Immigration Procedures and Admission Qualifications for Studying in Korea

This article includes undergraduate and graduate admissions schedules, undergraduate and graduate admissions requirements, foreign student scholarship schemes, and more.

 

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Today, I brought information on "admission procedures and admission qualifications for studying in Korea."

Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Schedule

Admission Term	Application Period	Announcement of Admission Screening Results
1st semester (March)	November 1st to 15th of the previous year	End of December of the previous year
2nd semester (September)	5/1~5/15 of the current year	End of June of the year

Undergraduate and Graduate Admission Requirements

1. Possess at least a regular high school education (Master course applicants must be a bachelor's degree holder and Ph.D. Course applicants must be master's degree holders.)

2. No reason to be disqualified from entering the Republic of Korea

3. No experience in refusing to issue a Korean visa or staying illegally

4. For undergraduate applicants, acquire a certificate of level 3 or higher of the Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK)

5. For applicants for graduate school admission, acquired the certificate of level 3 or higher on the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) *However, only those who have obtained permission from the president are allowed to enter as an exception

6. passing the entrance examination (document examination, interview)

7. Meet at least one of the following common qualification requirements: 1, 2, 3

	Qualification	Qualification Description	Qualification Requirements	Number of Applicants
1	A Pure Foreigner	A person with foreign nationality whose both of my parents are foreigners	A person who has completed the entire curriculum of elementary, middle, and high school in Korea or abroad	Unlimited number of people
2	Foreigners Who Complete the Entire Curriculum	A person has completed the entire curriculum of elementary, middle, and high schools in a foreign country with foreign nationality (Regardless of the nationality of his/her parents)	A person who has completed the entire curriculum of elementary, middle and high schools in a foreign-based school. *A person who has completed the entire elementary, middle, and high school curriculum in countries with 11 or 10 years of the educational system are recognized with the same educational background.	Unlimited number of people
3	Other Foreigners	Foreigners who do not qualify for number 1 or 2 qualification description	A person who has completed the entire elementary, middle, and high school curriculum in Korea or abroad	A few people (The total number of students per grade shall not exceed two-hundredths of the admission quota for the relevant school year.)

❗ Bilateral and stateless persons are excluded from foreigners.

* Those who wish to enter or transfer to undergraduate must meet the following qualifications.

Matriculation Year	Qualification Requirements	Certification of Transfer Credits
Freshman	Regular high school graduates or prospective graduates are recognized to have an educational background equal to or higher than that.	-
Transferring to A Second-Grade school	1. Completed at least one year of a four-year university (second semester), acquired at least 1/4 of Silla University's graduation credits, or at least 1/4 of the previous university's graduation credits. 2. Completed at least two years (4 semesters) of a three-year university, acquired at least 1/2 of Silla University's graduation credits, or at least 2/3 of the previous university's graduation credits. 3. Two-year college graduates or prospective graduates	1/4 of our graduation credits
Transferring to A Third-year	1. Completed at least two years (4 semesters) of a four-year university, acquired at least 1/2 of Silla University's graduation credits, or at least 1/2 of the previous university's graduation credits. 2. Completed at least two years (4 semesters) of a three-year university, acquired at least 1/2 of Silla University's graduation credits, or at least 2/3 of the previous university's graduation credits. 3. Two-year college graduates or prospective graduates	1/2 of the graduation credits of this school

 

Cost as of 2021 (Unit: won)

Process		Undergraduate	Graduate School (Master/Doctorate)	Korean Language Training	Note
Money Paid to Apply for Admission		50,000	50,000	50,000	Payment once upon application for admission
Admission Fee		240,000	590,000	-	Payment once upon admission
Tuition		※ Reference to attachment 1	※ Reference to attachment 2	※Reference to attachment 3	Payment for each semester
International Student Insurance Premium		90,000 (1 year)		60,000 (6 months)	Insurance period: undergraduate and graduate school (1 year) language training (6 months)
Boarding Expenses	First Dormitory (Baekyang Living Center)	1,294,800 won (double room) 1,049,800 won (4-person room)			Boarding period (16 weeks) 1st semester: March to June 2nd semester: September-December including food expenses Weekdays: offer of breakfast and Dinner Weekend:  offer of breakfast, lunch and dinner
	Second Dormitory (Global Town)	1,278,000 won (double room) 1,190,000 won (4-person room)			Boarding period (16 weeks) 1st semester: March to June 2nd semester: September-December including food expenses (10 meals per week)

❗ All tuition fees are paid in Korean currency.

❗ Every year, tuition may vary slightly in consideration of inflation.

