Eligibility & Application

Eligibility & Application

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students at an overseas university for the duration of the program. They must also hold a passport that is valid for at least six (6) months from the date of entry into Korea.

Application Notes
Application Notes
Application Period Applicant Category Program Fee
Oct. 1, 2026- Jan. 8, 2027 Partner University Students Partner Discount
(1,700,000 KRW)
Oct. 1, 2026 – Dec. 1, 2026 Non-Partner University Students (Early Bird) Early Bird Discount
(1,900,000 KRW)
Dec. 2, 2026 – Jan. 8, 2027 Non-Partner University Students (General) General Fee
(2,200,000 KRW)

* Applicants must complete the following two-step application process.

* Nomination by the applicant’s home university is not required. Applicants should apply directly to the program themselves.

* The application process is the same for all applicants. However, program fees vary depending on the applicant’s home university partnership status with UOS and the application date.

Application Process

Step 1: Registration (Create Your Account)

  • Access the Application webpage, select the 2026 SIWS Program, and click the Registration button to create your UOS SIWS ID.
  • ▶ Application Webpage: https://wise.uos.ac.kr/application
  • Select the appropriate institution type based on your home university’s partnership status with the University of Seoul (UOS) to ensure that the correct program fee is applied.
  • If you are unsure about your home university’s partnership status with UOS, please confirm it with your home university’s international office before proceeding with the application.

Step 2: Complete Your Application

  • Log in to your personal dashboard using your UOS SIWS ID and complete the application form.
  • Upload all required documents and submit your application.
    - Required Documents: All documents need to be provided in English
    1. 1. Official Academic Transcript from your home university
    2. 2. ID Photo showing your face clearly, such as a passport-style photo
    3. 3. Copy of your Passport
    4. 4. Certificate of Enrollment — an official document verifying that you are enrolled at your home university during the program period
  • To qualify for the Early Bird Discount, applicants must complete both Step 1 and Step 2 by December 1, 2026.
  • After submitting the application, applicants will receive an invoice and payment instructions by email.