Today we will introduce the language school of Konkuk University located in the most interesting downtown area in Korea. If you have always wanted to study Korean and take Korean classes but confused what to research and where to apply, this blog is for you! Creatrip offers a very useful service for those who want to apply to the language school at your desired Korean university.
Benefits
We will inform you in great detail about all the documents needed for the application process.
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 language school admission fee and tuition through Creative, we will deliver it to the school right away. You don't have to use the expensive and long-term overseas remittance service.
Things To Keep In Mind
This article details how to apply for the language school and cirriculum If you are interested in applying for the language school, we highly recommend accessing it on your computer.
Only regular courses at the language school can be applied through Creatrip.
Creatrip is not responsible for student visa work. You should refer to the embassy's website of your country and prepare it accordingly.
Please email help@creatrip.com if you have any additional questions.
Overview
If you love K-pop or Korean dramas, you will be familiar with Konkuk University! Famous Korean celebrities such as BTS Jin, TWICE Nayeon, and Lee Min-ho visited the place. Also, the campus is so beautiful that it is used as a filming location for the drama Goblin and my ID is Gangnam Beauty.
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Founded in 1971, Konkuk University's Language Education Center began educating the Korean language to foreign university students in 1998. If you learn Korean here with a rich history of teaching anguages to students of various nationalities for 50 years, your skills will improve quickly, right?
Source: 건국대학교 언어교육원
Listening to lectures is important, but experiencing Korean culture is also important! Konkuk University offers an international student helper program to help international students adapt to life in Korea.
Also, there is no better place to experience Korea's fun culture than Konkuk University downtown! Enjoy your fun life in Korea while walking around Konkuk University downtown!
Reasons For Recommendation
They have provided Korean language education programs to foreigners since 1998 and have provided education to students from more than 30 countries around the world.
Through the international student helper program consisting of Konkuk University undergraduate and graduate students, you can practice Korean. You can also learn more about Korean culture.
Konkuk University downtown area, located right in front of Konkuk University, is a favorite place for many college students in Seoul to hang out. The dynamic university life you enjoy here will be the most enjoyable.
Application Eligibility
A person with a high school diploma or higher or equivalent education background.
Creatrip Service Procedure
| STEP. 1 | Fill out the application form Please select the semester, dormitory application, and basic information. Based on the information you entered, Creatrip will fill out the application form for you so please fill out every single one carefully. |
| STEP. 2 | Upload scanned copy of the submission Please refer to the list below for the list of documents. Depending on the situation, the school may request additional documents for you to submit. |
| STEP. 3 | Pay admission fee * The admission fee is paid to the school when registering, separate from the tuition fee. |
| STEP. 4 | Required information and submission documents are reviewed by Creatrip. (It takes 2-5 business days). * if there is a problem with the information you submitted, we will contact you by email. |
| STEP. 5 | If you receive an online document confirmation email from Creatrip, submit an offline document by mail (EMS, DHL, etc). (Postal charge will be paid by the applicant). * If there is no problem with the online submission document, we will request you to submit it offline by email. *When the documents arrive at Creatrip, we will review them one more time and deliver them to the school. Address to send document: 서울 특별시 강남구 강남대로 484 7층 702호 (06120) Room 702, HK B/D, 484, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (06120) |
| STEP. 6 | Fill out the application form and deliver the documents to the school After completing the offline document screening, Creatrip will complete the admission and deliver the documents to the school. (The school takes 2-3 weeks to screen each application). |
| STEP. 7 | Notification of acceptance and payment |
| STEP. 8 | Visa and dormitory applications |
| STEP. 9 | Enter the country, take the admission test and attend orientation. Take Korean classes! |
Things To Keep In Mind
Reviewing the required information and documents takes about 2-5 business days.
The school's document screening takes 2-3 weeks from the date of receiving the documents.
If there is a problem with the materials you have submitted, or if you have any other questions, you can contact us by email. Please check your mailbox regularly.
If the school requests additional data, you may have to send additional documents. All postage costs will be paid by the applicant.
The original document is kept by the school, so it may not be returned to the applicant. (Different by school).
The applicant must apply for the visa themselves.
If you have any additional inquiries, such as applying for quarantine or applying for a dormitory, please contact us at help@creatrip.com or the school you applied to.
Application Checklist
Document | Notes |
Online Application Form | If you enter basic inforamtion, Creatrip will fill out the admission application form on your behalf. |
ID Picture | White background, taken in the last 6 months. 2 copies |
Copy of Passport | Colored copy reccomended. The passport number must be clear. |
Copy of Alien Registration Card | Only applicable if you have one. |
Latest Academic Graduation Certificate | Submit an English original certified copy, or Apostilled. |
Bank Statement | Submit the original English version. 10,000 USD or more. Issued within 30 days. |
Family Relationship Certificate | When submitting a bank statement of your family member. |
Introduction and Education Plan | |
Explanation of Gap | if the gap is more than 2 years after the latest academic record. (ex. Certificate of employment) |
* The submission documents vary depending on the nationality. Please inform your nationality to help@creatrip.com before applying and inquire about the specific list of submission documents.
* In addition to the required submission documents, additional documents may be requested by schools or government agencies without prior notice.
Document Notarization Guide
What is document notarization?
It refers to the public recognition of the credibility of documents as they come and go between countries. Notarized documents will be effective as official documents in both countries A and B.
If you wish to use documents issued in country A in country B, you should generally obtain 1) certification from the government agency in country A and 2) certification from the ambassador (consul) of country B in country A.
As the number of Apostille members increases, the above general document notarization process is used only for document exchange with non-apostille members.
The notarization process of documents and the department in charge of notarization may differ by country. Make sure to check the exact process with the information appropriate to your nationality
What is Apostille?
