Korean Language — Beginner (TOPIK I)
Hangul, greetings and everyday conversation, starting from zero
- Duration
- 3 months
- Fee
- Ask us
Why study in South Korea?
Home of Samsung, LG and Hyundai — world-class universities, tuition waivers that most international students receive in some form, legal part-time work, and a clear path from student visa to a career in Korea.
Why Choose South Korea?
World-Class Tech Education
Multiple universities in the QS Top 100 (SNU, KAIST, Yonsei, Korea University) in the home country of Samsung, LG and Hyundai.
Generous Scholarships
Tuition waivers for international students are routine, and each university sets its own bands — plus the fully funded GKS government scholarship.
Earn While You Learn
Work legally on a student visa once immigration approves it — the weekly cap and the hourly rate are both set nationally and revised.
Start Without IELTS
The TOPIK (Korean) route needs no IELTS; many English-taught programs accept TOEFL, Duolingo or an MOI letter instead.
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Language-School Route
Begin with a university Korean Language Institute on a D-4 visa, reach TOPIK 3–4, then switch to a degree (D-2) inside Korea.
Stay After Graduation
The D-10 job-seeking visa lets you stay on to look for work, then the E-7 skilled-work visa — a realistic path to residency.
Safe & Modern
One of the safest countries in the world, with unbeatable public transport and a growing Bangladeshi student community.
Costs at a Glance
University tuitionNational universities cost less than private ones, and every university sets its own figure — tell us your shortlist and we will get you their current fees in writing
Language institute (KLI)Priced per term by each university's language institute — ask us for the current term fee
Living costsSeoul is the expensive option; cities like Gwangju, Daejeon or Busan cost noticeably less — your city and your housing decide most of it
DormitoryCharged per semester and priced by room type — a dormitory place is the cheapest way to live, so apply early
Part-time earningsKorea sets an hourly floor nationally and reviews it every year — what you earn depends on that rate, your hours and your city
Korean universities set their own fees and review them every year. Bring us the universities you are considering and we will get you their current figures at counseling.
Intakes & Timeline
March
Spring degree intake — applications close well before it; ask us for this round's dates
September
Fall degree intake — each university publishes its own application window
Mar / Jun / Sep / Dec
Language institute (KLI) terms — apply several months ahead of the term you want
Required Documents
- SSC & HSC certificates and marksheets (Ministry of Education + MoFA attested)
- Last academic certificate & transcript (if applicable)
- Valid passport
- Passport-size photos
- Bank statement and bank solvency certificate — the amount and the period are set by the university and the embassy
- Sponsor's (parents') tax returns & job certificate / trade license
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- Police clearance & TB test report
- Language proof: TOPIK, or IELTS/TOEFL for English-medium programs
No IELTS on the TOPIK routeVisa fee and timing set by the embassyStart attestation early
GKS — Global Korea Scholarship (Fully Funded)
- 100% tuition + round-trip airfare paid by the Korean government
- A monthly living stipend, set for each year's round
- 1 year of free Korean language training included
- Settlement allowance and medical insurance covered
- University-track applications offer more seats than the embassy track
- University merit scholarships are the easier and far more common route — most students get in that way, not through GKS
Popular Universities
Seoul National University (SNU)
Seoul
Korea's flagship national university — strong graduate funding
KAIST
Daejeon
Top science & tech institute — most programs in English, scholarships commonly offered
Yonsei University
Seoul
Elite SKY university — fully English-taught international college
Korea University
Seoul
Elite SKY university — business, law and engineering
Hanyang University
Seoul
"The engineer's school" — strong industry links
Kyung Hee University
Seoul
Hospitality, medicine & international studies — good scholarships
Sejong University
Seoul
Popular with Bangladeshi students — entry scholarships offered
Chonnam National University
Gwangju
Big Bangladeshi community — cheaper tuition and living than Seoul
University Korean Language Institutes
In Korea the language course usually runs inside the university itself — you study Korean at its language institute, then move into the degree. These are the best-known ones.
Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
Seoul
Korea's oldest university Korean program — the classic route
Seoul National University Language Education Institute
Seoul
SNU's own Korean program for international students
Korea University Korean Language Center
Seoul
Large program at one of the SKY universities
Sogang University Korean Language Education Center
Seoul
Famous for its speaking-first teaching method
Ewha Womans University Language Center
Seoul
Long-running program on the Ewha campus
Kyung Hee University Institute of International Education
Seoul
A popular stepping stone into Kyung Hee degrees
Life in South Korea
Safe streets, world-best transport, halal food in every major city and an active Bangladeshi student community (BSAK).
Modern Campuses
High-tech campuses, libraries and labs — with active international student clubs.
