After deciding to choose Korea as your destination, the next thing is to choose the right major and university for you. This choice will depend on your preferences, financial conditions, and capacity.

CLASSIFICATION OF UNIVERSITIES BY REGION

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Korean study abroad universities can be divided into three areas: North – Central – South, with the top schools located in big cities like Seoul, Busan, etc. Big cities have many job opportunities though. but the cost of studying and living is expensive. In particular, schools in Seoul have the highest tuition fees.

CHOOSE UNIVERSITIES BY CAPABILITY

Korean study abroad schools have a lot of different requirements for international students. The two criteria you need to pay attention to the most are:

• GPA

• Financial capability

Currently, Korean study abroad universities are classified into two types, public and private. However, the number of public universities accounts for a very small proportion with high entrance requirements. Therefore, the Korean government applies mechanisms to encourage the development of good-quality private universities and a diverse scholarship system.

CHOOSE UNIVERSITIES BY RANKING

Besides, Korean schools can also be classified into the top 1% of Korean universities, accredited universities, non-accredited universities, VISA assessment universities, and restricted universities out VISA. Universities in Korea will be divided into 3 groups: Top 1, Top 2, and Top 3. Below is the classification of universities by criteria.