Chung-Ang University, one of the top 1% schools, came to Vietnam to recruit students at the Korean study abroad seminar held in September 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City.
How to choose the right school
On February 7, the Ministry of Justice of Korea announced the list and rankings of universities certified for internationalization of education with a total of 134 schools, an increase of 14 units compared to last year. These are schools recognized for visa issuance, classified into 2 groups: top 1% (certified for excellence) and top 2 (certified). In addition, the list also includes top 3 schools, which are not certified and are restricted from applying for visas.
The list of certified universities is posted on the Korean Study Abroad Information System at https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr for international students to learn and look up. Also according to the announcement from the Korean Ministry of Justice, the number of international students coming to Korea in 2023 is 182,000 people, an increase of about 15,000 people. Of which, the illegal rate has decreased slightly compared to the previous year.
Mr. Tran Thien Van, CEO of Zila Education (HCMC), assessed that this is a list that many Vietnamese students are interested in. Because, the increase in the number of certified schools means that the opportunity to study in Korea is increasingly expanding, and having a specific list and ranking of schools is also the basis for helping Vietnamese students choose the right "destination" to have a higher rate of getting a student visa.
"The rankings of Korean universities are evaluated based on the quality of international student management in terms of illegal rates, rates of continuing to major after completing language courses, facilities, etc. The top 1% schools will have an advantage in recruiting students, as well as being exempted from paperwork and procedures when applying for visas and visa extensions," Mr. Van explained.
Representative of Hongik University, one of the top 1% schools, answers questions for Vietnamese students
Mr. Van's advice for those who are in the process of choosing a school is to prioritize top 1% and top 2 educational institutions. Accordingly, top 1% schools always attract a lot of applications so the competition rate is very high, suitable for those with good academic performance and Korean language ability. Meanwhile, top 2 schools will be an easier and more popular choice for Vietnamese international students.
"You can also consider applying to study at top 3 schools, but you must apply for a visa code at the Korean Immigration Department with a grant rate of about 60-80%, meaning the possibility of being rejected is very high," the male director noted and added that recently, Korean universities tend to raise the entrance standards for international students such as average score, family finances, will to study... to be "upgraded".
Information you need to know
In September 2023, Korean media reported that from 2024, universities will no longer require international students to submit essays, self-introductions, or study plans to comply with the country's Higher Education Act. However, confirming with Thanh Nien Newspaper reporters, Mr. Tran Thien Van noted that so far, schools have not provided official information about not requiring essays.
"On the other hand, in the application form to the school, Vietnamese international students must still have a study plan. You should prepare this document carefully so that the school can better understand your strengths, orientation and plans when studying in Korea. In addition, when participating in interviews with some schools, if you have prepared a study plan in advance, it will be easier for you to communicate, helping to increase your chances of being accepted," Mr. Van shared.
Vietnamese students attend an orientation session on studying in Korea in Ho Chi Minh City.
The director also said that Korea constantly updates new policies. Small changes in the visa application review process or the difficulty of the visa interview are also made regularly. "Therefore, it is necessary to fully prepare all documents before applying for a visa," said Mr. Van, adding that Vietnamese students should achieve as high a score on the TOPIK Korean proficiency test as possible to increase the rate of receiving valuable scholarships.
Every year, Korea has 4 semesters for Korean language courses, in March, June, September and December respectively. To enroll in the desired semester, Vietnamese students need to prepare documents and submit them to the school 3 months in advance. As for regular training programs such as bachelor's and postgraduate degrees, there are only 2 semesters in March and September every year, and students need to register 4 to 6 months in advance, depending on the unit.
According to the Korean Educational Development Institute, by April 2022, Vietnam ranked second in the number of international students with 37,940 people, accounting for 22.7% of the total number of international students in Korea. Of which, the most Vietnamese people studied at the undergraduate level (17,534) and Korean language courses (10,675).
List of 18 top 1% schools
At the undergraduate level, they are Konkuk University, Kyungpook National University, Keimyung University, Duksung Women's University, Dongguk University, Pusan National University, Seoul Sirip University, Seoul Theological University, Seokyeong University, Sungshin Women's University, Ewha Womans University, Chung-Ang University, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Hongik University. At the graduate level, they are University of Science and Technology, Graduate School of International Cancer Research of the National Cancer Institute, Graduate School of International Policy Studies of the Korea Development Institute.
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