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Korea University

Seoul·private

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#QS #74

QS Rank

$11,000

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World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#QS #74

Programs(3)

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MBA (Korea University Business School)

Business & Management

Master's~$11k/yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+march, september

MS Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science & IT

Master's~$11k/yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+march, september

MS International Studies (English)

Arts & Social Sciences

Master's~$11k/yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+march, september

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.

GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.

GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.

IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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For Nepali students — South Korea

What makes South Korea work for students from Nepal

MoEST NOC (mandatory)

Required for every Nepali student before applying for a student visa or remitting tuition. Takes 2–3 weeks from Keshar Mahal, Kathmandu (Ministry of Education). NOC checklist →

Work after study — D-10 Job Seeker Visa

2 years to find employment after graduating from a Korean university. Convertible to E-7 work visa. Full visa guide →

Popular courses for Nepali students

Korean Language Studies · Information Technology · Engineering · Business & International Relations

Korean language proficiency (TOPIK 4+) opens professional employment. K-content industries (media, gaming) are growing.

Graduate employment

₩35–55 million/yr (approx. USD 26,000–41,000) for IT/Engineering entry level.

Samsung, LG, Hyundai, and SK Hynix recruit internationally. IT and semiconductor industries have the highest demand.

Nepali community

3,000+ Nepalis in South Korea — concentrated in Seoul and Incheon.

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