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As the number of foreign residents residing in Korea increases, the number of youths from immigrant backgrounds is also increasing. When these children grow up and go to university, mothers or fathers from abroad immediately fall into great confusion.
Because they have not experienced the Korean curriculum, they do not know what preparations are needed to prepare for the child's college entrance. With the help of the Suwon Global Youth Dream Center, a support organization for youth with immigrant backgrounds, we have compiled the necessary advice for foreign students preparing for university entrance in Korea.
(Question 1)I am a youth of foreign nationality. I want to go to university in Korea. What should I do?
(Answer 1)Foreign students can also enter Korean universities. This is the ‘foreigner screening’.Foreigner screeningcan only be applied by foreign students with foreign nationality, and they compete with each other to enter the university. Unlike the entrance exam for Korean students, the foreigner screening does not determine how many students will be selected, so all students can enter as long as they meet the qualifications. However, not all universities have aforeigner screening, so the options are narrow.
(Question 2)Exactly what qualifications do I need to meet?
(Answer 2)First, you need to check the nationality of yourself and your parents. In the case of foreigner screening, both the guardians (mom and dad) and the applicant must be foreign nationals to apply. If the mother has acquired Korean citizenship after she came to Korea, you cannot apply for the foreigner screening. In this case, you must apply through the Korean screening.
If you are a Korean and have studied all elementary, middle, and high school courses abroad, you can apply through the Overseas Citizenship Screening. However, the recruiting amount is small for the Overseas Koreans.
(Question 3)What documents are required to apply for the foreigner screening?
(Answer 3)First of all, you need a ▲high school diploma and transcript. Students who have graduated from high school in Korea can apply with their Korean high school diploma and transcript. If you graduated from high school in a foreign country, you must notarize the diploma and transcript of the school you graduated from. For notarization, you must prepare an apostille confirmation or a confirmation issued by the Korean consulate in the area where you graduated. In addition, diplomas and transcripts must be certified for translation into Korean or English. Students who have not completed high school in a foreign country or have difficulty notarizing can take the Korean GED and submit their transcripts instead. There are not many schools where you can apply only for the GED.
▲ Test scores of TOPIK level 4 or higher are also required. Korean language proficiency of level 3 or higher is required, but there are many schools that usually require a score of level 4 or higher, and some schools offer scholarships based on the results of the TOPIK, so be sure to prepare.
▲Certificate of family relations or if you are from China, you need a Hogubu ▲Guardian’s passport ▲Student alien registration card, etc. A notarized English or Korean translation is also required for the Family Relations Certificate and Hogubu.
▲A bank statement is also required.
Most universities in Korea require a bankbook balance of US$20,000 or more from the student or guardian (parent) in order to know whether if it’s possible for a stable study environment for foreign students. The bankbook balance can be either from your home country bank or at the Korean bank.
(Question 4)Does the status of residence matter?
(Answer 4)If it is necessary to change to a student visa (D-2) depending on the type of visa the student currently has, it must be done. If you have permanent residency, you do not need to change it. To change it to your student visa, you can visit the Immigration Office in your area before the classesstart. For visa change documents, you need the integrated application form given by the university, a copy of your passport, alien registration card, one passport photo, and a standard admission permit.
*Counseling for college admissions for youth with immigrant backgrounds
Suwon Global Youth Dream Center 031-247-1324
Ansan Global Youth Center 031-599-1770
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