2022 Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
Study Korean at the most popular Korean Language Institute at Yonsei University!
These days, many people wish to come to Korea to study and learn Korean, but figuring out the process as a foreigner can be difficult.
Today we will go over the curriculum and application process for Yonsei University's language program, which is the most popular one in Korea.
Creatrip offers a convenient to use service for applying, so keep on reading to find out more!
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Reasons For Recommendation
Yonsei's Korean language program is the one that is most favored by international students.
You can focus and learn Korean effectively through their excellent curriculum.
It is located in Sinchon, making it convenient to go to class from any area in Seoul, as well as being located in a well developed neighborhood.
There are a variety of curricula, so you can choose based on your skills which ones you want to take.
Things To Remember
This is for the regular course only, not the short-term course.
Creatrip does not handle visas, so please refer to your local Korean embassy and prepare visa documents carefully on your own.
Depending on the COVID-19 situation, language school policies may change from time to time.
If you have any further inquiries, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.
Benefits Of Using Creatrip Language School Service
After you submit your documents for the language school application, we will review them to be sure that all necessary documents have been turned in.
We will fill out the application form for admission to the language school based on the personal information and documents you provide.
If you pay for the admission fee and tuition through this link, we will deliver it directly to the school, so there is no need to worry about international transaction fees.
*Visa is the student's responsibility, so please check your country's Korean embassy website for details on visas.
2022 Regular Course Schedule
| Semester | Application Period | Class Dates |
| Spring | 2021.11.15-2022.01.14 | 2022.03.07-2022.05.18 |
| Summer | 2022.02.14-2022.04.15 | 2022.06.09-2022.08.18 |
| Fall | 2022.05.16-2022.07.15 | 2022.09.05-2022.11.17 |
| Winter | 2022.08.16-2022.10.14 | 2022.12.05-2023.02.16 |
*Admission fee is due at time of application. Tuition can be paid after being accepted.
*We will inform you of the level test and orientation schedule after being accepted.
* The above schedule is the official Yonsei University schedule. If you choose to apply through Creatrip, please apply a week earlier to ensure prompt processing.
Eligibility To Apply
Any person who has at least a high school diploma, or equivalent certification.
Course Schedule Information
| Class Session | Time |
| Morning | Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00 |
| Afternoon | Mon-Fri 14:00-17:50 |
* Registration is first-come, first-served and morning classes are most popular, so they may be closed before the application deadline, so please register promptly.
* Classes are held face-to-face. If COVID-19 worsens, classes may be moved to online.
* You can check the class curricula for levels 1 through 6 here.
Tuition
| Application Fee | 80,000 won |
| Tuition Fee | 1,770,000 per semester |
E.g.) If applying for 4 semesters: admission fee 80,000 + tuition fee 1,730,000 x 4 = 7,160,000
*Application fee is non-refundable. Tuition can be paid after acceptance.
*Textbooks not included.
*Vietnamese students are required to register for 4 semesters.
Refund Policy
| Time | Refund Amount |
| Before semester starts | Full refund |
| Until 1/6 of the course period | 80% of tuition fee |
| Until 2/6 of the course period | 75% of tuition fee |
| Until 3/6 of the course period | 50% of tuition fee |
| Until 4/6 of the course period | 30% of tuition fee |
| Until 5/6 of the course period | 25% of tuition fee |
| More than 5/6 of the course period | No Refund |
* Application fee is non-refundable
* If you wish to request a refund, please go to the Korean Language Institute office (room 201) and fill out the refund application form. Please bring a copy of your bankbook, passport, and resident card.
* If you request a refund to an international account, the remittance fee will be deducted from the refund.
D-4 Visa Notice
The D-4 is a student visa for those who wish to study language for more than one semester. Students applying for a single semester may apply for a short-term C-3-1 visa that is valid for 90 days.
You may apply for your D-4 visa after receiving the Standard Admission Form from the school.
You must apply for a visa at a Korean Embassy in your home country.
The D-4 visa allows a stay of 6 months and must be renewed every 3 months after entering the country.
Visa issuance period can be anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months, so please check with your local Korean Embassy and plan accordingly.
Documents To Submit To The Embassy
| Document | Details |
| D-4 Visa application | - |
| Passport | - |
| 1 Photo | 3.5cm x 4.5 cm |
| Standard Admission Form | Issued by the school |
| Copy of the school's business license | - |
| Financial proof | Bank statement proving at least $10,000 USD or equivalent |
| Proof of family relationship | In the case where the bank account is in the parent/guardian's name |
| Study Plan | Provided by the school |
| Tuberculosis Certificate | *18 countries at high risk for Tuberculosis must submit a certificate, including a chest X-ray, at a designated hospital. For a list of designated hospitals in your country, please contact your local Korean Embassy. *High risk countries: Vietnam, Thailand, China, Mongolia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Nepal, Russia, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, East Timor, Kyrgyzstan |
* Visas are not guaranteed by Creatrip or the school, so please prepare documents and application carefully and thoroughly.
