Korean Language Education Center (Preparatory Course)
This is an intensive 1-year, 4-semester Korean language program for students who wish to enter Daejeon University but have not yet met the language requirement (TOPIK Level 3 or higher). State-certified excellent instructors provide customized education by level (beginner to advanced) and special TOPIK preparation classes.
Schedule & Tuition
| Semester | Period (11 weeks) | Deadline | Fee (KRW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Early Mar ~ Late May | Early Feb | 1,210,000 |
| Summer | Early Jun ~ Late Aug | Early May | 1,210,000 |
| Fall | Early Sep ~ Late Nov | Early Aug | 1,210,000 |
| Winter | Early Dec ~ Late Feb | Early Nov | 1,210,000 |
| Total for 4 Semesters (44 weeks) | 4,840,000 | ||
Required Documents
* All documents not written in Korean or English must be translated into Korean or English and notarized before submission.
- Application Form (Online submission)
- Copy of Passport
- Certificate of Highest Education (High School or above) Notarized & Apostille/Consular Authentication (Chinese applicants: CHSI)
- Official Transcript of Highest Education (High School or above) Notarized & Apostille/Consular Authentication
- Copy of ID Cards (Applicant, Father, Mother)
- Certificate of Bank Balance (Applicant or Financial Sponsor) (KRW 8,000,000 or more)
* Issued within 6 months of the application date - Certificate of Family Relations (Requires notarized translation)
- Copy of Household Register (Chinese citizens only, requires notarized translation)
Special Tuition Reduction
for TOPIK Holders
Do you already have a Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) level? Depending on your level, you can receive significant tuition reductions for the language program.
TOPIK Level 2
210,000 KRW reduction / semester
1,210,000
1,000,000KRW/sem
TOPIK Level 3
410,000 KRW reduction / semester
1,210,000
800,000KRW/sem
TOPIK Level 4+
Recommended to apply
to Degree Programs
Curriculum
Beginner
Cultivates basic communication skills necessary for daily life by acquiring basic vocabulary, grammar, and Korean pronunciation.
Intermediate
Develops expression skills on various social topics and studies academic Korean required for undergraduate admission.
Advanced
Perfects the ability to understand specialized texts and participate in fluent discussions, preparing for university classes.
Special TOPIK & Culture Class
Provides intensive preparation classes to achieve TOPIK Level 3 (required for admission) and various Korean cultural experiences (Field Trips).
Undergraduate Programs (Freshman / Transfer)
Based on the Fall 2026 Admission Guidelines
Zero Korean Language Burden!
AI-based Chinese Bilingual Program
This is an innovative and smart degree program. Even if you are not fluent in Korean, you can acquire major knowledge entirely in Chinese.
- Classes are conducted via a real-time Korean-Chinese AI translation platform.
- Admission and graduation are possible without submitting TOPIK scores.
- Mandatory enrollment in regular Korean language courses every semester before graduation.
Departments offering the Chinese Bilingual Program
- Beauty Design Junior Transfer
- Sports & Health Rehabilitation Senior Transfer
- Information & Communication Eng. Senior Transfer
Other Specialized Programs for Int'l Students
Korean Language and Culture Major (Convergence Major)
An exclusive convergence major for international students. Freshmen (1st & 2nd year) are required to take this program to strengthen their academic foundation and Korean language skills. Upon graduation, students receive a dual degree, maximizing their competitiveness for employment in Korea.
