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Updated Oct 14, 2026
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Nine university language programs, checked against their official pages. Fees, Spring 2027 dates and the rules that differ by nationality.
Spring 2027 at a glance
| Institute | Where | Type | Tuition / term | Spring 2027 | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonsei University Korean Language Institute | Sinchon, Seoul | Private | KRW 1,960,000 | Mar 5 – May 20, 2027 | Dec 7, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 |
| Sogang University Korean Language Education Center (KLEC) | Sinchon, Seoul | Private | KRW 1,860,000 (morning) | 2027 dates not confirmed | 2026 pattern: Dec 9 – Jan 20 |
| Korea University Korean Language Center (KLC) | Anam, Seoul | Private | KRW 1,800,000 | Mar 18 – May 31, 2027 | Dec 7, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027 |
| Seoul National University Language Education Institute | Gwanak, Seoul | National | KRW 1,800,000 (morning) | Mar 8 – May 14, 2027 | Nov 2 – Dec 24, 2026 |
| Sungkyunkwan University Sungkyun Language Institute (SLI) | Central Seoul & Suwon | Private | KRW 1,780,000 (Seoul) | Mar 8 – May 17, 2027 | Dec 7, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027 (earlier for Nepal, see below) |
| Ewha Womans University Ewha Language Center | Sinchon, Seoul | Private | KRW 1,850,000 | Mar 5 – May 18, 2027 | Dec 7, 2026 – Jan 26, 2027 |
| Kyung Hee University Institute of International Education | Hoegi, Seoul | Private | KRW 1,850,000 | Mar 29 – Jun 9, 2027 | Dec 7, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027 |
| Kyungpook National University Korean Language Program | Daegu | National | KRW 1,400,000 | 2027 dates not yet published | Last year: Dec 8 – 19, 2025 |
| Chungnam National University International Language Education Center | Daejeon | National | KRW 1,400,000 | Mar 2 – May 7, 2027 | Nov 16 – Dec 11, 2026 |
Rules that differ by country
| Institute | Extra rule for some nationalities |
|---|---|
| Yonsei | Group A (incl. Nepal, Central Asia, Vietnam, Mongolia, Africa): 4 terms up front, transcript and family certificate |
| Sogang | Korean guarantor for 23 countries, incl. Nepal, Nigeria, Vietnam, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan |
| Korea University | Financial support proof for listed countries; 4 terms for Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Vietnam |
| SNU | Extra bank rules for China, Vietnam, Uzbekistan only |
| SKKU | Earlier deadline for Nepal, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam; parents' documents for designated countries |
| Ewha | Korean guarantor for countries without a visa-waiver agreement |
| Kyung Hee | ID copies for 21 designated countries (family and parent income papers for everyone) |
| Kyungpook | Separate period for Vietnam; TB certificate |
| Chungnam | Parents' documents for 21 countries; TB certificate |
What this really means
Price and prestige matter less than whether you can meet an institute's rules for your country. If you don't have a Korean guarantor, Sogang and Ewha may be out. If you can't pay a year up front, check Yonsei's group first.
Other programs
Pusan National University's Korean program runs four terms a year at KRW 1,500,000 a term; its Spring 2027 term is Feb 22 – Apr 30, with applications Nov 30 – Dec 18, 2026. We haven't yet been able to check its document and country rules. We're adding more programs; ask us about any university.
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From Nepal
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From Uzbekistan
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Sources and verification
Each institute's official pages; see the sources on each institute page. Pusan National University from its 2027 official calendar. Last verified Oct 14, 2026.
K-Admission is independent and not affiliated with any university or language institute. Rules change every term; always confirm in the institute's official guide before you apply.