* You must apply to extend your visa every 3 months after entering the country.
Additional Information
If you have any other questions regarding things such as dormitories, quarantine, health insurance, or airport pick up services, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.
Creatrip Language School Service Procedure
Keep in mind that the required information and document screening takes 2-5 business days.
The school's document review takes 2-3 weeks from the date the school receives the documents
If any physical documents are lost or missing, you will need to re-submit them and cover any fees.
If the school requests additional information, you may need to submit additional documents and pay any associated fees.
If you have any other inquiries such as self-isolation policy or dormitory application, please contact help@creatrip.com
| Step 1 | Pay Language School Application Fee We will forward your payment directly to the school. When you pay through Creatrip, there is a small credit card transaction fee of 7%, much less than overseas remittance fees. Payment Link |
| Step 2 | Enter Necessary Information & Submit Documents Creatrip will use the information you provide to fill out your application, so please fill out your information carefully. Depending on the situation, additional documents may be requested by the school. *Vietnamese students are required to register for 4 semesters. Application Link |
| Step 3 | Documents Reviewed By Creatrip Takes 2-5 business days. If there is an issue, we will contact you via e-mail. |
| Step 4 | Submit Physical Documents Through Mail (EMS, DHL, etc.) When documents arrive, we review once more to ensure everything is in order. We will notify you through email when the review begins. Document Submission Address: 서울특별시 중구 청계천로 100, 시그니처타워 서관 9층 (04542) 9F Signature Tower West Wing, 100 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (04542) |
| Step 5 | Application & Document Submission After the physical document review is complete, Creatrip prepares your application and delivers the documents to the school. It takes about 2 weeks for the school review. If there is an issue with documents, we will contact you by e-mail. If the school requests more documents, you will need to submit them and pay any shipping costs. Physical documents will be kept by the school. |
| Step 6 | Notice of Acceptance & Payment of Tuition We will forward your tuition payment to the school directly. Again, there will be a 7% card fee. Payment Link |
| Step 7 | Visa & Dormitory Application Applicant must apply for visa after being accepted to the program. Any additional inquiries may be sent to help@creatrip.com or Kyung Hee University directly. |
| Step 8 | Orientation & Start of Semester After arrival, there will be an orientation before the start of term. |
Documents List
| Document | Details |
| Copy of passport | - |
| Copy of resident card (ARC) | If applicable |
| Diploma or equivalent certifcation | Apostille notarization or Korean consulate confirmation required |
| Certificate of Enrollment | If currently enrolled in school |
| Final academic transcript | Apostille notarization or Korean consulate confirmation required |
| Family relations certificate | E.g. Birth certificate |
| Bank statement | 1. At least $10,000 USD or equivalent 2. Issued within the last 30 days 3. If the document is in a language other than Korean, English, Chinese, or Japanese, please submit the original text plus a notarized translation into 1 of the 4 languages mentioned. |
| Copy of ID card | Front and back |
| Copies of parents' ID cards | Front an back |
| ID photo | JPG file White background Taken within the last 6 months |
| Parents' certificate of employment and income | - |
| Certificate of employment or other training | If there is more than a 1 year education gap |
*If necessary, additional documents may be requested by school or government agencies
What is an Apostille?
This is the verification procedure by which countries are able to legally recognize certificates or documents from a foreign country.
Applicants from countries under the Apostille Convention may submit documents without an Apostille notarization. Please check if your country is a member of the Apostille Convention.
How To Get There
Address: 서울특별시 서대문구 신촌동 연세로 50 (연세대학교 언어연구교육원 한국어학당)
50 Yonsei-ro, Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Public Transportation: Close to Sinchon Station (신촌역) Line 2
Yonsei University At A Glance
Yonsei University, along with Seoul National University and Korea University, make up the top three universities representative of Korea, commonly referred to by the acronym "SKY".
Since it is very close to Hongdae and Sinchon, it is a convenient university for international students.
The campus, while being in a downtown area, is still very spacious and has a leisurely feel to it.
Since Sinchon is right in front of Yonsei, there are many places to shop, eat, and hang out with your new friends!
The largest event at Yonsei is a sports competition against Korea University.
The cheering match is really fierce and fun, so don't miss out on this opportunity for a great Korean college student experience.
Yonsei University holds writing contests, festivals, and various Korean cultural experience events, so you will have plenty of opportunities to learn more about Korean culture as well as language.
Link to pay application and tuition fees
Link to application
That wraps our informational post on Yonsei University's Korean language program and Creatrip's helpful application and payment services.
Yonsei is the most popular language school in Korea and has the largest number of students enrolled every year because of their effective curriculum and beautiful, convenient campus.
If you have any questions, please refer to this blog, Yonsei's website, and your local Korean Embassy.
Any questions we can help with can be directed to help@creatrip.com or feel free to leave a comment below as well!