How to apply at a Korean university as an international student?

[PALewis88]

안녕하세요,

I am a Californian looking to get a degree in Korean Language at a university in Korea, but I don't know much about the application requirements, academic requirements, etc. in order to do so. Is there anyone here who has had experience studying abroad or studying full-time at a Korean university? I guess the basic questions I have are:

1. What are the best schools for international students to try to get into? (which have the highest acceptance percentage?)
2. What scholarships are available to international students besides the GKS? (I'm too old for the undergraduate requirements)
3. How easy or difficult is it for international students to get student loans in Korea?
4. Any other advice or tips welcome here.

I realize this might be a hard thing I'm trying to do, but then again I've always preferred to do things the hard way (I'm learning Korean after all, instead of something easier like Spanish). Any help or advice you can give me is greatly appreciated.

[community.korean]

안녕하세요.

Are you familiar with Korean universities and programs?

If not, please take some time to research the schools and their programs.
Then, contact the schools that you are interested to find out more about their programs and requirements.

Application and scholarship requirements may vary from school to school.

Here are some of top universities in Korea:

서울대학교
연세대학교
고려대학교
한양대학교
성균관대학교

Good luck with your future endeavors!

감사합니다.
Claire
Team KoreanClass101.com