Korea Study Abroad Guide

Qualification

  • Graduated from high school or are planning to graduate

  • Completed 12 years worth of education

Required Documents (for students from U.S., Canada, EU countries, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan)

*Korean or English translations are required for all foreign language documents.

  • Application form (each school provides this form)

  • A copy of your passport (ID page)

  • 4 portrait photos (3cm x 4cm) taken within the last 6 months

  • Final education certificate

    • Current undergraduate / Graduate student: high school graduation certificate and certificate of enrollment

  • Bank Balance certificate (Over 10,000 USD)

Additional Documents Required for Students from Other Countries:

  • Certificate of family relations (Documents must be certified and notarized)

  • Apostille countries: credentials report of education (Documents must be notarized).  

  • Others documents certified by Korean consulate

  • Bank balance certificate (over 10,000 USD)

    • Bank balance must be more than 6 months or you must submit the transaction record of 6 months 

    • Bank balance certificate must be issued within a month before submit

    • When submitting the bank balance certificate of a parent, it is required to submit proof of employment and property. 

Enrollment Time

  • Four times a year (March, June, September, December)

Application Time

March enrollment: 9/1~12/31, June enrollment: 12/1~3/31, September enrollment: 3/1~6/30, December enrollment: 6/1~9/30

*Only documents issued within the application period are valid

Visa Announcement (by semester)

March enrollment: 1/15~2/15, June enrollment: 4/15~5/15, September enrollment: 7/15~8/15, December enrollment: 10/15~11/15

Tuition Payment

After the student submits the documents and passes the school document screening, the school will send an invoice. Please send the tuition to the designated bank account.

Classes

Classes are held 5 days a week (weekdays).

Example) 09:00am - 13:00pm

*Class hours vary depending on the school, so please refer to the school website for more information.

Korean Language Level Test: After admission, students will be divided into classes based on their Korean language level.

Entry to Korea

Generally, it is okay to enter Korea from 2 weeks before the start date of school, but it is better to talk with the university beforehand about entering dormitories and welcoming at the airport.

Dormitory Reservation and Payment

For dormitory reservations, apply for dormitory through the application form, and we will confirm the dormitory two weeks before school starts. If unable to enter the dormitory at the university, we will introduce the dormitories around the university.

International Student Health Insurance

There are two types of international student insurance: National Health Insurance (1577-1000) and private insurance. For more information, please contact the international support team of the university.