South Korea is ranked as the 10th biggest country in terms of nominal GDP in the world. It is also renowned as one of the Asian Tigers because of its rapid industrialization and economic growth. In the present context, it is one of the biggest suppliers of semiconductor and other very essential components of advanced technology equipment. Korea is also leading its way into innovation and entrepreneurship as it is ranked top 5 in global innovation ranking. The secret behind its unbelievable success is all about collaboration between government policy, academic institutions(universities) and industrial sectors. Among these institutions, economists give more emphasis to the role of universities in Korean prosperity. It has 2 world renowned universities within top 100 in global ranking and so many universities are within top 500 global ranking. It’s hard-working culture, very secure and safe environment, food, tourism destinations, technological advancement are among the things that represent South Korea. Despite USA having a heavy influence on their economic and social growth, South Koreans are well-known for the preservation of their language and they are very proud of it. Hence, any foreigner planning to stay in South Korea has to learn Korean language for their comfort and ease.
Why Study in South Korea
Historically, USA, UK and EUROPE had been the major academic destinations for Nepalese students. Quality education, job opportunities, international as well as national recognition, and language was regarded as the major cause behind the preferences. However, in the current context, many different academic destinations have emerged and provide more options for Nepalese students to choose from, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Korea. Among all, South Korea is also taking pace in the global competition in attracting foreign students. As per our research and understanding, the reasons behind choosing South Korea for your academic career are as follows.
- Global recognition in quality education.
- Variety of universities to choose from offering various courses depending on your interest.
- Affordable university fees and living expenses.
- Emerging employment opportunities.
- Good career opportunities after graduation.
- Gaining global recognition in music, fashion, cosmetics etc.
Choosing a university
Choosing the most suitable university for you could be a challenging task because Korea has more than 200 different universities providing a vast number of subjects and courses. There are various ways to obtain information regarding universities and their courses, faculties, research labs, and the facilities they provide.