Asia · VN
Vietnam Students in Korea
According to the Korean Ministry of Justice (2025년 12월 31일 기준), a total of 108,574 Vietnam students are studying at Korean universities.
Distribution by University (top 10)
Distribution by Visa Status
- 대학부설 어학원 연수53,887students · 49.6%
- 학사과정26,571students · 24.5%
- 전문학사과정16,802students · 15.5%
- 석사과정9,095students · 8.4%
- 박사과정1,301students · 1.2%
- 교환학생914students · 0.8%
- 외국어연수생2students · <0.1%
- 학술연구기관 특정연구자2students · <0.1%
Distribution by Gender
Male 53,030 (48.8%) · Female 55,544 (51.2%)
Applicant interpretation
For Vietnam 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 21,181 (19.5%), 서정대학교 2,545 (2.3%), 계명대학교 1,931 (1.8%). Main visa statuses: 대학부설 어학원 연수 53,887 (49.6%), 학사과정 26,571 (24.5%), 전문학사과정 16,802 (15.5%).
Frequently asked questions
How many Vietnam students study in Korea?
As of 2025년 12월 31일 기준, 108,574 students from Vietnam are studying in Korea. Source: Korea Ministry of Justice immigration student records.
Which Korean universities have many Vietnam students?
The top schools are 기타 21,181 (19.5%), 서정대학교 2,545 (2.3%), 계명대학교 1,931 (1.8%).
How should I read the visa-status mix?
Main visa statuses are 대학부설 어학원 연수 53,887 (49.6%), 학사과정 26,571 (24.5%), 전문학사과정 16,802 (15.5%). This helps compare degree, language-training, and exchange-study demand.