Study abroad · South Korea

Medicine in South Korea: admission, visa, costs

How to study medicine in South Korea: routes, eligibility, language, scholarships and the way to work and residence after the degree.

Routes

• D-2 student visa

Eligibility, from the official page

Admission to a Korean university; Certificate of Admission; proof of funds; visa at the embassy or through the university's online issuance. source

Questions people ask

Which visa does a student of medicine use for South Korea?

D-2 student visa

Is a licence or registration needed?

Admission is by the institution; professional registration comes after the degree.

What language test is asked?

TOPIK 3+ for Korean-taught; English for international programmes

What is the path to permanent residence?

D-10 job-seeker visa after graduation; E-7 with an employer; F-2 / F-5 points routes.

Do I need clearance from my own country before leaving?

It depends on where you are from. Some countries require exit clearance for work contracts abroad (for example Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE) / Protector of Emigrants); students usually do not. The platform checks the rule for your country.

Information, not legal advice. Every rule links to its official source and is re-read nightly.