you discounts on many stores, restaurants, public transportation, sightseeing tickets, and entertainment activities.
Many organizations and community centers in Korea offer free courses on language, culture, and soft skills for international students.
VI. Make a reasonable spending plan .
Students can save on food costs by cooking their own meals instead of eating out, shopping at cheap stores or discount supermarkets.
Use public transport to get around and limit spending on unnecessary entertainment activities.
VII. Learn Korean early .
Learning Korean well will not only help you prepare better for your Embassy interview and school interview, but a good Korean level will also expand your scholarship opportunities (Topik scholarship up to 100% tuition) and help you integrate easily, and at the same time, you can find better part-time jobs.
In order to meet the increasing demand for learning Korean, C-KOREA regularly organizes Korean language teaching programs, helping young Vietnamese people approach Korean culture as well as creating a solid Korean language foundation for international students when studying in Korea. Refer to more language learning programs with C-KOREA here: c-korea khoa-dao-tao-ngan-han
Hopefully, through the above steps, C-KOREA will help you learn more ways to save money when studying abroad in Korea and optimize your study and living experience here.
Are you wondering and have thousands of questions in your head about studying in Korea?
When you come to C-KOREA, our team of experts will answer all these questions. Proud to be the pioneer team leading the reform and innovation programs in Vietnamese-Korean education. C-KOREA wishes to bring parents and students the best service experiences.
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