Yonsei Korean Language Institute

• Important Information for D-4 Visa Applicants
  - D-4 visa applicants must submit their documents at least one week before the application deadline.
  - D-4 documents must arrive at the KLI office by the application deadline.
• Re-registration
  - Re-registration period will be announced separately in the academic system.
  - Students taking a break for only one semester must check the re-registration period in the academic system.
• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The academic schedule is subject to change.

2025 Academic Schedule (Korean Standard Time)

2025 Dormitory Application Schedule (Korean Standard Time)

Dormitory Application Information

• Dormitory capacity is limited to approximately 10% of total students each semester and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Most students use off-campus accommodation.
• Dormitory applications can be made after a student ID number is issued. The student ID is issued after acceptance and full tuition payment, and you can log in to the application page one day after the ID is issued.
  
• Students who wish to apply for 2025 Winter dormitory must ensure that all postal documents arrive by September 26 and tuition is fully paid by October 10. For international transfers via Flywire, please note that payment confirmation may take at least one week.
  
• Submitting documents or paying tuition close to the application deadline may delay your student ID issuance, which could restrict your ability to apply for the dormitory. Applicants are responsible for managing their own schedules.
  
• For more detailed information, please refer to the [Dormitory] tab at the bottom of the page.

2026 Academic Schedule (Korean Standard Time)

• Eligibility : Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma
  - GED and homeschooling certificates are not accepted.
  - Those expected to graduate high school cannot apply.
  
  
• Required Documents for Non D-4 visa applicants
  - Students who wish to attend only one semester should enter Korea with a K-ETA or preferably a C-3 (90-day) visa.
  - Applicants holding other visa types that allow staying in Korea do not need to apply for a D-4 visa.
  - Document review starts after online submission and payment confirmation. D-4 visa applicants should check the visa guidance menu.
1. Online application 
2. Passport copy : Upload on application
3. Photo : Upload on application
4. Academic certificate : Upload on application
   - Must be a Diploma or Graduation Certificate (Enrollment Certificates and Transcripts are not accepted).
   - If not in English or Korean, a notarized translation is required.
5. Application fee payment 

• Contacts by Nationality :

  • English-Speaking Countries (Americas, Europe, Africa, and Oceania):
    Email: ysklissp@yonsei.ac.kr

  • Asia (Asia, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan):
    Email: yskli@yonsei.ac.kr

  • China (Mainland China):
    Email: ysklicn@yonsei.ac.kr

  • Korea, Japan:
    Email: ysklijp@yonsei.ac.kr

• Enrollment Requirement: D-4 visa applicants must enroll in at least 2 semesters (4 semesters for certain countries).
• Submission Deadline: D-4 visa documents must arrive at the KLI office by the deadline to be reviewed.
• Document Review: The review process begins only after the documents arrive by mail. Please submit all required documents at least one week before the application deadline to allow sufficient time for review
• Tracking: The KLI office does not notify applicants individually of document arrival. Use the tracking number from your delivery service to check.
•  Important Notes for Document Submission
  • Submitted documents will NOT be returned under any circumstances.
    - If you have only one original diploma, make a copy and get an Apostille or notarization from the Korean embassy on the copied one.
  • If the document is not in Korean, English, Chinese, or Japanese, you must submit an Apostilled or notarized translation along with the original document.
  • Documents uploaded to the online application must be in JPG or PDF format.
  • Mainland Chinese Students: Refer to the Chinese website for specific requirements.
  • Students from Taiwan, Macau, and Hong Kong: Refer to the English website for instructions.
  • All notarized documents (with apostille or consular certification) must be submitted undamaged to be considered originals.

• D-4 Visa Track

• 1. Online Application : No need to print out

  2. Copy of Passport

  3. Photo : Upload on application

  4. Academic Certificate (Apostilled or Notarized by the Korean Embassy)

  • Graduation Certificate / Diploma Requirements:
    1. High School Graduates: High School Diploma or Graduation Certificate
    2. Current University Students: High School Diploma or Graduation Certificate
    3. University Graduates: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma/Graduation Certificate

  • Translation & Certification:
    - If the original is not in English or Korean, provide a translated copy. Both the original and translation must be Apostilled or Notarized by the Korean Embassy. Submit together.

