withKOREA
HomeKorea NewswithCountrywithTalkwithJobEvents
Back to News
Guide to Master’s and PhD Programs for International Students
EducationFeatured
January 20, 2026
Select Language

Guide to Master’s and PhD Programs for International Students

“Notice on the Relaxation of Korean Language Proficiency Requirements for Research-Field Internships for Science and Engineering Master’s and Doctoral International Students”

■This policy applies to permission for research-field internship activities during vacation periods for international students enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs in science and engineering, and is limited to the eligible applicants and activity fields specified below.

1. Eligible Applicants : International students enrolled in science and engineering master’s or doctoral programs who:

Have an average GPA of C (2.0) or higher in the immediately preceding semester, and Have received confirmation of part-time employment eligibility from the university’s international student office.

* For students who are currently completing their first semester after admission and have not yet been issued a transcript, the GPA requirement does not apply.

2.Restricted Applicants (Not Eligible)

The following individuals are not eligible:

1) Individuals granted special permission for extension of stay

Persons who have completed (finished coursework of) a regular university program but are allowed to remain under a student status on an exceptional basis due to failure to meet graduation requirements (such as insufficient credits or attendance).

2) Holders of Research Program Status (D-2-5)

※ D-2-5 students already participate in research activities and receive stipends; therefore, additional part-time employment is not permitted.

3) Violations Related to Part-Time Employment

Individuals who, as of the application date:

Have not received permission for part-time employment within the past three months, or Have a history of penalties due to violation of part-time employment permission conditions.

Views: 113

About WithKorea

A comprehensive support platform for foreigners living in or planning to enter Korea. We provide visa, legal, employment, and lifestyle information, and professional administrative service providers offer friendly guidance through consultation for difficult issues.

Quick Links

  • Korea News
  • withCountry
  • withTalk
  • withJob

Government Organizations

  • Hi Korea (Immigration)
  • EPS (Employment Permit System)
  • Ministry of Employment

Contact Us

Email: clarkpark@naver.com

Tel: 02-557-5024

Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicyPayment & Refund Policy

㈜글로벌인테크 | 대표 : 박병옥 | Tel: 02-557-5024 | 사업자등록번호 : 892-81-01969

통신판매신고 : 제 2025-서울강남-06200호

본사 주소 : 서울시 강남구 강남대로 354 11층 976호(혜천빌딩)

© 2025 WithKorea. All rights reserved.

|Admin|v1.0.0