English-Taught Degrees in Korea (Singapore) 2026: A Shortlisting Workflow + What to Verify
TL;DR
A Singapore-student friendly workflow for finding and shortlisting degree programmes in Korea where instruction is in English (or includes English-track modules): how to use official portals, what to verify on university pages, and how to…
20 Jan 2026, 00:00 Z
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Q: Can I do a degree in Korea while studying mainly in English?
A: Some universities have programmes or tracks with significant English instruction — but requirements vary a lot by university and department. The safest approach is to shortlist candidates using official portals, then verify the exact language-of-instruction and entry requirements on the programme page.
TL;DR (2 minutes)
- Start here (official): Study in Korea — Plan (main)
- Build a shortlist sheet first (5–10 programmes).
- Verify on the official programme page: language of instruction (fully English vs mixed), required English scores (if any), deadlines/intake, tuition/housing.
- Visa/stay overview: Study in Korea — Student Visa and Stay Status
Status: Last reviewed 2026-01-20. This is a planning workflow, not a promise that any specific programme is available. Always verify on the university’s official programme page.
If you’re deciding Japan vs Korea overall (degree vs language-first), start here:
1) Start from the official portal (then narrow fast)
Study in Korea is an official portal that covers the big building blocks:
- how studying in Korea works,
- visa/stay basics,
- student life,
- and scholarship routes.
Start here:
Then keep these bookmarked:
- visa & stay (official): https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/plan/visaAndStay.do
- living & housing (official): https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/life/livingAndHousing.do
2) The shortlist workflow (Singapore student-friendly)
Your shortlist sheet is the difference between “I’m excited” and “I can execute”.
Step A) Define your constraints (5 minutes)
Write down:
- level: undergraduate / masters / PhD
- discipline(s) and non-negotiables (e.g., “must have labs”, “must have internships”, etc.)