  • Apostille / Korean Consular Notarization Based on Country:
    - School in an Apostille Convention country → obtain an Apostille and submit it
    - School in a non-Convention country → sobtain Korean Embassy Notarization and submit it

  • Graduation Outside Home Country:
    - If you graduated from a school in a country other than your home country, obtain either an Apostille or Korean Embassy Notarization from that country.

  5. Financial Document (over 10,000 USD)
    - Must be issued within 30 days of submission.
    - Only original financial documents in the applicant’s or parent’s name are accepted, signed and stamped by the bank with contact details.

  6. Family Relationship / Birth Certificate (Apostilled or Notarized by the Korean Embassy)
    - Required only if the financial document is in a parent’s name.
    - If not in English or Korean, provide a translated copy and have both original and translation Apostilled or Notarized. Submit together.

  7. Application Fee Payment

  8. Original Document Submission
    - Korean Language Institute (Room 201), Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Zipcode: 03722)

• D-4 Visa Track (for specific countries)
• 21 Countries Notified by the Ministry of Justice
  Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Iran, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Ghana, Egypt, Peru, China
• The 5 Countries Strictly Monitored for Illegal Residency
  Guinea, Mali, Ethiopia, Uganda, Cameroon
• Mandatory 4-semester(1-year) Registration Countries
  African countries, Ukraine, Nepal, East Timor, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, India, Kazakhstan, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Philippines, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Oman, Iraq, Iran, Palestine

• 1. Online Application : No need to print out

  2. Copy of Passport

  3. Photo : Upload on application

  4. Academic Certificate (Apostilled or Notarized by the Korean Embassy)

  • Graduation Certificate / Diploma Requirements:
    1. High School Graduates: High School Diploma or Graduation Certificate
    2. Current University Students: High School Diploma or Graduation Certificate
    3. University Graduates: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma/Graduation Certificate

  • Translation & Certification:
    - If the original is not in English or Korean, provide a translated copy. Both the original and translation must be Apostilled or Notarized by the Korean Embassy. Submit together.

  • Apostille / Korean Consular Notarization Based on Country:
    - School in an Apostille Convention country → obtain an Apostille and submit it
    - School in a non-Convention country → sobtain Korean Embassy Notarization and submit it

  • Graduation Outside Home Country:
    - If you graduated from a school in a country other than your home country, obtain either an Apostille or Korean Embassy Notarization from that country.

  5. Transcript (Apostilled or Notarized by the Korean Embassy)
  

  • Translation & Certification:
    - If the original is not in English or Korean, provide a translated copy. Both the original and translation must be Apostilled or Notarized by the Korean Embassy. Submit together.

  • Apostille / Korean Consular Notarization Based on Country:
    - School in an Apostille Convention country → obtain an Apostille and submit it
    - School in a non-Convention country → sobtain Korean Embassy Notarization and submit it

  • Graduation Outside Home Country:
    - If you graduated from a school in a country other than your home country, obtain either an Apostille or Korean Embassy Notarization from that country.

           6. Financial Document (over 10,000 USD)
               - Must be issued within 30 days of submission.
               - Only original financial documents in the applicant’s or parent’s name are accepted, signed and stamped by the bank with contact details.

•   ※ Vietnam: Certificate of Deposit for Study Abroad Expenses(유학경비예치증명서) (issued by a Korean bank located in Vietnam)
•   ※ Uzbekistan: Bank Balance Certificate issued by a Korean bank located in Uzbekistan (must prove that the balance has been maintained for at least 3 months)

           7. Family Relationship / Birth Certificate (Apostilled or Notarized by the Korean Embassy)
              - If not in English or Korean, provide a translated copy and have both original and translation Apostilled or Notarized. Submit together.

          8. Application Fee Payment

          9. Original Document Submission
             - Korean Language Institute (Room 201), Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Zipcode: 03722)

• Application Fee (Non-refundable): 100,000 KRW

• Tuition Fee (Per Semester): 2,020,000 KRW

  • Textbook fees are separate.
  • If tuition increases, the additional amount must be paid.
  • Remittance bank fees are the responsibility of the student, and any differences due to exchange rates must be covered by the student.
• Refund policy
  - Refunds are processed based on the submission date of the refund application form.
  - For requests involving overseas remittances, the amount refunded will exclude the remittance fee.
  

