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Study path

From D-4 to D-2,
prepare in the right order.

Requirements vary by education, language, university, and admission route. Start by checking your current position.

Start with my goal

Choose a target

Decide between language study, undergraduate, transfer, and graduate routes.

Check language and timing

Review current TOPIK or English requirements and admission schedules.

Documents and arrival

Manage issuance, review, submission, and arrival preparation in sequence.

D-4 → D-2

Two stages with separate requirements

D-4-1

For non-degree Korean-language training. It is a language-study stage; entry to a degree program is a separate admission process.

D-2

For degree study. You need degree admission and the applicable visa or status-change procedure.

Official source: Study in Korea — Visa and stay

Language

Check the university and department rule

Korean-taught programs usually require Korean proficiency evidence, while English-taught programs require English evidence. TOPIK is common; some institutions may accept KIIP or King Sejong credentials.

Do not apply one score to every university. The current university or department guideline always takes priority.

Official source: Language requirements and TOPIK

Checklist

Make missing documents visible

  • Valid passport and recent photo
  • Graduation certificate and transcripts with required authentication
  • Language evidence for the target program
  • Family relationship documents when required
  • Financial evidence for the university and visa route
  • Standard admission letter after acceptance

The final list varies by university, nationality, and diplomatic mission.

March · September

Plan backward from the intake

March intake

Explore 12–9 months ahead → prepare documents 8–6 months ahead → common application window Sep–Nov in the previous year → admission letter and visa.

September intake

Explore 12–9 months ahead → prepare documents 8–6 months ahead → common application window Apr–Jun → admission letter and visa.

This is an intake-based planning guide, not a university deadline. Always check the official admission notice.

Official source: Admission and application periods

Plan the next step

You do not need to apply yet.

First make the goal, program, cost, and university choice clear.

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