List of Available Departments (Majors) by College
Hyehwa Liberal Arts College
- Global Cultural Contents
- Korean Language, Literature & Creative Writing
- History & Culture
- English & American Language & Culture No Freshman
- Economics
- Biological Sciences
College of Design & Art
- Fashion Design & Business
- Beauty Design (Includes Chinese Bilingual Program)
- Performing Arts & Visual Contents
College of Social Sciences
- Law
- Public Administration No Transfer
- Social Welfare
College of Business Admin
- Business Administration Max 10 limits
- Accounting
- Business Japanese
- Logistics & Trade
- Industrial & Advertising Psychology
College of Engineering
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Disaster Safety Engineering
- Semiconductor Engineering
- Fire & Disaster Prevention
- Computer Engineering
SW Convergence College
- Information & Communication Eng. (Includes Chinese Bilingual Program)
- Information Security
- Big Data No Transfer
- Artificial Intelligence No Transfer
College of Health & Medical Sciences
- Food & Nutrition
- Sports & Health Rehabilitation (Includes Chinese Bilingual Program)
- Health & Medical Management
- Cosmetics
- Digital Healthcare
Common Application Eligibility & Required Documents
Common Eligibility
-
NationalityBoth applicant and parents must be non-Korean citizens (Dual citizenship excluded).
-
Academic BackgroundFreshman: High school graduate (or expected)
Transfer: Graduate of a 2-year college or completed 1~3 years of a 4-year university (Meeting credit requirements). -
Language ProficiencyTOPIK Level 3 or higher
(Exceptions apply for Chinese Bilingual Programs, Arts/Physical Education, etc.)
Required Documents
※ All required documents listed in the guidelines must be submitted. Documents in languages other than Korean/English must be translated and notarized (within 6 months).
| Application Form & Consent | Prescribed form (General: Korean / Chinese Bilingual Track: Chinese) |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Highest Education (Graduation & Transcript) |
• Apostille or Consular Confirmation required • Chinese degrees: Submit CHSI authentication report (Vocational schools require designated alternative documents and consular confirmation). |
| Language Proficiency | TOPIK certificate, DJU language center certificate, KIIP certificate, etc. (If applicable) |
| ID & Financial Proof |
• Copies of ID (Applicant, Parents), Passport, Certificate of Family Relations (China: Household Register) • Certificate of Bank Balance: KRW 16,000,000 or more. Issued within the last 6 months. |
Tuition & Scholarship Information
Special Scholarships for Int'l Students
1. Academic Scholarship (Per Semester)
※ The first semester applies the previous school's percentage score.
- GPA below 3.0 (Under 80) 25% Tuition Reduction
- GPA 3.0 ~ below 4.0 (Under 90) 30% Tuition Reduction
- GPA 4.0+ (90 or higher) 35% Tuition Reduction
2. TOPIK Grant
- • TOPIK Level 4: 300,000 KRW
- • TOPIK Level 5: 400,000 KRW
- • TOPIK Level 6: 500,000 KRW
3. Living Allowance
- • GPA 2.5 ~ 3.49: 5% of Tuition
- • GPA 3.5 ~ 3.99: 10% of Tuition
- • GPA 4.0+: 15% of Tuition
Average Tuition by Field (Per Semester)
| Field | Original Tuition | After min 25% Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities/Social | 3,286,000 KRW | 2,464,500 KRW |
| Science/Arts/ Physical Ed. |
3,780,000 ~ 3,939,000 KRW |
2,835,000 ~ 2,954,250 KRW |
| Engineering | 4,109,000 KRW | 3,081,750 KRW |
Exclusive Dormitory for Int'l Students
HyeHwa Residential College (HRC)
1~4 Person Rooms (100% allocation for freshmen)
450k ~ 1.4m KRW
/ per semester
Graduate Programs (Master's / Ph.D.)
Based on the Fall 2026 Admission Guidelines
Admission without TOPIK!
Graduate Chinese Bilingual Program
Customized graduate programs for international students. You can apply without a TOPIK certificate. (Classes are taught entirely in Chinese or with Chinese interpretation provided).
- Language score requirement waived before admission
- Mandatory Korean classes to be taken before graduation
Departments Offering Chinese Bilingual Grad Programs
Calligraphy
General Grad School (Arts/Physical) / Master's & Ph.D.
Health & Exercise Management
General Grad School (Arts/Physical) / Master's & Ph.D.
