Study Abroad at Korea University

KOREA UNIVERSITY
Study Abroad at
Korea University
2009-2010
Office of International Affairs
Korea University
Anam-Dong, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, Korea 136-701
Tel. (82 2) 3290-2961~63
Fax. (82 2) 922-5820
Email. studyabroad@korea.ac.kr
http://www.korea.edu
Korea University
Korea University (KU), founded in 1905, is widely acknowledged as one
of the country’s oldest, largest and top-ranked universities in Korea. Its
reputation for quality is based on excellence in teaching, research and
service to Korean society. Eminent faculty, outstanding students and
internationally recognized research programs all contribute to
KU’s academic fame. As a major comprehensive university, KU offers a rich
variety of courses in liberal arts and sciences as well as in all professional
fields, including law, medicine and business administration.
Contents
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Korea University
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Life at Korea University
02
Why Korea University?
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Global KU Scholarships
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Studying at Korea University
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How to Apply
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Other Study Abroad Programs
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Academic Calendar
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Partner Universities
Monthly Events for SEP & VSP students
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ISEP Institutions
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A Message from the President
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Living in Seoul & Korea University
Why Korea University?
KU is committed to becoming a leading world-class university
Dynamic Social Life
Seoul
Dynamic social life with hundreds
of student societies and activities
Beautifully resourced and conveniently
located main campus in the heart of
available campus-wide
metropolitan Seoul
Inbound Global
Program
Multicultural
Students
KU’s International Summer Campus
attracting over 1,600 students (2009)
by providing over 110 courses
KU has a very multicultural
student population with over
4,000 international students
annually enrolled
Scholarships
Professional Schools
Over $130,000 available
in scholarships for
international students
each year
KU has particularly strong humanities
and Asian studies departments along
with the graduate school of international
studies (GSIS). KU is also renowned for
its professional schools of law, medicine
and business administration
Alumni
Over 20% of Korean
politicians and CEOs are
alumni of Korea University
Faculty Size
Courses in English
Over 1,500 full-time faculty professors
with over 96% of them holding a Ph.D. or
equivalent qualifications in their field
Over 40% of courses are delivered in the
English language with plans to increase to
50% by 2015
Dual International Accreditation
Research Centers
Ranked Best in Asia
Korea University Business School (KUBS)
is the first and only business school in the
country to have acquired both European
Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation, and the
accreditation granted by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AASCB)
Internationally recognized leader with
over 100 research centers, including the
East Asiatic Research Centre and the
Korean Cultural Research Center
One of the few private universities in
Asia to be ranked among the top 200
universities by The Times 2006.
Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall
Main Library
Reading Room, Hana Square
Hana Square
College of Law & Haesong Law Library
G-Lounge
Inchon Memorial Hall
Studying at Korea University
As an accredited member of the International Academic Exchange Committee (IAEC),
KU has been offering a variety of international programs in accordance with the
increasing interest and desire to learn about Korea from the international education
communities.
Studying at Korea University
study at KU for credit transfer purposes
from all over the world. Students can apply
For those who are interested in studying
for either one or two semesters at KU
in Korea, KU has been offering its unique
as full-time students and undergraduate
study abroad opportunities through its
students may earn up to 19 credits
student exchange and visiting programs
(2-3 credits/course) per semester and
with universities worldwide as well as
12 credits (2-3 credits/course) for
International Student Exchange Program
postgraduate students. The number of
(ISEP) member institutions. Every spring
credits indicates the number of teaching
and fall semester, students from exchange
hours per week.
universities, ISEP institutions and nonpartner universities may apply for study
Foreign nationals must enroll as full-time
abroad programs at KU to study for a
visiting students in order to meet the
semester or a year as non-degree seeking
Korean immigration requirements.
students. If your institution does not have
Part-time status is not allowed for
an exchange agreement with KU nor has
international students.
links with ISEP, you may apply to come to
study at KU as a visiting student. Check
There are two main study abroad
with your home institution for academic
programs available at KU, they are:
links with ISEP or to see if there is a
– Student Exchange Program (SEP)
reciprocal exchange partnership with KU
– Visiting Student Program (VSP)
for which you might be eligible.
The exchange and visiting programs
accept applications from students who
wish to learn about Korea firsthand and
Lee Myung Bak Lounge
Lecture Hall, LG-POSCO Building
Student Exchange Program
(SEP)
In 1987, KU entered into an agreement
Visiting Student Program (VSP)
for student exchange with ISEP. It is a
requirements at home institutions. Visiting
students must check with their home
membership organization of worldwide
International students whose home
institution regarding the credit acceptability
KU has established extensive links with
higher-education institutions located in
institution does not have an exchange
of chosen courses. For each student
many universities internationally through
Washington, D.C., dedicated to fostering
agreement with KU nor has links with ISEP,
who has completed his/her courses
its student exchange program, which was
extensive and dynamic exchange activities.
can apply to the VSP.
successfully, a certified transcript of
developed as part of its internationalization
Since 1987, KU has worked closely with
academic performance will be sent to the
process. This program now involves
ISEP for the initiation of student exchanges
student’s home institution upon request.
almost two thousand students to and
and sent its first students to study abroad
from countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe and
in 1988.
