Overview

International Student & Scholar Services

International Scholars & Student Services (ISSS) is the Office of Global Affairs’ dedicated support platform for international students, visiting scholars, and researchers at Seoul National University.

As the University’s official hub for international support, ISSS provides comprehensive guidance and essential information to help members of the SNU international community successfully settle into campus life and navigate living in Korea. From visa and immigration procedures to housing, health insurance, banking, and other practical matters, ISSS serves as a trusted source of accurate and up-to-date information throughout every stage of your stay.

Designed exclusively for the SNU community, ISSS connects international members with the resources and services they need to ensure a smooth transition, a successful academic experience, and a rewarding life at Seoul National University.’

Growing & Diverse International Community
  • Fragmented Student-Centered Supports
  • Limited Supports for Visiting Researchers*
  • Inconsistent Visa & Residency Information
  • Growing Demand for Coordinated International Supports
INTEGRATED & DEDICATED SUPPORT NEEDED
* Visiting Researcher : Visiting Scholar, Visiting Student Rearcher

What is OGA ISSS

SNU's Integrated Support Unit for International Students and Scholars

Supporting International Students, Visiting Scholars, and Student Researchers

Visa and Residency Services, and Initial Settlement Assistance

Integrated Administration within OGA

What is NEW with ISSS?

ISSS Now Supports Students, Scholars and Researchers

International Students

International Faculty

NEWVisiting Scholars & Students Researchers

NEWPostdoctoral Researchers

What are the Core Roles of ISSS?

Comprehensive Suppors from Visa to Settlement

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Visa & Residency Supports
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Student Scholarship Supports
03
Networking Events & Programs
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Mentoring Programs
Change01

Newly Estblished Supports for
Visiting Scholars and Students

✔️
S-CARD Issuance
Access to Libraries, Dining, and Sports Facilities, ect
✔️
Imorived Campus Access
Access to Campus Facilities without the Need for a Temporary Pass
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Comprehensive Administrative Supports
Tailored Support from Pre-Arrival Onward
Change02

K-STAR Visa Track for
Outstanding Talent

Immediate Eligibility for F-2-7S Residency Status Upon Graduation

Before
  • Three-Year Waiting Period Before Residency Application
  • No Immediate Transition
  • Income & Language Conditions Requirements
→
After
  • Immediate Transition to F-2-7S Residency Status (Upon Recommendation)
  • Reduced Waiting Period, Enhanced Residency Stability
K-STAR Visa Track (F-2-7S)
  • For Outstanding Talent in Science & Technology
  • Eligibility : Graduate Degree Holders (or Expected graduates), Within One Year of Graduation, and Postdoctoral Researchers
  • Up to Five Years of Stay
  • Family Accompaniment Eligible

* K-STAR : Korea-Science & Technology Advanced human-Resources

Through OGA ISSS

Expanding Who We Support
Strengthening How We Support
Integrating Supports into One System