Admissions

Choosing a school & major

From special admission for foreigners to choosing your school and major

1. Special Admission for Foreigners

1-(1)Special Admission for Foreigners at a Glance

Foreigners enter through a different track than Korean students

Junior colleges run a separate admissions track for international applicants that is completely distinct from the one for Korean students. This means you do not need to take the Korean CSAT (수능, the College Scholastic Ability Test) that domestic students sit for. Instead, you are evaluated holistically based on submitted documents such as your academic records and transcripts, a personal statement, and an interview. Most importantly, the quota for foreign students is set separately from the Korean student quota, so you are not competing head-to-head with Korean applicants but rather within the international track. If you focus your energy on preparing strong documents and interview answers, you have a very real chance of admission.

  • Document Review

    High school transcript and graduation certificate; home country academic credential conversion

  • Personal statement & study plan

    Three key items: motivation for applying, study plan, and post-graduation career path

  • Interview

    Korean language communication assessment; in-person or video call

  • Korean Language Proficiency

    TOPIK Level 2–3 or higher, or a school's own Korean language test

The special admission for foreigners does not require the same exam as Korean students. Documents, a personal statement, and an interview are the key components.
General Eligibility Requirements for Foreign Applicants
  • Both parents are foreign nationals, or the applicant holds foreign citizenship
  • Completion of a regular 12-year education in the home country (high school graduation)
  • Proof of Korean language proficiency (TOPIK or school's own test)

1-(2)6 Eligibility Types for Special Admission for Foreigners

Even within the same "foreign admissions" category, eligibility types differ depending on parents' nationality, the applicant's nationality, and where academic credentials were completed. Each school accepts different types, so be sure to check the admissions guidelines carefully.

TypeParents' NationalityApplicant's NationalityOverseas Academic Credentials
① Both parents and applicant are foreign nationalsBoth parents are foreign nationalsForeign national12 years completed in home country
② Applicant only is a foreign national (parents are Korean)Father or mother may be KoreanForeign national (no Korean citizenship)12 years completed in home country
③ Completed 12 years of education abroadAny nationalityForeign nationalAll 12 years (elementary, middle, and high school) completed abroad
④ Overseas Korean national (Korean living abroad)KoreanKorean3 or more years abroad
⑤ Foreign national with Korean academic credentialsForeign nationalForeign nationalGraduated from Korean high school or passed the Korean GED (검정고시)
⑥ Foreign national who completed Korean language study abroad programForeign nationalForeign national12 years in home country + Korean language study program

Types ①–③, ⑤, and ⑥ are classified as "special admission for foreigners," while ④ is classified as "special admission for overseas Korean nationals."

1-(3)4 Evaluation Criteria That Vary by School

① Document Review
  • High school transcript and graduation certificate are the core documents
  • Depending on the school: GPA, class rank, or grade conversion
  • If the home country transcript format is different, a separate conversion table may be required
  • Apostille or consular confirmation is mandatory
② Personal Statement / Study Plan
  • Three key items: motivation for applying, study plan, and post-graduation career path
  • Written in Korean as a rule (some schools allow English)
  • Length is typically 1,000–2,000 characters
  • If ghostwriting or machine translation is suspected, it will be verified in the interview
③ Interview
  • Assessing Korean language communication ability is the top priority
  • In-person interview or video interview (Zoom, Teams)
  • Re-verification of motivation and personal statement content
  • Some departments (cosmetology, culinary) also include a practical skills interview
④ Korean Language Proficiency
  • Many schools require TOPIK Level 2–3 or higher
  • Some schools administer their own Korean language test
  • Some schools accept a certificate of completion from a 1-year Korean language program
  • Healthcare and nursing programs require TOPIK Level 4 or higher

1-(4)Spring & Fall — international students enroll twice a year

The Korean academic year starts in March. Domestic students usually enroll once in March, but international students can apply for both the spring (March) and fall (September) intakes, and some colleges admit 3–4 times a year.

StepSpring (March intake)Fall (September intake)
ApplicationOct–Nov (prev. year)Apr–May
ResultDecemberJune
RegistrationFebruaryAugust
Semester startsMarchSeptember
One caution for the fall (September) intake — you may be out of sync with students who started in March. Korean colleges use a credit-based system (you graduate once you earn the required credits), so it works, but adjusting can be harder at first. Also, not every college or department admits in both terms (spring only, fall only, or both), so always check the admission guidelines for which term is offered.
Why Is the Foreign Student Quota "Separate"?

