Study Abroad Program Profile:
- Cost of Living: Php35,000+ per month
- Minimum Tuition Cost: starts at Php180,000+ per year (public or private). Korean-track courses may be more affordable but requires proficiency.
- Study duration: 1-4 years (depending on academic level)
- Part-time job hours: 20-40 hours per week depending on academic level.
- Post Study Opportunity: Job-seeking visa after studying.
- PR timing: like majority of destinations, at least 5-years of stay.
- Can I bring my family: Yes. Dependent can be processed once student arrives in Korea.
- Is proof of funds needed: Yes. Computation may vary. Ask for consultation to check on chances of approval based on funds.
Korea Studying in Korea
South Korea is the nearest and one of the most affordable study destination Filipinos. The South Korean government is in the transition to accept 300,000 international students by 2027. The process and opportunities differ depending on what academic level study a student is enrolling at. The best program to take though is a Masters level where they can work for longer hours (30-40 hours per week) with very friendly class schedule (sometimes 1-2x a week). This makes studying Masters in South Korea very much self-sustaining.
Pros:
- Affordability.
- Low cost of living.
- Lesser competition.
- Academic programs.
- Easy to apply Master’s program.
- Learn Korean while studying at the same time.
Cons:
- Documentation process is not as streamlined.
- Age limit in some academic level
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