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.