Program Details
Period of Study
North and South America.
KU provides participants with the
At KU, the academic year runs from March
The benefits of KU exchange students
benefits of housing and meals that the
to December, and is made up of two
vary according to the terms and conditions
ISEP lays out in its program description.
terms. The terms are approximately 14
of the exchange agreement KU has
Additionally, it offers the special benefit of
weeks long.
concluded with each institution. Based
complimentary intensive Korean language
on the principle of reciprocal exchange
courses in the regular semesters and the
International students have a choice of
of benefits, our standard exchange
intersession. At KU, on-campus housing
three study periods:
agreements regulate student tuition fees
is prioritized for exchange students and
Full academic year: March ~ December
waiver at host universities: however,
university facilities can be used in the same
Spring semester: March ~ June
students are responsible for room and
manner as all KU registered students.
Fall semester: September ~ December
board. Exchange students are also
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courses is offered to students every year
but normally there are only minor changes.
It is important that you ensure that your
intended courses will be offered in your
registered semester.
The list of courses offered in English
will is updated and available for you to
Assessment
Each student’s academic performance
is graded according to the following
criteria: exams and assignment results,
attendance, and class participation.
Students usually take regular
examinations twice per semester (mid-term
and final). They may also be given
additional assignments by their professors.
A minimum 70% of attendance is required
in order for a student to earn a passing
grade. A student’s performance is normally
graded on a 100 point scale.
Academic Transcripts
check online from mid December for the
All study abroad students will be issued
spring semester and mid May for the fall
a ‘Transcript of Academic Records’,
semester on http://www.korea.edu >
which lists the courses taken, grades and
Academics > Courses
the number of credits earned for each
course. An official transcript will be sent
automatically to each students’ home
institution. However, transcripts will not be
issued if financial obligations to KU have
not been met. Additional transcripts may
be requested.
List of offerings
KU offers many courses in English in
responsible for their own travel, medical
To apply for ISEP at Korea University,
Credit Transfer
insurance and other personal expenses.
please consult the ISEP coordinator at
Academic credits earned through SEP
various disciplines at the undergraduate
your university or for more information
can be transferred under the exchange
and postgraduate levels, and the number
about ISEP, please visit www.isep.org
regulations and used to satisfy degree
is increasing every year. Please note that
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it is not guaranteed that the same list of
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Experience of a Lifetime
After just one month at KU, I have learned and experienced more than I could have
It’s the second time for me to study at KU. As a student who majors in Korean Language,
ever expected. During a week-long orientation before classes started, all the exchange
I have a huge interest in Korean culture and social customs.
students were introduced to all the KU “buddies” who are currently enrolled home
students and volunteered to help us with any problems and introduce us to Korean
Studying at KU is really interesting and challenging at the same time because I had to
culture. During orientation, the buddies showed us around campus and the nearby
learn to adapt to a system which is completely different from my home institution in
neighborhood (which is very lively and full of small restaurants and bars) and took us on
China. During the term time, I am busy preparing for presentations, working in teams
a tour of Seoul. We also went out for drinks many evenings, which usually entailed loud
and participating in group discussions everyday. I get to study what I am interested in
and entertaining Korean drinking games followed by a trip to a nearby norebang (karaoke).
and also to make friends from all over the world in my course. Whilst studying with KU
students, I was the most deeply impressed and moved to see how focused they were
Sean Bennett from UBC, Canada
My buddy, Jeong Ho, is one of the funniest people I have ever met and we have become
great friends. He was great in helping me get settled (he helped me obtain a bank
LuShuang from Jilin University, China
account and a cell phone in the first week) and he is always introducing me to new
“I have traveled all around the
world and I can say without
hesitation that Korean people
are the friendliest and most
welcoming. I can also say that
they have the best food! It has
made for an amazing trip full of
unforgettable memories.”
things, such as good restaurants or interesting parts of town. In addition, I have become
great friends with many other buddies and we regularly get together for lunches or drinks
in the evening. They have done an amazing job at introducing me to Korean culture.
For example, one of my friends let me tag along to witness a very interesting orientation
ceremony for freshman students. Another friend brought me and some other exchange
students to “chant orientation” where we learned, in a stadium full of freshmen students,
all the songs and dances that KU students perform in synchronization when they play
their rival university in sports games – the school spirit here is completely incomparable
on what they wanted to achieve and their eagerness to succeed, and how they respect
friendship between friends regardless of nationality. In addition, I like the spectacular
buildings on campus of which I call ‘castles’, and the easy access that KU has to various
“All of the professors and
friends are so kind and take
good care of me. With all the
heartwarming moments I had
in Korea and with KU friends, I
feel very much part of KU and I
am loving my time in Korea!”
places nearby. Most of all, it is the KU atmosphere that makes me feel that I am studying
in a multi-cultural environment. I admire the internationalization that KU has achieved.
