1, geographical location and cultural circle

South Korea is a close neighbor of China. The straight-line distance from Beijing to Seoul is 954 kilometers, and the nearest place is only 93 nautical miles apart. It only takes 2-4 hours to fly from China to Korea, and the traffic is very convenient. Because of the geographical proximity, the time difference between South Korea and China is only 1 hour, so it's really good not to stay up late to get the time difference.

In addition, South Korea, which belongs to the East Asian cultural circle, has been deeply influenced and edified by China culture for a long time. China's shadow can be seen in every aspect of life. Confucian culture has been well preserved in Korea, and even familiar Chinese characters can be seen in some ancient books and buildings.

In terms of diet, Koreans are also used to using chopsticks and taking rice as their staple food. These intimate life marks will also help you adapt to studying abroad more quickly.

2. Education level

In fact, South Korea is also a developed country with many world-class universities. In QS World University Ranking 202 1, * * 6 universities are ranked in the top of the world 100, namely Seoul National University, KAIST, Korea University, Yonsei University, pohang university of science and technology and Sungkyunkwan University.

There are 16 Korean universities in the world's top 500, and 39 universities in 1000. With the gradual expansion of government and enterprise financial support and the continuous output of high-quality academic achievements, more and more Korean universities rank among the top 100 in the world, and their rankings are getting higher and higher.

To tell the truth, even if you don't go to Europe and America, you can still become a student of the top 100 universities in Korea and fulfill your college dream.

3. The cost of studying abroad

Studying in Korea is definitely a cost-effective choice. Compared with European and American universities, most universities in South Korea have an absolute advantage in tuition fees, and the prices are really close to the people. The tuition fee of private universities in Korea is about 80,000-90,000 yuan a year, and the tuition fee of national universities is even lower, and the undergraduate students are about 60,000 yuan a year. In addition, most colleges and universities offer extremely generous scholarships. As long as the language score reaches the standard or the semester score is excellent, you can get scholarships ranging from 30% to 100% of the total tuition.

If you are a science and engineering student, you will generally have the opportunity to follow the professor to participate in various experimental projects and conduct scientific research experiments in the laboratory. You can receive a monthly subsidy equivalent to several thousand RMB, especially for the projects supported by BK2 1 national finance, and the subsidy will be more generous.

In addition, the Korean government allows overseas students in Korea to work legally, with a minimum hourly wage of about 50 RMB. If you find a suitable part-time job, you can be self-sufficient in living expenses and don't need to add any burden to your family. Many students studying in Korea have achieved zero-cost study abroad. Is it enviable?

4. Language learning

Some students may not have enough confidence in mastering a new language, but in fact Korean is one of the easiest languages to learn among many small languages. Korean is phonetic and has been influenced by Chinese for a long time. There are a large number of Chinese characters in the language, and their pronunciation is very similar to that of Chinese, which further reduces the learning difficulty. Learn Korean with zero foundation, and you can reach the level of IK4-5 in about one year, and apply for studying abroad.

Korean universities also attach great importance to English, reading a lot of English literature in their daily study, and most professors who have studied in Europe and America are usually willing to communicate with their classmates in English. English is also considered as a second language in Korea. Studying in Korea can not only help you master a small language, but also greatly improve your English.

In fact, for studying abroad, whether in Europe, America or South Korea, no matter which school, only by down-to-earth study can we really learn knowledge and improve our self-ability. Studying abroad is not a shortcut, but a difficult and bitter road, and those students who come to Korea to study may be under greater pressure than others. Stick to it, and you will eventually reap different scenery and wealth.

2. Interpretation of South Korea's application for studying abroad

1. How to choose Korean universities?

1) The nature of the school has nothing to do with quality.

Generally speaking, there are many private universities in South Korea, but these universities are recognized as official educational institutions, and even many of them are among the top universities in the world 100, so even private universities are excellent universities.

2) The visa rate has nothing to do with the reputation of the school.

Korean universities issue admission permits through internal audit. However, the fact that students can get admission permits does not mean that they can get 100% visas. Even if you get an entry permit, you still have to pass the examination of the consulate to get a visa.

2. How can students who have no language foundation apply for the exam?

In fact, ordinary universities in Korea do not need language scores when applying, because these universities have their own Korean schools. Even if students have no foundation in Korean, they can take language classes in these Korean schools for a certain period of time to improve their language level. If they pass the exam and interview, they can enter the university.

3. What is the relationship between the final education and the application time limit?

Generally, Korean universities will require international students to graduate for no more than two years and undergraduates for no more than three years. And judging from the current trend, Korean universities are bound to raise the entry threshold, so when you want to apply, try to apply within one year after graduation.

