Introduction to Pukyong National University Korean Language Program

1. Eligibility

• Overseas applicants who have completed high school (or higher) at the time of application.
• Applicants who can submit all required original documents; documents in languages other than Korean or English must be translated into Korean or English and notarized.
• Applicants who are able to obtain an appropriate visa (e.g. D-4 Korean language training visa) and have no disqualifying reasons for staying in Korea.
• Applicants who agree to comply with Pukyong National University regulations, Korean immigration laws, and attendance requirements of the Korean Language Program.

2. Admission Procedure

1. Complete the PKNU Korean Language Program application form and prepare all required documents.
2. Submit the application and documents (by post, in person, or as instructed by Pukyong National University).
3. Document screening by PKNU (additional documents may be requested if necessary).
4. Notification of admission result to each applicant individually.
5. Payment of tuition and related fees to the designated PKNU account.
6. Issuance of Certificate of Admission and final confirmation of enrollment.

※ Applicants must check their e-mail and contact information regularly during the screening period.
※ If you wish to cancel the program after admission, you must submit a written cancellation request to Pukyong National University. Before the new semester begins, tuition may be refunded according to PKNU refund regulations; however, the application fee is non-refundable.

Example of Program Schedule by Semester (Sample)

※ The above schedule is a general example. The latest schedule and application periods will be announced in the official admission notice for each year on the PKNU website.
※ The issuance date of the Certificate of Admission may differ depending on when the application and documents are completed and when tuition payment is confirmed.

3. Required Documents (Overseas Applicants)

All applicants must submit original documents. Documents must be written in Korean or English. If documents are issued in another language, a Korean or English translation must be attached and notarized. The list below is a standard template; depending on the applicant’s country and visa type, additional documents may be requested by Pukyong National University.

※ Applicants from certain countries or regions are advised to contact PKNU in advance to confirm the detailed list of required documents.
※ All documents may be requested again during visa application at the Korean embassy/consulate in your country.

4. Admission & Visa Regulations (Summary)

• If any submitted document is found to be falsified or forged, admission may be revoked and enrollment or completion records may be cancelled even after entry into Korea.
• Submitted documents are not returned in principle.
• The language training visa (D-4) for Korean Language Program students is limited in total duration according to Korean immigration regulations. Students must extend their visa before the expiry date each semester.
• Any change in the student’s status (address, school, visa type, etc.) must be reported to the immigration office and Pukyong National University within the required period.
• If the attendance rate falls below the required standard, students may receive warnings or be dismissed from the program, which can lead to visa problems.

5. Tuition & Fees (Standard Template)

※ Tuition and fees are subject to change according to Pukyong National University policy and the latest admission guidelines.
※ Refunds follow PKNU’s official refund regulations for the Korean Language Program.

6. Contact Information

For detailed information about application, documents, visa, and dormitory, please contact the Office of International Affairs, Pukyong National University.

Please also check the latest notices and detailed admission guidelines on the official Pukyong National University website before submitting your application.