 

- Attachment 1(Academic Tuition - As of 2021)

(Unit: won)

Undergraduate Classification	Tuition (won)		Actual Tuition Fee (Amount After 15% Reduction in Tuition)	Note
	1st Semester (March to June)	2nd semester (September-December)
Humanities and Society	2,852,000	2,851,000	2,424,200	Basic 15% reduction in tuition per semester 500,000 won for living expenses will be paid separately.
Science and Physical Education	3,404,000	3,403,000	2,893,400
Nursing and Healthcare	3,893,000	3,892,000	3,309,050
Engineering and Performing Arts (Aircraft Maintenance)	4,193,000	4,192,000	3,563,200
Air Service	3,052,000	3,051,000	2,593,350
Air Operation	4,252,000	4,252,000	3,614,200

 

- Attachment 2(Graduate School Tuition Fee - as of 2021)

(Unit: won)

Graduate School	Graduate School Classification	Tuition (won)		Actual Tuition Fee (Amount After 15% Reduction in Tuition)	Note
		1st Semester (March to June)	2nd Semester (September to December)
General Graduate School	Humanities and Society	3,726,000	3,726,000	2,235,600	40% reduction in tuition fees
	Science and Physical Education	4,303,000	4,303,000	2,581,800
	Engineering and Performing Arts	4,847,000	4,847,000	2,904,200
Graduate School of Education	-	3,017,000	3,017,000	1,508,500	50% reduction in tuition fees
Graduate School of Social Welfare	-	2,829,000	2,829,000	1,414,500
Graduate School of Public Safety Policy	-	2,829,000	2,829,000	2,263,200	20% reduction in tuition fees
Graduate School of Industrial Convergence	-
Graduate School of Counseling and Therapy	-

 

Scholarship System for Foreign Students

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Target	Scholarship Name	Scholarship Conditions	Scholarship Amount
School Scholarship	Undergraduate	Undergraduate Admissions Scholarship	As of the date of undergraduate admissions Holders of Grade 3 or higher of the Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK)	15% reduction in tuition for the first semester
			University	Exemption of admission fees and 85% reduction of tuition fees for the first semester
		Scholarship to Encourage Students to Study Abroad	A person who has 15 credits (1st to 3rd grades) or 8th grades (4th grades), 2.5 or more in the previous semester, and 60% or more in attendance in the previous semester	15% reduction in tuition fees *Applicable for the 8th semester
		Living Allowance	A foreign undergraduate with an attendance rate of 60% or more for the previous semester.	500,000 won for living expenses Cash payment for each semester (by the eighth semester)
		Academic Scholarship	Good grades for the semester	Grade A: 85% reduction in tuition fees Grade B: 55% reduction in tuition fees Grade C: 35% reduction in tuition fees *Scholarship to study abroad including 15% reduction
		Leadership Scholarship	Executive of the International Students' Association	Venue: 55% reduction in tuition fees Department head: 35% reduction in tuition fees * Including scholarships to encourage students to study abroad (15% reduction)
		TOPIK Scholarship	Grade 4 or above freshman in the Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK)	Grade 4: 500,000 won cash payment * Holders of TOPIK level 4 or higher at the time of admission screening
			Students enrolled in the Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK) Level 5 or higher	Grade 5: 500,000 won cash payment Grade 6: 500,000 won cash payment * Single payment by grade * Excluding students enrolled in the 8th semester
	Graduate Student	Foreign Scholarship	all foreign graduate students (master's, Ph.D.'s)	20-50% reduction in tuition per semester
		Master's Degree in Admissions	Master's student with excellent undergraduate grades at Silla University.	Undergraduate GPA 3.5 or higher: additional 20% reduction in tuition fees for the first semester of Master's degree   Undergraduate GPA 4.0 or higher: additional 50% reduction in tuition fees for master's first semester
		Academic Scholarship	Good grades for the semester	Additional 30% reduction intuition
		Science and Engineering Excellence Scholarship	Those who are selected as excellent scholarship students among science and engineering majors. (Top 5% in the country with good grades)	Free admission, tuition and dormitory fees (until the 4th semester), round-trip airfare support (one time)
National Scholarship	Undergraduate	GKS (Global Korea Scholarship)	Undergraduate GPA 3.7/4.5 or higher, Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK) Level 4 or higher * Applicants are screened and selected by the Korean government.	million won (500,000 won per month * 12 months)
	Graduate Student	GKS (Global Korea Scholarship)	Those who meet the requirements of the National Institute of International Education.	Round-trip ticket cost support (one time) - $900,000/month living expenses - Insurance premium 240,000 won/year - Research support fund 210,000 won / semester   Settlement support fund 200,000 won (one time) -      The full cost of a dormitory
External Scholarship	Undergraduate and Graduate Student	Scholarships from External Foundations (Korea Foundation for Cultural Exchange, Busan Foundation, etc.)	* Examination and selection of external foundation among applicants (considering academic performance, TOPIK performance, and various certificates)	500,000 to 2 million won (the amount of scholarship varies depending on the foundation)

