Associate Degree Program for Foreign Residents in Korea

A career-focused technical program for international residents living in Korea

Woosong College offers a specialized Associate Degree program designed for foreign nationals residing in Korea. This program provides practical, skills-based education in cutting-edge industrial fields such as smart welding technology, culinary entrepreneurship, and smart manufacturing, helping you build a strong foundation for employment or further study.

Why Choose This Program?

• Tailored for international residents living in Korea
• Hands-on technical training with strong job placement support
• Courses taught in Korean with multilingual support available
• Opportunity to gain national certifications and real-world experience
• Pathways to transfer to 4-year universities or enter the workforce
• Visa, job counseling, and language support provided

Majors Offered

Smart Automotive & Mechanical Engineering (Welding Track)

Welding (Smart Automotive and Mechanical Engineering Department)

Program

• Training qualified welding technicans equipped with basic theory and advanced skills in high demand

Career path

• Certificate of welding and advanced welding (Extra 10points for E-7-4 VISA application)
• Get employment at various manufacturing plants in local area

Culinary & Baking Department

Culinary & Baking Department

Program

• Intensive Culinary and Baking training preparing for business operation of restaurant, bakery or cafe

Career path

• Certificates of Western, Chnese and Japanese cooking and Baking & Pastry
• Job opportunities at a local restaurant / cafe

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years (Associate Degree)
• Eligibility: Foreign nationals residing in Korea (E-9, E-7, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-6, D-8 etc.)
• Language of Instruction: Korean
• Start Date: March or September

Join a Global Learning Community!

Become part of an inclusive, practice-oriented learning environment at Woosong College. Gain the skills, licenses, and confidence to work in Korea’s growing industrial, culinary, and smart tech sectors — or launch your own business!

Special Benefits for Foreign Students

1. Flexible Blended Learning
   • Take theory and Korean language classes online during weekdays
   • Attend hands-on major training just one day on the weekend
2. 30% Tuition Scholarship for Foreign Residents
   • All qualified international students residing in Korea are eligible for a 30% tuition discount

   Department	Tuition Fee	With 30% Discount
   Smart Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
   1st Semester, 1st Year	₩3,021,300	₩2,114,910
   From 2nd Semester	₩2,853,000	₩1,997,100
   Smart Factory
   1st Semester, 1st Year	₩4,045,300	₩2,831,710
   From 2nd Semester	₩3,877,000	₩2,713,900

3. No TOPIK Required for Admission
   • No Korean language test (TOPIK) needed to apply →Intensive Korean Program to achieve TOPIK Level 3
4. Earn K-points to get the VISA you want!
   By the time you graduate, you will have:
   • An Associate Degree
   • TOPIK Score
   • National Technical Certification
     → All of which count toward the K-Points system needed for visa extension or change!

Graduates can transfer to Woosong University or apply for E-7-4 or F-2-R visas.

Application & Admission Schedule

Eligibility

Foreign nationals currently residing in South Korea with:

• A valid visa (E-7, E-9, E-10, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-6, G-1, H-1, H-2, D-8, etc.)
• A high school diploma

Required Documents

• Application form
• High school graduation certificate
• Official high school transcript
• Family relation certificate
• Certificate of foreign nationality
• A copy of visa and ARC

※ All documents must be verified by Apostille certification and will not be returned.

Contact Us

• 042)629-6886 (Global Cooperation Center)
• 042)223-8506 (Visa/Documents)
• 010-4430-5468
• rachel_lee@wsi.ac.kr