South Korea — study abroad, visas & relocation hub
Relocation and study-abroad intelligence for South Korea — 1 city guide(s) on SetTern.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-19 · How we source facts
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SetTern relocation research team
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Help people compare cities, visas, and relocation costs with traceable sources — not to manipulate rankings.
Last substantive review: 2026-05-19
Country snapshot
| Capital | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Currency | KRW |
| Languages | Korean |
| Cost index | 70/100 |
| Student score | 85/100 |
| Expat score | 74/100 |
Cities in this hub
Visas & immigration
Study options
- Seoul National UniversityRanking ~38
- KAISTRanking ~53
- Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
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FAQs
- Is South Korea good for international students?
- Student score 85/100. See universities and city cost tables for programmes in South Korea.
- What is the cost of living in South Korea?
- Country cost index 70/100. City pages break down rent and monthly budgets.
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