After deciding to study abroad in Korea, the next step is to determine the school you want to attend. Choosing a school is not simple because it depends on your family's financial condition, academic ability, resume, major you want to study and many other factors. It's not just about which school you want to study at, you can definitely get into that school with 100%. Join Kimsedu to learn about the criteria for choosing a school when studying abroad in Korea!<\/p>\n
Currently, Korea has about 229 different universities, of which 50 are national universities, the rest are private universities (not counting the number of colleges). Korean universities are evenly distributed across provinces and cities. In the capital Seoul, there are 43 schools and the Gyeonggi-do area (located adjacent to Seoul) with 36 universities.<\/p>\n\n
Area<\/strong><\/th>| Quantity<\/strong><\/th> | Private university<\/strong><\/th> | National University<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n | Seoul<\/td> | 43<\/td> | 38<\/td> | 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Busan<\/td> | 15<\/td> | 11<\/td> | 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Daegu<\/td> | 3<\/td> | 1<\/td> | 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Incheon<\/td> | 6<\/td> | 4<\/td> | 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Gwangju<\/td> | 11<\/td> | 8<\/td> | 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Daejeon\/ Sejong<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 12<\/td> | 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Ulsan<\/td> | 2<\/td> | 1<\/td> | 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Gyeonggi<\/td> | 36<\/td> | 34<\/td> | 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Gangwon<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 9<\/td> | 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Chungcheongbuk<\/td> | 12<\/td> | 8<\/td> | 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Chungcheongnam<\/td> | 18<\/td> | 16<\/td> | 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Gyeongsangbuk<\/td> | 20<\/td> | 14<\/td> | 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Jeollabuk<\/td> | 11<\/td> | 8<\/td> | 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Jeollanam<\/td> | 11<\/td> | 7<\/td> | 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Gyeongsangnam<\/td> | 11<\/td> | 7<\/td> | 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Jeju<\/td> | 2<\/td> | 1<\/td> | 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | TOTAL<\/strong><\/td> | 229<\/strong><\/td> | 179<\/strong><\/td> | 50<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n | Should I Choose a National School or a Private School?<\/strong><\/h2>\nCategory<\/strong><\/th> | National University<\/strong><\/th> | Private University<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n | Quantity<\/strong><\/td> | 50<\/td> | 179<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Quality of education<\/strong><\/td> | Good<\/td> | Good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Established unit<\/strong><\/td> | Established by the State and Government<\/td> | Established by organizations and individuals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Infrastructure<\/strong><\/td> | Not as invested as private schools<\/td> | Modern and complete<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Tuition (Language lessons)<\/strong><\/td> | About 4,800,000 - 7,000,000 KRW | \n(About 90,324,000 - 131,722,000 VND)<\/td> About 4,800,000 - 7,200,000 KRW | \n(About 90,324,000 - 135,485,000 VND)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Tuition (Specialization)<\/strong><\/td> | Approximately from 3,000,000 KRW\/ 1 Period | \n(Approximately from 60,000,000 VND\/1 period)<\/td> Approximately from 4,000,000 KRW\/ 1 Period | \n(Approximately from 80,000,000 VND\/1 period)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n Should I Choose a School in Seoul or Another Province?<\/strong><\/h2>\nCategory<\/strong><\/th> | Seoul Area School<\/strong><\/th> | Other Provincial Regional Schools<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n | Quality of education<\/strong><\/td> | The educational quality of all universities in Korea is evaluated and meets high standards. So you don't need to worry about the quality of education between schools in central Seoul or other provinces, because no matter which school you study at, your degree will still be recognized around the world.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Tuition<\/strong><\/td> | 10,000 \u2013 12,000 USD\/year | \n(242,240,000 - 290,688,000 VND\/year)<\/td> 8,000 - 10,000 USD\/year | \n(193,792,000 - 242,240,000 VND\/year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Environment<\/strong><\/td> | The environment is bustling and crowded even at night<\/td> | The environment is quieter and deserted in the evening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Voice<\/strong><\/td> | The Seoul accent is easy to listen to and has standard pronunciation according to the curriculum<\/td> | Depending on the region, the local accent is difficult or easy to hear. According to people, the Jeju dialect is the most difficult dialect, and even Koreans may not be able to understand it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Advantage<\/strong><\/td> | - Dynamic environment | \n- Many entertainment activities, festivals, amusement parks \n- Standard voice, easy to hear<\/td> - Tuition and living expenses are cheaper than Seoul | \n- Quiet environment, not too crowded \n- Big cities like Busan also organize entertainment festivals \n- Finding a part-time job is easy even if you're not good at English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Defect<\/strong><\/td> | - High tuition and living expenses | \n- Find a highly competitive part-time job because it requires a high level of Korean language proficiency <\/td> - Excessive exposure to local accents can lead to poor pronunciation later on | \n- Because in a quiet environment, it is sometimes easy to be passive and lack energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n 1. About the quality of education<\/h4>\nAnyone who studies abroad, not only in Korea but also in other countries, is always wondering about choosing a school that suits their academic ability and favorite profession. Therefore, it is extremely important to learn clearly about the universities in the country you study abroad in.<\/p>\n Below is information about popular majors in Korea and some suggested schools for your reference. Study in the field you love!<\/p>\n\n
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