2022 Korea University Language Program
Study Korean at one of the top universities in Korea!
Today we are going to go over the application process for Korea University's language program.
If you want to learn Korean in Korea, but aren't sure where to start, this post can help you as we break down the process into easy to manage steps and even offer services to make applying even easier!
* This post is best viewed on a computer due the more complex and detailed information.
Reasons For Recommendation
Study Korean in a great learning environment at one of the country's top 3 universities.
Facilities dedicated to Korean language learning.
The instructors are Korean language education experts who have carefully developed educational methods in consideration of the overall theory of language education.
Participate in a variety of cultural experience programs to understand Korean culture as well as language.
Things To Keep In Mind
The following information and application is for the regular course only, not the short-term course.
Creatrip does not handle visa paperwork for students. Please refer to your local Korean Embassy website and prepare your documents and visa application carefully.
Due to COVID-19, language school policies may be subject to change. Further inquiries may be directed to help@creatrip.com.
Benefits Of Using Creatrip's Language School Service
We will review you documents to ensure all necessary paperwork has been submitted.
We will also fill out your application for you with the information you provide.
When you pay the application and tuition fees through Creatrip, we deliver the money to the school directly, and you do not have to worry about costly overseas remittance fees.
*Visa is the responsibility of the student and is excluded from Creatrip's services. Please apply for a visa through your country's Korean Embassy.
2022 Semester Schedule
| Semester | Application Due Date | Class Dates |
| Spring | 2022.01.28. | 2022.03.16-2022.05.26 |
| Summer | 2022.04.29 | 2022.06.14-2022.08.24 |
| Fall | 2022.07.29 | 2022.09.14-2022.11.24 |
| Winter | 2022.10.31 | 2022.12.13-2023.02.23 |
* Application fee is due at time of application. Tuition can be paid after notice of admission.
* Information on the placement test and orientation will be sent separately after admission.
* The above table is Korea University's official schedule. Those applying through Creatrip should apply at least 1 week prior to the deadline to ensure prompt processing.
Eligibility
Overseas Koreans and foreigners with a high school diploma or equivalent certification or higher.
Class Schedule
| Class | Time |
| Morning | Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00 |
| Afternoon | Mon-Fri 13:45-17:45 |
* Classes are held in person, however if the COVID-19 situation worsens, classes may be switched to online.
* You can read more about the programmed curriculum here.
Tuition
| Application Fee | 90,000 won |
| Tuition | 1,750,000 won per semester |
E.g.) If applying for 4 semesters: application fee 90,000 + tuition 1,750,000 x 4 = 7,090,000 won total
* Application fee is due at time of application and is non-refundable.
* Textbooks not included.
* Vietnamese students are required to register for 4 semesters.
Refund Policy
| Time Frame | Refund Amount |
| Before semester begins | Full tuition refund |
| Days 1-7 | 1,516,667 won |
| Days 8-10 | 1,400,000 won |
| Days 11-20 | 1,050,000 won |
| Days 21-27 | 816,667 won |
| Days 28-30 | 700,000 won |
| Days 31-40 | 350,000 won |
| Days 41-50 | No refund |
*Application fee is non-refundable.
*If your visa application is denied, fill out and submit an application for cancellation a week before the start of semester, and the entire tuition fee excusing application fee will be refunded.
D-4 Visa Notice
The D-4 visa is a student visa for those who plan to study long term. Students who apply for only one semester may receive a C-3-1 short-term visa that allows a stay of 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.
The D-4 allows you to stay for 6 months, and you must apply for a visa extension 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 to ensure you receive your visa in time.
Required Documents To Submit To The Embassy
| Document | Details |
| D-4 visa application | - |
| Passport | - |
| 1 Photo | 3.5cm x 4.5cm |
| Standard Admission Form | Issued by the school after admission |
| Copy of school's business license | - |
| Financial documents | Bank statement proving a minimum of $10,000 USD or equivalent |
| Proof of family relationship | If 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, 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 schoolor Creatrip, so please prepare documents and application carefully and thoroughly.
* You must apply to etxtend your visa every 3 months after entering the country.
Additional Information
If you have any other questions about things such as dormitories, quarantine, health insurance, or airport pickup, please contact help@creatrip.com.
Creatrip Language School Application Process
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 any physical documents are missing, you will need to mail them and pay shipping fees.
If the school requests additional information, you may need to submit more documents and cover any shipping fees.
Any further inquiries can be sent to help@creatrip.com
| Step 1 | Pay Language School Application Fee We will forward your payment directly to the school. If you pay through Creatrip, you will be charged a small 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 Review 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 via e-mail when the review begins. Document Submission Address: 서울특별시 중구 청계천로 100, 시그니처타워서관 9층 (04542) 9F Signature Tower West Wing, 100 Cheongyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (04542) |
| Step 5 | Application & Document Submission After the physical document review is complete, Creatrip prepares you application and delivers the documents to the school. It takes about 2 weeks for the school to 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 fees. 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% transaction fee. Payment Link |
| Step 7 | Visa & Dormitory Application Applicant must apply for visa after being accepted to the program. Any additional inquiries can be directed to help@creatrip.com or Korea 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 certification | *Apostille required |
| Certificate of enrollment | If currently enrolled in school |
| Final academic transcript | *Apostille required |
| Family relation certificate | E.g. Birth Certificate |
| Bank Statemnet | 1. At least $10,000 USD or equivalent 2. Issued within the last 30 days 3. If the statement is in a language other than Korean, English, Chinese, or Japanese, please submit the original text along with a notarized translation into one of the four languages mentioned. |
| Copy of ID card | Front & back |
| Copy of parents' ID cards | Front & back |
| Parents' income and employment certificate | - |
| Certificate of employment | If there is more than a 1 year gap in schooling |
*Additonal documents may be requested by the government.
What is an Apostille?
This is the process by which countries can legally recognize documents from foreign countries.
Applicants from countries under the Apostille Convention may submit documents without an Apostille certification. Please check to see if your country falls under the Apostille Convention.
How To Get There
Address: 서울 성북구 북악산로27길 41
41 Bugaksan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Public Transportation: Located near Korea University Station (고려대역) Subway Line 6
Korea University At A Glance
Korea University, along with Seoul National and Yonsei, is one of the top three universities representative of Korea, often referred to together by the acronym SKY.
As there are many international students, it is well equipped with support for the Korean language program and cultural experiences.
You can also enrich your educational experience by taking part in the Korean language assistant program, where you will be matched with a Korean student.
Korea University has a sort of rivalry with Yonsei, so you can experience fun events such as the sports competitions between the two universities, which are large-scale and full of excitement.
Korea University's festival Ipsilenti also boasts a huge lineup of singers and groups.
You can also make meaningful memories by participating in various cultural events and club activities along with language school activities.
Pay application and tuition fees
Apply for admission to Korea University Korean Language Program
That was our introduction to Korea University's language program.
Korea University is one of the top three in the country and has fostered an excellent environment for learning Korean, so you can be sure you will have a great learning experience here.
We hope you found it useful and remember you can refer back to this posting at any time to help guide you through the process.
You can also refer to Korea University's website and your local Korean embassy's website.
If you can have any inquiries, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.