Most PopularSouth Korea
Nepal's most trusted pathway — top-tier TVET and D-2/D-4 visa expertise.
Visa Type
D-2 (Degree) / D-4 (Language)
Intakes
March / September
Avg. Tuition/Yr
NPR 4,00,000 – 8,00,000
Success Rate
96%
Why students choose South Korea
- Highest visa approval rate among our destinations, with the deepest institutional partner network we manage.
- IELTS-based scholarships can cover 30–100% of tuition at partner universities.
- Strong part-time work culture lets students offset living costs legally from their second semester.
- Direct flights and an established Nepali student community across Busan, Seoul, and Daegu.
At a Glance
Visa Success Rate
96% for well-prepared applicants
Living Costs
NPR 45,000 – 65,000 / month
Work Rights
Up to 20 hrs/week (D-2), part-time from term 2
PR Pathway
Available for eligible graduates
Universities we place students at
Tongmyong University
Busan
Dongeui University
Busan
Silla University
Busan
Busan University of Foreign Studies
Busan
Far East University
Eumseong
Courses students apply for most
Ways to reduce your tuition cost
IELTS Tuition Waiver
30–100% tuition
IELTS Band 5.5+ at application
GKS (Global Korea Scholarship)
Full tuition + stipend
Top academic record, government-sponsored
What the visa application actually needs
Visa Requirements
- 01Confirmed admission (Certificate of Admission) from a D-2/D-4 accredited institution
- 02Proof of financial capability (bank statement, sponsor documents)
- 03Academic transcripts and certificates, apostilled/notarized
- 04IELTS score (if applying with language exemption)
- 05Statement of Purpose and study plan
- 06Clean visa history disclosure — prior refusals must be declared accurately
Documents Required
- 01Valid passport (min. 6 months validity)
- 02SLC/SEE, +2, and Bachelor's transcripts & certificates
- 03Bank statement (own or sponsor, per embassy threshold)
- 04Sponsor's income/tax documents
- 05Passport-size photos (as per embassy spec)
- 06Certificate of Admission from university
Career opportunities
IT & software development roles in Busan/Seoul tech hubs
Hospitality and tourism management
Manufacturing and mechanical engineering
Korean-Nepali trade and business liaison roles
Students who chose South Korea
“I started with zero Korean. Two years later I'm studying Business Administration in Busan on a IELTS scholarship that covers most of my tuition. I now work at Discovery Pathway helping students walk the same path.”
Reewaz Adhikari · Tongmyong University
“My family was nervous about the cost. The team broke down every won I'd spend before I signed anything, no surprises after arrival — that transparency is what convinced my parents.”
Roshan Pariyar · Kyungsung University
Questions about studying in South Korea
Yes. Prior refusals (including Australia or Korea itself) don't automatically disqualify you, but they must be disclosed accurately and explained with supporting documentation. We build a disclosure strategy specifically for this before submission.