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International education institute expands Study in Korea portal with program info hub

The Study in Korea website now has a new section in which prospective students can get information about universities and different regions, the National Institute of International Education (Niied) announced on Monday.

2026-04-13

Calls grow for oversight of study abroad agencies as mishandling of cases leads to no visas, wasted money

Many people trying to study or train abroad via study abroad agencies have ended up wasting their time and money after the agencies mishandled their cases, with some even becoming illegal residents overseas.

2026-04-02

Busan launches support center to help city's international students

Busan Metropolitan City has launched a new support center, the Study Busan Hub, to provide consultation services and practical assistance to international students in the region.

2026-02-10

Study in Korea website partially restored with most services available, Niied says

The government's Study in Korea website has been partially restored as of Thursday. According to an announcement by the National Institute for International Education (Niied), most services on the Study in Korea website are now available.

2025-10-30

Sejong University to host international student fair for study and work

Sejong University announced Thursday that it will hold a job and university admissions fair for international students on Sept. 25.

2025-09-11

International student enrollment in Korea surpasses 270,000 for the first time

The number of international students currently enrolled in universities or language schools in Korea has surpassed 270,000 for the first time.

2025-09-01

Study, sip and save: Inside Seoul’s growing network of free youth workspaces

Across Seoul, free youth centers are offering students laptop-friendly study spaces, free coffee and a quiet alternative to crowded cafes — and young people are taking notice.

2025-04-29

New 'study village' breathes life into shrinking rural community in South Jeolla

Jangheung County has created a 'study village' for families relocating for education, constructing prefabricated homes to reinvigorate the community, which has grown to 43 residents, including 18 students since March.

2025-04-06

Study in Korea website to relaunch with enhanced services

A revamped Study in Korea website will open on Friday to offer AI-based consultation services and more language options, according to the National Institute for International Education (Niied).

2025-03-06

More than 200,000 overseas students flock to Korea in first half of 2024

The number of overseas students coming to Korea surpassed 200,000 in the first half of this year, setting a record for a six-month period, according to data from the Korea Tourism Organization on Monday.

2024-08-12