Halal & Community
Seoul Central Mosque, halal marts in every major city and Bangladeshi student associations.
City Life
T-money card, cheap subways and safe streets — getting around a Korean city costs little.
Popular Fields
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials)Computer Science & AIBusiness & International TradeBiotechnology & PharmacyDesign & MediaKorean Language & Studies
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Hospitality & Tourism
Our Korea Services
From choosing the right university and scholarship to your visa file at the Korean Embassy in Dhaka — we handle the full journey.
- Profile assessment & university selectionFREE
- Scholarship strategy (GKS + university waivers)
- Admission & application processing
- Document attestation guidance (Ministry + MoFA)
- Bank solvency & sponsor file preparation
- D-4 / D-2 visa file & embassy submission
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- Pre-departure briefing & air ticket support
- Accommodation & dormitory guidance
- Support after arrival in Korea
Our Language Courses
Start Korean at our Dhanmondi center — Hangul from zero up to the TOPIK level your university asks for.
Korean Language — Intermediate (TOPIK II)
For university admission and the D-2 / D-4 student visa file
- Duration
- 4 months
- Fee
- Ask us
Work & Career Opportunities
Part-Time While Studying
Students on a D-2 degree visa and a D-4 language visa may both work part-time once they hold an immigration permit, with a weekly cap during term and more room in the vacations. The caps are set by Korean immigration and are revised — ask us for the current ones rather than budgeting on a number you read anywhere.
Real Earnings
Korea sets a national minimum wage and reviews it every year, so part-time work covers a real part of living costs. What it actually comes to depends on that year's rate, your hours and your city — we will work it through with you against the universities you are considering.
D-10 Job-Seeking Visa
The D-10 visa exists so that a graduate of a Korean university can stay on and look for work rather than having to leave and apply from outside. How long it runs for is set by Korean immigration and has changed more than once — ask us for the current period.
E-7 Work Visa & Residency
A Korean degree eases the requirements for the E-7 skilled-work visa, which is the usual route from studying in Korea to working there, and in time toward residency. The qualifying conditions are set by Korean immigration.
How It Works
Free Assessment
We evaluate your results, budget and goals — TOPIK route, English-medium or language institute first.
University & Scholarship
Shortlist universities and target the right waivers — GKS, university merit or lab funding.
Admission & Documents
Application, attestation (Ministry + MoFA) and the complete financial file.
Visa at Dhaka Embassy
D-4 or D-2 file preparation and submission at the Korean Embassy, which sets its own processing time.
Fly & Settle
Pre-departure briefing, ticket, dormitory and airport arrival guidance.
Support in Korea
Part-time work permit guidance and continuous support during your study.
South Korea FAQ
Yes — the TOPIK (Korean-taught) route needs no IELTS, and many English-taught programs accept TOEFL, Duolingo or a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter instead.
There is no single figure — the university and the Korean Embassy set what they want to see, and it moves. We tell you the current requirement for your university and build the sponsor file around it. A stronger balance always makes a stronger file.
Yes — this is the standard route: start at a university Korean Language Institute on a D-4 visa, reach TOPIK 3–4, then change to a D-2 degree visa inside Korea.
Yes, once immigration approves it. Degree students and language students have different weekly caps, and language students can only start after an initial period. Korean immigration sets and revises these, so ask us for the current caps rather than budgeting on a number you read anywhere.
It can cover a good part of your living costs, but not tuition and living together — plan with savings or a scholarship and treat part-time earnings as a help, not a budget.
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The Global Korea Scholarship is fully funded by the Korean government: full tuition, round-trip airfare, a monthly living stipend set for each year's round, and a free year of Korean language training. Places are limited, so we also target university merit waivers, which are the easier and far more common route.
Most universities accept a solid HSC result. Scholarships need strong grades, and GKS in particular sets an academic threshold for each round — bring us your transcript and we will tell you honestly where you stand.
The Korean Embassy sets its own processing time and it moves with the season. Document attestation is the slow part, not the visa itself, so we start that as early as we can.
Yes — Seoul Central Mosque in Itaewon, halal marts and restaurants in all major cities, and most students also self-cook.
Yes — the D-10 job-seeking visa lets a graduate stay on to look for work, then the E-7 skilled-work visa, and Korean-degree holders get easier E-7 conversion. How long the D-10 runs for is set by Korean immigration, so ask us for the current period.
Start your Korea application today
From TOPIK preparation to your visa at the Korean Embassy in Dhaka — we make studying in Korea simple, honest and achievable.
- Free first counseling session at our Dhanmondi center
- Complete admission-to-visa file handled by our team
- Post-arrival support once you land