 

Applications Form for Admission

	Undergraduate	Graduate School	Note
1	Original Application Form	Original Application Form	English version of the application form The Chinese version of the application form
2	Original Copy of Final Academic Credentials	Original Copy of Final Academic Credentials	Undergraduate: High School Graduation Certificate Master's Certificate of Graduation certificate Doctor: Certificate of University & Master's Graduation * Those who are expected to graduate can submit a certificate of graduation. **China – Certificate of Education Other Countries – Apostille Check. Or overseas consulate (consulate of the Republic of Korea) needs to be checked.
3	Original Certificate of Final Academic Transcript	Original Certificate of Final Academic Transcript	Undergraduate: High School Graduation Certificate Master's Certificate of Graduation certificate Doctor: Certificate of University & Master's Graduation
4	Original Bank Balance Certificate	Original Bank Balance Certificate	Only account under the name of the person/parent USD 18,000 or more * Only issued documents within 6 months are accepted.
5	Original Certificate of Parental Employment Income	Original Certificate of Parental Employment Income	*Position, income, workplace address, workplace phone number, office worker must be included *Submission of Business Registration Certificate and Property Tax Certificate for Individual Business Owners
6	Original Family Relationship Certificate	Original Family Relationship Certificate
7	Study Abroad Plan (in Korean)	Study Abroad Plan (in Korean)
8	5 photos (for passport)	5 photos (for passport)
9	A copy of a Passport	A copy of a Passport
10	Copy of Alien Registration Card	Copy of Alien Registration Card	Submission only to Korean residents
11	Original Certificate of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) Level 3 or Higher	Original Certificate of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) Level 3 or Higher
12	The admission fee is 50,000 won. (Deposit to the designated account below)	The admission fee is 50,000 won. (Deposit to the designated account below)

❗In the case of students staying in Korea, additional Korean identification certificates (relationship with applicants, guarantee of study expenses) and certificates of employment income (work phone number, work address) are submitted.

Account Information

Classification	Undergraduate	Graduate School	Language Training
Money Paid to Apply for Admission	101-2018-5825-09	101-2023-2785-00
Tuition	076-13-001081-0	101-2027-1920-03	101-2018-5824-02

✅ Bank Information

• BANK’S NAME : PUSAN BANK (DEOKPO-DONG BRANCH)

• BENEFICIARY’S NAME : SILLA UNIVERSITY

• SWIFT CODE : PUSBKR2P

• ADDRESS : 421-7 DEOKPO-DONG SASANG-KU PUSAN KOREA

• TEL : 82-51-305-0314

✔ Points to Note Regarding Submission Documents

1. Admission application documents must be submitted and the money paid to apply for admission must be paid to the designated account to complete the application.

2. Admission fees and admission application documents shall not be returned regardless of whether they are accepted or not. (However, the original document may be returned after checking.)

3. If you submit a certificate of graduation (high school, university, graduate school), you must submit a certificate of graduation and a degree certificate before entering this school.

4. All documents written in languages other than Korean or English must be translated/notarized into Korean or English.

5. Additional documents may be requested in addition to the submitted documents for accurate qualification.

6. The application form must include a telephone number and e-mail address that can be reached at any time. Applicants themselves should be responsible for any disadvantages caused by incorrect contact information or lack of communication.

7. If the submitted documents are found to be false, acceptance or admission is revoked.

✔ Admission Procedure

1.   Submit the application form to the office of international affairs

2.   Entrance Examination

3.   Notify the student of whether he or she has passed, and the successful student shall remit the tuition fee to the designated account within the time limit specified by the school.

4.   After confirming the tuition remittance, send the standard admission permit to students.

5.   Application for Korean visa to the Korean Embassy (consulate) in the country of copy (submission of standard admission permit, passport, and other documents)

6.   Upon receipt of a Korean visa, he/she enters the country within the time limit specified by our school.

✔ Submit Documents and Contact Information

• Address: 140 Baekyang-dura 700Bonn-Gil, Sasang-Gu, Busan, Republic of Korea, Silla University International Exchange Office

• Contact address: Jeong Hee-Yoon (undergraduate, graduate school)

• Tel: +82-51-999-5514 / e-mail : hyjung@silla.ac.kr, Yoon In-Seok (language training, exchange student)

• Tel: +82-51-999-5514 / email : isyun@silla.ac.kr

• Fax: +82-51-999-5519

• E-mail: isyun@silla.ac.kr, hyjung@silla.ac.kr

• Homepage: http://www.silla.ac.kr (Silla University), http://global.silla.ac.kr (International Exchange Office)

 

❗The recruitment guidelines for foreign students may vary slightly depending on the circumstances of this school.

 

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