πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Affordable Universities in South Korea for Nepali Students

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Gyeongsang National University

PublicScholarship available

Jinju

~$2,400/yr
KRW ~1,600,000/semester; one of the lowest at any Korean national university

Jinju is a smaller city with very low rent (gosiwon from KRW 200,000/month); tuition is among the lowest at any major Korean national university; aerospace engineering program has produced graduates placed at Korea Aerospace Industries

MEng Aerospace and Systems EngineeringBSc Computer ScienceBSc AgricultureMSc Marine Science
Min GPA: 2.3/4.0IELTS: 5.5+Intakes: March, SeptemberAid: Global GNU Scholarship: up to 100% tuition waiver for top-ranked international applicants; 50% waiver for GPA β‰₯ 3.0/4.0
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Kangwon National University

PublicScholarship available

Chuncheon

~$2,500/yr
KRW ~1,700,000/semester; programs in environmental science at lower end

Located in mountainous Gangwon Province near ski resorts and national parks; tourism management programs align well with Nepal's hospitality sector background; among the most accessible national universities for Nepali students with GPA in the 2.3–3.0 range

MSc Environmental ScienceBA Tourism ManagementMEng Information and Communication EngineeringBSc Forest Sciences
Min GPA: 2.3/4.0IELTS: 5+Intakes: March, SeptemberAid: KGSP University Track available; internal merit scholarship of 30–50% for GPA β‰₯ 2.7/4.0
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Jeonbuk National University

PublicScholarship available

Jeonju

QS World University Rankings 2025 (listed)

~$2,600/yr
KRW ~1,750,000/semester; engineering and natural sciences at the higher end

One of the lowest-tuition degree-granting universities in South Korea; dormitory accommodation available from KRW 150,000/month reduces total annual cost to under $8,000 even without scholarship

MEng Computer EngineeringMEng Agricultural EngineeringMBA Business AdministrationBSc Food Science and Technology
Min GPA: 2.5/4.0IELTS: 5.5+Intakes: March, SeptemberAid: 30–50% tuition reduction for international students with GPA β‰₯ 3.0/4.0; applied automatically at admission, no separate form required
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Chonnam National University

PublicScholarship available

Gwangju

QS World University Rankings 2025 (801–1000 band)

~$2,800/yr
KRW ~1,900,000/semester; medical and pharmacy programs are higher

Annual tuition under $3,000 at a university with research partnerships with global automakers (Kia/Hyundai); Gwangju living costs are among the lowest in any Korean metro

MEng Electrical EngineeringMSc BusinessBSc Natural SciencesMEng Korean Language and Literature (Korean-medium)
Min GPA: 2.5/4.0IELTS: 5.5+Intakes: March, SeptemberAid: International Student Excellence Scholarship: 25–50% tuition waiver for GPA β‰₯ 3.0/4.0 from home institution
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Pusan National University

PublicScholarship available

Busan

QS World Ranking 601–650 (2025)

~$3,000/yr
KRW ~2,000,000/semester; marine engineering and medical programs higher

QS Top-650 globally at under $3,000/yr tuition; Busan port city offers internship and employment pathways in shipping, logistics, and manufacturing industries for E-7 visa transitions

MS Mechanical Engineering (English)MS Computer Science and EngineeringMA International Studies (English)
Min GPA: 2.7/4.0IELTS: 5.5+Intakes: March, SeptemberAid: PNU International Student Scholarship (30–50% tuition); KGSP University Track
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Chungnam National University

Public

Daejeon

~$3,000/yr
KRW 4-5M/yr
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 5.5+Intakes:
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Kyungpook National University

Public

Daegu

~$3,200/yr
KRW 4-5M/yr
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 5.5+Intakes:
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University of Seoul

Public

Seoul

~$3,500/yr
KRW 4-5M/yr
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 5.5+Intakes:
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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

Public

Gwangju

~$4,500/yr
KRW 6M/yr
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 5.5+Intakes:
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Keimyung University

Private

Daegu

~$6,500/yr
KRW 8-10M/yr
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 5.5+Intakes:
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Tuition figures are approximate annual international fees in USD, last verified 2026-04-11. Actual fees vary by program, year, and exchange rate. Always confirm on the university's official website before applying.