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Thailand Students in Korea
According to the Korean Ministry of Justice (2025년 12월 31일 기준), a total of 797 Thailand students are studying at Korean universities.
Distribution by University (top 10)
Distribution by Visa Status
- 대학부설 어학원 연수304students · 38.1%
- 학사과정192students · 24.1%
- 석사과정139students · 17.4%
- 교환학생62students · 7.8%
- 박사과정53students · 6.6%
- 전문학사과정45students · 5.6%
- 학술연구기관 특정연구자2students · 0.3%
Distribution by Gender
Male 162 (20.3%) · Female 635 (79.7%)
Applicant interpretation
For Thailand 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 93 (11.7%), 서강대학교 88 (11%), 한국외국어대학교 56 (7%). Main visa statuses: 대학부설 어학원 연수 304 (38.1%), 학사과정 192 (24.1%), 석사과정 139 (17.4%).
Frequently asked questions
How many Thailand students study in Korea?
As of 2025년 12월 31일 기준, 797 students from Thailand are studying in Korea. Source: Korea Ministry of Justice immigration student records.
Which Korean universities have many Thailand students?
The top schools are 기타 93 (11.7%), 서강대학교 88 (11%), 한국외국어대학교 56 (7%).
How should I read the visa-status mix?
Main visa statuses are 대학부설 어학원 연수 304 (38.1%), 학사과정 192 (24.1%), 석사과정 139 (17.4%). This helps compare degree, language-training, and exchange-study demand.