Many foreign students in Korea often think about transferring to a Korean university after attending language schools, but there are many complex and confusing aspects to consider, such as what to prepare and where to start. Luckily, we have all the answers here for you!
So how do you transfer to a Korean university from a foreign university? If you're curious, keep reading!
Transferring to a Korean University:
Many foreign students who want to transfer to a Korean university usually graduate or take a leave of absence from their current university and attend a Korean language school before deciding to transfer. However, the documents required and the application process for transfer students are similar to those for new students. So, what are the required documents for transfer students and what is the process for transferring?
Please note that all the information provided from now on is based on Ewha Womans University. Although most schools have similar application requirements, documents, procedures, and timelines, please make sure to check the related school's website for accurate information.
Admission Schedule
Transfer students, like new students, have two opportunities to enter a university every year, in March and September. The beginning of March and September are the first day of classes, so you should start preparing at least six months in advance to finish all preparations before then. Now, let's take a look at the Ewha Womans University 2023 second semester admission schedule.
| Category | Schedule |
| Online Application | Mar. 3, 2023 (Fri) 13:00 ~ Apr. 13 (Thu) 17:00 |
| Submission of Documents (In-person or mail submission) | Mar. 3, 2023 (Fri) 13:00 ~ Apr. 18 (Tue) 17:00 |
| Announcement of Accepted Applicants and Scholarship Recipients | Before Jun. 16, 2023 (Fri) |
| Payment of Tuition Fees | Between Jul. and Aug. 2023 More information and instructions will be provided individually via email after the announcement of successful applicants. |
| Issuance of Standard Admission Certificate |
Just by looking at the table, you can get a sense of when you need to start preparing before the start of the semester. Admission applications start about 5 months before the start of the semester, but you need to obtain the necessary documents before that, so you'll need to plan for at least 6 months in advance.
Available Departments
Each school's website has recruitment guidelines for foreign freshman and transfer students. Through these guidelines, you can find out which departments are recruiting for which semester, and for some schools, you can also check the number of students they are recruiting per department. For Ewha Womans University, please refer to the Ewha Womans University recruitment guidelines for information on which departments are available.
Eligibility
Nationality:
The eligibility criteria for foreign transfer students is the same as that of new international students. Applicants with both foreign parents (female) are eligible, but those who have dual citizenship with Korea because one or both parents have Korean citizenship cannot apply. If one or both parents had Korean citizenship, they must complete renunciation of Korean nationality before the start of application submission, to be eligible to apply.
Academic Qualifications:
| Application Process | Eligibility | |
| Transfer Admission | Completed at least two years (four semesters, excluding summer/winter sessions) in a regular 4-year university and acquired at least 50% of the minimum required credits for obtaining a bachelor's degree (at least 2/3 for a 3-year UK-style university) | *Academic recognition methods such as GED, domestic/foreign qualification examinations, home schooling, and online learning are not accepted. |
| Holders of an associate degree from a junior college | ||
*Applicants must meet at least one of the above requirements to apply.
Language Requirements
- Those who have achieved TOPIK Level 4 or higher
- Those who have completed the Korean Language Intensive Course (Level 4 or higher) at Ewha Language Center
- Those who have achieved a TOEFL score of PBT 550, iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, or New TEPS 326 or higher
- Those who have completed all high school or college courses in a curriculum taught entirely in Korean or English
- Those who have a Korean or English proficiency level recognized by the university as meeting the above standards
Please note that all undergraduate students, including freshmen and transfer students, must obtain at least TOPIK Level 4 and meet the English language proficiency requirement before graduation.
Method of Application
Number of Applicants:
Ewha Womans University does not have a limit on the number of applicants. They consider mathematical abilities and make selections beyond the maximum capacity, which increases the chance of admission for students who have worked hard.
Admissions Process:
Applicants are evaluated comprehensively on their academic abilities, language proficiency, major suitability, and motivation for mathematics based on the documents they submit. In addition, if necessary, an interview will be conducted. Overseas residents can take the interview online.
Admissions Fee:
The admissions fee can be paid when applying online, and the cost is 150,000 won. The admissions fee is the applicant's responsibility, and Ewha Womans University covers the cost of the online application fee.Once the online application process is complete, changes and cancellations cannot be made, and the admissions fee cannot be refunded, so please apply carefully.
Required Documents
*Only the essential items are listed; please refer to the Ewha Womans University website for detailed instructions.
| No. | Required Documents | Details |
| 1 | One Copy of Application Form |
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| 2 | Additional Documents & Scholarship Application Form |
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| 3 | Original Certificate of Graduation (expected), Academic Transcript |
*Additional documents to be submitted if you are eligible to apply as "2nd year or more of a 4-year university":
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| 4 | Language Proficiency Documents, 2 copies [1 Original, 1 copy] |
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| 5 | 1 Copy Each of Applicant's and Parents' Passport (nationality certification documents) |
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| 6 | Proof of Family Relationship Documents (Applicant and parents, 1 original or notarized copy) |
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Notice
- After submitting the application online, the required documents must be submitted by mail or in person.
- Formats 1-2 can be found on the International Student Team website, but must be printed and submitted after completing the online application.
- Documents not written in Korean or English must be submitted with an official Korean or English translation.
- Submitted documents will not be returned.
- All documents must be labeled with the document type in the upper right corner and submitted in the order listed in the document submission list.
- If required documents are missing or not received by the specified date, the application may be excluded from consideration.
- Additional documents necessary for verifying eligibility may be requested.
Guidelines for Submitting Verification Documents for Foreign School Records
Various certificates issued by schools located outside of Korea must go through the following verification process and be submitted within the designated submission period for each application process.
| Category | Required Documents for Academic Verification | Required Academic Verification Process |
| Students who have completed (or will have completed) at least 2 years of undergraduate studies | Certificate of enrollment or expected graduation (or completion) from the university attended | Apostille or embassy verification |
| Academic transcript from the university attended | ||
| High school graduation certificate | ||
| Students who have graduated (or will graduate) from junior college or technical college | Certificate of graduation (or expected graduation) from the university attended | |
| Academic transcript from the university attended |
*Apostille System:
- A system for verifying official documents issued in foreign countries without the need for embassy or consulate authentication in the receiving country.
- 118 countries worldwide are members of the Apostille Convention.
- Apostille Website Link
Those are some of the ways and procedures for transferring to a Korean university, which is similar to the process for applying as a new student! You can refer to this to help gather all the necessary documents needed to make a smooth transfer during the application period!
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