Matters needing attention in applying for studying in Korea

South Korea is a close neighbor of China and a state of etiquette in East Asia. China and South Korea have a history of communication of more than 3,000 years. There are many places in Korea that are close to China in culture, art and customs. Since 1992, China and South Korea formally established diplomatic relations, cultural and commercial exchanges between China and South China have become increasingly frequent, and people have a deeper understanding of South Korea. In addition, the influx of Korean music and film and television works has set off an upsurge of learning Korean culture. Studying in Korea, as a new route of studying abroad, has unique charm.

South Korea actively recruits foreign students.

There are four distinct seasons in Korea. Spring and autumn are short, summer is hot and humid, and winter is cold and dry. Especially autumn, the favorite season of Koreans, is famous for its crisp autumn and clear skies in Wan Li. Temperatures vary from place to place, averaging six to sixteen degrees Celsius. As a peninsula country, South Korea should play the dual roles of a marginal country and a central region on the world stage. While absorbing the brand-new culture of the mainland, it also brings great influence to the cultures of neighboring countries. In this case, the Korean nation has formed a quiet and powerful, optimistic and sad contradictory and complementary character. Education plays an important role in the survival and development of a country and a nation. Koreans advocate culture and always attach great importance to education. From 65438 to 1980s, South Korea introduced the modern school system for the first time. By 1945, the government has established a compulsory education system, so Korean citizens can receive six years of free primary education. As we all know, the economic growth in the past 30 years is mainly based on the high cultural quality of Koreans. Today, the illiteracy rate in Korea is the lowest in the world. In recent years, there have been frequent economic and trade exchanges between South Korea and China, and South Korea has also set off an upsurge in learning Chinese, but most of them come to China to study the language. By the end of last year, the number of China students studying in South Korea was about 3,000. With the further economic development of the two countries, more and more China students will study in South Korea. Today, South Korea has opened its market to the outside world, actively enrolling foreign students, and wants to be a model member of the international community.

Advantages of studying in Korea

First of all, Koreans use a unified writing and language, which is a decisive factor in forming a strong national character. In addition to the standard language used in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, there are several different dialects, but the dialects outside Jeju are very similar and there are no obstacles to communication. What's your name? Hanju? The Korean alphabet was created by a group of scholars at the initiative of Sejong Wang, the fourth king of the Korean dynasty in the15th century. Vowel 10 and consonant 14 can form various syllables. Korean is one of the most scientific language systems in the world. Simple and easy to learn, it has made great contributions to reducing illiteracy and developing printing and publishing in Korea.

At the same time, studying in Korea has another advantage, that is, if you study for a master's degree in science and engineering, most of them are free of tuition. Because South Korea does not regard education as an industry, even if it is only an undergraduate course, the tuition fee is not high. One year's tuition, accommodation and living expenses add up to about 50 thousand. The cost of living in Korea is higher than that in China, so you can work legally. Most universities have student dormitories, however, the demand is often in short supply. Students in master's and doctoral programs can use dormitories in various universities, but students who are learning languages cannot use them. The dormitory fee is about 70,000 won (425 RMB) to 6,543.8+0.5 million won (909 RMB) per month.

Pay attention to studying in Korea

The first thing is to pass the language barrier. Some students may think that the school they attend is taught in English, as long as English is good. In fact, although English is very popular in Korea, most of it belongs to? Are you deaf? Type, listen and say no. Because of the lack of communication, living in Korea is very difficult. If you don't know Korean, it will take a lot of effort to go to a restaurant to ask for noodles. KPT (Korean government certified KPT) allows China students to participate in KPT in Peking University and Shanghai International Studies University in September and June every year. The exam is divided into six levels, and everyone can sign up for the corresponding level exam according to their own level. You can apply for undergraduate majors in Korean universities if you pass the Korean Band 3 exam or above. If you fail, you can also go to the Language Center of Korea University to study Korean. Domestic high school graduates and those with equivalent qualifications can apply for Korean study. After the language training, students can apply for undergraduate, junior college undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral courses in Korea with their domestic qualifications. In addition, some universities in South Korea also have postgraduate and doctoral programs in English teaching, which can directly recruit outstanding foreign students without Korean scores, as long as they have TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Secondly, don't overdo it. Some students study abroad and spend a lot of time on part-time jobs. Being tired in class will affect the quality of study, which is not worth the candle. South Korea and China are very similar. Going abroad is mainly about studying and planning the time of study and work reasonably. South Korea's overall consumption is not high, so we can't put the cart before the horse in order to make money.

The third is the difference in diet. Koreans like to eat kimchi, which is spicy, with more barbecue and less oil. There are always four kinds of cold dishes on the table of restaurants, such as kimchi, kelp, dried bean curd and bean sprouts, and Chinese cabbage slices for barbecue or hot pot. Koreans don't like monosodium glutamate and coriander, so they think rice is too weak to eat. So you can bring some spices such as pepper, star anise and cinnamon and cook them yourself.

In addition, South Korea is a country of etiquette, which pays more attention to etiquette. So-called? Do as the Romans do? For students who study alone, it is better to respect local etiquette as much as possible.

