[Korea Maritime & Ocean University] Guide to Application of '2026 K-SAIL'
Program Summary
□ Program Period ※ Select one of the following options
◦ (One Semester) June 1 (Mon) – August 7 (Fri), 10 weeks
◦ (Two Semesters) June 1 (Mon) – August 7 (Fri), August 25 (Tue) – November 6 (Fri), Total 20 weeks
□ Required Visa: D-4 (Korean Language Training)
□ Class Schedule
※ Onebeginner-level Koreanclasswill beoffered, StudentsholdingTOPIKLevel 2–6 will attend4hoursofmorningclasses instead.
※ Theaboveschedulemay changedependingonoperational circumstances.
□ Cultural Experience (once per semester): Korean cultural activities in the Busan area will be held during class hours.
□ Expenses Covered by KMOU:- Tuition for both semesters, Dormitory fees for the entire period
□ Covered by Students:- Round-trip airfare, Health insurance, Meals, Textbooks, Personal expenses
Application Procedure
□ Eligibility
- Applicants who are eligible for a D-4 visa
※ Visa application office:
· China, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Mongolia → Busan Immigration Office
· Other countries → Korean embassies/consulates in each country
※ Even for only one semester (10 weeks), a D-4 visa is mandatory (consult the program coordinator in advance)
□ Application Method: Rolling admission
* first-come, first-served basis until the quota of 15 participants is filled
□ Required Documents
- Application form *with photo attached
- Recommendation letter from affiliated institution(Head of institution or International Affairs Office, Korean Education Center Director, etc.)
- High school graduation certificate (Consular confirmation or Apostille required)
- Bank balance certificate (minimum balance: 8,000,000 KRW; applicant’s own account is acceptable)
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport
※ Documents not written in English or Korean must be translated and notarized
□ Admission Process
□ Contact Information
- Program Coordinator: Ms. Ah-Young Joh
(Tel: +82-51-410-4774, Email: kmoukli@kmou.ac.kr)
- Real-time Q&A: Please scan the QR code below and send me a message
