Steps to apply for studying in Korea

#KoreaStudy# Introduction The living environment in South Korea is very good and it is one of the most livable countries in the world. More and more students plan to come to Korea to further their studies. The following are the application procedures for studying in South Korea shared by Kao.com. Welcome to read and reference!

1. Application steps for studying in Korea

1. Prepare application materials in advance

Since students’ prerequisites must be based on these materials: Student ID card, household register, birth certificate, family financial certificate, parents’ personal income certificate, recommendation letter, student’s self-introduction and study plan, etc.

2. Institutions and how to choose majors

Students’ inquiries about Korea, and study abroad institutions and companies’ evaluation of students’ own situation. Clarify the student's plan for studying in Korea (when to apply, which school to apply for, major, etc.). If a consensus is reached, the application form for admission can be sent to Han Learning Training.

3. Submit the application form

After submitting the materials and applying to a higher education institution, you are waiting for the admission notice for studying abroad from the higher education institution. Once the notice from the school comes out, everyone can apply for a passport independently.

4. Apply for a visa to go abroad

With the relevant raw materials, go to the Entry-Exit Visa Processing Office of the Ministry of Legal Affairs to apply for a visa granting license. The actual matters related to Korean student visas are also covered by visa application recruitment. Things to note during the interview can be mastered online.

5. Purchase air tickets

Until the visa is processed, it is time to prepare your suitcase and book a flight to fly to South Korea.

2. Application documents to study in Korea

1. Self-introduction

Self-introduction is a very important element in the application for studying in Korea. Its main contents include the growth environment and learning background, experience in participating in on-campus and off-campus activities, why you should choose this school and major, etc. If you are applying for a research letter, you also need to focus on describing the activities or internship experience during the study period that are related to the professional field you are applying for. Self-introduction is one of the very important reference materials in the application for studying abroad, and it is also a key opportunity for the application to fully present yourself. At the same time, the self-introduction is also a synthesis and summary of all application materials. It is like a main line running through. A good self-introduction letter can help international students stand out among numerous application materials and make their application successful.

2. Resume

In South Korea, only certain institutions generally require the submission of resumes, such as Korea University. But if you want to conduct magnet interviews with professors before applying, it is a very good choice to have a resume. The characteristics of the resume should be highly summarized, and everyone should extract their own shining points and put them here, so that the professor can have a deep impression on you. In addition, since Korean universities strictly regulate the number of words for self-introduction, you can put other aspects that you feel need to be added in your resume. The resume must at least cover your personal information, educational background, honors, major personal events, published works, participation in clubs and organizations, and other abilities and hobbies.

3. Personal statement

1) The direction of research;

2) Future career goals.

3) The applicant’s academic or professional interests and background;

If the personal statement is written properly, it can greatly improve the applicant’s chances of obtaining admissions and scholarships, which is very important for the application. What a great opportunity for people. It is a pity that many applicants have worked hard for IELTS and GRE, but their personal statements are often completed in one go, perfunctory, lacking in content, and full of grammatical errors.

Korean universities do not only evaluate the qualifications of their applicants through traditional examinations. This does not mean that their admission standards are not strict. When foreign professors decide whether you are the student they want, they first want to hear how you evaluate yourself. When you introduce yourself through your application essay, you will find that the opportunities and challenges you face are equally great.

Writing a successful application essay requires more than just the basic writing skills (clearness, conciseness) that apply to any type of writing. A good application essay requires the applicant to be able to express his or her unique personality and experience in a way that is completely different from other applicants. This is a demanding and often tiring job.

This is not only true for Chinese people. Native English speakers will also feel a headache when writing this kind of writing. However, we Chinese still need to overcome the language barrier.

4. Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are teachers from the student’s school and other people who teach and are familiar with the student. They can objectively evaluate the student from a third party’s perspective. During the application process, one or two letters of recommendation are usually required. Recommendation letters play an important role because in addition to transcripts and language standard scores, recommendation letters are objective evaluation materials for students.

　5. Study plan

Study plan is the top priority for application documents. It can be said that Korean universities basically understand your essay writing from the applicant’s study plan. of ability. In terms of professional distinction, most majors, such as sociology, philosophy, business, media, etc., require a study plan. The primary purpose is to test the applicant’s language ability. If you can write beautiful Korean documents, it will at least prove that you have the potential to speak fluently, which is very helpful for applying for these majors. During the writing process, you must not write anything that is too empty, such as "I will work hard to complete the teaching tasks after enrollment", "I plan to continue to improve my Korean language skills after enrollment, and work hard to pass CET-6". How to complete the professor's topics and how to pass the IK6 exam need to be detailed and detailed implementation plans should be listed.