Finally, the items to carry: 1, clothes and shoes: it is recommended to bring a thick sweatshirt, jeans, rain boots and raincoat. In Korea, except sports shoes, sportswear and casual clothes, most of them are very expensive, and formal clothes/suits are more expensive. Students can prepare some suits for formal occasions. 2. Books: Bring a few Korean-Chinese dictionaries, Chinese-Korean dictionaries and Chinese-English dictionaries, and you can also bring some books about Chinese tourist attractions to introduce China's places of interest to foreign friends, which is of great significance to language learning. 3. Drugs: People who are in poor health should take their own medicine at any time. When purchasing, they must buy the latest products so as not to be out of date. Besides, I also brought some first-aid medicines such as cold medicine, painkiller, antipyretic and antidiarrheal medicine. 4. Others: Other things you need to bring include cameras, calculators, alarm clocks, traditional souvenirs from China, simple stationery, certificates and so on. Take the necessary toothbrush, toothpaste and skin care products immediately when you go for the first time. South Korea is 5% more expensive than China. /kloc-0 0 times. In addition, South Korea has the most developed broadband network in the world, especially Seoul, which is very convenient to access the Internet and has a very high penetration rate. In China, we should learn Internet knowledge well and bring more Chinese tools and software.

University choice

Major universities in Korea include: National Seoul University, Yonsei University, Korea University, National Chungnam University, National Anton University, National Fuqing University, National Busan University, National Gunsan University, National Gyeongbuk University, National Jeonbuk University, National Changwon University, Xijiang University, Tankook University, dongguk university, Jianguo University, Kyung Hee University, Success Club University, Korean Foreign Studies University, and Sungkyunk University.

Generally, the three best universities recognized by Koreans are Seoul National University, Korea University and Yonsei University. Students from China who want to study in these three universities need to pass the professional examination at least in Korean. Generally, the success rate of admission is not very high. The tuition fees of language schools are relatively expensive, and students with language visas can't get an extension in Korea and have to go back to China to reapply. Kyung Hee University has a very famous major: tourism and hotel management. At present, the language school of this university enrolls China students, but to enter this university, you need to have a Korean level 3 or above and take a comprehensive examination. The tuition fee of the Language Institute of Kyung Hee University is relatively high, with a total annual expenditure of about 60,000 yuan.

Central University is a comprehensive university, and its University of Arts is second to none in Korea.

Application conditions 1. Bachelor degree: foreign students who graduated from high school, age 18? 25-year-old, can apply for undergraduate major in Korean universities by passing the CET-3. 2. Postgraduate entrance examination: foreign students with bachelor degree, age 18? 27-year-old, passed the third grade in Korea or TOEFL score of 550, and studied as a graduate student. 3. Doctoral study: There is no age limit for foreign students with a master's degree. They can apply for doctoral courses as long as they pass the Korean Band 3 or TOEFL score of 550.

Korean student visa guide

If you plan to study in Korea, you need a student visa (D-2), apply for a visa in embassies and consulates in China, Korea, and submit the admission permit, proof of financial ability and other documents when applying for a student visa. 1. Documents to be prepared for a single-use visa (more than 90 days): 1. If you want to stay in Korea for more than 90 days, you need to issue a visa approved by the Ministry of Development of Korea. 2. Three application forms, two photos, five passports and two identity cards. Matters needing attention in submitting visa application documents: 1, invitation letter, visa issuance permit and other visa application documents are valid for 3 times. 2. The contents of the invitation letter include the invitation period, purpose, invitee, stay time in Korea, identity and economic guarantee. 3. If the above contents are not obvious enough, the review time will be delayed or the consul can ask for a specific visit schedule and stay in Korea.

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European and American countries, especially immigrant countries, such as France, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. When applying for a foreign student visa, you usually need a study plan. Through the study plan, the visa officer can understand your background, choose the motivation and conditions for studying abroad, choose the reasons for studying abroad, make clear the future study schedule, career goals and reasons for returning to China, cooperate with the review of your other materials, and decide whether to issue you a study visa. Therefore, the study plan is a very critical document.

Generally speaking, the study plan needs to include the following aspects.

1. Briefly explain your study experience, professional background and work experience;

2. Explain your motivation for further study and why you chose this country, this university and this major;

3. A detailed timetable for studying abroad;

4. Introduce the funds and sources needed for studying abroad;

5. Explain the future career goals and the reasons for returning to China after studying abroad.

Because embassy staff have to deal with a lot of documents every day, so the study plan must not be too long, generally not more than 800 words, and it is best to use only one paragraph to explain a problem, and add a title in front of it, so that embassy staff can see the central idea of your passage at a glance.

The key part of the study plan is the future career planning and the reasons for returning to China after studying abroad. Through this part, you can tell the embassy that studying in that country can really help your career development and have credible and powerful reasons to return to China. Although the country that requires a study plan is often an immigrant country, because the reason for applying for a visa is to study abroad, you must eliminate any immigrant tendency through a study plan. The reasons for returning to China should be reasonably explained in combination with your personal background and family situation. It is particularly important to note that the reasons for returning to China in the study plan should not be fabricated at will.

Last but not least, the study plan is very organized, logical, concise and powerful, which is difficult for most China applicants. Errors in grammar and logical relations often lead to deviations in understanding. Therefore, it is a good way to avoid the above disadvantages to ask specialized agencies to make language changes by experts.