Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Costs to Study in Korea

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
eunjeong



Joined: 27 Jan 2009

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:46 pm    Post subject: Costs to Study in Korea Reply with quote

I heard that studying in Korea can be quite cheap, but when I look at the undergraduate degree programs in korea it seems to be the same as what I took back in canada (about 6 grand). The costs I am seeing are about 5 grand per semester. Does anyone know the approximate costs of studying in universities in Korea or a general range? Providing you can't get a scholarship.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
OiGirl



Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Undergraduate or graduate? Foreign graduate students at my school pay less than 2 million a semester, and most have some sort of scholarship.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
eunjeong



Joined: 27 Jan 2009

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

as an undergraduate.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Murakano



Joined: 10 Sep 2009

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Costs to Study in Korea Reply with quote

eunjeong wrote:
I heard that studying in Korea can be quite cheap, but when I look at the undergraduate degree programs in korea it seems to be the same as what I took back in canada (about 6 grand). The costs I am seeing are about 5 grand per semester. Does anyone know the approximate costs of studying in universities in Korea or a general range? Providing you can't get a scholarship.


My friend pays roughy that for Yonsei but he got a scholarship and only has to pay about half. Scholarships are seemingly quite easy to obtain for foreigners. Worth trying for anyway......
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
eunjeong



Joined: 27 Jan 2009

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

if you have completed a few courses at a different university, when you apply is there anyway they can find this out? because i am thinking about applying as an undergraduate and my grades there were not good so i would just like to start over.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Missihippi



Joined: 22 Oct 2007
Location: Gwangmyeong

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

eunjeong wrote:
if you have completed a few courses at a different university, when you apply is there anyway they can find this out? because i am thinking about applying as an undergraduate and my grades there were not good so i would just like to start over.


No, apply as a first time student. If you took classes that you want to transfer, then you have to provide your transcripts. If not, than you are a "first time student"
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
catchshime



Joined: 25 Jun 2009
Location: "I am not born for one corner; the whole world is my native land."

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Undergrad I am not too sure, but graduate studies is about 6000 USD a semester at Ko-Dae.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Clockout



Joined: 23 Feb 2009

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are Korean degrees worth a damn?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
UknowsI



Joined: 16 Apr 2009

PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Foreign graduate students at my uni don't have to pay any tuition and get a scholarship. I'm not sure about undergrads but I think it's almost the same for them but maybe slightly smaller scholarship. The university is however engineering only, but I think you can study here pretty much for free (all expenses included) if you are really stingy.

At the SNU it seems like you have to apply to get tuition exemption, which probably means you need pretty good grades.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
isthisreally



Joined: 01 Sep 2007

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clockout wrote:
Are Korean degrees worth a damn?


It seems like most rich Koreans send their kids abroad for university.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
eunjeong



Joined: 27 Jan 2009

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

korean degrees are not really worth anything except in korea however i want to be a translator so i think this would be a good choice for me.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Hyeon Een



Joined: 24 Jun 2005

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clockout wrote:
Are Korean degrees worth a damn?


You could get a Korean undergrad degree here, then go to Europe and get an MA in 1 year if that floats your boat.

Assuming you go to a half-way decent European uni this isn't a bad plan.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
BabaNaja



Joined: 12 Apr 2009

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OiGirl wrote:
Undergraduate or graduate? Foreign graduate students at my school pay less than 2 million a semester, and most have some sort of scholarship.


What school do you go to? Where is it or does it have a website?



UknowsI wrote:
Foreign graduate students at my uni don't have to pay any tuition and get a scholarship.


Same questions: Can you give us the name and location, or website, of your school? Thanks^^
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
eunjeong



Joined: 27 Jan 2009

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I want to go to Korea University but I dont exactly have my heart set on going there. Meaning I wouldnt mind going somewhere else too. I just took the TOPIK test and I'm pretty sure I at least got a level 4.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
UknowsI



Joined: 16 Apr 2009

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

BabaNaja wrote:

UknowsI wrote:
Foreign graduate students at my uni don't have to pay any tuition and get a scholarship.


Same questions: Can you give us the name and location, or website, of your school? Thanks^^

Sent in PM, feel free to PM me if anyone else are interested.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe
TEFL Courses, TESOL Course, English Teaching Jobs - TEFL International