2022 Sungkyunkwan University Korean Language Center Regular Program
Study Korean at SKKU's Language Institute in trendy art district Daehakro
Want to learn Korean, but don't know where to start?
Today we're going to go over the curriculum and application process from the Korean language program at Sungkyunkwan University, one of the top 5 universities in Korea.
If you're interested in studying Korean in downtown Seoul's vibrant Daehakro arts and culture district, then read on!
*This article deals with the language school application process in detail and would be best viewed on a computer.
Reason For Recommendation
Learn Korean at a prestigious university where more than 600 years of tradition and the best new facilities coexist.
Since there are 6 class sessions per year, you can flexibly plan your learning according to your schedule.
With an accelerated schedule, you can learn more in a shorter period of time, saving you time and money.
Since it is located in Daehak-ro, it is convenient to get to from anywhere in Seoul and there are many fun things to do and see.
In addition to language, you can also take part in various cultural experiences.
Things To Remember
This is for application to regular courses, not short-term courses.
Creatrip does not handle visa paperwork, so please refer to your local Korean Embassy and prepare carefully on your own.
Depending on the COVID-19 situation, language school policies may change from time to time.
If you have and further inquiries, please contact help@creatrip.com.
Benefits Of Using Creatrip Language School Service
After receiving your documents, we will review them and ensure all necessary documents have been submitted.
We will fill out the application form based on the personal information and documents you provide.
If you pay the application and tuition fees through Creatrip, we will deliver the money directly to the school, saving you money on overseas remittance fees.
* Visa application is excluded from Creatrip's services. Visa is the student's responsibility, so please refer to your country's Korean Embassy's website.
2022 Class Session Schedule
| Session | Application Period | Class Dates |
| 1 | 2022.01.03-2022.01.28 | 2022.03.02-2022.04.26 |
| 2 | 2022.03.02-2022.03.25 | 2022.04.28-2022.06.24 |
| 3 | 2022.05.02-2022.05.27 | 2022.06.27-2022.08.19 |
| 4 | 2022.07.01-2022.07.29 | 2022.08.31-2022.10.28 |
| 5 | 2022.09.01-2022.09.30 | 2022.11.01-2022.12.23 |
| 6 | 2022.11.01-2022.11.25 | 2023.01.02-2023.02.27 |
* Application fee payment is required to apply. Tuition can be paid after being accepted to the program.
* We will send you information regarding the placement test and orientation schedule once you are accepted.
* The above schedule is the official schedule from SKKU's website. Those who apply through Creatrip should apply a week prior to the application deadline to ensure prompt processing.
Qualifications To Apply
A person who has graduated from high school as of the date of application.
18 years of age or older as of the date of application.
Must be able to submit an Apostilled diploma/certificate of graduation, or else have the document confirmed by the Korean Embassy.
Course Schedule Information
| Class | Time |
| Morning | Mon-Fri 9:00-14:50 |
* Classes are held in person, though if COVID-19 conditions worsen, class may switch to online.
* You can read more about the curriculum here.
Tuition Information
| Application Fee | 60,000 won |
| Tuition | 1,600,000 per semester |
E.g.) If applying for 4 semesters: application fee 60,000 + tuition 1,600,000 x 4 = 6,460,000
* The application fee is paid at time of application and is non-refundable. Tuition can be paid after admission.
* Textbooks not included.
Refund Policy
| Time Frame | Refund Amount |
| Before class starts or if visa issuance is not permitted | Full refund of tuition |
| Days 1-7 | 1,313,000 |
| Days 8-10 | 1,179,000 |
| Days 11-20 | 779,00 |
| Days 21-27 | 513,000 |
| Days 28-30 | 379,000 |
| Day 31 | No refund |
* Application fee will not be returned.
*If you wish to apply for a refund, please submit both a refund application form and a copy of your bank book or internet banking image file to the administration office of Sungkyunkwan Language Institute
* The application will be accepted as of the time when both the refund application and copy of bank book are submitted.
* If you receive a refund with overseas remittance, the fees will be deducted from your refund amount.
* Refund takes about 10 business days for domestic accounts and 4-6 business days for overseas accounts.
D-4 Visa Notice
This is a student visa for students who plan to study for more than 6 months.
Students who plan to attend for only one semester can receive a C-3-1 short-term visa and stay for up to 90 days.
You can apply for your D-4 visa after receiving the Standard Admission Form from the school.
You must apply for your visa at the Korean Embassy in your home country.
You are permitted to stay for 6 months, and your visa must be extended every 3 months after entering the country.
The visa issuance period takes anywhere from 2 weeks 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 | 3.5cm 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 the parent/guardian's name |
| Training 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 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.
Additional Information
For any additional inquiries such as dormitory information, textbooks, Korean insurance, and airport pickup services, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.
Creatrip Language School Service Procedure
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 any physical documents are missing, you will need to submit them and pay any associated fees such as shipping.
If the school requests additional data, you may need to send more documents.
Applicants must apply for the proper visa on their own.
If you have any other inquiries such as quarantine 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 credit card fee of 7%, much less than standard 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. 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: 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 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 by e-mail. If the school requests 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 Application Applicant must apply for their visa on their own after being accepted. Any additional inquiries can be directed to help@creatrip.com or SKKU. |
| Step 8 | Orientation After arrival, there will be an orientation before the start of term. |
Documents List
| Document | Details |
| Copy of Passport | - |
| Copy of Resident Card | If Applicable |
| Diploma or equivalent certification | *Apostille notarization or Korean consulate confirmation required |
| Certificate of Enrollment | If currently enrolled in a school |
| Final Academic Transcript | *Apostille notarization or Korean consulate confirmation required |
| Family Relations Certificate | Birth certificate or equivalent |
| Bank Statement | 1. $10,000 USD or more (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 in one of the 4 languages listed here. |
| 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 the last 6 months |
| Certificate of Employment and Income of Parents | - |
| Certificate of Employment | Certificate of Employment or Certificate of Career Experience if there is more than a 1 year gap in school |
*If necessary, addition documents may be requested by the school or government
What is an Apostille?
This is the verification procedure by which countries are able to legally recognize certificates or documents from foreign countries.
Applicants from countries under the Apostille Convention may submit documents without Apostille notarization. Please check if your country is a member of the Apostille Convention.
How To Get There
Address: 서울 종로구 창경궁로26길 14
14 Changgyeonggung-ro 26-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Public Transportation: Subway Line 4, Hyehwa Station Exit 3
Sungkyunkwan University At A Glance![]()
Sungkyunkwan is an educational institution that dates back to the Joseon Dynasty. Established in 1398, the actual cultural heritage of the historical Sungkyunkwan is preserved on the school campus.
But of course, there are also many modernizations that have happened at Sungkyunkwan University. It is operated by Samsung Group, the top company in Korea, so it is a great learning environment for students.
Daehakro, where SKKU Language Institute is located, is home to many small theaters. You can enjoy various plays, musicals, and other performances around the school. Daehakro is has been coined Seoul's arts & culture district, and there are many fun things to do and see here.
In addition to Korean language classes, various cultural experience events are held so that you can learn all about Korean culture and tradition in a fun and hands on way.
Link to pay application and tuition fees
Link to apply for Sungkyunkwan University Korea Language Center Program
That brings us to the end of our informational post on Sungkyunkwan University's Korean Language Program.
SKKU is one of the best universities in Korea, especially for language, and the number of students enrolled continues to increase each year.
If you have questions, please refer to this post at any time, SKKU's website, or your local Korean embassy's website.
And if you have nay questions we can help with, feel free to leave them in the comments or shoot us an email at help@creatrip.com.