This study aims to explore which adult immigrants in South Korea pursue higher education and why do so, and how satisfied they are with their experiences in it. From a lifecourse perspective, we conducted an exploratory quantitative study by collecting the data of 357 participants. The primary findings are as follows: First, adult immigrants hoped to join higher education to mainly fulfill personal growth aspirations and to advance towards better career opportunities. Second, the intention to attend higher education was significantly correlated with the nationality, job status, and current residence area in Korea. However, there was no significant correlation found with educational level and job status prior to immigration, and the initial motive for immigration. Third, adult immigrants who are willing to participate in higher education preferred national or public institutions, majors in humanities, education, and social sciences, and careers as experts. Fourth, they preferred face-to-face and online classes equally. Fifth, the satisfaction level of the participants who have experienced higher education in Korea was found to be average, and the main barriers to academic maintenance were identified as the burden of tuition fees, difficulties in academic Korean language, and some family-related reasons. The implications of the results were discussed.