Even though I am in an exotic environment, I still feel like I am in my homeland. All of the
professors and friends are so kind and take good care of me. With all the heartwarming
moments I had in Korea and with KU friends, I feel very much part of KU and I am loving
my time in Korea!
to what I have experienced in Canada, and it is really contagious.
Traveling to Korea has been a thrilling, unforgettable life experience. Having no
My major at the Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Finland is 3D Animation, and
knowledge in the native language, I was terrified about the prospect of living in one of the
I came to KU to broaden my skills. Not only have the courses here been interesting,
largest cities in the world, Seoul. However I was pleasantly surprised by the assistance I
but both the teaching staff and my fellow students have gone out of their way to make
was provided from both KU and the Korean citizens.
me feel welcome. In particular, the friends I have made through the Korea University
Buddy Assistant program have been an invaluable and enriching addition to my life as an
Michael Lucy from Griffith University,
Australia
“Korea University Buddy
Assistants (KUBA) help foreign
students get on their feet, and
jump into the Korean lifestyle.
They take away a lot of the stress
and hardship that is tied with
an exchange program, while also
providing multiple opportunities
for you to meet new friends and
socialize.”
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Living in Seoul has allowed me to absorb a culture which is very much different from
exchange student, providing me with everything from assistance with practical matters to
my own. Even simple tasks, such as going to a restaurant for dinner, feel completely
insight into Korean culture. Most importantly, they have blessed me with their friendship. I
foreign. You sit on the floor with your shoes at the door, eating incredibly spicy food with
am thoroughly enjoying my studies in KU; even at my busiest, I always find opportunities
chopsticks while drinking Soju and screaming ‘One Shot!” Make sure you also roam the
to relax and have fun by playing pool or visiting the coffee shops around the campus.
streets around the KU Campus. It is full of super cheap food and small niche shops.
Another thing that I found fascinating about Korea is the nightlife. Nightlife in Korea is
thriving, with districts dedicated to night clubs, and shopping centers that close in the
early morning! As nighttime approaches, the streets become filled with people looking
for a way to unwind, whether it is with singing at a karaoke room, dancing in a club, or
playing Starcraft at a nearby Internet Café.
Coming to KU was a great choice, and I plan to come back to Korea as soon as I can!
Laura Toivola from Laurea University,
Finland
“I am determined to return to
Korea and find work here as
soon as possible. I am indebted
to the amazing people I have
met through Korea University,
who have played such a large
role in making Seoul feel like
my home away from home.”
Coming from a very different cultural environment, life in Korea has offered nothing but
pleasant surprises. Cultural events, historical sites, danggu-halls, the nightlife, friendly
people, shopping, and last-but-definitely-not-least delicious Korean food have given me
a wealth of new experiences. I am so enamored with life in Korea that the prospect of
returning home after only one too-short year saddens me.
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Other Study Programs
In addition to the Student Exchange Program and Visiting Student Program, there are
two other programs that students can apply to study at KU. They are the International
Summer Campus (ISC) which is also organized by the Office of International Affairs
and the Korean language program which is offered by the Korean Language & Culture
Center (KLCC). The following is a brief introduction to ISC and KLCC. For more detailed
information, you may visit their websites and direct requests and inquiries to ISC and
KLCC.
International Summer Campus
(ISC)
– A student learning center providing
opportunities to participate in
approximately 4,000 students participating
in this problem annually.
discussions about approaches to
The Office of International Affairs at KU offers
writing assignments and essays with a
The KLCC offers a systematic and
an annual six-week, International Summer
one-on-one tutor
integrated curriculum, excellent textbooks
and teaching materials, and most
Campus program. The program offers:
For more detailed information, please visit
importantly, distinguished faculty members
courses taught by distinguished faculty
the ISC website at http://isc.korea.ac.kr
and a supportive staff who are always
from prestigious universities from
and direct all enquiries to Ms. Jessie Choi,
willing to help you both in and out of the
around the world
Program Manager, International Summer
classroom.
– Transferable Credit
Campus.
With an eye on further improving the quality
– Courses covering a wide range of
Email. isc@korea.ac.kr
of the program, the KLCC upgraded all
Tel. (82 2) 3290-2961~63
of its multimedia facilities in 2000, and
– Over 110 fascinating and challenging
subjects pertaining to international
issues, with a particular emphasis
our faculty is constantly developing more
on the East Asian region, including
effective teaching materials and teaching
its history, culture, society,
politics, economics, law, business
Korean Language & Culture
Center (KLCC)
The Korean Language and Culture Center
residence (CJ I-House) for international
(KLCC) was established with the goal of
students and faculty members
language and culture.
