Asia · LK
Sri Lanka Students in Korea
According to the Korean Ministry of Justice (2025년 12월 31일 기준), a total of 1,466 Sri Lanka students are studying at Korean universities.
Distribution by University (top 10)
Distribution by Visa Status
- 석사과정466students · 31.8%
- 대학부설 어학원 연수461students · 31.4%
- 학사과정245students · 16.7%
- 전문학사과정171students · 11.7%
- 박사과정115students · 7.8%
- 교환학생5students · 0.3%
- 외국어연수생2students · 0.1%
- 학술연구기관 특정연구자1students · <0.1%
Distribution by Gender
Male 558 (38.1%) · Female 908 (61.9%)
Applicant interpretation
For Sri Lanka applicants, the top schools and visa-status mix help distinguish whether demand is concentrated in degree study, language training, or exchange routes. Current top schools: 기타 150 (10.2%), 경성대학교 94 (6.4%), 영진전문대학교 90 (6.1%). Main visa statuses: 석사과정 466 (31.8%), 대학부설 어학원 연수 461 (31.4%), 학사과정 245 (16.7%).
Frequently asked questions
How many Sri Lanka students study in Korea?
As of 2025년 12월 31일 기준, 1,466 students from Sri Lanka are studying in Korea. Source: Korea Ministry of Justice immigration student records.
Which Korean universities have many Sri Lanka students?
The top schools are 기타 150 (10.2%), 경성대학교 94 (6.4%), 영진전문대학교 90 (6.1%).
How should I read the visa-status mix?
Main visa statuses are 석사과정 466 (31.8%), 대학부설 어학원 연수 461 (31.4%), 학사과정 245 (16.7%). This helps compare degree, language-training, and exchange-study demand.