Handong University
Office of International Affairs (OIA)
Handles the school-verification process for part-time work; the Office of Global Innovation selects and places international student work-scholars.
International Students
Guidance for international students at Handong University, Sunlin University, Pohang University, and POSTECH. Work through part-time jobs, dormitories, and post-graduation paths in order.
01ESSENTIALS
What students look up most
For any activity that needs a permit, always check with your school international office and immigration before you start.
Residence & VisaInt'l Students
D-2 / D-4 visas
Degree programs use D-2; university-affiliated language training uses D-4. You can apply to extend your stay from 4 months before expiry, and your graduation date may differ from your period of stay.
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HealthcareInt'l Students
Health insurance for students
For D-2, coverage is mandatory from your foreigner-registration date; for language trainees (D-4-1/D-4-7) and visiting students (D-2-8), from 6 months after entry. If you qualify, you may get a 50% premium reduction.
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Housing & MovingInt'l Students
University dormitories
Handong runs RC residence halls; Sunlin has Changjo and Jilli halls; Pohang University offers 1-2 person rooms; POSTECH has its own dormitories. Fees, assignment criteria, and required documents vary by term and student type.
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Jobs & LaborImportant
Part-time work permit
You must get a permit before doing any part-time work. You may work at up to 2 workplaces at once, and any change of workplace or work location requires a new permit.
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Jobs & LaborInt'l Students
On-campus work and internships
Work in libraries, administrative offices, or labs, and field placements, are not automatically allowed either. Even if selected, do not start right away - first check whether a permit is required.
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Residence & VisaInt'l Students
Post-graduation work and visa
To job-hunt after graduating, switch to D-10-1 - up to 1 year at a time and 3 years total. Before formal employment, you must change again to a work visa that matches your job type.
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02UNIVERSITIES
Employment support and departments by university
Support methods and application routes differ by university, and recruitment schedules may change each semester.
Sunlin University
International Exchange & Education Center
Provides visa guidance on its website; for how to get a school certificate and required documents, check via the main phone line or KakaoTalk consultation.
Pohang University
Institute of International Education
The official department page for international-student employment and internship support is hard to find publicly, so please inquire by phone.
POSTECH
ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services)
Part-time work requires a GPA of 2.0 or higher in the previous term; visiting at least 5 business days before you start work is recommended.
Allowed work hours (POSTECH example)
- If you meet the Korean-proficiency standard - up to 30 hours on weekdays
- If you do not meet the standard - up to 15 hours on weekdays
- Allowed hours on weekends and during vacations depend on your degree program and personal circumstances
Allowed hours and the Korean-proficiency standard vary by degree program, year, grades, and whether your university is certified. Always check with your school department and immigration before working.
03LIFE GUIDE
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Check the information you need for life outside campus, too.
Residence & VisaExtension, part-time work, job-seeking visa
HealthcareHealth insurance, ER, multilingual care
Housing & MovingDormitory, studio, fixed date
Jobs & LaborPart-time work, on-campus work
Daily Life & FinanceBanking, mobile phone, campus transit
Counseling & InterpretationUniversity grievance and psychological counseling
Transit by university
- Handong - bus 302 from Pohang Station; taxi about 20-25 min
- POSTECH - bus 5000 from Pohang Station, then transfer to 207 at the Intercity Bus Terminal
- Sunlin - buses 120/121/308/5000 from Pohang Station; taxi about 5 min
- Pohang University - buses 206/207 from Pohang Station or the Intercity Bus Terminal
- There is no direct route from Pohang Gyeongju Airport to the campuses (transfer via bus 900, or take a taxi)
Be careful in these cases
- You started a part-time job before getting a permit
- You work at an unpermitted workplace or exceed your permitted hours
- You work in a restricted field such as delivery, designated driving, or entertainment venues
- Your attendance or grades are very low (your stay extension may be restricted)
- You moved from a dormitory to a studio and did not report the change of residence