College Entrance & University Admission Guidelines

Basic Eligibility

• Valid passport
• Completion of high school (or equivalent qualification)
• Official academic transcripts
• Proof of financial capability (sponsor documents & bank statement)
• Passport-sized identification photos
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• No history of school dropout or visa overstay in other countries
• Clean criminal record (if required)

Language Requirements

• Korea: TOPIK Level 3–4 recommended (varies by university/major)
• Japan: JLPT N2–N1 recommended (varies by university/major)

Korea

• TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)
• University-administered Korean language placement test
• Major-specific exams (Arts, Music, Physical Education, Design, etc.)
• Interview (online or in-person)
• Portfolio (design or art-related majors)

Japan

• EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students)
  • Japanese language
  • Mathematics (Course 1 or 2)
  • Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) or “Japan and the World”
• JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) — N2 or higher recommended
• University-specific written exams, essays, or interviews
• Portfolio (art, architecture, design-related majors)

Step 1: Initial Counseling

• Identify student’s goals, academic history, budget, and preferred country
• Recommend suitable schools, majors, and programs

Step 2: Document Preparation

• Passport copy
• High school diploma & transcripts
• Bank statements & financial sponsorship documents
• SOP & recommendation letters
• Photos and application forms
• Translation & notarization (if required)

Step 3: Application Submission

• CIKE submits the application package to the institution
• School reviews documents and requests corrections if necessary

Step 4: Entrance Exam / Interview

• Students sit for required exams or interviews
• Portfolio or additional materials submitted for special majors

Step 5: Acceptance & COA/COE Issuance

• COA (Certificate of Admission) for Korea / COE (Certificate of Eligibility) for Japan
• Students make tuition and dormitory payments

Step 6: Visa Application

• Prepare and submit visa application to the embassy
• Financial verification, interview (if required), health documents (case-by-case)
• Monitor visa approval status

Step 7: Departure & Arrival

• Pre-departure briefing
• CIKE arranges airport pickup and accommodation
• Settlement support (bank, SIM, residency registration, orientation)

Essential Documents

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months before expiration)
• High school diploma (original)
• High school transcripts (original)
• Bank statement (last 6 months)
• Sponsor’s employment certificate / business registration
• Sponsor’s income certificate or tax report
• Application form provided by the institution
• ID photos
• SOP (Statement of Purpose)

Optional or Program-Specific Documents

• JLPT / TOPIK certificate
• Portfolio (arts/design majors)
• Recommendation letters
• Graduation certificate from higher education (if applicable)
• Health certificate
• Family relationship certificate (if required)

• Academic performance & attendance history
• Language proficiency (JLPT / TOPIK)
• Financial stability of the sponsor
• Authenticity & completeness of documents
• SOP clarity and consistency of student’s goals
• Interview performance
• Portfolio or exam results (if required)
• Student’s immigration history (overstay records may cause rejection)

• Personalized counseling & school/major recommendation
• Document preparation, translation, and error-checking
• Exam and interview preparation
• Portfolio guidance
• Application submission & communication with the school
• COA/COE management
• Visa application guidance
• Pre-departure orientation
• Airport pickup & settlement assistance
• Ongoing student life support after enrollment