  Period	Class Days (50 Days)	Refund Amount(2025 academic year)	Refund %
  1/6	1 ~ 8	1,616,000 KRW	80%
  2/6	9 ~ 17	1,515,000 KRW	75%
  3/6	18 ~ 25	1,010,000 KRW	50%
  4/6	26 ~ 33	606,000 KRW	30%
  5/6	34 ~ 42	505,000 KRW	25%
  5/6~	43 ~ 50	Non-refundable	0%

• Placement Test: Students will be assigned to an appropriate level and class based on their performance in the speaking and writing placement test. Each class accommodates about 13 students, and classes will not be conducted if there are fewer than five students. 
  ※ TOPIK scores are not considered for level assignment at KLI.

• Attendance and Advancement:
  - Students must attend more than 80% of total class hours to advance to the next level.
  - Students who fail the same level twice will not be permitted to re-enroll in future courses at the Yonsei Korean Language Institute.
  - Failing Criteria: An average score below 70, an attendance rate below 80%, or receiving an F grade.

• Credit Equivalency: The regular 10-week course totals 200 hours of instruction, generally equivalent to six academic credits by university standards. It is advisable to confirm credit equivalency with your home university, as regulations may vary.

• Health Insurance:
  - Since the 2022 academic year, foreign students enrolled at Yonsei KLI are automatically covered by group insurance, so no separate insurance documents are required.
  - Students with D-4 visa will be enrolled in National Health Insurance after six months of residence, with costs borne by the student.

Advanced Korean Program

• Students who have completed Level 6 at Yonsei KLI are eligible to apply for the Advanced Korean Program.
• Course Details:
  • Duration: 2 hours of daily instruction, totaling 10 hours per week and 100 hours in total, available for up to two semesters.
  • Schedule: Follows the same academic schedule as the Regular Program /The University Korean Program.
  • Tuition Fee: 960,000 KRW
• Inquiries: For more information, please contact yskliko@yonsei.ac.kr.

Comparison Chart of The University Korean Program Levels with TOPIK, ACTFL, and CEFR Standards

※ TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)  / ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) / CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

※ Our institute systematically evaluates learners' Korean proficiency by aligning it with international language standards.

※ Reference:

• The levels above represent the approximate correspondence between each level of The University Korean Program and external standards. Actual test scores are not guaranteed.
• Please check the respective application fees and schedules for official Korean proficiency tests separately.

Level 1

Textbooks:

• <Yonsei University Korean Vocabulary and Grammar Level 1>
• <Korean Speaking for University Life Level 1>
• <Korean Writing for University Life Level 1>
• <Korean Listening for University Life Level 1>
• <Yonsei Korean Reading 1>

Course Structure: 100 hours of vocabulary and grammar, 100 hours of Korean for university life
Learning Objectives:

• Able to express everyday and basic communication.
• Can distinguish between Korean letters and words, and understand simple conversations related to university life.
• Able to read Korean sentences and understand the contents of simple texts.
• Able to complete sentences using basic grammar and write short compositions.

Level 2

Textbooks:

• <Yonsei University Korean Vocabulary and Grammar Level 2>
• <Korean Speaking for University Life Level 2>
• <Korean Writing for University Life Level 2>
• <Korean Listening for University Life Level 2>
• <Yonsei Korean Reading 2>

Course Structure: 100 hours of vocabulary and grammar, 100 hours of Korean for university life
Learning Objectives:

• Able to speak appropriately in public places and solve various issues encountered in university life.
• Able to listen to short conversations or stories and understand their purposes.
• Able to write short prose on familiar topics such as university life.

Level 3

Textbooks:

• <Yonsei University Korean Vocabulary and Grammar Intermediate Level 1>
• <Korean Speaking for University Life Intermediate Level 1>
• <Korean Listening for University Life Intermediate Level 1>
• <Korean Speaking for University Lecture Intermediate Level 1>
• <Korean Listening for University Lecture Intermediate Level 1>
• <Korean Writing for University Lecture Intermediate Level 1>
• <Korean Reading for University Lecture Intermediate Level 1>

Course Structure: 100 hours of vocabulary and grammar, 50 hours of Korean for university life, 50 hours of Korean for university lecture
Learning Objectives:

• Able to perform speaking functions such as asking questions, explaining, and presenting opinions required in university classes.
• Able to listen to conversations or stories on familiar subjects and read and understand complex contextual texts.
• Able to write texts on familiar subjects in an appropriate formal style and create Korean documents on a computer.