The special admission for foreigners is calculated separately from the general quota for Korean students. Even if a department has a general quota of 30 students, the foreign student quota is added separately on top of that.

  • Legal basis: Article 29, Paragraph 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Higher Education Act — foreigners may be selected separately outside the regular quota
  • Implication: You are not competing for seats with Korean students
  • Limit: Some types are subject to a certain percentage of the enrollment quota, while some types (e.g., both parents and applicant are foreigners) have no cap
  • In practice: The number of foreign students accepted per department is announced separately on the school's website
It's only half-true that the foreign admissions track is "easier" than the Korean student track. It simply means you don't take the Korean CSAT. In popular departments (nursing, healthcare, aviation), competition ratios among foreign applicants often exceed 5:1. On the other hand, in general departments, under-enrollment means virtually all applicants are accepted. The real answer is that there is a wide gap depending on the school and department.

1-(5)Frequently asked questions

An overseas Korean national is a Korean citizen who keeps Korean citizenship while living and studying abroad for a certain period (usually 3 or more years); a foreign national is someone who holds no Korean citizenship. The easiest way to tell which you are is your current passport (nationality): if you have no Korean passport and hold only a foreign nationality, you fall under the foreign-national track. The two tracks differ in quota, required documents, and interview criteria, and one person cannot apply to both, so confirm your own category first and then read only the matching admission guidelines. Students from Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, China and similar countries are almost all foreign-national applicants; the overseas Korean national track does not apply to them. If unsure, before applying tell the school's admissions or international affairs office your nationality and education background and have your eligibility confirmed. Either way, after enrollment you study on the same student visa (D-2) — see the visa guide page for the visa process.

You do not qualify for type ① ("both parents are foreign nationals"), but if you yourself hold foreign citizenship and have no Korean citizenship, some schools let you apply under other foreign-national types (②, ③). The order of checking is simple: first confirm that your own nationality is foreign, then look in the eligibility section of the school's admission guidelines for a clause meaning "a foreign-national applicant qualifies regardless of the parents' nationality." Because the recognized scope differs by school — and some schools accept only "both parents foreign" — the very same situation may be accepted at one school and rejected at another. If the wording is ambiguous, the surest move is to use the international-office first-email example on this page and ask directly, e.g. "My parents hold ○○ nationality — am I eligible?" Whichever type you are recognized under, prepare your overseas-education proof (apostille or consular confirmation) in advance.

In principle, yes. If you have lost (renounced or given up) Korean citizenship and hold only a foreign citizenship, you are classified as a foreign national. However, many schools require that "you must already hold foreign citizenship at or before the time of high school graduation," so workarounds such as switching nationality right before enrollment in order to get in are often not accepted. The key is therefore to have documents (loss or renunciation of Korean nationality) proving from when you held foreign citizenship, and to first check whether that timing meets the condition. A change of nationality also affects the student visa (D-2) status you will receive after enrollment, so before applying you must explain your case to the school's international affairs office and confirm your eligibility and the required proof in advance. For the visa side of the process, also see the visa guide page.

A dual citizen who also holds Korean citizenship is treated as legally Korean for admissions even if they have a foreign passport, so most schools do not allow them to apply under the foreign-national track. In other words, the criterion is not "do you have a foreign passport" but "do you still hold Korean citizenship." In Korea there is an obligation to choose a nationality by age 22, and failing to do so can in some cases lead to automatic loss of Korean citizenship, so first check your current nationality status accurately. If your Korean citizenship remains, you are more likely to fall under the overseas Korean national track or the general track than the foreign-national track; if you formally give up Korean citizenship and keep only the foreign one, the foreign-national track may open up (see the "If I give up Korean citizenship" item above). Because the outcome varies case by case, before applying it is safest to tell the school's admissions office your nationality history and confirm directly.
Hold on — studying in Korea comes in several "types"

Many students don't realize it, but study abroad in Korea is divided by purpose. The international special admission this page covers is the degree program that leads to a diploma.

  • Degree program (international special admission) — A regular 2–4 year program (associate degree / bachelor's top-up) that leads to a diploma. This is the track this page covers.
  • Language training — Korean-only courses at a university language institute; no academic credit.
  • Exchange student — Studying for one semester to a year under a university partnership while still enrolled at your home university.
  • Visiting student — Taking credits as an individual, without a partnership agreement.
  • Other short-term (e.g. seasonal sessions) — Short programs held during summer or winter break.

