Other languages is a great subject to pursue for many careers, as it can make a job candidate much more desirable. Pairing a course or program in another language with another degree such as business often makes a student stand out in the crowded job market.

The institutions of higher education included regular four-year colleges and universities. Education is taken very seriously in South Korea, and the country is home to several world class universities, many of which have exchange agreements with various foreign universities, and are a good way for foreigners to experience life in the country.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.