South Korea Erasmus, Mevlana and Other Student Exchange Programs
South Korea Erasmus, Mevlana and Other Student Exchange Programs
Erasmus is a cooperation program between higher education institutions that allows university students to study at another educational institution in another country for a certain period of their education. There are a total of 42 countries within the scope of the Erasmus program, including European countries and partner countries of the European Union. South Korea is not included in the Erasmus program because it is not a European Union country or a partner country of the European Union, but thanks to bilateral agreements between universities in Korea and Europe, it is possible to go from Korea to Europe or from Europe to Korea as an exchange student with funding from Erasmus or through different exchange programs.
In order to go to South Korea as an exchange student from Türkiye, the university where you study must have an agreement with the university in South Korea where you want to study.
What are the South Korea Student Exchange Programs?
Student exchange programs in South Korea are as follows.
- Mevlana Exchange Program
- Exchange programs in line with bilateral agreements between universities
Can I Go to Korea as an Erasmus Student from Türkiye?
It is not possible to go to South Korea as an Erasmus student from Türkiye. Universities in South Korea are not among the countries within the scope of the Erasmus program. If there is a mutual educational agreement between universities in Turkey and South Korea, students from both countries can participate in the exchange program.
Can I Go to Korea as an Exchange Student with the Mevlana Program?
It is possible to go to South Korea as an exchange student with the Mevlana program. The Mevlana program is a program that allows the exchange of students and faculty members between universities in Turkey and abroad, and within the scope of the program, it is possible to study at a different school abroad for at least 1 and at most 2 semesters.
Students who are eligible to study in South Korea with the Mevlana program do not need to pay an additional fee. Mevlana exchange students are entitled to a monthly scholarship that changes every year. Exchange is only possible between universities in Türkiye that have an agreement with South Korea; universities that do not have an agreement are not included in the program.
In our country, the Mevlana program has been temporarily suspended for the 2022 - 2023 academic year.
Which Turkish Universities Have Agreements with South Korea?
Some of the universities in Türkiye that have agreements with South Korea are listed below.
- Hacettepe University (Busan University of Foreign Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hanyang University)
- Istanbul University (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Kangwon National University,
- Bogazici University (Hanyang University, Keimyung University, Seoul National University, Sogang University, Sungkyunkwan University)
- Middle East Technical University (Inha University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Konkuk University, Korea Foundation, Myongji University, SolBridge International School of Business)
- Yildiz Technical University (Inha University)
- Ankara University (Dankook University, Inha University, Seoul National University of Education, Sungshin University, Korea Hallym University, Hankuk University, Keimyung University, Kyonggi University, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea University, Chungnam National University, Gachon University, Konkuk University, National Cheng Kung University, Kyungpook National University, South Korea Arts Council, Pusan Foreign Languages University)
- Bilkent University (Ajou University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Kookmin University, Korea National University of Art, Korea University, Kyung Hee University, Dongguk University, Konkuk University, Woosong University, Sungkyunkwan University)
- Bahcesehir University (Kyungsung University, Keimyung University, Myongji University)
- Anadolu University (Hanyang University, Korea National University of Arts, Kyungpook University)
- Cukurova University (Pukyong National University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
There are many universities in our country that have agreements with Korea. The most preferred Korean universities worldwide are Seoul National University, Korea University, and Sungkyunkwan University.
What are the requirements to go to Korea as an exchange student?
The requirements for going to Korea as an exchange student are listed below.
- Learning agreement between two educational institutions
- Acceptance letter from the university you wish to attend
- A valid passport
- South Korea student visa
- Documents showing sufficient financial resources
- Clean criminal record
How to Get a Student Visa for Korean Exchange Program?
Student visa applications for the Korean exchange program must be made in person or through accredited agencies to one of the South Korean Consulates in Istanbul and Ankara. In order to apply for a visa, the required documents must first be completed completely, then an appointment must be made at the consulate. On the appointment day, the documents must be submitted completely and the required visa fee must be paid.
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Is It Difficult for International Students to Get by in South Korea?
For international students, making ends meet in South Korea can be difficult, depending on monthly income and budget. Education costs vary depending on the educational institution chosen, but are generally between 4,000,000 and 5,500,000 South Korean won per semester. When choosing school facilities as accommodation, the cost is between 1,000,000 and 1,500,000 South Korean won per semester, and when choosing private accommodation options such as renting a house, the cost is between 200,000 and 1,000,000 South Korean won per month.
In Korea, students' monthly food and dining expenses are an average of 300,000 South Korean won. Transportation fees are 50,000 South Korean won per month. Monthly general needs are between 180,000 South Korean won.
Considering the monthly expenses of international students, the average cost of living in Korea is high for students who do not receive a scholarship, and it can be difficult to make ends meet.
What are the Scholarship Opportunities for Exchange Students in Korea?
Exchange students can benefit from undergraduate, graduate and research program scholarships provided by universities in Korea. Since scholarship opportunities granted to exchange students vary depending on the educational institution, students should research the scholarship opportunities at the universities they will attend in detail. Since applications are generally accepted for scholarship opportunities offered by universities within a limited time, it is important to follow the scholarship application periods. In order to benefit from scholarships from Korean universities, conditions such as having a high grade point average and a good level of Korean language are also required.
Students who go to South Korea for the Mevlana program are provided monthly grants by the government in varying amounts each year.
Can Exchange Students Go to Korea Work?
Yes, exchange students who go to Korea can work.
Exchange students who go to South Korea can only work part-time jobs, and foreign students who want to find a part-time job must have studied in South Korea for at least one semester and have a student visa of at least 1 year. Students who meet the requirements can apply to the Korean immigration office with a signed consent form to obtain a work permit and find a job in Korea. Undergraduate and language school students in Korea can work 20 hours a week, while graduate and doctoral students can work 30 hours a week. Students can also work during holidays. Students working in South Korea can earn an average of 10,000 South Korean won per hour.