Application Procedure
Application Eligibility
Overseas Koreans or international citizens with a high school diploma (expected) or equivalent academic ability
Application Procedure
- Submit the Application Package
- Check the result and pay fees
- Receive a letter of admission from KLC
- Prepare the visa application package
- Submit the visa application package to the Korean Consulate General
- Receive visa from the Korean Consulate General
It generally takes approximately a month to process a visa application. The period of visa issuance is different from countries. Please inquiry about visa issuance at the Korean Embassy or Consulate Office in your residence.
How to Apply
Submit the completed application form along with other required documents to KLC by mail or in person
Required Application Materials
Submitted documents will not be returned.
For those who do not apply for a student visa (Basic Required Document)
- Completed application form (Download and print from KLC website)
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Original graduation certificate, expected graduation certificate, or enrollment certificate from the applicant’s most recent academic background.
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For applicants from all countries, an apostille or Notarization of Korean Consulate (In case your country is not a member of Apostille) is required for all of the certificates regarding studentship.
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For Chinese students, certificate of graduation or proof of enrollment must be certified by the Ministry of Education.
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- One copy of the applicant’s passport
- Two ID photos (3.5 x 4.5cm)
For those who would apply for a student visa (D-4-1 Visa)
- Basic Required Documents (Please refer the above)
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Original copies of Bank Certificate of applicant’s deposit balance
USD 10,000 (2 semesters or more)
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* Applicants for 1 semester cannot apply for D-4 visa
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* A bank statement in the name of one of the applicant's immediate family members is acceptable with a certified document verifying family register/relation.
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- If applicants have gap more than 1 year after graduation, submit the proof documents. (ex. Certificate of employment, career certificate and etc.)
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Reference (submit only upon request after document screening)
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1) Reference by a Korean (notarized)
Qualification for surety: an employed Korean 20 years of age or older who resides in Korea.
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2) Proof of Employment (original)
For business operators: a copy of their business license
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1) Reference by a Korean (notarized)
Required Application Materials for Chinese Applicants
| No. | Item | Note | Original | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application form | Download the application form at the KLC website | 1 | |
| 2 | ID photo | Size: 3.5cm x 4.5cm, White background | 4 | |
| 3 | Copy of passport | 1 | ||
| 4 |
Academic Certification Document |
Apply at www.chsi.com.cn, submit original documents. If applicants graduated in a country besides China, their diplomas or degrees must be certified by the Korean Consul in that country or a consul of that country in Korea. Applicants are requested to send only a copy of their diplomas. To prevent the risk of loss of the document, we do not accept original diplomas. |
1 | 1 |
| 5 |
Copy of Hogubu (applicant’s) |
2 | ||
| 6 |
Bank Statement (USD 10,000 or above) |
Bank statements must be issued within one calendar month prior to application. To be valid, the minimum balance must have been maintained for at least six months.
If the bank statement belongs to the applicant’s parents, notarized proof of kinship or a copy of the Family Hogubu must be submitted. |
1 | 1 |
| 7 |
Other (if applicable) * Other documents besides the above |
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- If applicants submit false papers or inform false, their admissions are cancelled.
- We may require additional documents for screening, and submitteddocuments will not be returned.
Required Application Materials for Vietnamese Applicants
| No. | Item | Note | Original | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ID Photo | Size: 3.5cm x 4.5cm | 2 | |
| 2 | Copy of passport | 1 | ||
| 3 | Academic Certification Document |
If applicants graduated in a country besides Vietnam, their documents must be certified by the Korean Consul in that country or a consul of that country in Korea. |
1 | |
| 4 |
Bank Statement (USD 10,000) |
Bank statements must be issued within 1 calendar month prior to application. To be valid, the minimum balance must have been maintained for at least one year on the date of submission. Ex. If you apply for 2019 Spring semester, minimum balance should be at least maintained from December of 2017. |
1 | |
| 5 | Household Registration Bool | 1 | ||
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- If applicants submit false papers or inform false, their admissions are cancelled.
- We may require additional documents for screening, and submitted documents will not be returned.
Tuition Fees
- Admission Fee: KRW 60,000 (non-refundable)
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Tuition per semester
- General Korean Course, Academic Korean Course, Online Korean Course: KRW 1,750,000/semester
- Research Classes: KRW 1,400,000/semester (4 days per week), Only afternoon classes are available.
- Pay extra expense for teaching materials (KRW 39,000~46,000 depending on the level)
- Tuition fees are adjusted annually in the spring semester. Even if there are pre-registered students, tuition fees will be settled after the year’s tuition is determined.
Payment Method
- Both tuition and application fees can be paid by electronic transfer to KLC’s bank account at KEB Hana Bank under the name ‘IFLS, Korea University’.
- Please make sure to inform us if the payment sender’s name is someone other than the student.
- Applicants are responsible for all remittance charges.
| Bank Name | KEB Hana Bank, Kodae Branch |
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| Bank Address | 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Korea |
| SWIFT CODE | KOEXKRSE |
| Account Name | 고려대학교 국제어학원 (IFLS,Korea University) |
| Account Number | 391-810002-32904 |
Fee Reduction Policy
- Students are eligible for a fee reduction if they meet one of the following conditions.
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If a student is eligible for more than one discount, the higher discount will apply.
- 20% reduction for students currently attending Korea University
- 20% reduction for foreign diplomats and government officials residing in Korea and their family members dispatched to Korea by their country’s government
- 10% reduction for immediate family members who sign up for the same term
- 10% reduction for children of Korea University employees and alumni
Postponement and Cancellation
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- In case that visa is not accepted, applicants can get a full refund (except the admission fee) with the submission of withdrawal form until one week prior to the program starting date.
Refunds
| Period | Refund Amount | |||
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| Mornig Class | Afternoon Class | Research Class | ||
| Before class begins | 1,660,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,281,000 | |
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Week 1 ~ 4 (20 Days) |
Day 1 ~ 7 | 1,438,667 | 1,300,000 | 1,110,200 |
| Day 8 ~ 10 | 1,328,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,024,800 | |
| Day 11 ~ 20 | 996,000 | 900,000 | 768,600 | |
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Week 5 ~ 8 (20 Days) |
Day 21~27 | 774,667 | 700,000 | 597,800 |
| Day 28 ~ 30 | 664,000 | 600,000 | 512,400 | |
| Day 31 ~ 40 | 332,000 | 300,000 | 256,200 | |
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Week 9 ~ 10 (10 Days) |
Day 41 ~ 50 | - | - | - |
- "Days" above refer to "Class Days."
- The admission fee is non-refundable.
- Tuition is adjusted in the spring of every year. For this reason, those who paid in advance must also pay the difference after the adjustments are made.
On-campus Dormitory
The Frontier Hall, a new on-campus dormitory is avilable for new students who enrolled in the Regular Program only.
| Classification | Frontier Hall in the Anam Campus, Doule-occupancy |
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| Application Period | The application period will be announced on the KLC website separately 30 to 45days prior to the starting date. |
| How to Apply | Apply at the K:C website →Check the Accpetance →Pay the dormitory fee |
| Dormitory Fee | KRW 1,200,000 / 1 term |
| Facilities |
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