Regular Program Overview

  • Korean Language Center
  • Regular Program
  • Regular Program Overview
정규 강좌

The KAIST Korean Language Program (Regular Course) is a structured Korean language program designed for international learners who want to study Korean. This program is open to anyone interested in learning Korean, regardless of their goals or background. It is designed to help students improve their overall Korean communication skills.
The course provides balanced training in all four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Through this training, students can use Korean effectively in both daily life and academic settings.
In addition, students can experience life on the KAIST campus through classes and various activities. This allows them to naturally understand Korean university culture and environment.

The program runs in 3-month terms, with four terms each year. Each term includes a total of 200 hours of instruction. Classes are offered at six different levels, from Level 1 to Level 6, depending on the student’s proficiency. It usually takes about 1 year and 6 months to complete all levels. The goal of this program is to help students improve their Korean skills in a systematic way, communicate smoothly in Korean society, and achieve their personal goals.

Application & Registration (2026)
Semester 2026
Spring
Semester
(online
application)
Summer
Semester
(online
application)
Fall
Semester
(online
application)
Winter
Semester
(online
application)
Application
Deadline
~ 2025. 12. 15. ~ 2026. 05. 15.
(extended)
~ 2026. 06. 23. ~ 2026. 09. 21.
Acceptance Notification Date 2025. 12. 22. 2026. 04. 07.
~ 05. 17.
2026. 07. 03. 2026. 10. 01.
Tuition
Payment Period
2025.
12. 22. ~ 12. 31.
2026.04 .07
~ 05. 19.
2026.
07. 03. ~ 07. 14.
2026.
10. 01. ~ 10. 13.
Semester Periods (2026)
Starting Semester From To Enrollment Period Break Period
2026 Spring Semester 03. 16. 2026. 08. 24. 6 months A two-week break between semesters
2027. 02. 25. 1 Year
2027. 08. 23. 1.5 Years
Summer Semester 06. 15. 2026. 11. 26. 6 months
2027. 05. 25. 1 Year
2027. 11. 19. 1.5 Years
Fall Semester 09. 14. 2027. 02. 25. 6 months
2027. 08. 23. 1 Year
2028. 02. 25. 1.5 Years
Winter Semester 12. 14. 2027. 05. 25. 6 months
2027. 11. 19. 1 Year
2028. 05. 23. 1.5 Years
  • Detailed schedules (placement test, orientation) will be announced before each semester.