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Masters Application
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Core steps for Nepali students applying for a Masters and D-2 student visa in South Korea.
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Academic Documents
Original academic transcripts and mark sheets (all semesters)Required
Bachelor's degree certificate (notarised copy)Required
Apostille or legalisation of academic documents via Nepal MoFA
Korean universities increasingly require apostilled documents since Korea joined the Hague Apostille Convention.
TOPIK score report (for Korean-taught programmes) or IELTS / TOEFL (for English-taught)Required
Statement of Purpose / Study Plan in English or Korean
Two academic recommendation letters
Portfolio or research proposal (for art, design, or research-intensive programmes)
Application Submission
Apply via the university's online portal (most Korean universities have their own system)
Pay the application fee (typically KRW 50,000–100,000 per university)
Check GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) eligibility if applying for a fully-funded government scholarship
GKS covers tuition, living stipend, airfare, and settlement allowance. Applications open annually around September–October.
Document Attestation
Get transcripts and degree verified by your university's examination controller
Notarise documents at a Nepali notary public
Apostille academic documents through Nepal Ministry of Foreign AffairsImportant
Translate any Nepali-language documents into English or Korean by a certified translator
Financial Documents
Bank statement showing minimum USD 20,000 (approx. KRW 27,000,000) — balance held for at least 28 daysRequired
Sponsor's income certificate or salary slips (if sponsored by family)
Scholarship award letter (if applicable — GKS or university scholarship)
Financial guarantee letter from sponsor
Admission Follow-up
Receive and review the admission letter (입학허가서)
Pay the first semester tuition fee or secure fee waiver confirmation
Obtain the Certificate of Admission (입학허가서) — required for visa applicationRequired
Receive the Business Registration Certificate of the university (사업자등록증 copy)
Arrange accommodation — on-campus dormitory application or off-campus housing confirmation
Visa Application Documents
Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay)
Completed visa application form (Korean Embassy form)
Passport-sized photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm, white background)
Certificate of Admission from the Korean universityRequired
Tuition fee payment receipt or scholarship confirmation
Financial proof — bank balance certificate (USD 20,000+)
Academic transcripts and degree certificate (apostilled)
TOPIK or IELTS/TOEFL score report
Study plan
TB test results (if required by the embassy)
Embassy Submission
Book appointment at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kathmandu
Address: Fishtail Marg, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. Processing time is typically 5–10 working days.
Pay visa fee (approximately NPR 5,000–8,000)
Submit all documents and attend interview if called
Collect passport with D-2 visa sticker
Arrival & Registration
Register at the university's international student office within the first week
Apply for Alien Registration Card (ARC / 외국인등록증) at the local Immigration Office within 90 daysRequired
The ARC is essential for opening a bank account, getting a phone number, and working part-time.
Open a Korean bank account (Woori Bank, KEB Hana, or Shinhan — most have English support)
Get a Korean phone number (prepaid SIM or contract)
Enrol in the National Health Insurance (NHIS) — mandatory for all international students since March 2021
Attend university orientation
Apply for part-time work permission at Immigration (S-1 permit) — allowed up to 20 hrs/week after 6 months of study
You must maintain a GPA of 2.0+ and have been enrolled for at least one semester to be eligible for part-time work.