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Fall 2018 Undergraduate Admissions Guidelines for International Students

Seoul Campus

KONKUKU N I V E R S I T Y

“2017 International Education Quality Assurance System”Certified by the Ministry of Education Republic of Korea

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A history of leadershipFall 2018Undergraduate Admissions Guidelinesfor International StudentsSeoul Campus

Ⅰ. Qualifications 1

Ⅱ. Admissions Timeline 2

Ⅲ. Colleges & Departments 2

Ⅳ. Application Process 4

Ⅴ. Selection Process 10

Ⅵ. Korean Language Courses 1 1

Ⅶ. Tuition & Expenses 1 1

✽ This guidelines is written in Korean language and translated to English and Chinese. In case of any conflict about the meaning of this guidelines, the Korean version shall prevail over any translation.

Being truthful and open isthe foundation of trust betweenpeople.

SINCERITY

With a sense of duty to others,we can cooperate and be united.

FIDELITY

We need courage to do what webelieve is right, and everythingworthwhile requires courage.

RIGHTEOUSNESS

Contents

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Ⅰ. Qualifications1. Nationality and Academic Requirements

1) Freshman ApplicantsAll applicants must meet both of the following requirements: (1) Applicants have graduated or are expected to graduate from accredited primary and

secondary schools overseas (2) Applicants and their parents are foreign nationals without Korean citizenship

2) Transfer ApplicantsIn addition, transfer applicants must meet one of the following requirements:(1) Applicants have completed or are expected to complete at least 2 years of a 4-year

undergraduate degree program with at least 50 percent of the credits required for graduation at an accredited Korean or foreign university with good academic standing

(2) Applicants have graduated or are expected to graduate from a 2- or 3-year associate degree program at an accredited Korean or foreign college with good academic standing

2. Language Proficiency RequirementsAll applicants must submit one or more of the following documents:

1) TOPIK report with Level 3 or above

2) Korean Language Program Completion Certificate issued by Konkuk Language Institute with Level 3 or above

※ All students must acquire TOPIK Level 4 or above to graduate.

3. Important Notes1) Admissions for both freshman and transfer students require academic records from schools

accredited under the education laws of their respective countries. The following courses and exams do not meet the requirement: language courses, university preparatory courses, continuing education courses, adult university courses, correspondence courses, online courses, high school diploma equivalency exams in the U.S. or Canada (e.g. GED), and China’s Higher Education Self-taught Examination (高等教育自学考试).

2) Applicants with Korean citizenship (or a parent with Korean citizenship) cannot apply for Konkuk University’s undergraduate program as an international student, even if he/she (or his/her parent) has citizenship of another country. Applicants (or parents) who gave up their Korean citizenship must provide certificate of resident registration cancellation as proof of evidence.

Ⅰ. Qualifications

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2 Ⅱ. Admissions TimelineProcedure Period Remarks

Online Application April 30, 2018, 9.30 a.m. – May 23, 2018, 5 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST)

Apply through UWAY APPLY (http://www.uwayapply.com)

Submission of Required Documents

May 8, 2018, 9.30 a.m. – May 23, 2018, 5 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST)

Submit the documents in person OR through registered mail

Release of Admissions Decisions

June 22, 2018, 3 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST)

Admissions decisions are released on Konkuk University’s website

Tuition Payment July 2, 2018, 3 p.m. – July 9, 2018, 4 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST)

Tuition invoice and important notices can be printed out through the admitted students’ website

New Semester Begins August 27, 2018 Fall 2018

[Note 1] The timeline above is subject to change and announcements will be made accordingly.[Note 2] All applicants are recommended to send the required documents at least one week prior to the deadline.[Note 3] All announcements during the application period will be emailed and posted on the website of Konkuk University’s

Office of International Affairs (http://abroad.konkuk.ac.kr). It is the responsibility of applicants to periodically check their emails and the University’s website for important information.

Ⅲ. Colleges & DepartmentsCollege Major Freshmen Transfer

StudentsDual Degree

Students

Liberal Arts

Korean Language & Literature O O O

English Language & Literature O O O

Chinese Language & Literature O O O

Philosophy O O O

History O O O

Geography O O O

Media & Communication(Journalism & Mass Media) O O O

Digital Culture & Contents(Cultural Industries & Content) O O O

Sciences

Mathematics O O O

Physics O O O

Chemistry O O O

Architecture Architecture O O O

Engineering

Civil & Environmental Engineering O O O

Mechanical Engineering O O O

Electronic & Electrical Engineering O O O

Chemical Engineering O O O

Software O O O

Computer Science & Engineering O O O

Aerospace Information Engineering O O O

Ⅱ. Admissions Timeline

Ⅲ. Colleges & Departments

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Biological Engineering O O O

Industrial Engineering O O O

Integrated Technology Engineering O X X

Social Science

Political Science O O O

Economics O O O

Public Administration O O O

International Trade X O O

Applied Statistics O O O

Global Business O O O

Business Administration

Business Administration O O O

Management of Technology O O O

Real Estate Studies O O O

Sanghuh Life Science

Biological Sciences O O O

Animal Science & Technology O O O

Food Resources Science O O O

Food Science & Biotechnology of Animal Products O O O

Food Distribution Science O X X

Environmental Health Science O O O

Forestry and Landscape Architecture O O O

Arts & Design

Communication Design O X O

Industrial Design O X O

Apparel Design O X O

Living Design O X O

Contemporary Arts O X O

Film & Moving Image-Moving Image O X O

Film & Moving Image-Directing O X O

Film & Moving Image-Acting O X O

[Note 1] The Department of International Trade does not accept freshman applicants. Please apply for the Department of Global Business instead

[Note 2] Civil & Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Software, Aerospace Information Engineering, and Industrial Engineering departments run Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (ABEEK)-certified programs. Students in such departments must fulfill all ABEEK requirements to graduate.