teaching and promoting Korean language
For more detailed information about the
– Korean cultural workshops, field trips,
and culture throughout the world. The
programs that KLCC offers, please visit
and special lecture conducted by
total number of international students
the website at http://kola.korea.ac.kr/klcc
notable experts
who have studied and learned the Korean
or send an email to korean@korea.ac.kr
– Alumni benefits after attending the ISC
program twice
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warm and supportive environment in which
all participants can enjoy learning Korean
management, science and art/design
– Newly constructed international
methods. The KLCC aims to provide a
language, history, and cultures since 1986
has reached over 35,000 in 2008 with
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KU Partner Universities
Armenia
Nanjing Normal University
Greece
Tohoku University
Sweden
California State University, Fullerton
Yerevan State Linguistic University
Nanjing University
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Halmstad University
California State University, LA
Australia
Nankai University
Hong Kong
Tokyo University of Science
Jonkoping University
Centenary College
Australian National University
Northeast Normal University
Chinese University of Hong Kong
University of Nagasaki (Siebold)
Lund University
Chapman University
Griffith University
Peking University
City University of Hong Kong
University of Tokyo
Uppsala university
Clemson University
Macquarie University
Renmin University
University of Hong Kong
University of Tsukuba
Växö University
Concordia University
Monash University
Shandong University
Hungary
Waseda University
Switzerland
George Washington University
National Korean Studies Center
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Eotvos Lorand University ELTE, University of Budapest
Yokohama National University
Universitat Bern
International Student Conferences
Queensland University of Technology
Southern Yangtze University
Technical University of Budapest
Kazakhstan
University of Lausanne
Kentucky State University
University of Adelaide
Sun Yat-Sen University
India
Kazakh National Pedagogical University
Taiwan
Miami University, Oxford Ohio
University of Melbourne
Tsinghua University
Amity University
Korea
Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Ministry of Education
University of New South Wales
University of International Business and Economics
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Seoul Declaration KU-NSU-Fudan
National Chenchi University
Murray State University
University of Newcastle
Wuhan University
Lucknow University
Mexico
National Taiwan University
Northern State University
University of Queensland
Xiamen University
University of Pune
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
National Taiwan University of Science & Technology
Ohio State University
University of Sydney
Xian Jiaotong University
Indonesia
University of Colima
National University of Kaohsiung
Purdue University
University of Western Australia
Yanbian University
Brawijaya University
University of Guadalajara
Tanzania
Rowan University
Austria
Zhejiang University
Iraq
Mongolia
Ministry of Education
School of the Art Institue of Chicago
Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol/University of Applied
Colombia
Salahaddin University
Ministry of Education
University of Dar es Salaam
St. Cloud State University
Sciences
Pontificia University of Javeriana
Ireland
Mongolian State University of Agriculture
Thailand
State University of New York at Buffalo
Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
Denmark
University College Dublin
National University of Mongolia
Asian Institute of Technology
Study Abroad Foundation
Technikum Wien
Aalborg University
Waterford Institute of Technology
Netherlands
Mahidol University
Syracuse University
University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna
Copenhagen Business School
ISA
Erasmus University of Rotterdam
The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
The University of Maryland, College Park
Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences Steyr
Finland
University of Iowa
Leiden University
Turkey
UC Berkeley
Brazil
Hanken School of Economics
Italy
University College Maastricht
Ankara University
UC Davis
Unversidade Federal do Rio De Janeiro
Laurea Polytechnic
John Cabot University
VU University Amsterdam
UK
UC Los Angeles
Cambodia
Pirkanmaa University of Applied Sciences
Universita' Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
New Zealand
Aston University
University of California
Royal University of Phnom Penh
France
Universita' Di Napoli' L' Orientale
University of Auckland
King's College London
University of Cincinnati
Canada
EM LYON
Ivory Coast
Victoria University of Wellington
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Confederation College
Embedded Control Institute
University of Cocody
Peru
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INSA DE LYON
Japan
Universidad de Lima
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Medicine Hat College
Lille Catholic University
AIZU University
University Nacional Federico Villarreal
The University of Oxford
University of Hawaii Manoa
Mount Saint Vincent University
L'universite D'evry Val D'essonne
Aoyama Gakuin University
Philippines
UMIST
University of Hawaii Hilo
Queen's University
Sciences PO
Chuo University
Ateneo de Manila University
University of Birmigham
University of Illinois Urbana Champagne
Simon Fraser University
The Military Academy of Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan
Daito Bunka Universiy
The Lyceum of Philippines University
University of Edinburgh
University of Iowa
University of British Columbia
The University of Law, Economics and Science of Aix-
Doshisha University
Poland
University of Glasgow
University of Kansas
University of Calgary
Marseille
Fukuoka University
Warsaw University
The University of Oxford
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Manitoba
The University Paris 7 Dennis Diderot
International Christian University
Romania
School of Oriental & African Studies
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of New Brunswick
Tolouse Business School
Japan Foundation
University of Medicine & Pharmacy of Targu Mures
Royal Holloway University of London
University of Missouri-St.Louis
University of Ottawa
Universite Francois-Rabelais de Tours
Kansai Gaidai University
Russia
University of Manchester
University of Montana
University of Prince Edward Island
