2022 University of Seoul Korean Language Institute Regular Course
Study at the most affordable Korean language institute in Seoul
If you want to study Korean, University of Seoul's Language Institute is a great option, plus it's one of the most affordable options in Seoul.
Today I want to go over the curriculum and application process with you.
Figuring all this out can be difficult, but Creatrip has a convenient service for international students to apply and make payments, so everything is as streamlined as possible.
If you want to learn more, keep reading!
*This post goes over complex and detailed information, so it is best viewed on a computer.
Reasons For Recommendation
Since the tuition is affordable, you can reduce your financial burden and focus on learning.
You can experience Korea in various ways through field trips, cultural activities, and language exchange with Korean students.
This language school provides a lot of opportunities for interaction with Korean students.
Things To Keep In Mind
This is for the regular course only and not for any short-term courses.
Creatrip does not handle visa paperwork, so please refer to your local Korean Embassy for visa details and prepare thoroughly.
Depending on the COVID-19 situation, language school policies may change from time to time. Any further questions can be directed to help@creatrip.com.
Benefits Of Using Creatrip's Language School Service
After you submit your documents for the language school application, we will review them to be sure all necessary documents have been turned in.
We will fill out the application for admission to the language school based on the information and documents you provide.
If you pay the application fee and tuition through this link, we will deliver it directly to the school, so there is no need to worry about costly international remittance fees.
*Visa is the student's responsibility, so please check your local Korean Embassy website for detail on visas.
2022 University Of Seoul Semester Schedule
| Semester | Application Period | Class Dates |
| Spring | General Applicants Due by 2021.12.31 | 2022.03.02-2022.05.12 |
| Applicants from Mongolia & Vietnam Due by 2022.12.24 | ||
| Korean Residents 2022.02.07-2022.02.11 | ||
| Summer | General Applicants Due by 2022.03.30 | 2022.05.30-2022.08.09 |
| Applicants from Mongolia & Vietnam Due by 2022.03.23 | ||
| Korean Residents 2022.05.09-2022.05.13 | ||
| Fall | General Applicants Due by 2022.07.05 | 2022.09.05-2022.11.17 |
| Applicants from Mongolia & Vietnam Due by 2022.06.29 | ||
| Korean Residents 2022.08.16-2022.08.19 | ||
| Winter | General Applicants Due by 2022.10.05 | 2022.12.05-2023.02.14 |
| Applicants from Mongolia & Vietnam Due by 2022.09.28 | ||
| Korean Residents 2022.11.14-2022.11.18 |
* Application fee is due at time of application. Tuition can be paid after being accepted.
* We will inform you of the placements test and orientation schedule after acceptance.
* The schedule provided is the official schedule of UOS. Those who apply through Creatrip's langue program service should apply at least a week prior to the due date to ensure prompt processing.
Eligibility To Apply
Any person with a high school diploma or equivalent certification or higher education.
2022 Class Schedules
| Class Session | Time |
| Morning Session | Mon-Fri 09:00-12:50 |
* Classes will be held in-person, but if COVID-19 conditions worsen, may be moved to online.
* You can read more about the curricula for levels 1 through 6 here.
Tuition Information
| Application Fee | 50,000 won |
| Tuition | 1,350,000 won per semester |
E.g.) If applying for 4 semesters: application fee 50,000 won + tuition 1,350,000 x 4 = 5,450,000 won total.
*Application fee is the amount paid when applying for admission and is non-refundable. You may pay tuition after being accepted to the program.
*Textbooks are not included.
Refund Policy
| Time Frame | Refund Policy |
| Visa issuance refusal or cancellation of registration before start of semester | Full tuition refund |
| Up through 1/3 of semester | 2/3 tuition refund |
| Up through 1/2 of semester | 1/2 tuition refund |
| More than halfway through semester | No refund |
* Application fee cannot be refunded
* To request a refund, please come to the Korean Language institute office and submit a copy of your bankbook and refund application.
* If you request a refund to an overseas account, ant international transaction fees will be deducted from your refund amount.
* The refund takes up to 10 days for domestic accounts and 4 weeks for international accounts.
D-4 Visa Notice
This is a student visa for those who plan to study in Korea for more than 6 months.
Students who apply for only one semester may receive a C-3-1 short-term visa and stay for 90 days.
You can get a D-4 visa after receiving the school's Standard Admission Form.
