Two to twelve weeks, in Korea, in a real classroom. University Korean language institutes with the tuition they publish, short courses you can take on a short stay, the D-4 basics, and where to live near campus.
10-week regular terms (D-4 visa). Tuition per term as each institute publishes it (checked Sep 2026).
Morning course ₩1,860,000 (₩1,960,000 with materials); afternoon course ₩1,800,000.
Visa: D-4 visa for a regular term — the institute issues the admission papers.
Note: Application fee ₩100,000 (new students).
200 hours per 10-week term.
Visa: D-4 visa for a regular term — the institute issues the admission papers.
Note: Application fee ₩120,000. A class may not open with fewer than 11 students.
Morning ₩1,800,000 · afternoon ₩1,650,000 · research class ₩1,450,000. About 15 students per class.
Visa: D-4 visa for a regular term — the institute issues the admission papers.
Note: Application fee ₩100,000.
₩1,800,000 per term in 2026; ₩1,850,000 from the 2026 winter term.
Visa: D-4 visa for a regular term — the institute issues the admission papers.
Note: Application fee ₩100,000 (₩120,000 from winter 2026). The official pages set no gender restriction.
₩1,800,000 per term, materials extra. Classes of up to 14.
Visa: D-4 visa for a regular term — the institute issues the admission papers.
Note: Application fee ₩120,000. For a student visa, enrol for at least 2 terms (Vietnam, Mongolia, Uzbekistan: 4).
₩1,800,000 per term through 2026; ₩1,850,000 from 2027.
Visa: D-4 visa for a regular term — the institute issues the admission papers.
Note: Application fee ₩90,000 (₩120,000 from 2027).
Morning ₩1,500,000 · afternoon ₩1,350,000 — textbooks and cultural activities included.
Visa: D-4 visa for a regular term — the institute issues the admission papers.
Note: Application fee ₩80,000.
Campuses in Gangnam, Hongdae and Busan, plus online.
Visa: The C-3 short-term rules cover short courses (up to 90 days); ask the school about visa-free entry and longer stays.
Hongdae school; new students start every Monday, from 2 weeks to a year or more.
Visa: The C-3 short-term rules cover short courses (up to 90 days); ask the school about visa-free entry and longer stays.
60 hours of class in three weeks.
Note: ₩1,080,000 including insurance and a cultural activity.
Afternoon classes, Mon–Fri 14:00–17:50.
Note: Runs in spring, summer and fall; ₩900,000, rising to ₩950,000.
Spring and summer; a 6-week version also runs.
Note: ₩900,000 through 2026, ₩950,000 from 2027.
Visa-free / K-ETA · Depends on your passport
The C-3 short-term visa rules list short courses and training (up to 90 days); whether a visa-free entry covers a course depends on your passport — ask the school. A university regular term needs a D-4.
Apply: Check visa-free entry and K-ETA for your passport on the official portals before you fly.
D-4 · Up to 2 years per grant
For students at university language institutes and other approved institutions. Part-time work needs a separate permit from immigration.
Apply: Apply at a Korean embassy / consulate with the institute's admission certificate, proof of funds and a guarantor form.
C-3-1 · Up to 90 days
For passports that need a visa for a short stay; short courses are allowed.
Apply: Korean embassy / consulate in your home country.