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Today, I would like to inform you about the Seoul Metropolitan-Recommended Visa **, which has been receiving great attention among international students.
This visa is not just a study abroad visa (D-2),A special opportunity to link internships and employment after graduationIt is a system that provides. If you are a foreign student in STEM, you should know. 🧑🔬💼
Made by Seoul City and the Ministry of JusticeNew concept visa programIn addition, it was introduced to attract global talent to lead Korea's future core industry (e.g. robot, AI, bio, fintech, etc.).
especiallyForeign students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)More stably, I continue my studies in Korea,Interior internships and employment activitiesIt is designed to be possible.
A wide -area visa can be applied to foreign students who fall under the following conditions:
Foreign students who are attending or are scheduled to enter 8 universities designated by Seoul Metropolitan Government
STEM -based major (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
(Professional) Bachelor, Master's and Ph.D.
The recommendation may vary depending on the major and the university, so please contact us.
The following eight universities are participating in the Seoul Metropolitan Visa pilot project:
| University name | Contact department in charge of international students |
|---|---|
| Kookmin University | 02-910-5804 (International Exchange Team) |
| assist university | 02-360-0766 (International Student Counseling) |
| Seoul National University | 02-880-8633 (International Cooperation Headquarters) |
| Seoul National University | 02-6490-6660 (International Exchange Office) |
| Seoul Women's University | 02-970-5142 (International Exchange Team) |
| Sungshin Women's University | 02-920-7112 (International Exchange Team) |
| Sejong University | 02-3408-3973 (International Office) |
| Chung -Ang University | 02-820-6037 (International Exchange Team) |
☎️ This contact is as of July 2025, and you can contact the international student team at the university.
| item | General Study Visa (D-2) | Seoul Metropolitan Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Part -time | 25 hours a week | 30 hours a week (conditional up to 35 hours) |
| Internship activities | impossibility | Possible (allowed to take a leave of absence once during the semester) |
| Visa recommendation procedure | doesn't exist | University → Seoul City → Examination of the Ministry of Justice |
| Culture/Employment Support | doesn't exist | Seoul Metropolitan Program, Experience and Employment Linkage |
1. If the admission is confirmed at the university to enter, the intention of applying for a wide range of visas is delivered.
2. Recommended for universities → Seoul
3. Recommendation of recommendation in Seoul mayoral name
4. Examination of the Ministry of Justice and issuance of visas
5. Registered as a wide area visa when issuing a foreign registration certificate!
Contact the university international exchange team or international student support department.
Visa conditions, recommendation procedures, and program benefits can be guided in detail.
If you are studying in Seoul and looking for opportunities to grow as a global talent,Seoul Metropolitan Visa, Find out right now!
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