2. Finding a School

2-(1)Finding a College at a Glance

Compare colleges at a glance by region and major with Find a College

With KOREARO's Find a College tool, you can gather and compare junior colleges that recruit international students all in one place — by region, major, and admission requirements. Instead of hunting through each school's website, review objective indicators such as the foreign-student quota, employment rate, and dormitory capacity at a glance. These figures are the most practical yardsticks because they let you gauge your chances of admission, your career prospects after graduation, and the stability of your daily life all at once. For deeper official data, also refer to the government and council sources below.

When choosing a school, also check the foreign student quota, whether the department is available, dormitory availability for foreign students, and post-graduation employment support.

2-(2)Reference: 4 official sources

① Study in Korea
  • Official study abroad portal of the Korean government (Ministry of Education)
  • Integrated school/department search, scholarships, and visa information
  • Multilingual support (English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and more)
  • The first place to check

studyinkorea.go.kr

② KCCE — Korea Council of College Education
  • Official council of all junior colleges nationwide
  • Academic handbooks, admission statistics, and policy materials
  • Check the status of foreign student admissions by school
  • Korean-language focused; official data source

kcce.or.kr

③ University Alimi (대학알리미)
  • Official university information disclosure site by the Ministry of Education
  • Employment rate, number of foreign students, tuition, and scholarships by school
  • Statistics down to the department level are also disclosed
  • Best for objective comparison

academyinfo.go.kr

④ School's Official Website
  • Admissions office or international affairs office page
  • The latest admissions guidelines PDF is the final reference
  • Direct email inquiry to the person in charge of foreign students
  • May have more up-to-date information than the 3 sites above
7-Point Checklist for Choosing a School
  • ① Foreign student quota — Is the number of foreign students accepted for the department I want to apply to clearly stated?
  • ② Department availability — Is my desired major (e.g., cosmetology, aviation) actually a department that accepts foreign students?
  • ③ Dormitory — Priority placement for foreign students, guarantee for the first year, capacity
  • ④ Korean language support — Affiliated Korean language institute, Korean supplementary classes within regular curriculum, TOPIK prep class
  • ⑤ Employment support — Dedicated career counseling for foreign students, industry-academia partnership companies, track record of E-7 visa conversion
  • ⑥ Tuition — National/public (approx. 3–5 million KRW/year) vs. private (approx. 6–9 million KRW/year); percentage of scholarships for foreign students
  • ⑦ Region — Fellow-community, part-time job environment, transportation, cost of living

2-(3)Regional Environment for International Students

Seoul Area
  • Many junior colleges; wide range of school choices
  • Many part-time job opportunities and higher hourly wages
  • Most expensive cost of living (rent) — at least 1 million KRW per month
  • Rich foreign communities and international grocery stores
Gyeonggi & Incheon Area
  • Accessibility to Seoul + relatively cheaper housing
  • Many part-time job opportunities in manufacturing and logistics
  • Cities with a high proportion of foreigners (Ansan, Siheung, Bucheon)
  • Close to the airport, making travel back home convenient
Busan & South Gyeongsang Area
  • Strong hotel, tourism, and shipbuilding industries
  • Lower cost of living compared to Seoul
  • High proportion of Vietnamese and Chinese international students
  • Many scholarships with regional residency requirements
Daegu, Chungcheong & Honam Area
  • Cheapest tuition and cost of living
  • Many schools with under-enrollment in foreign student quota → higher chance of acceptance
  • Local governments actively offer scholarships for foreigners
  • Hourly wages for part-time jobs are lower than in Seoul
Regional Selection Principle

Your department, budget, and career goals come before a "famous city." Seoul is not unconditionally better, and a regional area is not at a disadvantage. For example, there are excellent schools in industry clusters — automotive repair in Ulsan/Changwon, hotel culinary in Busan/Jeju, aviation maintenance in Incheon/Cheongju.

※ Use Find a College above to compare schools and majors, and check each school's latest admission guidelines at the official sources.

How to Objectively Check School Reputation and Track Record
  • Employment rate — Published on University Alimi (overall + by department, based on 6 months after graduation)
  • Foreign student graduation rate / dropout rate — "Foreign student status" item on University Alimi
  • International accreditation — For healthcare and nursing programs, schools with government accreditation such as KABEA, IEQAS are preferred
  • Google reviews / YouTube — Reviews from seniors from the same country are the most candid
  • Caution — Private rankings like "QS ranking" or "junior college TOP 10" are for reference only; for foreigners, suitability matters more
Sample First Email to a School's International Office

This is an English/Korean template to send to the person in charge of foreign students at the international office. You can simultaneously verify whether they can communicate in a foreign language and whether your eligibility is recognized.