In order to facilitate the international use of official documents among the members of the Convention, instead of abolishing the consular verification process of foreign missions, the official document issuing country certifies the reliability of the documents. Therefore, in the case of documents certified by the issuing country between the member countries, the official document can be recognized in the other country (the country of use).
Each country has a different government department in charge of issuing apostille. Please contact your local embassy to prepare for the detailed Apostille issuing agency and the issuance process.
List of countries that have joined Apostille as of 2022/04
Region | Country | |
Member of Apostille | Asia/Oceania (19) | New Zealand, Niue, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mongolia, Vanuatu, Brunei, Samoa, Australia, India, Japan, some parts of China (Macao, Hong Kong), Cook Islands, Tajikistan, Tonga, Palau, Fiji, Philippines |
| Europe (52) | Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Russia, Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Monaco, Montenegro, Moldova, Malta, Belgium, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Armenia, Iceland, Iceland, Lithuania, Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Turkey | |
North America (1) | United States (including Guam, Maurice Islands, Saipan, and Puerto Rico) | |
Latin American (30) | Guyana, Guatemala, Granada, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Dominican Federation, Mexico, Barbados, Bahamas, Venezuela, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, St. Kitsunevis, Suriname, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Uruguay, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Panama, and Panama | |
Africa (12) | Namibia, South Africa, Liberia, Lesotho, Malawi, Botswana, Mépríncipe, Seychelles, Swaziland, Caboverde, Burundi, Tunisia | |
Middle East (4) | Morocco, Bahrain, Oman, Israel |
What is a notarized translation?
If the document is in a language that is not recognized by Korea, you will need to translate it and get a notarization for the translation.
For students applying for Korean language schools in Korea, translation into Korean or English is the most appropriate, and generally, the two tasks are entrusted together to an administrator who is qualified for translation and notarization.
Translation notarization is a procedure to prove that the translated content is not different from the original document.
Dormitory
How To Apply
When filling out the application form, check the dormitory application checklist and complete it.
Results
The dormitory is assigned only to students who have completed the entire application process of the course.
If you apply, almost 100% is accepted.
Application Period
There is no separate period for the application period, almost 100% of the applications are accepted if you apply for the regular course.
Things To Keep In Mind
The dormitory is basically a double room.
Dormitory fees and meals can change every year.
The entire building is a no-smoking area.
Price
2023 dormitory price and deposit
| Dormitory fee | Deposit | |
| Spring | 2,798,050 | 200,000 |
| Summer | 2,840,400 | 200,000 |
| Fall | 2,775,600 | 200,000 |
| Winter | 2,743,200 | 200,000 |
This amount includes the Creatrip fee of 7%.
2023 meals (claimed to applicants only)
| Meal | Number | Total | |
| Spring | 3,500 | - | - |
| Summer | 3,500 | 201 times | 703,500 |
| Fall | 3,500 | 205 times | 779,000 |
| Winter | 3,500원 | 205 times | 779,000 |
D-4 Visa Information (Issued by the Korean embassy)
Things To Keep In Mind
Creatrip does not offer visa issuance services.
The following information can be used for personal reference by Creatrip members when preparing visas, and please note that the contents may vary depending on the time of application.
If you don't prepare thoroughly, you may not get a visa even if you are admitted. Creatrip and universities cannot guarantee visas, so they need to be reviewed thoroughly.
Please refer to the embassy website (click) in your country for the latest information. Please check the documents required to issue a D-4 visa and submit them without fail.
Information
The D-4 visa is a student visa for students who plan to study the Korean language for more than 6 months (2 semesters).
You are allowed to stay for 6 months, and you must extend your visa every 3 months after entering the country.
You can get it from the Korean Embassy in your country.
Students who apply for only the first semester can receive a C-3-1 short-term comprehensive visa and stay for 90 days.
You can get a D-4 visa after receiving the school standard admission letter.
The issuance period takes at least two weeks to a maximum of two months. (You must check the time it takes to issue a visa with the local Korean embassy in advance.)
The necessary documents below are those that must be submitted when applying for a visa and do not need to be submitted to Creatrip.
Documents Required
*College-affiliated language school (D-4-1): A person who has a high school diploma or higher and intends to study Korean at a language school affiliated with a higher education institution or foreign education institution established under the Higher Education Act.
The following is a document that a U.S.A. student must submit to obtain a D-4 visa.
The contents of the documents to be submitted may vary depending on the nationality, so please refer to the notice on the website of the Korean Embassy (or representative department) in your country for accurate information.
| Document | Notes |
| Application form | Must be signed by the applicant |
| Passport | |
1 ID picture | Standard specifications |
Visa application fee | |
Business license of identification number of the school | Submit a copy |
Standard admission letter from the school | Provided by the school. (Issuance by the president or dean of the university) Scholarship students will be replaced by invitation letters issued by the head of the Institute of Education. |
Documents providing the contents of one's attendance or final educational background | Certificate of enrollment or graduation certificate (for proving final educational background), etc Original Submission Degree certificate notarization (Apostille/document of proof of degree, etc. that has been confirmed by the consul of Korea in the country or the consul of the Korean embassy) |
Bank statement | Submit original copy Example: balance certificate, bankbook, scholarship certificate, deposit, and withdrawal statement, etc The balance certificate is only valid if it is issued within 30 days. Submit additional family relationship certificates when submitting balance certificates in the name of parents |
Curriculum plan | You must include a curriculum of the school, training content, etc |
Source: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/
We hope that this was informational and helpful for those that are planning on coming to Korea to study. If you have any additional questions, please leave a comment below, or send us an email at help@creatrip.com!