University of Paris-SUD 11
Kansai University
Adyghe State University
University of Sussex
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of Toronto
Germany
Kanto Gakuin University
Far-Eastern State Technical University
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
University of Oregon
University of Winnipeg
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Keio University
Kazan State Technological University
Ukraine
University of Pennsylvania
York University
Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
Kokushikan University
Kazan State University
Kyiv National Liguistical University
University of Pittsburgh
Chile
Berlin University of Technology
Kumamoto University
Moscow State University
Kyiv University
University of Southern California
Mayor University
Eberhard Karls Universitat Tübingen
Kyorin University
St. Petersburg State University
the National Agricultural University of Uklaine
University of Texas at Arlington
Pontificia University Catolica de Chile
Freie Universität Berlin
Kyoto University
Singapore
The National Technical University of Ukraine, Kyiv
University of Virginia
Universidad de Chile
Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität
Kyushu University National University of Singapore
Polytechnic Institute
Utah State University
Universidad del Desarollo
Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg
Maizuru National College of Technology
Singapore Management University
UN
Washington State University
China
The Techniche Universität München
Meiji University
Spain
UNESCO
Washington University in St. Louis
Beijing Language and Culture University
The University of Bremen
Nagoya University
Complutense University of Madrid
Uruguay
West Virginia University
Beijing Normal University
The University of Regensburg
Nihon University
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Universidad de Montevideo
Venezuela
China Agricultural University
University of Applied Sciences, Heidelberg
Oita University
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USA
Universidad Simón Bolívar
China University of Political Science and Law
University of Applied Sciences, Regensburg
Osaka University
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American University
Vietnam
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
University of Bonn
Rikkyo University
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Auburn University
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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
University of Navarra
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Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
Fuzhou University
Witten/Herdecke University
Ritsumeikan University
University of Salamanca
California State University
Harbin Institute of Technology
Saitama University
California State University San Marcos
Jilin University
Seikei University
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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ISEP Institutions
Argentina
France
Korea
Universidad Catolica de Cordoba Groupe Sup de Co Amiens Picardie Ajou University Switzerland
Ball State University Wittenberg University
Universidad de Palermo
Institut dEtudes Politiques de Rennes Ewha Womans University
Universitat Bern Butler University Willamette University
Universidad del Salvador
Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon Keimyung University Universite de Fribourg, Suisse
Indiana State University Clarion University of Pennsylvania Australia
Lille III (Universite Charles de Gaulle) Korea University Universite de Lausanne
University of Southern Indiana
East Stroudsburg University Deakin University - Geelong Pierre Mendes France (Universite de Grenoble II) Yonsei University
Thailand
Iowa State University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Deakin University - Melbourne Universite d’Angers Latvia
Thammasat University
University of Iowa
Mansfield University Deakin University - Warrnambool Universite de Caen University of Latvia
United Kingdom
Benedictine College Westminster College
La Trobe University - Bendigo Universite de Franche-Comte Malta
Napier University Emporia State University University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez La Trobe University - Bundoora Universite de Nantes University of Malta
University of Central Lancashire Fort Hays State University University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Macquarie University Universite de Nice Mexico
University of Chester Kansas State University University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras RMIT University Universite de Picardie Jules Verne Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de
University of Huddersfield University of Kansas University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras
University of Canberra Universite de Rennes 1 Occidente University of Plymouth Wichita State University
Clemson University
University of Southern Queensland
Universite de Rennes 2 (Haute-Bretagne) Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) - Monterrey University of Strathclyde Bellarmine University South Dakota State University
Austria
Universite de Savoie Universidad de Guanajuato University of Sunderland University of Kentucky
East Tennessee State University Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz Universite du Havre Universidad de Monterrey University of Ulster - Belfast Louisiana State University Maryville College Karl-Franzens-Universitat Graz Universite du Maine (Le Mans) Universidad La Salle University of Ulster - Coleraine Loyola University New Orleans Middle Tennessee State University Technische Universitat Graz Universitat Salzburg
Universite Jean Monnet de Saint-Etienne Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla University of Ulster - Jordanstown Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Rhodes College Brazil
Universite Paul Cezanne (Aix-Marseille III) Universidad Regiomontana
University of Ulster - Magee College
Saint Joseph´s College of Maine
Tennessee State University Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado Universite Paul Valery (Montpellier III)
Netherlands
Uruguay
Frostburg State University
Tennessee Technological University Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro
French - La Reunion
Leiden University Universidad Catolica del Uruguay
Hampshire College
University of Memphis Bulgaria
Universite de la Reunion
Radboud University Nijmegen USA
Central Michigan University
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga American University Bulgaria
