• Special Provisions for School Transfers and Degree Program Changes

    • Transfers to schools offering the same degree level are generally allowed, except for the following cases

    • Individuals are allowed to change their degree program under the following conditions: The individual has graduated (or is expected to graduate) from their current university. Moving to a lower degree level does not exceed the maximum allowable total stay period for the D-2 visa and allows sufficient time for graduation. The change is to one of the specified majors.

      ※ (Example) A foreign student on a master's program (D-2-3 visa) expects to graduate within 2 years. If the total maximum stay for the D-2 visa is 5 years, and the student can complete a bachelor's program in AI-related studies within the remaining 3 years, the D-2 visa can be maintained while pursuing this new degree program.

      Category Major Classification Key Related Majors (Examples)
      Science and EngineeringIT·Electricity·Electronics·Machinery·Computer·Telecommunication·Information Security IT·Electricity·Electronics·Machinery·Computer·Telecommunication·Information Security, AI Computer Information, AI Semiconductor Convergence, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Communication, Semiconductor Electronics, Information Security, Display Electronics Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Information, etc.
      AI·Robotics·Automobiles·Shipbuilding·Aviation Drones·Railroad Engineering AI Convergence Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Automotive Robotics, Ship Machinery Engineering, Aviation Electronics Maintenance, Drone Mechanics, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Railroad Electrical Engineering, Railroad Construction, etc.
      Life·Environment·Chemistry·Science·Energy·Industrial Safety Engineering Bio-Life Sciences, Food Life Sciences, Bio-Chemical Engineering, Health and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Safety and Health Engineering, Energy Materials Science, Chemical Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy Electrical Engineering, etc.
      Industries with Workforce Shortages, Related Fields Agriculture·Livestock·Fisheries Smart Farming and Urban Agriculture, Smart Return to Farming and Rural Areas, Horticulture, Crop Science, Livestock Science, Livestock Studies, Livestock Resources, Forest Landscaping, Smart Marine Aquaculture, etc.
      Construction·Manufacturing Construction Environment, Civil Engineering and Construction, Specialized Construction Machinery, Construction Information, Smart Machinery Convergence, 3D Printing Mold Engineering, etc.
      Root Industries·Shipbuilding and Marine Steel Industry, Steel and Metal Engineering, Mold Design, Materials Engineering, Ship Technology, Ship Machinery Engineering, etc.
      Elderly Care Related Fields Care·Nursing·Caregiving Elderly Welfare, Silver Welfare, Human Welfare, Social Welfare, Human Welfare Services, Elderly Health and Welfare, etc.
      K-CULTURE , Culture and Arts Related Fields K-Pop·K-Beauty·K-Food·Korean Culture K-Pop, K-Theater/Film/Musical, K-Beauty, K-Pop Music Production, Beauty Coordinator, Hanbok Culture Content, Global Food Management, Global Korean Culture, Digital Culture Content, etc.