Eligibility
| Category | Sub- Category |
Details | Notes |
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| Eligibility Requirements |
Degree | ① Must have obtained (or be expected to obtain) a bachelor's degree, or be recognized as having equivalent qualifications under applicable law. ② Applications are accepted regardless of the applicant's undergraduate major or department. ③ Applicants expecting to graduate must be able to obtain their degree before applying for a visa. |
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| Nationality | ① Both the applicant and their parents must be foreign nationals (pure foreigner). ② Dual citizens are not eligible to apply. |
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| Language Proficiency |
① Korean Track: Must hold TOPIK Level 3 or above. ② Foreigner Track: Must meet at least one of the following: - TOPIK Level 3 (Level 2 for arts & physical education) or above. - Pass the University's internal Korean language exam. - Chinese Language Track: Must hold citizenship of a country where Chinese is an official language. ③ English Track: Must meet at least one of the following: - TOEFL 530 (CBT 197, iBT 71) - IELTS 5.5 - CEFR B2 - TEPS 600 ※ [Common] Exemptions: Those who have obtained a bachelor's degree from a university in Korea. |
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| Other Documents |
- Overseas residents may have their interview conducted via video call. |
Required Documents
| Category | No. | Document | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Documents |
1 | Application Form (University Format) |
• Download after completing the application via the agency (www.ek-apply.com). • Includes: Application form, Academic Record Check Consent/Confirmation, Personal Statement & Study Plan. ※ Written in Korean |
| Nationality Documents |
2 | Family Relationship Certificate | • Chinese nationals: 1 English copy of the notarized Household Register (居民户口簿 公证本) for the applicant and both parents. • Non-Chinese nationals: 1 original Birth Certificate. • Additional documents (if applicable): - If parents are divorced or deceased: confirmation document. - If the relationship between applicant and parents cannot be confirmed from one household register: notarized Kinship Certificate (亲属关系证明). - If the balance certificate is not in the applicant's name: supporting document showing relationship (e.g., notarized Kinship Certificate). |
| 3 | Copy of ID | • 1 copy each of applicant's and parents' ID documents. • 1 copy each of passports and home country ID cards. ※ For Korea residents: 1 copy of Alien Registration Card. |
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| Financial Documents |
4 | Bank Balance Certificate (English) |
• Time deposit balance certificate (in English) of KRW 16,000,000 or more in the applicant's or parents' name. • Certificate must be issued within 30 days of the application date. |
| Other Documents |
5 | Korean Language Proficiency Certificate | • Submit at least one of the following: - TOPIK Level 3 or above certificate. - University's Mock Korean Language Test Passing Certificate. - Or Korean regular university graduation certificate (excluding Foreigner Track). |
| Academic Documents |
6 | University Graduation Certificate | • Chinese nationals: Verification Report from 中国高等教育学生信息网 (学信网) (in English). • Non-Chinese university graduates: choose one of the following: 1. Graduation (or expected graduation) certificate and full transcript with Apostille. 2. Graduation (or expected graduation) certificate and full transcript with Korean consular authentication from the country where the institution is located. |
| 7 | University Transcript |
- 1. Expected graduates must submit an expected graduation certificate at the time of application, and after receiving the graduation certificate, submit a degree-authenticated graduation certificate and final transcript.
- 2. Apostille, consular authentication, degree authentication, and other relevant documents must be submitted before applying for a visa; failure to do so will result in cancellation of admission.
- 3. Required documents may change in accordance with the Ministry of Justice's guidelines on foreign student visa issuance and residency management.
- 4. All required documents must be submitted within the document submission deadline.
- 5. All documents must be submitted as originals, and the issuance date must be within 3 months of the document submission deadline.
- 6. All documents written in a foreign language other than Korean or English must be translated into Korean or English and notarized.