You must apply for visa issuance at the Korean Embassy in your home country.
You are permitted to stay for 6 months, and the visa must be renewed every 3 months after entry.
The visa issuance period takes anywhere from 2 week to 2 months, so please check with your local embassy and plan accordingly.
Required Documents To Submit To The Embassy
| Document | Details |
| D-4 Visa application | - |
| Passport | - |
| 1 Photo | 3.4cm x 4.5cm |
| Standard Admission Form | Provided by the school |
| Copy of business registration certificate of school | - |
| Financial proof documents | Recent bank statement with at least $10,000 USD or equivalent |
| Proof of family relationship | In the case where the bank account is in a parent/guardian's name |
| Training plan | Provided by 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 the school or Creatrip, so please prepare carefully.
* Please refer to your local Korean Embassy to confirm necessary documents and visa application process for your country.
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 they receive the documents.
If a physical documents are missing, you will have to submit them and cover any shipping fees.
If the school requests additional documents, you will need to submit them 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 the amount you pay directly to the school. If you apply through Creatrip, you will be charged a small 7% credit card fee (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 information carefully. Depending on the situation, additional documents may be requested. Application Link |
| Step 3 | Documents Reviewed By Creatrip Takes 2-5 business days. If there is a problem, we will contact you via e-mail. |
| Step 4 | Submit Physical Documents Through Mail (EMS, DHL, etc.) When documents arrive at Creatrip, we review once more to ensure everything is in order. We will notify you via e-mail when the review begins. Document Submission Address: 서월특별시 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 an application for admission and delivers the documents to the school. It takes about 2 business weeks for the school to review the documents. If there is a problem with the documents, we will contact you via e-mail. If the school requires more documents, you will need to submit them and pay any shipping fees. Physical documents will be kept by the school. |
| Step 6 | Notice of Acceptance & Payment of Tuition We will forward the tuition you submit to the school directly. Again, there will be a small credit card fee of 7%. Payment Link |
| Step 7 | Visa & Dormitory Applications Applicant must apply on their own after being accepted to the program. Any additional inquiries may be directed to help@creatrip.com or UOS Language Institute. |
| Step 8 | Orientation & Start Of Class 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 certification | Apostille notarization or Korean consulate confirmation required |
| Certificate of enrollment | If currently enrolled in school |
| Final academic transcripts | 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 | Attach both front and back |
| Copy of parents' ID cards | Attach both front and back |
| ID photo | JPG file, white background, taken within last 6 months |
| Parents' certificate of employment and income | - |
| Certificate of employment | If there is more than a 1 year gap schooling |
* If necessary, additional documents may be requested by the school or government agencies.
What is an Apostille?
This is the verification method by which countries are able to legally recognize documents from another country.
Applicants from countries under the Apostille Convention may submit documents without an Apostille. Please check to see if your country is a member of the Apostille Convention.
How To Get There
Address: 서울특별시 동대문구 서울시립대로 163 서울시립대학교 전농관 323호 한국어학당
University of Seoul Cheonnong Hall Room 323, 163 Seoulsiripdae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
Public Transportation: 15 minutes by foot from Heogi Station (회기역) Exit 2.
University Of Seoul At A Glance
The University of Seoul (UOS) is the only university run by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and is famous for its low tuition and excellent classes for Korean students. Likewise, the Korean Language Institute provides great classes with the cheapest tuition in downtown Seoul, so you can learn Korean without such a heavy financial burden.
Though the University of Seoul is city-run, it is still recognized as one of the most prestigious universities in Korea because of its outstanding faculty members and abundant resources.
UOS, along with Kyung Hee University and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, is located in the Cheongnyangni-Hoegi commercial district, so in your free time, there are plenty of cheap and delicious restaurants to explore.
If you register at UOS Language Institute, you can enjoy your student life in Korea with special cultural experiences and activities in addition to your regular language curriculum.
Link To Pay Application & Tuition Fees
Link To Fill Out Application Information
Today we looked at University of Seoul's Korean language program along with Creatrip's convenient language program application services.
If you want to attend a great language school in Korea, but are on a budget, I highly recommend UOS's program.
If you have questions, please refer to this post, the University of Seoul's website, and you country's Korean Embassy site.
Additional questions can be sent to help@creatrip.com or feel free to leave a comment below.