Today we will introduce Korea University's Language School, one of the top 3 universities in Korea. If you have always wanted to take Korean classes, but had a hard time researching and applying, 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 the curriculum. If you are interested in applying for the language school, we highly recommend that you acsess it through your computer.
Only regular courses at the language school can be applied through Creatrip.
Creatrip is not responsible for student visa applications. You should refer to the embassy's website of your country and prepare it carefully.
Please email help@creatrip.com for additional questions.
Overview
Korea University, along with Seoul National University and Yonsei University, is one of Korea's leading universities, named 'SKY' after each university's initials.
Since there are many foreign students at Korea University's language school, it is well equipped and actively operated with support for Korean language schools, curriculum, club activities, and cultural experiences.
At Korea University, you can enjoy the life of a Korean university student that you dreamed of. Korea University Festival boasts a huge lineup of singers, a sports competition with rival Yonsei University, Korea University students' spirit, and youth culture! Enjoy it all at Korea University!
Reasons For Recommendation
You can learn Korean in a great learning environment provided by one of the top 3 of the most prestigious universities.
The instructors at Korea University's Korean Language Center are experts in Korean language education who develops educational methods considering the theory and characteristics of Korean language education in general.
Korea University students are very proud of their school, so they are very united. If you live on campus with your Korean friends, you can feel the passion, spirit, and excitement of Korean college students.
Application Eligibility
A person with high school graduation or higher or equivalent educational 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 information, Creatrip will fill out the admission application form on your behalf. |
ID Picture | White background, taken in the last 6 months. |
Copy of Passport | Colored copy recommended. The passport number must be clear. |
Copy of Alien Registration Card | Only applicable is you already 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 cetificate | When submitting a bank statement of your family member. |
Explanation of gap years | If the gap is more than 1 year after your graduation. Any type of job certificate, etc. |
* 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 get it translated 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
After acceptance, students must directly apply for the dormitory.
Application
Apply on the website, check if you have passed, and pay the dormitory fee.
Students accepted to a regular program are eligible for dormitory application.
For detailed instructions on how to apply, please refer to the Korea University dormitory homepage or their Notice Board.
Schedule
Year | Semester | Application period | Residence period |
2023 | Spring | 1/16~1/31 | 3/8~5/31 |
Summer | 4/17~4/30 | 6/5~8/27 | |
Fall | 7/17~7/31 | 9/5~12/02 | |
Winter | 10/16~10/31 | 12/7~2024/03/02 |
Things To Keep In Mind
Applicants are limited to foreigners or overseas Koreans who take regular Korean courses.
It's selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can't leave the dormitory halfway.
If you do not deposit the dormitory fee after selection, you will be excluded and replaced by another candidate.
You can live for up to one semester and cannot extend it.
Price
1 semester 1,200,000 KRW
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 helpful for those that are hoping to come to study in Korea. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com!