French Antilles
Tilburg University University of Alaska Southeast
Hamline University University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Canada
Universitedes Antilles et de la Guyane - Guadeloupe Universiteit van Amsterdam Hendrix College
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Southwestern University Brock University Universite des Antilles et de la Guyane - Martinique
VU University Amsterdam
California State University, Bakersfield
University of Mississippi
St. Edward`s University Laurentian University French Guiana
New Zealand
California State University, East Bay
Missouri Southern State University Stephen F. Austin State University Thompson Rivers University
Universite des Antilles et de la Guyane - Guyane
Massey University - Auckland Chapman University Missouri State University Texas A&M International University Chile
Germany
Massey University - Palmerston Pitzer College Northwest Missouri State University Texas Lutheran University Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universitat Hannover North Massey University - Wellington
San Diego State University Truman State University University of North Texas Universidad Catolica del Norte - Antofagasta Justus-Liebig-Universitat Giessen Nicaragua
San Jose State University University of Central Missouri
University of Texas at El Paso
Universidad Catolica del Norte - Coquimbo
Katholische Universitat Eichstatt - Ingolstadt Universidad Americana de Managua
University of the Pacific
Montana State University University of Utah Hong Kong
Philipps-Universitat Marburg Norway
University of Denver Rocky Mountain College Utah State University
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Technische Universitat Carolo-Wilhelmina zu
Bodø University College
University of Northern Colorado
University of Montana
University of Vermont
China-Main Land
Braunschweig Poland
Southern Connecticut State University Creighton University Old Dominion University Sichuan University - Pacific Lutheran University Technische Universitat Dortmund Wroclaw University
Western Connecticut State University
Nebraska Wesleyan University Radford University Tsinghua University - China Summer Service Learning
Universitat Bielefeld Portugal
Wesley College
University of Nebraska at Omaha Randolph-Macon College Program Universitat Trier
Universidade Lusofona de Humanidades e Tecnologias
Howard University
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Roanoke College Cosat Rica
Ghana
Puerto Rico
Eckerd College
Saint Peter`s College
The University of Virginia´s College at Wise Universidad Nacional
University of Ghana
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Agnes Scott College New Mexico State University
Virginia Commonwealth University Czech Republic
Hungary
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras
Armstrong Atlantic State University St. Lawrence University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Masaryk University
University of Debrecen
South Africa
Berry College Appalachian State University Central Washington University Denmark
Iceland
University of Stellenbosch
Columbus State University East Carolina University Washington State University Aalborg University
University of Iceland
Spain
Georgia College & State University Mars Hill College Western Washington University Estonia
India
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio Georgia Southern University North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Whitworth University
University of Tartu
University of Hyderabad
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Kennesaw State University North Carolina Central University Marshall University Finland
Italy
Universidad de Almeria Mercer University North Carolina State University, Raleigh
West Virginia University
Abo Akademi University Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Universidad de las Islas Baleares North Georgia College & State University University of North Carolina at Asheville Beloit College Helsinki University of Technology (TKK) Universita degli Studi di Pavia Universidad de Malaga University of West Georgia University of North Carolina at Pembroke Edgewood College Lappeenranta University of Technology Universita degli Studi di Trieste Universidad de Murcia Valdosta State University
University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Tampere University of Technology Universita degli Studi di Urbino “Carlo Bo”
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Idaho State University University of North Carolina, Charlotte
University of Wyoming
Turku School of Economics Japan
Universidad Publica de Navarra Universidade de Vigo
University of Idaho
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
University of Helsinki Chukyo University Sweden
Elmhurst College Western Carolina University University of Joensuu Kansai Gaidai University Karlstad University Lulea Monmouth College Winston-Salem State University
University of Jyvaskyla Nanzan University University of Technology North Park University Jamestown College University of Kuopio Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Malardalen University Roosevelt University Minot State University University of Oulu Ritsumeikan University Orebro University Southern Illinois North Dakota State University
University of Tampere Toyo University
Sodertorns hogskola(Southern Stockholm) University at Carbondale John Carroll University Vaxjo University
Western Illinois University
Miami University University of Turku
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Living in Seoul &
Korea University
With a heritage of centuries and the cutting-edge technology of the IT industry, Seoul
is a city of contrasts where the old and new exist in harmony. The city is surrounded by
mountains and the nearest seaside is within easy reach of just under an hour.
KU is located in Seoul, a city that boasts a population of over 13 million. Seoul is a
bustling center of culture, finance, politics, and entertainment. Within a five minute
walk from the KU campus is a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, shops and even a
famous Buddhist temple.
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Life at Korea University
There is more to life than just studying and that is why we want to give you every
opportunity to socialize and meet your fellow students. To be a successful student, you
need to balance academic goals with personal desires, and we want you to be part of
the KU community, so take part in student societies and tell others about yourself!
