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University Transfer · South Korea

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Moving between Korean universities has strict timelines — especially your D-2 visa. We guide you through every step.

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Transfer at a glance
Eligibility check
GPA 2.8+, D-2 valid
Prepare documents
Transcript, TOPIK, bank...
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Apply online
Oct–Nov / Apr–May
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Await decision
4–8 weeks review
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Update D-2 visa⚠️
30 days — critical
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Enroll & credits
Max 17 credits / semester
Min. GPA
2.8 / 4.5
TOPIK needed
Level 3+
App. fee range
₩60K–₩100K
D-2 window
30 days max
Transfer process

6 steps from application to enrollment

Every step is backed by official Korean university and immigration guidelines.

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Check eligibility

Must have completed at least 1–2 full semesters at current university
Minimum GPA of 2.8/4.5 (3.5+ for KAIST/POSTECH)
D-2 student visa currently valid
No academic probation or disciplinary record
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Prepare documents

Official transcript from current university
Certificate of enrollment (current)
TOPIK score (Level 3+ for Korean programs)
Personal statement / Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters (1–2 required)
Passport copy + Alien Registration Card (ARC)
Bank statement — proof of ₩20,000,000+ funds
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Apply online

Apply through target university's international admissions portal
Pay application fee (₩60,000–₩100,000)
Upload all documents digitally (apostille may be required)
Submit before deadline: Oct–Nov for Spring / Apr–May for Fall
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Wait for decision

Review period: 4–8 weeks after application deadline
Some universities conduct interviews or skill tests
Admission decisions sent by email / applicant portal
You may apply to multiple universities simultaneously
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Update your D-2 visa

Receive new Certificate of Admission (CoA) from target university
D-2 visa expires automatically within 30 days of transfer
Visit local immigration office (or HiKorea online) to update ARC
Departure from Korea may be required for some universities
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Enroll & transfer credits

Pay tuition at new university before semester begins
Submit credit transfer request to department office
Max 17 credits recognised per semester from previous study
Transferred course grades are recorded but do not affect new GPA
Documents checklist

What you'll need to apply

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Official university transcript
Sealed, certified by current university
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Certificate of enrollment
From your current university
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TOPIK certificate
Level 3+ for Korean-taught programs
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Personal statement
Why you want to transfer + academic goals
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Recommendation letters
1–2 letters from professors
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Passport + ARC copy
Current valid documents
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Bank statement
Min. ₩20,000,000 (≈ $15,000 USD)
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Passport photos
3.5cm × 4.5cm, recent colour
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Apostille / Consular authentication may be required for documents issued outside South Korea. Allow 2–4 weeks extra for this process.
Partner universities

Where can you transfer to?

All universities accept transfer applications from international students enrolled in Korean universities.

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⭐ SKY University
Top 3%

Korea University

📍 Seoul

“Global alumni network · 180+ countries”

📊 Min. GPA
2.8 / 4.5
💳 App. fee
₩100,000
📅 Intake
Mar & Sep
🇰🇷 TOPIK
Level 3+
🌸 Spring: Oct – Nov🍂 Fall: Apr – May
Credits: Max 17 credits per semester recognised
BusinessEngineeringITPolitical Science
🪪New D-2 CoA required from KU after admission
🏆 #1 in Korea
Top 1%

Seoul National University

📍 Seoul

“Most prestigious public university · research-led”

📊 Min. GPA
3.0 / 4.5
💳 App. fee
₩80,000
📅 Intake
Mar & Sep
🇰🇷 TOPIK
Level 3+
🌸 Spring: Oct – Nov🍂 Fall: Apr – May
Credits: Reviewed by each department individually
EngineeringMedicineLawBusiness
🪪D-2 visa reissued with SNU Certificate of Admission
⭐ SKY University
Top 3%

Yonsei University

📍 Seoul

“Korea's oldest internationally recognised university”

📊 Min. GPA
2.8 / 4.5
💳 App. fee
₩90,000
📅 Intake
Mar & Sep
🇰🇷 TOPIK
Level 3+
🌸 Spring: Oct – Nov🍂 Fall: Apr – May
Credits: Up to 50% of major credits transferred
MedicineBusinessEngineeringArts
🪪Must reapply for D-2 with Yonsei CoA
💰 Best Value
Top 10%

Pusan National University

📍 Busan

“Most affordable national university · full scholarship options”

📊 Min. GPA
2.5 / 4.5
💳 App. fee
₩60,000
📅 Intake
Mar & Sep
🇰🇷 TOPIK
Level 2+
🌸 Spring: Oct – Nov🍂 Fall: Apr – May
Credits: Max 17 credits per semester; same-major courses preferred
EngineeringBusinessMarine ScienceIT
🪪D-2 status updated at local immigration office (HiKorea)
🤖 AI & Tech
Top 5%

KAIST

📍 Daejeon

“Tuition-free for most programs · Asias AI & robotics hub”

📊 Min. GPA
3.5 / 4.5
💳 App. fee
₩0 (free)
📅 Intake
Sep only
🇰🇷 TOPIK
Not required
🌸 Spring: N/A🍂 Fall: Feb – Mar
Credits: Evaluated individually by department
AIComputer ScienceRoboticsPhysics
🪪KAIST issues D-2 CoA; ARC updated at immigration office
🔬 Tech Elite
Top 5%

POSTECH

📍 Pohang

“Asia's best engineering & research institute”

📊 Min. GPA
3.5 / 4.5
💳 App. fee
₩0 (free)
📅 Intake
Sep only
🇰🇷 TOPIK
Not required
🌸 Spring: N/A🍂 Fall: Mar – Apr
Credits: Evaluated by department; research aptitude weighted
Computer ScienceElectrical EngineeringPhysics
🪪New D-2 CoA issued by POSTECH after admission confirmation
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Critical information

What happens to your D-2 visa when you transfer?

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Visa auto-expires

Your current D-2 visa becomes invalid within 30 days of your enrollment change, even if the physical expiry is months away.

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Get new CoA

After admission, the new university issues a Certificate of Admission (CoA) — the key document for your new D-2 application.

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Visit immigration

Visit the local immigration office (or apply via HiKorea online) with your CoA, passport, ARC, and required documents.

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Resume studies

Once your ARC is updated and new D-2 confirmed, you are fully enrolled and legally covered to begin at the new university.

Common questions

Transfer FAQ

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“I was at Pusan National University and wanted to transfer to Korea University after my second year. KoreaHub walked me through every single step, prepared my documents with me, and I got my CoA from KU within 6 weeks. Now I'm in Seoul studying Business and couldn't be happier.”

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Rajan KC
Transferred PNU → Korea University · Business, Seoul
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