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    Junior College Guide

    • What is a Junior College? 이미지 정보

      - A higher education institution that provides specialized knowledge and technical training to prepare students for professional careers.

    • Program Duration

      - 2–3 years

    • Degree Awarded

      - Associate Degree

    • Major Examples

      - Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dental Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, Airline Service, Early Childhood Education, Social Welfare, Global Beauty Care, Fashion Design, Broadcasting & Entertainment, etc.

    • Key Features

      - Focus on hands-on training and practical skills, enabling graduates to enter the workforce immediately
      - Shorter study period (2–3 years) helps reduce time and financial burden
      - Many programs provide industry-linked education and internships and some colleges offer employment-linked training programs

    Visa Information

    ◎ Study-Related Visa

    • image infoStudent (D-2)

      Eligibility: Foreign nationals who wish to enroll in a regular academic program or conduct research at a Korean higher education institution
      Length of Stay: Up to 2 years per issuance, depending on the program duration stated in the admission letter (extendable)

    ◎ Employment-Related Visas

    • image infoJob-Seeking (D-10)

      Eligibility: Foreign nationals who have obtained at least an associate degree from a Korean university and wish to prepare for employment, internships, or starting a business in Korea
      Length of Stay: 1 year (extendable up to 3 years)

    • image infoSpecial Occupation (E-7)

      Eligibility: Foreign professionals, semi-professionals, or skilled workers with specialized knowledge or skills who intend to work in Korea under an employment contract in a designated occupation
      Length of Stay: 3 years (extendable)

      Notes:
      · The E-7 visa is required when working in occupations designated by the Ministry of Justice that are related to one's major field of study
      · Applicants who have obtained an associate degree or higher from a Korean higher education institution are exempt from the work experience requirement when applying for the visa

    • image infoK-CORE (Korea College-to-Regional Employment) Visa ★Pilot Program★

      A work visa issued to international graduates of “Specialized Technical Talent” departments at 16 designated junior colleges selected by the Ministry of Justice who obtain employment at companies located in regional areas
      ※ Applicants must meet Korean language proficiency and salary requirements, and those who meet the eligibility criteria may later apply for a Residence Visa (F-2)

    Source : KOREA VISA PORTAL (https://www.visa.go.kr/)

    * If you want to know the right type of visa for you, try the Visa Navigator.

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    About Specialized in Colleges

    • K-IT 이미지
      K-IT / Tech / Skill

      Semiconductor, Artificial intelligence, Big Data, Computer Engineering, Root Industry / Professional training / Various certificate courses

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    • K-Culture 이미지
      K-Culture / Korean / Tourism

      Korean culture, Art, Broadcasting Entertainment, Korean language education, Hotel tourism services

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    • K-Medical 이미지
      K-Medical / Beauty

      Public health, Medical, Nursing, Clothing & Textiles, Beauty (Cosmetic science, hairdressing, etc.)

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