Subject: Inquiry about 2027 Spring Admission for International Students — [Country] [Your Name]

Body (English recommended, Korean alongside):

Dear International Office,
My name is [Your name], a [Country] citizen. I would like to apply for the [Department] in the 2027 Spring semester as an international student.
① Am I eligible if my parents are [parents' nationality]?
② What is the minimum TOPIK level required?
③ Is the application submitted online or by post?
④ Could you send me the latest admission guidelines in English (if available)?
Thank you for your time.
Best regards, [Your name]

※ If you don't receive a response in English, or if the reply is in Korean only, it may indicate that the school's support system for foreign students is limited.

2-(4)Frequently asked questions

Because the special admission for foreigners is a separate selection outside the regular quota, the Korean "6-application limit" for early admissions does not apply to foreign applicants. So foreigners can apply to as many schools as they like at the same time. That said, each school charges an application fee (usually 50,000–100,000 KRW), you must prepare documents separately for each school, and the apostille (or consular confirmation) of your transcripts and graduation certificate may be needed in as many copies as the number of schools, so cost and time add up. For that reason it is generally recommended to pick 3–5 schools split into safety, target, and reach by likelihood of admission (see the "safety/target/reach" item below for how to classify). Since application periods and deadlines differ by school for the spring and fall intakes (see the spring/fall semester table above), shortlist candidates with the KOREARO college finder and then put each school's deadline on your calendar.

The benchmark is the foreign-applicant competition ratio and average of admitted students over the past 2–3 years. Safety schools are those where the foreign quota is under-filled or the competition ratio is 1:1 or below; target schools match your own Korean level and documents; reach schools are ones where competition is fierce even within the foreign quota, such as popular departments (nursing, aviation, healthcare) or private schools in the capital area. To classify them, first find the previous year's foreign competition ratio and fill rate published on University Alimi and each school's website, then compare your TOPIK level and school grades against that admission line (for official sources, see "4 official sources" above). When building your list, mix safety, target, and reach so it is not skewed to one side, and above all be sure to include at least one safety school to cut the risk of being rejected everywhere. Since the same department varies greatly by school and year, don't look at a single year's figure — look at the trend over several years.

At junior colleges, the department matters more than the school. Unlike 4-year universities, at junior colleges it is the "department's practical capability and industry-academia network," not "school prestige," that directly affects post-graduation employment and E-7 visa conversion. For example, in aviation maintenance a regional junior college with well-equipped facilities and partner companies may produce better outcomes than an ordinary private junior college in Seoul. When choosing a department, ① look at the department-level employment rate on University Alimi, ② check which companies the department is linked to for practical training and hiring (industry-academia cooperation), and ③ see whether it connects to a certificate you intend to use in Korea or your home country. Because the answer changes depending on whether your goal is employment/settlement or use back home, read this together with the "major-selection decision guide" and the 6 core majors above, and see the after-graduation page for post-graduation paths and visas.

There is no official "ranking" system. However, the Ministry of Education periodically conducts evaluations such as the Basic University Competency Assessment, and the results determine eligibility for government financial support and national scholarships. Whether a school is "eligible for government financial support" can be checked on University Alimi or in the school's notices, and for foreigners this serves as an objective indicator of the school's financial stability and the likelihood of being able to use scholarships. One thing foreigners should especially check as well is whether the school holds the IEQAS (international education quality) certification (see the school-reputation item above). This certification means the school's system for managing international students meets a certain standard, and it also acts as a trust factor in student-visa screening. By contrast, private "TOP 20 rankings" are often promotional, so use them only for reference and cross-check a school's stability with the official sources above.

3. Major Department Categories at Junior Colleges

3-(1)Key Majors at a Glance

6 key departments most popular among international students

At the heart of foreign student recruitment sit six main fields: K-Culture, Hotel & Tourism, Beauty, Global Business, Culinary & Baking, and Content & Design. These departments attract strong demand from international students and are run with a hands-on, practical focus, making them well suited for building a career in Korea. The key point here is not a school's general prestige but the department's industry-academia network. The stronger a department's pipelines for company-linked practicums, internships, and hiring, the more directly it affects both your employment after graduation and your conversion to an E-7 visa. In other words, which department and which network you join matters more than which school you attend.

