List of study abroad documents

A pleasant study abroad life and a legal and stable job are waiting for you.

If you prepare to study abroad with Job&Shop, there are many benefits prepared!

You can sign up for private health insurance products (injury, disease) when using Job&Shop during the 7-month health insurance restriction period after entering Korea.

TOPIK Korean language course scheduled to be introduced

An online counseling channel in 12 languages related to studying abroad in Korea will be operated on the site.

Administrative and legal 1:1 consultation for international students

In addition to all these benefits, through 1:1 customized consulting for international students,
Enjoy an exciting study abroad experience in Korea.

Korea is currently
Due to the demographic cliff, there is a shortage of manpower in the industry.
High-paying jobs are on the rise, mainly in the provinces.

< Changes in the recruitment of industrial technical manpower in the 12 major industries >

All machine display semiconductor bio, health fiber automobile former Shipbuilding steel chemistry software IT, business

Source: Ministry of Employment and Labor
2022 Second Half Labor Force Survey Results for Businesses by Occupation

New news to watch out for

E-9 visa workers can also change to D-2 (Korean student)

Hourly wage increase for part-time jobs in 2024

Provision of part-time job items and information on public holidays during the vacation period
Hourly wage (hourly wage) increase for part-time jobs in 2024 Hourly wage 9,860 won
Minimum monthly wage during vacation period: KRW 2,060,760 (2.5 increase from 2023)

Expansion and reinforcement of support for foreign students studying at local universities

From 2023, Jeonbuk-do will support housing expenses for foreign students with excellent grades at each university.
Permitted part-time employment hours for associate degree and bachelor's programs expanded from 20 → 25 hours per week (D-4 Topic level 3 or higher) to 25 → 30 hours (D-2).
During vacation, internships in E7 employment types are available, and opportunities for practice equal to those of Korean nationals are provided.

The benefits of further strengthening Korean language skills also increase.

As of 2022, there are more than 60 Korean language schools in each region of Korea.
After studying Korean, a short-term comprehensive visa (C-3) for 90 days or a general training visa (D-4) for more than 6 months is available.

Expansion of benefits for overseas Korean D2, D4 visa holders

Improving visa issuance procedures for Koreans with foreign nationality and improving immigration convenience
Convenient work visit (H-2) and overseas Korean (F-4) visa issuance procedures
Under the Overseas Koreans Act, overseas Koreans (F-4) visas are issued to overseas Koreans up to the 4th generation.
Reduction of visa reissuance application period for those departing from the country whose working visit (H-2) expired

100% of science and engineering graduates can be employed

Average wage: KRW 2,750,000 per month ~

Bio

display

semiconductor

Shipbuilding

automobile

GNI in 12 countries/monthly income per person

($) Monthly Income($) annual income

Pakistan
Bangladesh
russia
Mongolia
vietnam
china
Indonesia
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
korea

koreakorea

Manufacturing	service industry	Agriculture
Hourly wage: 10,000 won~	Minimum hourly wage 9,860 won~	Daily wage 130,000 won
Depends on part-time job hours	130,000 Won (Including Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and vacation periods) = Approximately 24,050,000 won

What to prepare and average preparation time for studying abroad in Korea

preparation for selection

Choose your school and major

Waiting for entrance exam and pass

Visa application and preparation

Fill out your college application
Personal Statement and Letter of Recommendation Request

Choose your target school
Check options such as dormitory/scholarship system/English lectures, etc.
major decision

Varies according to university and major admission period
Including entrance exam preparation period

It generally takes 1-2 months from application to issuance of D-2 visa
Preparation for tuition, lodging, health checkup, flight schedule, etc.

Although there are individual differences, in order to study in Korea
It is known that it takes from 6 months to 1 year on average.

If this whole process is with Job&Shop
Easier and faster to progress

Essential information and events for international students

Recommended for international students (D2,D4) part-time jobs

Provide part-time job items and information during vacation period and public holidays
Hourly wage increase for part-time jobs (hourly wage) in 2024 9,860 won per hour
Minimum monthly wage during vacation period: KRW 2,060,760 (2.5 increase from 2023)

1:1 study abroad consulting in each home country

Student visa document consultation
Student visa agency service
Consulting each university according to individual conditions (dormitory, scholarship, etc.)

Every year, job fairs are held throughout Korea.

Held an exhibition sponsored by the Korean government
Job Fair Platforms (Corporate job placement in each Korean region)

Job Seeker Participation Event

Counseling with companies affiliated with universities in each region of Korea (Job and Shop)
Recommendation of companies related to science and engineering departments at each local university (Job and Shop)

Event information, including recommendations for government-led job fairs
Easy but highly paid part-time job recommendations
1:1 customized consulting for studying abroad

JobnShop study abroad service in Korea
Scheduled to open in October

Enjoy your study abroad life in Korea with JobnShop!

Studying in Korea is not difficult.

Study abroad in Korea in 12 Asian countries with Job&Shop
Easily find a school that fits your requirements.