Level 4

Textbooks:

• <Yonsei University Korean Vocabulary and Grammar Intermediate Level 2>
• <Korean Speaking for University Lecture Intermediate Level 2>
• <Korean Listening for University Lecture Intermediate Level 2>
• <Korean Writing for University Lecture Intermediate Level 2>
• <Korean Reading for University Lecture Intermediate Level 2>

Course Structure: 100 hours of vocabulary and grammar, 50 hours of Korean for university life, 50 hours of Korean for university lecture
Learning Objectives:

• Able to express opinions logically about familiar social issues and participate in discussions.
• Able to listen to relatively complex discourse and identify the main content and details of complex texts.
• Able to logically write opinions on familiar social topics and use learning skills such as presentation training, reading strategies, and logical writing.

Level 5

Textbooks:

• <Yonsei University Korean Vocabulary and Grammar Advanced>
• <Korean Speaking for University Lecture Advanced>
• <Korean Listening for University Lecture Advanced>
• <Korean Writing for University Lecture Advanced>
• <Korean Reading for University Lecture Advanced>

Course Structure: 100 hours of vocabulary and grammar, 100 hours of Korean for university lecture
Learning Objectives:

• Able to discuss and present cultured content and professional topics, including claims and debates.
• Able to listen to lectures in liberal arts fields and read and understand related texts.
• Able to write texts on social and abstract topics and create simple reports using logical writing methods.

Level 6

Textbooks:

• <Yonsei University Korean Vocabulary and Grammar Advanced>
• <Korean Speaking for University Lecture Advanced>
• <Korean Listening for University Lecture Advanced>
• <Korean Writing for University Lecture Advanced>
• <Korean Reading for University Lecture Advanced>

Course Structure: 100 hours of vocabulary and grammar, 100 hours of Korean for university lecture
Learning Objectives:

• Able to discuss and present specialized content and academic topics.
• Able to listen to lectures in specialized fields and read and understand related texts.
• Able to write reports on topics of interest using academic writing methods.

■ Available Dormitories

• SK Global House: Offers both single and double rooms.
• International House: Exclusively for women, offering only double rooms.
• Both dormitories are located within a five-minute walk from the Korean Language Institute.

■ Dormitory Application Notice

• Dormitory applications are available only after your student ID is issued.

• Student IDs are issued after admission confirmation and tuition payment completion, and you can log in to the dormitory application page starting the next day.

• Document review takes at least 1–2 weeks, and overseas tuition payment may require additional time for confirmation.

• Therefore, submitting documents or tuition payment right before the application deadline may result in a delay in student ID issuance, which can limit dormitory application. Applicants are responsible for managing their submission and payment schedule.

• Students wishing to apply for dormitory are strongly advised to submit documents as early as possible.

■ Accommodation Details

• Dormitory accommodation is available for a maximum of two semesters (six months) and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to students who apply by the deadline.
• The dormitory fee covers one semester and aligns with the duration of the Korean Language Institute's courses. Meal costs are not included.
• Smoking and drinking are strictly prohibited in the dormitory. Violations of dormitory regulations may result in eviction, and in such cases, the dormitory fee will not be refunded.
• For any inquiries regarding the dormitory, please contact the dormitory office directly.

2025 Dormitory Application Schedule (Korean Standard Time)

※ Note: 2025 Fall semester duration is one night longer than the standard 80-night duration.

Dormitory Contact Info.

• Dormitory Application Instructions
  • Access Yonsei University Portal: http://portal.yonsei.ac.kr
  • Log In:
    -ID: KLI student number (e.g., 202486****)
    -Password: Date of birth (YYMMDD)
  • Click on the 'Academic Information System' and select [기숙사(신촌)] tab.
  • Fill Out the Application: Enter required information such as personal details and guardian's contact information, and choose the dormitory type.
  • Check Acceptance: On the acceptance announcement date, log in to the Yonsei portal, click on the dormitory tab, and check the admission information.
  • Confirm Registration: Transfer the dormitory fee within the registration period
  • Check-In: Submit a copy of your passport and a tuberculosis test result (taken within the last two months).

Episode Sinchon Campus

• Yonsei KLI offers off-campus housing at Episode Sinchon Campusfor applicants of the Regular Program and The University Korean Language Program.
• If you wish to apply for housing at Episode Sinchon Campus, please complete your registration for one of the above programs first, and then apply through the website below.
• ※ As rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, early application is highly recommended.