4. Can students from three schools apply?

The so-called "three-school students" actually refer to students from technical secondary schools, vocational high schools or junior colleges. Of course, these students can also apply for Korean schools, but they need to study Korean for about a year. If Korean can reach the intermediate level, you can apply for an undergraduate course.

5. What is a certificate of deposit?

For many years, many Korean universities have required foreign students to submit a deposit of $65,438+0,000 or $4,000 as financial guarantee, but in fact, if they want to apply, at least $65,438 +0.5 million will be more secure.

6. Is it also applicable to learn English in Korea?

There are many English courses in Korea, namely GSIS courses, IT courses and so on. This course also has a high scholarship. If your English is excellent, you can also enter the postgraduate courses in Korea directly through these courses.

3. List of requirements for learning Korean in Korea

1, Korean language requirements of Korean study universities

Seoul National University

Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 4.

South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.

korea university

Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 4.

South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.

yonsei university

Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 4.

South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.

Sungkyunkwan university

Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: According to the needs of various disciplines, the required IK language scores are different.

Xinjiang university

Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 3 or above.

South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.

Kyung hee university

Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 3 or above.

South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.

Central University

Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK level 4 or above.

dongguk university

South Korea's requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK level 3 or above.

Jianguo university

Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 3.

South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK 4.

Seoul National University

Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK 4.

Korea Foreign Studies University

Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK 4.

national university

South Korea's requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK level 3 or above.

sejong university

Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK level 4 or above.

Ewha Womans University

Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 3 or above.

South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK level 4 or above.

Busan University

Undergraduate Korean requirements: IK 3.

South Korea's requirements for graduate students: IK 4.

Jeonbuk University

Korean requirements for undergraduate/graduate students: IK 4.

2. Korean proficiency test level

IK is divided into 6 levels, 1~2 is the primary level and 3~6 is the intermediate level.

1 level: pronunciation, basic sentence patterns in the introductory stage, and basic daily communication.

The second level: basic sentence understanding, simple sentence making and basic communication.

Level 3: intermediate grammar, simple composition, daily language and daily dialogue.

Band 4: intermediate grammar application, in-depth writing and multi-topic dialogue.

The fifth level: intensive training aimed at applying for universities or graduate students to improve the ability of multi-topic in-depth dialogue.

Grade 6: I majored in Korean to prepare for college courses, and I was proficient in using Korean in class for personal publication.

Generally, if you reach the level of IK4, you will reach the stage of understanding most of the agenda dialogues.

4. Matters needing attention in studying in South Korea

1. Exchange money online

When you go out, you have to spend money everywhere. To study in Korea, you need to pay tuition, rent, dormitory expenses, daily living expenses, transportation expenses and so on. In addition to the money earned by working, most of the expenses are still supported by the family, but the family can only provide RMB and need Korean won in Korea. Although you can withdraw money directly outside Korea, after all, the bank exchange rate is low and there is a daily limit, so many people seize this point and provide money exchange services. You give him RMB, and he transfers it directly to you in Korea. The exchange rate is very high.

However, this private money exchange transaction is a gray area and is not protected by law. It is generally an online transaction. Once something goes wrong, you can't contact anyone at all. There is no good way to solve the alarm, and finally I have to give up. During my study in Korea, I heard a lot of such tricks, ranging from thousands to tens of thousands.

Remind the students that money must be exchanged through the bank, and don't be greedy and cheap, leaving the safe channel.

2. The airport helps to transport parts.

Some students experienced it once at the Korean airport. At that time, I went back to China on vacation with my friends. When I was waiting for the consignment at the airport, I met two Korean uncles who came to help me bring things. It is said that it is a mechanical part and needs to be reissued to customers, but the logistics is too slow. I want to put it in my suitcase and check it back to China. Then I will give that person's contact information and pay a certain fee.

The classmates didn't think much at that time, but after all, they were not at ease with strangers and refused. Later, I talked about it with my friends. I searched the internet and found that there would be such a situation, that is, helping to bring things at the airport, which would contain some contraband. Once it is seized by the customs, it may inadvertently become an accomplice, and if it is serious, it may be subject to legal sanctions.

3. The purchasing agency or agency helps to bring medicine or cosmetics.

Similar to the above situation, some beauty salons or purchasing agencies will recruit people to bring cosmetics or some medicines to China. It is no problem to bring some cosmetics at ordinary times, but there may be some cosmetics or medicines that have never been seen before, and some ingredients contained in them may be prohibited in China. If you carry prohibited items without any declaration, it will be smuggling. In serious cases, you may be arrested and sent to prison.

So remind students who want to study abroad that they must pay more attention when they go out, and don't be greedy for petty gain and resist temptation.