Daejeon, in central Korea, is known as 'Korea's science city' for its research institutes and universities such as KAIST. About an hour from Seoul by high-speed train, it offers students a balanced setting with a calm pace and low costs.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Daejeon:
Korean programs at other universities in Daejeon are also among the options.
Short summer and winter programs in Daejeon last 3-4 weeks. In regular programs each term is about 10 weeks and matches one level; universities usually ask for TOPIK level 3-4, so from beginner level we recommend a plan of 1-1.5 years.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and the student visa and health insurance. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
University language institutes in Korea usually start new terms in March, June, September and December. Applications close about 2-3 months before each term, so we recommend planning at least 4 months ahead.
A D-4 visa application usually requires the school's certificate of admission, proof of funds, your diploma and passport. After arriving in Korea you must apply for an alien registration card (ARC) within 90 days.
Working without permission can lead to serious penalties such as visa cancellation and deportation, so always follow the official rules. NGGlobal helps you plan your budget for the course and living costs.
Campus dormitories and one-room flats near the universities are common in Daejeon and cheaper than in Seoul.
Living costs in Daejeon are lower than in Seoul, especially rent and food, which suit a student budget.
Daejeon has a metro and buses, and the KTX line links it to Seoul and Busan.
Daejeon has four distinct seasons: summers are hot, humid and rainy (with the monsoon in July and August), and winters cold and dry. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves bring colour to the city.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) take about 10-11 hours; the airport bus from Incheon to Daejeon takes about 2.5-3 hours.
Daejeon does not use daylight saving time, so it is 6 hours ahead of Turkey all year round. When it is 09:00 in Turkey, it is 15:00 in Daejeon, so keep this in mind when planning online calls.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa to arrival.
Daejeon's Daedeok Innopolis is home to many government research institutes and technology companies.
About an hour by KTX high-speed train.
Yes. Most language institutes offer dormitory places, and NGGlobal plans your accommodation together with your enrolment.
The Korean alphabet (Hangul) can be learned in a few days, and because Korean, like Turkish, is agglutinative with a similar sentence order, Turkish students have an advantage.
No. Language institutes run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
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