We introduce 6 key departments with active foreign student recruitment first. The trend of new departments dedicated to foreign students is rapidly growing, such as the new K-Culture Korean Language department at Anyang University (2026) and Stylist & Beauty Care departments at Jangan University.

① K-Culture & Korean Language
  • Korean language education, K-content, cultural exchange, Korean studies
  • Rapid increase in new departments dedicated to foreign students (2 in 2024 → 24 in 2026)
  • Many new K-Culture departments at Anyang University and other junior colleges
  • Post-graduation paths — Korean language instructor, cultural content, interpretation/translation
② Hotel, Tourism & Food Service
  • Hotel management, tourism management, food service industry, airline service
  • Practical training-focused; active on-site internships
  • Employment linkage with global hotel chains
  • E-7-1 (specific activities) / E-7-4 (skilled work) visa conversion
③ Cosmetology & Beauty
  • Skin care, hair design, makeup, nail art
  • Very high demand from international students (many from Vietnam and China)
  • Linked to national technical qualifications; strong startup prospects in home country
  • Active foreign student recruitment in Stylist & Beauty Care departments at Jangan University and others
④ Global Business & Trade
  • International business, trade, commerce, logistics
  • Expanded foreign student recruitment in Global Trade & Business departments at Anyang University and others
  • Use of 3 languages: Korean + home country language + English
  • Post-graduation paths — home country branch offices of Korean companies, trading companies
⑤ Culinary & Baking
  • Korean, Western, pastry, barista
  • Practical training-focused; linked to national technical qualifications (Cook Technician, Baker/Confectioner Technician)
  • E-7-1 (hotel manager) / E-7-4 (skilled work) visa conversion
  • Active employment linkage with the hotel and food service industries
⑥ Content & Design
  • Video, web, game, visual design
  • Training K-content professionals (linked to the government's K-content strategy)
  • Portfolio-centered evaluation (for both admission and employment)
  • Post-graduation paths — content production, design companies
The 6 departments above are the "key departments with active foreign student recruitment" introduced on the main page. Names may vary by school (e.g., Jangan University's Stylist & Beauty Care = cosmetology/beauty field), so check the department name and curriculum in the admissions guidelines.

3-(2)Post-Graduation Career Comparison by Department

FieldAverage Employment Rate (reference)Key QualificationsE-7 Visa Conversion
K-Culture & KoreanMedium-high (60–70%)Korean Language Teacher Certificate, TOPIK Level 6E-7-1 (interpretation/translation, cultural content); Korean language instructor career in home country
Hotel, Tourism & FoodMedium-high (60–70%)Hotel Manager, Tourism Interpretation GuideE-7-1, E-7-4 (hotel manager)
BeautyMedium (60%)National Cosmetologist, National Esthetician qualificationsDirect E-7 conversion is difficult; strong startup prospects in home country
Global Business & TradeMedium-high (60–70%)Trade English, International Trade SpecialistE-7-1 (home country branch of Korean company)
Culinary & BakingMedium-high (60–70%)Cook Technician, Baker/Confectioner Technician, BaristaE-7-1, E-7-4 (skilled work)
Content & DesignMedium (60%)Web Design Technician, GTQ, Computer Graphics Operator TechnicianE-7-1 (portfolio + salary requirements)
Healthcare & Nursing (reference)High (80%)Nursing assistant, dental hygienist, and other national licensing examsE-7-2 (limited; domestic license required)
Automotive & Machinery (reference)High (70%)Automotive Repair Technician / EngineerE-7-1, E-7-4 (skilled work)
IT & Software (reference)Medium-high (70%)Engineer Information Processing (정보처리기사), SQLDE-7-1 (developer) — active

※ Employment rates are simplified reference figures based on the average by department as published on University Alimi, and may vary by ±10% or more depending on the school and year. E-7 visa conversion eligibility changes according to the Ministry of Justice's occupation-specific notice (updated once a year).