Student Life at KU
> International Residence. These facilities
Advice & Help
Student Health Coverage
General Cost of Living
are for limited numbers of international
There are hundreds of societies and
students, therefore the rooms are given
KU staff members have had experiences
It is compulsory for all international
The following information shows estimated
activities available campus-wide that are
priority on a first-come, first-serve basis so
in dealing with international students from
students to submit a certificate of
basic monthly living cost for students.
open to all KU students and you will also
remember to reserve as early as possible.
all over the world, and they understand
private health insurance to the Office
Remember that the amounts are only
find that there is a never-ending list of
Should you miss the application deadline
the challenges you may face being away
of International Affairs before the start
approximate; there may be very large
events held throughout the year at KU.
for accommodation, or have not been
from home. If you have any problems or
of their study at KU. Those without a
differences depending on where you
For more information about the student
offered a place for on-campus housing,
feel lonely or depressed, there are various
submission of the certificate of the private
live and according to your lifestyle. Also,
societies and activities, please contact
the Office of International Affairs can
people you may talk to. We are here to
health insurance will automatically be
please note that all prices quoted may be
the Office of International Affairs (OIA) at
still assist you in finding the appropriate
help you with any problems you may be
requested to apply for the KU student
subject to inflation or currency fluctuations.
studyabroad@korea.ac.kr or call
housing near the campus. The Centre
experiencing and offer advice on a wide
health insurance at the fee of KRW20,000
(82 2) 3290-1151~2
for International Scholars and Students
range of issues.
per semester for a minimum of medical
at the Office of International Affairs at KU
Accommodation
coverage, at KU hospitals and clinics.
provides guidance and a full range of
If you have any questions or concerns,
services to support students’ needs.
please do not hesitate to contact staff
members in the Office of International
There are two main student residences for
For information about other types of
international students, Anam Hall 2 and
off-campus accommodations, please refer
CJ International House. Students may
to the Student Handbook which can be
self-cater, or dine on campus in cafes or
downloaded from
nearby restaurants.
http://www.korea.edu > Study Abroad >
Downloads
Students need to apply online for
Affairs (studyabroad@korea.ac.kr).
Accommodations
Please refer to the website at http://www.
korea.edu > International Residence
Meals on campus
Approximately KRW4,000 per meal
Meals off campus
Approximately KRW5,000~7,000 per meal
Textbooks
Approximately KRW150,000 per semester
Other expenses
Approximately KRW250,000 per month
accommodations at http://www.korea.edu
CJ International House
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Global KU Scholarships
In celebration of its centennial in 2005, Korea University established Global KU
Scholarships. Global KU Scholarships aim to encourage future global leaders to study
at KU. Only undergraduate exchange and visiting students at KU are eligible to apply
for Global KU Scholarships.
Lecture Hall
Types
– Faculty/Institution/National quotas may
apply.
– Admission Scholarship: KRW300,000
per month for the first semester
to two semesters are eligible to apply
for 'Merit Scholarships' at the time of
a one time payment of up to a maximum
of KRW1,000,000 according to travel
distance and currency rate
approval for extension.
– Funding for the scholarship is subject to
availability.
*USD 1 = KRW 1,000
– Merit Scholarship: awarded on the
English. Please attach translations in
Required Documents
language.
– Global KU Scholarships application form
– Documents submitted with the
– One passport-sized photograph
application will not be returned to the
– An original copy of an official academic
applicant.
transcript issued by home institution
words)
Eligibility
second semester (4 months), therefore
– Evidence of health/medical insurance
for the staying period in Korea. An
applicable to exchange/visiting students
To be eligible, SEP and VSP applicants
authorized copy of an insurance
who participated in one year program
must:
certificate will be accepted
only
– Be enrolled in an acknowledged
institution outside of Korea, in a country
Conditions
English if the documents are in any other
– Statement of purpose (maximum 500
basis of academic merit for the first
semester, KRW300,000 per month for a
– All documents must be provided in
their study at KU from one semester
– KU Travel Scholarship: designed to
Important Notice
Scholarships at the time of applying
– Only those who extend the duration of
(4 months)
assist students meet basic travel costs,
– Apply for either Admission or KU Travel
– A photocopy of the applicant's passport
– An authorized copy of English or Korean
that is recognized by the Korean
language proficiency examination results
government
(If applicable)
– Have an overall weighted average of at
– Admission and KU Travel Scholarships
are awarded on the basis of academic
merit at the applicant’s home institution.
least 75% at their home institutions
– Have a good command of either English
or Korean
LG-POSCO Hall
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How to Apply
The Student Exchange Program and Visiting Student Program are open to students
who are interested in studying in Korea and learn about Korea through academic
and cultural immersion. It is important that you consider your home institution's
requirements for you to choose the most suitable program for yourself.
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Application Submisson
Late applications may be accepted but
students are responsible for their own
conducts an evaluation. Occasionally you
admission is not guaranteed.
cost of living while in Seoul, such as
may be asked for further clarification to
Student Exchange Program (SEP)
To apply for SEP or VSP at KU, you must
All students for SEP and VSP must submit
For more information on the study abroad
accommodation, meals, purchasing
support your application. The application
Only currently enrolled students of partner
meet the following requirements:
the following documents:
programs, please contact your local
textbooks and any other personal
process takes between 4~8 weeks.
institutions that KU has an exchange
- Accurately complete the application form
– A completed application form
exchange coordinator or the Office of
expenses. ISEP students are provided
Once a decision is made you will be sent
– The application fee of USD 50 (Non-
International Affairs at KU.
with accommodation at KU's international
a letter outlining the decision regarding
student residence, and monthly meal
your admission, and will also receive
stipends of KRW 270,000 during the
an admissions package which includes
semester period from March to June and
information about registration,
September to December.
pre-departure information,
agreement with, and of ISEP member
institutions are eligible to apply to the SEP.
