2026 K-SAIL Korean Language Program

2026 K-SAIL Korean Language Program

(KMOU – Special Program for AMFUF & International Learners)

The 2026 K-SAIL Korean Language Program is a 6-month Korean language and cultural program hosted by Korea Maritime & Ocean University (KMOU) in Busan, South Korea. The program offers beginner-level Korean language courses, cultural immersion activities, and exposure to campus life and maritime-related institutions, with full tuition and on-campus dormitory support provided by KMOU.

📅 Program Period

• 1st Semester: March 3, 2026 (Tue) – May 12, 2026 (Tue)
• 2nd Semester: June 1, 2026 (Mon) – August 7, 2026 (Fri)(Each semester runs for 10 weeks)

🛂 Visa Type

• D-4 Visa (Korean Language Training)

✅ Eligibility

• Applicants must be able to apply for a D-4 visa
• Applicants must be able to enroll for 6 months

📄 Required Documents

• Application form *with photo attached (Download Form)
• Recommendation letter from Kaprodi/WD III/Academic Advisor. (Free format)
• Motivation Letter (explaining the applicant’s interest and goals for joining the program)
• High school graduation certificate *with consular authorization or apostille
• Bank balance certificate (minimum balance: 8,000,000 KRW; applicant’s own account is acceptable)
  • If the account is under a parent’s name, additional documents are required: parent’s employment/income certificate and a family relationship certificate
• Copy of the applicant’s valid passport
• Copy of Student ID
• Academic Transcript
• English Proficiency Certificate or other supporting document indicating the applicant’s English proficiency

**Original copies of the above documents must be submitted when applying for the D-4 visa.

💰 Program Fee

• Tuition Fee: Fully covered by KMOU
• Dormitory Fee: Fully covered by KMOU,
• Expenses covered by students: visa, health insurance, meals, textbooks, and personal expenses
• Selected student may apply for visa/health insurance subsidy at: bit.ly/formVAOM

🗓 Application & Nomination Procedure

1. Students submit all required documents to the UKDW International Office by January 19, 2026.bit.ly/appOutboundUKDW
2. UKDW International Office will review all applications and conduct an internal selection process.
3. Selected candidates will be officially nominated by UKDW to KMOU.
4. KMOU will conduct the final review and selection, and the final results will be announced by KMOU directly to the applicants.
5. Successful applicants will receive an Admission Letter from KMOU, which is required for the D-4 visa application.

For any questions, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]