Department Selection Decision Guide — By Goal
  • ① I want to find employment in Korea quickly → Hotel/tourism/food service, culinary/baking, content/design (fields with high industry demand)
  • ② I want to obtain a Korean national qualification certificate → Cosmetology/beauty, culinary/baking (graduation = exam eligibility or bonus points)
  • ③ I want to use my skills in my home country → K-Culture/Korean language, global business/trade, cosmetology/beauty (demand for K-content, K-beauty, Korean company home country branches)
  • ④ I want to settle permanently in Korea (permanent residency/citizenship) → Hotel/food service/culinary with strong E-7 conversion (E-7-4 skilled work), global business, or F-6 route after marriage
  • ⑤ My TOPIK score is low → Content/design, culinary (relatively lower Korean language entry barrier due to high portfolio/practical skills weighting)
  • ⑥ Korean language and culture is my core interest → K-Culture/Korean language (rapidly growing number of dedicated foreign student departments, including new ones at Anyang University in 2026)
Popular Departments by Country of Origin — Who Chooses What
  • Vietnam — Cosmetology/beauty, hotel/tourism/food service, culinary/baking, K-Culture/Korean language. After graduating in Korea, many either enter Korean-affiliated companies in Vietnam or settle in Korea.
  • Uzbekistan — Global business/trade, hotel/tourism/food service, culinary (+ automotive repair for reference). High demand for Korean companies in the home country; high proportion aiming to settle in Korea and obtain permanent residency.
  • Mongolia — Hotel/tourism/food service, cosmetology/beauty, K-Culture/Korean language (+ healthcare/nursing for reference). Particularly high demand for Korean language education.
  • China — Content/design, global business/trade, K-Culture/Korean language. Academic credential recognition is prioritized; a higher proportion plan to return to and use their skills in the home country compared to other nationalities.

※ The patterns above are general trends synthesized from statistics on the major distribution of international students from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and KCCE data. Individual aptitude and goals take priority.

3-(3)Frequently asked questions

Based on University Alimi disclosures, healthcare/nursing, automotive/machinery, and IT fields rank among the highest average employment rates of junior-college departments. However, if you look only at "foreign graduates," the picture changes. For foreigners, some departments have limited post-graduation work-visa (E-7) conversion (e.g., a nursing license can be sat for and obtained regardless of nationality after graduating from an accredited nursing program, but securing a work visa afterward is difficult), so a certificate does not always lead straight to a job. Foreigners should therefore judge by "a department where foreigners can actually get a visa and work," not simply "a department with a high employment rate." Among the 6 core categories on this page, the ones that realistically lead to employment are hotel/tourism/food service, culinary/baking, and global business/trade (occupations eligible for E-7-1/E-7-4 conversion), plus IT and automotive repair from the reference departments. Before applying, check the E-7 conversion difficulty by field in the "post-graduation paths by major" table above, and see the after-graduation and visa guide pages for the visa requirements.

Within the same school, changing your major (전과) is usually allowed only on a limited basis at the end of the first year or the start of the second. For international students, though, the student visa (D-2) is issued on the basis of a "specific school and program," so if you change major you must report the change to the immigration office through the school's international affairs office, and credits you have already earned may not transfer to the new department, delaying graduation. Transferring to a different school (편입학) is even harder and requires sorting out the visa anew. So if you are considering a change, the safe approach is to consult the international affairs office first to check the visa and credit impact before acting, and see the visa guide page for the visa procedure. Above all, choosing your major carefully before enrollment is overwhelmingly advantageous in terms of time and cost (see the "major-selection decision guide" above).

Some departments (social welfare, business administration, industrial technology, etc.) have evening programs, but international students (D-2) effectively cannot enroll in evening or weekend programs. The student visa (D-2) is issued on the premise of completing a "daytime regular program," and evening programs are originally run for Korean working adults. So a department marked "evening" in the admission guidelines may be closed to foreign applicants or may not yield a visa — before applying, always confirm first whether the program is a "daytime regular program." Someone already living in Korea with another residence status such as an F-series visa can attend an evening program, but that is a different route from D-2 study. To see which programs your residence status allows, refer to the visa guide page or check with the school's international affairs office.

Junior colleges are short 2–3 year programs, so unlike 4-year universities they rarely have double-major or minor systems. Instead, some schools run "convergence majors," "micro-degrees (small-unit certifications)," and "extra certificate courses" (e.g., a hotel-culinary major plus a barista certificate, or an IT major plus a supplementary design course). The way to check is to look on the school's website for "extracurricular certification programs" or "non-curricular programs." For foreigners, rather than reaching for several majors, it is more realistic to stack one more certificate that helps with employment and the visa on top of your main major (for which certificate leads to which path, see the "post-graduation paths by major" table above). If you genuinely need a broader double major, consider continuing your studies after graduation through a 4-year advanced-major program or a transfer.