All applicants are required to secure the
with essential supporting documents
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
refundable) payable by cheque to Korea
- Must be of a currently enrolled student
University (VSP applicants ONLY)
- Must have studied for a minimum of
– Two passport-sized photographs of
approval of their home university and then
1 semester at home institution by the
yourself (Taken within six months)
forward the completed application to the
time of application submission and 2
– Original university studies transcript
Office of International Affairs at KU.
semesters by the time of enrollment at
– Statement of purpose
KU retains the right to review the students
KU
– A certified copy of passport (Photograph
nominated for SEP by their home university
and to make a final decision concerning
admission.
Visiting Student Program (VSP)
Students from non-exchange universities
should first consider consulting with a
study abroad coordinator at their home
page)
Benefits at KU
All SEP & VSP applicants should be able to
speak English as their mother-tongue or be
fluent in Korean as classes are given in these
two languages. For those who do not have
Korean language proficiency, KU provides
complementary intensive Korean language
classes during the vacation periods.
All applications must be sent to:
Office of International Affairs
Korea University
Anam-Dong, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, Korea
136-701
Tel. (82 2) 3290-2961~63
Fax. (82 2) 922-5820
Email. studyabroad@korea.ac.kr
http://www.korea.edu
accommodations, obtaining student visa,
Visiting Student Program
Undergraduate: app. $4,000/semester
Postgraduate: app. $5,000/semester
– Curriculum Vitae (Not required but
Application Deadlines
All students who have been accepted by
KU must notify the Office of International
– One academic reference
recommended)
and a student handbook.
Tuition Fees
Please note that the tuition fees are
Affairs at KU of their arrival schedules
subject to an annual increase of about 5 to
and other pertinent travel arrangements.
7%.
It is a strict policy that students arrive
Student Exchange Program
at the university no later than the official
All exchange students coming to KU to
course enrollment requests. Also, it is very
study (including ISEP) pay tuition and other
What Happens When I Apply?
important that all international students
university. Only after securing approval
SEP & VSP
mandatory fees to their home institutions.
from their home university, should
Spring semester March: November 15
KU shall not charge exchange students
When all application materials are
orientation program before the term
applicants apply to the VSP program.
Fall semester September: May 15
any other fees. However, exchange
received, the Office of International Affairs
commences.
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Academic Calendar 2009
Academic
Calendar
2009
February
25 Graduation ceremony
26-28Induction week for international students
March
– International students' orientation
– Course registration for spring semester
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Spring semester begins
Monthly Events
for International
Students
February
– International Students' Orientation
March
– Welcoming Party
April
– International Networking Dinner
– Sports Day
2nd week Program change/confirmation week for international students
May – Ipselenti Festival
April
4th week Mid-term examination
– Field Trip
May
5 Korea University Foundation Day
June
– Farewell Party
15 Application deadline for SEP and VSP
25-29 Course registration for fall semester
July
– Korean Language Program
August
– International Students' Orientation
June
August
3rd week End of term examination
22 Summer vacation begins
29-Aug 6 International Summer Campus
September – Welcoming Party
– Annual Ko-Yon Varsity Matches
26-28 Induction week for international students
October
– Field Trip
– International students' orientation
– International Networking Dinner
– Course registration
1 Fall semester begins
1-6 Program change/confirmation week for international students
11-12 Annual Ko-Yon varsity matches
13-15 Harvest festival
15 Independence Day
November – International Students' Festival
September
October
November
December
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3 The Foundation Day of Korea
19-23 Mid-term examination
15 Application deadline for SEP and VSP
30-Dec 4 Course registration for spring semester
14-18 End of term examination
21 Winter vacation begins
25 Christmas
December – Farewell Party
January
– Korean Language Program
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A message from the President
Dear International Students,
In Korea today there are thousands of international students like you. These students provide
We believe in Korea, and in the value of 5,000 years of Korean history and culture.
enormous benefits to Korea, through the rich diversity of cultures and vital experiences they
By sharing with international students our own traditions, and customs, we become involved
bring to our university campuses and local communities.
in an important cultural dialogue, the benefits of which will last a lifetime.
Korea University is recognized as the leader in higher education in the area of
As you carefully consider the course and program offerings outlined in this booklet,
internationalization. Indeed, KU has made a conscious effort to open the university to the
we would like to assure you that we will do our best to make your experience at KU
world.
academically stimulating and socially rewarding. With your participation, we can make our
program even better and greater.
By delivering over 40% courses in the English language, building world-class student
facilities, and hiring highly qualified new professors, we are committed to our goal of reaching
Come join us, we look forward to welcoming you!
and exceeding global standards. With a quality international education, our graduates will be
eagerly sought after by top global corporations, and able to develop into responsible global
citizens with satisfying and rewarding careers.
Ki-Su Lee
President
Korea University
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