Office of Glocal Cooperation

Konkuk University

Introduction : What is ISP?

Program Schedule

Highlights of the Program

More Details (Field Trip, Cultural Workshop etc)

Course Selection List

Credit and its Transfer

Overall Costs

Admission Information

VISA Issuance

Accommodation

Star City Shopping Mall

Point of Contact

ISP

Student/Faculty/Staff

Mobilizing Program

Konkuk

University

One-Month Long

Summer Program Learn & Experience

Korea

Students with general interest

in Korea and/or Asia

Mobilization of ‘ALL’

Students, Faculty and Staff Members from KU’s Partner Institutions over the World will ALL

Participate in the Program

Genuine & Qualitative Internationalization

Diversification & Balance of Participants’ Nationalities – ‘Quality before Quantity’ and

Stepping-Stone to Partnership for New Comers

No Preference But Fairness

No Financial Inducement for Participants from Specific Institutions in Developed Countries

but Support Students from Developing Countries for the First Step to Internationalization

Student-Orientated Program

Participating Students from both KU and Partner Universities will Enjoy Our ‘Hands-On’

Policy of the Program from its Planning and Application Stages

100% On-Campus Accommodation Guaranteed

KU Accommodates All ISP Participants at On-Campus Housing – Students, Faculty and Staff

Members

Field Trips to Historical Places in Korea

Weekly Cultural Workshops & Weekend Programs

Specially Designed Courses in English

Building International Networks

Weekend Programs

Customized Pre-Program Buddy System

Date Content

7/14 (Sat)~15 (Sun) Dormitory Opening

7/16 (Mon) Orientation

7/17 (Tue)~19 (Thu) 3-Day Field Trip

7/20 (Fri) Classes Start

8/9 (Thu) Classes End (Final Exam)

8/10 (Fri) Completion Ceremony and Farewell Party

8/11 (Sat) Dormitory Closing

※ This schedule is subject to change.

3-day Field Trip to Historical Places in Korea

Provides deep insights on the past and the present-day Korea

Generates camaraderie among program participants from other countries

*Photographs of Gyeongju

and Andong.

Designed to foster familiarity with various Korean culture

Offers activities such as pottery making, Taekwondo, Fork Village visit,

Kimchi and other traditional food making

Each credit is equivalent to 15 hours of classes.

Students can take classes they want up to 6 credits.

Course schedule and class registration will be available online.

At a student’s request, a certified transcript of the summer program will be sent to

the student’s home, college and/or university.

Most universities accept our grade; however, students are advised to confirm with

their institutions prior to application and registration to the ISP.

Category Items Costs

Fixed Costs

Application Fee (Non-Refundable) USD $100

Field Trip USD $300

Tuition Fee USD $2,000

Optional Cost Housing KRW 600,000

Estimated Costs

Meals(estimated for a month) USD $350

※ Tuition & Application fees are waived for exchange students from partner universities. Please consult with the study abroad advisor at your home institution to find out if you can apply as an exchange

student.

DISCOUNTS

♦ Partner University Discount

Students from partner universities (i.e. non-exchange students) will be eligible to

receive a 50% reduction from the tuition.

♦ Early Bird Discount

Students applying by April 15, 2012 will be eligible for a USD $500 tuition discount.

♦ Regional Scholarship

Students whose home university is from the following continents are eligible to

receive a 50% reduction from the tuition - Applicable Regions: Southeast Asia,

Middle East Asia, Africa

※Students are only eligible for one of the discounts listed above.

Qualification Criteria

∙ Applicants must be capable of carrying on college level works in English.

∙ Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

∙ High school students with college/university acceptance can also apply.

Requisites for Application

1. Completed Application Form (http://home.konkuk.ac.kr/~abroad/isp/sub_isp_05_01.htm)

2. Academic Transcript from his/her College/University

3. Application Fee : USD $100 (non-refundable)

*Applicants must apply by email (abroad@konkuk.ac.kr) or post

mailto:songi@konkuk.ac.kr

Payment Advice

Bank Beneficiary Account Number Swift Code

Shinhan Bank

(Konkuk University) Konkuk University 180-003-991621 SHBKKRSE

* The application fee must be wire-transferred to the account below with the name

of the applicant by the application deadline.

* Please pay all wire transfer fees before sending in order to make the payment complete.

* Application Deadline : May 31st 2012

Upon acceptance to the ISP, applicants will be issued with an Acceptance Letter

from Konkuk University.

All applicants must submit the letter and other documents required by Korean

consulate or embassy in his/her country in order to obtain a C-3 VISA.

Non-VISA nationals(countries with VISA Waiver Agreements with Republic of Korea) may

enter without a VISA.

For more information : Korean Immigration Bureau http://www.g4f.go.kr

KU:L House is an ultra-modern university residence hall opened in 2006.

All ISP participants will be placed in double occupancy rooms in KU:L House.

Mr. Inho SONG

Office of Glocal Cooperation

Konkuk University Seoul, Korea

Tel +82 2 2049 6205 Fax +82 2 2049 6226

Email songi@konkuk.ac.kr