2022 Seoul National University Korean Language Institute
Learn Korean at the top rated University in Korea!
Today we're going over the language program at Seoul National University, complete with instructions on how to easily apply through Creatrip's convenient language program service.
SNU is the top university in Korea, so you will be in good hands if you attend classes here.
Let's get started!
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Reason For Recommendation
Seoul National University is Korea's number one University and ranks 36th in the world.
The textbooks used at Seoul National University Language Institute are used at other language programs as well.
The curriculum was created by Korea's top scholars in linguistics and Korean language education.
State-of-the-art facilities and various amenities support your learning (library, study space, rest space).
The institute not only has Korean language classes, but also hands-on learning activities on traditional Korean culture such as folk songs, samulnori, Korean paper art, and Korean food.
Things To Remember
This is for the regular course only, not the short-term program.
Creatrip does not handle visa paperwork for students, so please refer to your local Korean embassy's website and prepare your won visa application thoroughly.
Depending on the COVD-19 situation, language school policies may change from time to time.
If you have further inquiries, please contact 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 that all necessary documents have been turned in.
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 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 transaction fees.
*Visa is the student's responsibility, so please check your country's Korean embassy website for details on visas.
2022 Semester Schedule
| Semester | Applications Due | Class Dates |
| Spring | 2021.12.27 | 2022.03.07-2022.05.13 |
| Summer | 2022.03.28 | 2022.06.06-2022.08.12 |
| Fall | 2022.06.27 | 2022.09.05-2022.11.11 |
| Winter | 2022.09.26 | 2022.12.05-2023.02.10 |
* Application fee is due at time of application. Tuition can be paid after being accepted.
* We will inform you of the placement test and orientation schedule after acceptance.
* This schedule provided is the official schedule of SNU. Those who apply through Creatrip's language program service should apply at least a week prior to the due date to ensure prompt processing.
Eligibility Requirements
Any person who has attained a high school diploma or equivalent certification may apply.
Class Schedules
| Class Session | Time |
| Morning Session | Mon-Fri 09:00-13:00 |
| Afternoon Session | Mon-Fri 13:30-17:20 |
*Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and morning classes are most popular, so they may fill up before the application deadline.
*Classes will be held in person, though if COVID-19 worsens, classes may switch to online.
*You can check the class curricula for the different levels here.
Tuition
| Application Fee | 60,000 won |
| Morning Session | 1,730,000 won per semester |
| Afternoon Session | 1,580,000 won per semester |
E.g.) If applying for 4 semesters of the morning session: application fee 60,000 won + tuition 1,730,000 x 4 = 6,980,000 won total.
* Application fee is the amount paid when applying for admission and it is non-refundable. You can pay the tuition after being accepted to the program.
* Textbooks are not included.
Refund Policy
| Time Period | Refund Policy |
| Before the start of semester | Full tuition refund |
| Days 1-7 | 87% refund (2/3 of the current month's tuition + all remaining tuition) |
| Days 8-10 | 80% refund (1/2 of the current month's tuition + all remaining tuition) |
| Days 11-20 | 60% refund (remaining tuition) |
| Days 21-27 | 47% refund (2/3 of the current month's tuition + all remaining tuition) |
| Days 28-30 | 40% refund (1/2 of the current month's tuition + all remaining tuition) |
| Days 31-40 | 20% refund (remaining tuition) |
| Days 41-50 | No refund |
* Application fee cannot be refunded.
* To request a refund, please visit the language center's website. (Login -> My Page -> My Course Information -> Course Registration Details -> Refund Request)
* You must enter your account information in your name to get a refund. Refund will be direct deposited to your account within 4 weeks of the working day from the date of receipt of the refund request.
D-4 Visa Notice
This is a student visa for students who plan to study language for more than one semester. Students who apply for only one semester can receive a C-3-1 short-term visa and stay for up to 90 days.
You can apply for 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 you 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 Form | - |
| Passport | - |
| 1 Photo | 3.5cm x 4.5cm |
| Standard Admission Form | Provided by 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 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.
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 the school receives the documents.
If any physical documents are lost or missing, you will need to submit them and cover any 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, which is much less than overseas remittance fees. |
| Step 2 | Enter Necessary Information & Submit Documents Creatrip will use the information that you provide to fill out your application, so please fill out for 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 | Fill Out Application & Documents Submitted To The School After completing the online document review, Creatrip fills out the application form and delivers your documents to the school. *If there is a problem with the documents, we will contact you by e-mail. |
| 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 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 5 | 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 6 | 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 SNU Language Institute. |
| Step 7 | Orientation 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 | Attach if you are 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 listed above. |
| Copy of your 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 | If there is more than a 1 year gap in schooling |
* If necessary, additional document may be requested by the school for government agencies.
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 an Apostille notarization. Please check if your country is a member of the Apostille Convention.
How To Get There
Address: 서울 관악구 관악로 1
1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
Public Transportation: Located near Seoul National University Station Subway Line 2
Seoul National University At A Glance
Seoul National University is the most prestigious university in Korea.You can study Korean with the best faculty in the country and great students from all over the world.
The main gate of SNU is made to up of the letters ㄱ, ㅅ, and ㄷ, the first consonants of the university's name in Korean. Many refer to it as 샤 (sha) since when put together they form those letters.
The campus is located right next to Gwanaksan Mountain, so there are beautiful, natural views.
It is the largest campus among Korean colleges, but fortunately the language school building is close to the main gate.
With a very please learning atmosphere, SNU is well prepared to live up to its title as Korea's best university.
In the past, there were many evaluations that there were not fund places to hang out in your leisure time, but these days, a commercial district named Sharosu-gil (Sha + Garosu-gil) has developed, creating many hip restaurants.
There are many opportunities not only to study Korean, but also to experience Korean culture at SNU's Korean Language Institute that you don't want to miss out on!
Link to pay application and tuition fees
Link to apply to the language program
That concludes our post on Seoul National University's Korean Language Institute and Creatrip's language program application services.
For those who are serious about learning Korean, you can't go wrong with the top university in Korea!
If you have any questions, please refer to our posting, SNU's website, and your country's Korean embassy's website.
Additional inquiries that we can help with can be directed to help@creatrip.com or in the comments below.
