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Pre-departure Guide

  • Immigration (Visa)
  • Accommodation
  • Living in Korea

Before Departure

Visa Issuance

As citizens of countries other than Korea, you must apply for a relevant visa at an overseas Korean Embassy or Consulate to study in Korea. In order to apply for a valid visa, you must submit the required documents to the embassy. Since visa issuance process may take a considerable time, you are requested to submit the required documents as soon as you get confirmation of enrollment from Sogang University.

Application Process

After an international student receives confirmation of enrollment from Sogang University (in case of an exchange student - Letter of Acceptance and Certificate of Admission, in case of a language student - Certificate of Admission), he/she must visit the nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate with the required documents and apply for the relevant visa.

D-2 (Study Abroad)

Eligibility

This visa category is designed for students who seek to earn a degree (bachelor's or higher) or conduct a specific study at a college, university / graduate school set up under a provision of the Education Law or at the educational facilities set up under a provision of the special law. Exchange students must apply for D-2 visa before entering Korea.
The D-2 visa holder is not allowed to engage in activities for remuneration such as a part-time job. In the case that a foreign student breaks this rule, he/she will be penalized according to the article 94 or 95 of Immigration Law. In principle, the tuition fee or living expenses in Korea shall be covered by his/her own money, therefore, an applicant who intends to earn money for tuition fees or expenses in Korea is restricted from this visa issuance.

Required documents

  • If necessary, the chief of a Korean Embassy or Consulate may ask an applicant to submit additional documents not listed below.
① Passport
② Application for Visa Issuance (available at Korean Embassy or Consulate)
③ Letter of Acceptance (issued by Sogang University)
④ Certificate of Admission (issued by Sogang University)
⑤ Certificate of the latest scholastic achievement
⑥ Certificate of bank balance (1 semester: more than US$ 6,000. 2 semesters: more than US$ 10,000)
⑦ Letter of Sponsorship
⑧ 1 color ID photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
  • photos must have been taken within the past 6 months
  • printed photos are not accepted.
  • background of the photo must be white
⑨ Fee (single-entry visa: US$50, multiple-entry visa: US$80)
⑩ Census registry (applicable to Chinese students only - all family members must be listed)

[From Hi Korea website ( http://www.hikorea.go.kr )]

D-4 (General Training)

Eligibility

This visa category is for those who wish to study Korean at a university language education center or at educational institutions or organizations other than organizations under the D-2 status described already. Students who are planning to study for more than one term (more than 91 days) should apply for D-4 visa. This visa is usually valid for 6 months and can be renewed within Korea. Since this visa takes approximately 1 month to be processed, students should apply for this visa at least 2 months before leaving for Korea.

Required documents

  • If necessary, the chief of a Korean Embassy or Consulate may ask an applicant to submit additional documents not listed below.
① Passport
② Application for Visa Issuance (available at Korean Embassy or Consulate)
③ Certificate of Admission
④ Certificate of tuition payment
⑤ a copy of business registration or copy of school registration
⑥ Certificate of graduation or certificate of enrollment
⑦ Certificate of bank balance (more than US$ 3,000) or certificate of remittance or exchange
⑧ 1 color ID photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
  • photos must have been taken within the past 6 months
  • printed photos are not accepted.
  • background of the photo must be white
⑨ Fee (single-entry visa: US$50, multiple-entry visa: US$80)
⑩ Notarized Sponsorship Letter
⑪ For Chinese only, a copy of Chinese ID card and Hogubu(list of all family members)

[From Hi Korea website ( http://www.hikorea.go.kr )]

C-3 (Temporary Visit)

Eligibility

Students planning to study for only one term (10 weeks) in Korean Language Education Center may apply for C-3 visa. This visa is valid for 90 days and can be issued immediately upon application at either Korean Embassy or Consulate office. Because students from certain countries may be ineligible to apply, we recommend that students make their own separate inquiries to Korean Embassy or Consulate Office ahead of time.

Required documents

  • Items subject to change depending on individual circumstances
① Passport
② Application for Visa Issuance (available at Korean Embassy or Consulate)
③ Letter of Admission
④ Notarized Sponsorship Letter
⑤ 1 color ID photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
  • photos must have been taken within the past 6 months
  • printed photos are not accepted.
  • background of the photo must be white
⑥ Fee (single-entry visa: US$30, multiple-entry visa: US$80

[From Hi Korea website ( http://www.hikorea.go.kr )]

Accommodation

Located on campus beside the rear gate, Gonzaga Dormitory can accommodate up to 900 students in double rooms. The dormitory houses students from all over the world in a multicultural atmosphere.

Eligibility

To be eligible for housing at Gonzaga Dormitory, you must be enrolled at Sogang University as an undergraduate student, a special or professional graduate school student or an exchange student.

Application Procedure

All exchange students must apply through the Office of International Affairs at the time of application.

General Information

General Information
Rooms Double room (2 students per room)
*Single rooms not available.
Facilities cafeteria, laundry room, prayer room, gym and others.
Housing Fee (two meals included) Double room
4 months: KRW 1,515,000
6 months: KRW 2,266,000
Deposit KRW 100,000 (approximately USD 90)
Meals Plan A (60% of all meals): KRW 503,100 (4 months), KRW 756,600 (6 months)
Plan B (85% of all meals): KRW 640,500 (4 months), KRW 962,500 (4 months)
Inclusions Single bed, wardrobe, desk, bathroom with a shower, telephone, air conditioner, internet access
※ Korea uses 220 volt outlets. Please bring an adapter for your appliances.
Items to Prepare Laptop computer, blanket/sheets, pillow/pillowcase, towels, adapter, etc.
※ Internet access is available in the dormitory rooms as well as throughout the entire campus.

Off-Campus Housing

Sogang University OIA does not provide off-campus housing assistance. If you would like to live off-campus, you will have to find housing on your own. Here are some off-campus housing options you can refer to.
University Residence Seoul Station : http://urseoul.com/
Homestay Host Searching Portal : http://www.homestaykorea.com/
Share House Searching Portal : http://shareplus.co.kr

General Information

General Information
Tour2Korea http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/
Korean Culture http://www.korea.net/
Ministry Of Culture & Tourism http://www.mcst.go.kr/
LifeInKorea http://www.lifeinkorea.com/
Voluntary Agency Network of Korea http://korea.prkorea.com/

Transportation

Transportation
Incheon Airport https://www.airport.kr/
Gimpo Airport http://www.airport.co.kr/
Express Bus https://www.kobus.co.kr/
Korea Railroad http://www.letskorail.com/
Seoul Metro (Line 1~8) http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/

Call Center

Call Center
1345 Immigration Center http://www.hikorea.go.kr/
120 Dasan Seoul Center http://120dasan.or.kr/

Sogang University

Sogang University
Gonzaga Hall https://gonzaga.sogang.ac.kr/
Loyola Library http://library.sogang.ac.kr/