Korea University Korean Language Center

Application Eligibility

Overseas Koreans or international citizens with a high school diploma (expected) or equivalent academic ability

Application Procedure

1. Submit the Application Package
2. Check the result and pay fees
3. Receive a letter of admission from KLC
4. Prepare the visa application package
5. Submit the visa application package to the Korean Consulate General
6. 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)

1. Completed application form (Download and print from KLC website)
2. Original copies graduation certificate or expected graduation certificate or enrollment certificate from the applicant’s most recent academic background.
   • An apostille or Notarization of Korean Consulate (In case your country is not a member of Apostille) is required for graduation certificates and transcripts issued in 26 countries below.
   • (Bangladesh, Cameroon, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Uganda, and Vietnam)

   • For Chinese students, certificate of graduation or proof of enrollment must be certified by the Ministry of Education.

   • Besides above 26 countries, a translated and notarized certificate is required.

3. One copy of the applicant’s passport
4. Two ID photos (3.5 x 4.5cm)

For those who would apply for a student visa (D-4-1 Visa)

1. Basic Required Documents (Please refer the above)
2. Original copies of Bank Certificate of applicant’s deposit balance

   USD 10,000 (2 semesters or more)

   • * Applicants for 1 semester cannot apply for D-4 visa

   • * 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.

3. If applicants have gap more than 1 year after graduation, submit the proof documents. (ex. Certificate of employment, career certificate and etc.)
4. Reference (submit only upon request after document screening)
   • 1) Reference by a Korean (notarized)

     Qualification for surety: an employed Korean 20 years of age or older who resides in Korea.

   • 2) Proof of Employment (original)

     For business operators: a copy of their business license

Required Application Materials for Chinese Applicants

• 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

• 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)
• Tuition per semester
  • Morning Classes: KRW 1,660,000/semester (Level 1~6)
  • Afternoon Classes: KRW 1,500,000/semester (Level 1~5)
  • Research Classes: KRW 1,281,000/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.

Fee Reduction Policy

• Students are eligible for a fee reduction if they meet one of the following conditions.
• 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

• 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

• "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.