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How can I apply for a visa? |
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Student are responsible to apply for the correct type of visa at the Korean Embassy or Consulate Office in advance. Please refer to the visa page for further details. |
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How do I add a course or make any changes after I submit my applicaion? |
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Please log in to your student account with your ID (you can find the ID on the confirmation email) and password and change any information on the view/change application page. |
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When will I receive a letter of acceptance? |
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You will be notified within 2 weeks after you pay the application fee and send the required documents at isc@korea.ac.kr. |
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When is the payment deadline? |
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The payment deadline is Friday May 26th, 2023. Please pay all fees (application, tuition fee and miscellaneous expenses) by the payment deadline. |
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Payment by credit card doesn't work well |
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Please check followings:
- When your internet browser's security level is too high, payment process would not work. Lower the security level and try again.
- If a message saying "I will see only safe information" pops up, click on "No"
- After you enter your application number, press F5 or refresh the page, then it should reload the page and make you download a Inicis Inipay Plugin.
- Once you download it, just go back to your paying page. Then payment window will pop up.
Please, verify credit card information and register the personal identifying message of the credit card holder on the authentication page provided by credit card issuer to use VISA and MASTER and JBC card online. Please click on 'Visa/Master/JBC 3D Info' on the paying window.
1) Credit cards verified by VISA 3D : VISA, MASTER, JBC
2) Credit cards following is not verified by VISA 3D : DINERS |
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How do I know whether my payment went through? |
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You can check your payment status on the view/change application page. |
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What happens if I have overpaid for the fee? |
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The KU ISC office will be in touch with you by email to return any overpaid fees. |
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What is the cancellation and refund policy? |
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Please refer to the fees page for further details. |
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How can I transfer credits to my home institution? |
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Students are advised to consult with the appropriate academic authorities regarding credit transferability at their home institutions in advance. Please refer Credit&Grading -> Credit Transfer menu. |
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When do I receive my transcript? |
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Official transcripts will be sent out after the end of the program. |
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How should students prepare for ISC courses? |
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Students have a full responsibility to prepare for their selected course materials. Please refer to the course syllabus and check the course materials. Students may contact the Professors directly regarding additional course materials needed for the ISC courses. |
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What are the academic expectations for students? |
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Students are expected to be familiar with the course and website. You can download the course syllabi from ISC program -> Courses menu. Given the short length of time, students are advised to preview the course information on the ISC website prior to arrival in Korea University.
Students are expected to attend class everyday as “Class Participation” is a part of our grading policy.
Students must also complete a high volume of reading and homework assignments.
Please note that this is a regular semester condensed into 6-week & 4-week. One class workload will be equivalent to what you will learn in a week in the normal semester and you will not succeed if you miss classes and try to cram right before final exams.
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What if I arrive late for my program? |
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All students are expected to be present for the first day of class given the intensity and short length of our program.
If you cannot arrive for the first day of class, you should notify your professors asking for permission to your late arrival. The professors’ contact information is provided on their course syllabus. |
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What kinds of extracurricular programs are available at KU ISC? |
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KU ISC students can taste the unique culture of Korea by going on various day trips to places like visiting Yongin Korean Folk Village and amusement park tour.
Please refer to the activities page for further details.
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