Aesthetic Medicine
Specialized Grad School (Health/Med) / Master's (4-Semester)
List of Available Graduate Departments
General Grad School (Humanities/Social)
- Korean Lang/Lit, History & Culture, Creative Writing
- Japanese Lang/Lit, Law, Police Admin, Public Admin
- Social Welfare, Military Studies, Business Admin, Accounting
- Int'l Trade, Psychology, Logistics & Distribution
- Statistics, Convergence Consulting, Security Convergence
General Grad School
(Science/Eng/Med)
- Architecture & Arch. Eng, Civil Eng.
- Environmental Eng, Computer Eng, Advanced Materials
- Construction Safety, Fire Prevention, Disaster Prev. Studies
- Info. & Comm. Eng, Information Security
- Biology, Microbiology, Child Education & Counseling
- Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, Beauty & Health Care
- Physical Therapy, Nursing, Korean Medicine
General Grad School
(Arts/Physical)
- Calligraphy (Chinese Bilingual)
- Calligraphy Aesthetics
- Physical Education
- Health & Exercise Mgt. (Chinese Bilingual)
Specialized Grad School
(4-Semester Master's)
- [Business, Public Admin, Social Welfare, Counseling] Social Welfare, Public Policy, Military, Counseling Psych.
- [Education] Education (Counseling Psych.)
- [Health & Medical] Alternative Med, Physical Therapy, Sports Med, Arts Therapy, Developmental Psych Rehab.
- [Health & Medical] Aesthetic Med. (Chinese Bilingual)
Eligibility & Required Documents (Grad)
Common Eligibility
-
NationalityBoth applicant and parents must be non-Korean citizens (Dual citizenship excluded).
-
Academic BackgroundMaster's: Holds (or expects) a Bachelor's degree
Ph.D.: Holds (or expects) a Master's degree -
Language (TOPIK)• Gen. Departments: Level 3+
• Korean Lang/Lit: Level 4+
• Arts/Physical: Level 2+
• Chinese Bilingual Program: No score required
(Or completion of 1 year at our language center)
Required Documents
※ Submit all documents listed in the guidelines. Documents in languages other than Korean/English must be translated and notarized (within 6 months).
| Application & Study Plan | Application form (print after online submission), Study (Research) Plan |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Highest Education (Graduation & Transcript) |
• Apostille or Consular Confirmation required • Chinese degrees: Submit CHSI authentication report |
| Language Proficiency | TOPIK certificate (Not applicable for Chinese Bilingual program applicants) |
| ID & Financial Proof |
• Copies of ID (Applicant, Parents), Passport, Certificate of Family Relations (China: Household Register) • Certificate of Bank Balance: KRW 16,000,000 or more. Issued within the last 6 months. |
| Other Documents | Recommendation letter from advising professor (prior consultation recommended), Portfolio (Arts/Physical), etc. |
Tuition & Scholarship Information
Graduate Scholarship Benefits
1. Foreigner Scholarship
A special scholarship is awarded to students who acquire TOPIK Level 5 or higher. (Provided once per level)
2. RA Scholarship (Science/Eng/Med)
Supported for unemployed students enrolled in natural sciences, engineering, or medical fields who can participate in full-time classes/research and are recommended by the department head.
(Freshmen: Previous degree GPA 3.5+)
3. TA Scholarship (Humanities/Social)
Supported for humanities and social sciences students capable of taking full-time classes, upon recommendation from the department head.
4. Basic Scholarship (Research Encouragement/General)
A basic scholarship is provided as a pre-deduction for all currently enrolled students eligible for registration. (Excludes 4-semester Ph.D. students)
Tuition & Additional Info
Tuition fees for graduate master's and doctoral degree programs vary depending on the department and field (Humanities/Social, Science/Eng, Arts/Physical, Medical). For exact tuition amounts and detailed academic regulations, please refer to the freshman tuition bill and notices on the graduate school website.