3. Introduction to Korean Study Abroad Scholarships

1. Internal University Scholarships

There are two main types of scholarships established by Korean universities for foreigners. One is admission Scholarship, the other is study scholarship.

(1) As the name suggests, the entrance scholarship is a scholarship for the first semester of admission. There are two main classification criteria, namely entrance grades or language scores.

(2) The current scholarship starts in the second semester after enrollment. The scholarship level is usually divided based on the grades of international students in the previous semester. The higher the GPA, the higher the scholarships available.

2. Korean Government Scholarships

In order to encourage international students to study in South Korea, the Korean government also provides scholarships for many projects. The application period is usually from September to October each year. However, international students still need to carefully check whether the Korean scholarship they want to apply for meets the requirements and the application time.

The scholarship amount can range from 30% to 100% of the cost of studying abroad, and even includes air tickets, language courses, monthly allowances, etc. However, the application is relatively difficult and the application needs to be submitted to the Korean Embassy in China. or consulate.

　3. Foundation/Foundation Scholarships

Korean foundations and foundations also provide many special scholarship programs for outstanding foreign talents, especially for the relatively large number of Chinese students. However, this kind of scholarship application usually requires international students to pay close attention to the company's website and social news. If you meet the relevant conditions, you can apply for a scholarship to the Korea Foundation as soon as possible according to the requirements of the announcement.

It is not difficult to get a scholarship in Korea. The most important thing is to do the following:

Improve language skills: If you have an undergraduate IK level 3 or above, you can apply for tuition exemption. Level 4 and above can apply for higher scholarships. However, the review standards of some top universities in South Korea are relatively strict, and they usually require IK level 5 or above to apply for tuition exemption.

Some universities in South Korea promote bilingual education (i.e. Korean and English). Inadequate Korean language scores can also be supplemented with English, and you can also apply for scholarships. Generally speaking, students with English TOEFL 90 or above and IELTS 6.0 or above can also apply for scholarships. Students with a good foundation in English or students applying to university based on their English scores can enjoy exemptions.

Complete supporting documents: Korean universities implement a strict admission policy and generally do not require entrance examinations (except for special majors). It all depends on the application documents and interview results. If your study abroad plan is very detailed, comprehensive, clear and smooth, you will be more likely to be admitted.

Participate in social activities and professional projects: Most schools and majors have fixed corporate and consortium support. Therefore, many professional elective social activities, professional research projects, employment internship projects, various exhibitions or competitions wait. International students should pay more attention to relevant information.

In addition, you should participate in more group activities organized by the school. In addition to the irregular bonuses or subsidies, you can also exercise your abilities and accumulate experience. Whether you return to your country or stay in Korea, you will be more competitive. There are many projects that can directly recommend employment and provide jobs, which is a good opportunity for international students.

Maintain academic performance: The last and most important item. After international students enroll in many schools, scholarships are mainly divided based on their usual performance, including a comprehensive evaluation of credits, attendance and test results.

4. Steps for applying for certificate of deposit when studying in South Korea

1. Steps for applying for certificate of deposit

1. Go to the local bank counter to apply and bring relevant documents: Original ID card, proof of relationship between the agent and the original ID card of the representative. Therefore, if a parent is issuing a deposit certificate on behalf of a student, he or she must bring the student's original ID card and birth certificate/household registration book to prove the relationship.

2. You do not need to make an appointment in advance to apply for a deposit certificate. When you arrive at the lobby, you can directly tell the lobby receptionist to apply for a deposit certificate for studying abroad. You can get it on the same day. Be sure to pay attention to the number of copies issued and do not miss any.

3. The fee for applying for a personal deposit certificate is RMB 20 per copy. It can be deducted directly from the card or paid directly in cash. Make sure you have extra money on your card.

4. The personal deposit certificate must be a cash account and cannot be a financial product.

5. You must first freeze for one year on a regular basis, and then freeze for one year. Freezing on a current basis is not allowed.

6. After the application is completed, scan the clear original document for us to check. After confirming that it is correct, submit the original document to us.

II. Things to note are as follows

1. The original deposit certificate submitted will not be returned to South Korea, whether you are admitted or not.

2. Once the funds are frozen, they cannot be unfrozen in advance and can only be unfrozen upon expiration. If you want to unfreeze/change the deposit certificate in advance, you must return the original copy to the bank. If you have issued several copies before, you must return all copies.

3. Many students have already frozen 100,000 when they study in Chinese language schools. When applying for undergraduate courses, 100,000 has not yet expired, so the best way is to save another 150,000. However, if your family's capital allocation is limited, you can continue to deposit 50,000 in the original account, and then freeze it for one year and issue a new certificate of deposit.