[Note 3] Due to Korean Language Course requirements, transfer students may not be able to graduate within 4 semesters[Note 4] In order to apply for a dual-degree program, an applicant must be enrolled at a foreign university that has signed an

agreement with Konkuk. The applicant can only apply for a department (or major) specified in that agreement[Note 5] An applicant can apply for two departments (majors) as first preference and second preference. But, he/she cannot

choose a department of the College of Arts & Design as second preference

College Major Freshmen Transfer Students

Dual Degree Students

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4 Ⅳ. Application Process1. Online Application

1) Period: April 30, 2018, 9.30 a.m. – May 23, 2018, 5 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST)

2) Website: www.uwayapply.com (Direct link: http://ipsi1.uwayapply.com/foreign/konkuk/?CHA=2)

3) “Application Category (지원구분)” on the Application Form ☞ Choose “Freshman (신입학),” “Transfer (편입학),” or “Dual-Degree (복수학위)” first, then select

“College (대학)” and “ Unit (모집단위).”

4) Applicants cannot apply for a major related to their native language. For example, a Chinese student cannot apply for the Department of Chinese Language & Literature.

5) Applicants should upload their color photo taken at a studio for the online application.

6) All required spaces must be filled out on the online application.

7) Applicants should provide their valid and frequently-used email address. Important information and updates will be sent by email and it is the applicants’ responsibility to check their email accounts regularly.

8) Changes or cancellations cannot be made after the online application deadline.

9) Applications without the required documents will be rejected.

10) Application Fee (1) KRW 107,000 (2) A refund may be given only before the online application deadline and with the authorization

of the admissions officer (☎+82-2-2049-6202).

11) For trouble shooting regarding the online application, please contact UWAY directly (☎+82-2-1588-8988).

2. Submission of Required Documents1) Period: May 8, 2018, 9.30 a.m. – May 23, 2018, 5 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST)

2) List of required documents: Applicants must submit all required documents in person or through registered mail before the application deadline.

Ⅳ. Application Process

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▣ Documents for Chinese students

Type No. Document Original Photocopy Notarized

Korean Consulate

Certification

Documents Required by Konkuk

1 입학원서 (Application form): Printed from the UWAY APPLY website 1

2 지원자기록사항 (Applicant record): Printed from the UWAY APPLY website 1

3 자기소개 및 학업계획서 (Personal statement & Statement of Purpose): Printed from the UWAY APPLY website 1

4 Letter of consent for academic background check: Download from the UWAY APPLY website 1

5 Color photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm): Write your name on the back of the photos 3

Documents on Nationality & Fam

ily

6 Hukoubu : All pages must be included 1

6-1Birth Certificate or Qinshuguanxi zhengming : Exempted if applicants and their parents are listed on the same Hukoubu and if the parent is listed as the family head

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7 Divorce or Death Certificate officially issued by his/her home country: If parents are divorced, confirmation of custody is required 1

8 Identification cards of applicants and their parents 1

9 Passport: Photocopy of the front page with personal information 1

10 ROK alien registration card (both sides): If applicable 1

11Certificate of entry & exit (출입국에 관한 사실 증명) issued by the Korea Immigration Service: Must include all records from the date of birth; Exempted for applicants residing in foreign countries

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Documents on

Financial Support

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Bank statement of applicants or their parents with a minimum deposit of USD 20,000 or above☞ Only bank statements issued after August 27, 2018 are valid. ☞ The balance should be maintained for more than 6 months. ☞ Only bank statements of time (or term) deposits should be submitted. Bank

statements of savings account are not valid.☞ If an applicant submits the bank statement of someone other than himself/

herself or one of his/her parents, he/she shall submit the 재정보증서(Affidavit of support which can be downloaded from the UWAY APPLY website) and Identification card of the person who will serve as a financial guarantor.

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Language Proficiency Requirement Submit at least one of the following requirements: TOPIK score report with Level 3 or above OR Korean language program completion certificate with Level 3 or above by Konkuk Language Institute☞ Certificate from TOPIK website (http://www.topik.go.kr) is also accepted.☞ The certificate must have been issued in the past two years to be considered

valid.☞ Applicants who will be taking the 57th TOPIK exam on April 15, 2018 can

apply for admission. Upon application, he/she shall submit a registration ticket. And a certificate shall be submitted by May 25, 2018.

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14Korean language program completion certificate ☞ The official certificate must include grades and attendance. ☞ Original document will be returned.

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15 Certificates involving extracurricular activities after high school graduation if they lasted more than a year 1

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USB drive with a demo reel: Applicable to Department of Film and Moving Image- Acting applicants.Art portfolio (5 pages in A4 size): Applicable to all other College of Art and Design applicants☞ Both the original and copies of the applicants’ portfolios must be submitted

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6※ Applicants who graduated from a high school and/or university in China must also submit

certificates issued by China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Development Center (www.cdgdc.edu.cn) or China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (www.chsi.com.cn).

☞ Applicants who graduated from a high school in mainland China must submit- Photocopy of their high school diploma- Original copy of their high school transcript - High school graduation exam certificate (高中会考合格证认证) issued by CHSI in English

☞ Applicants expecting to graduate from a high school in mainland China must submit- Original copy of certificate proving that the applicants are expected to graduate from high school - Original copy of their high school transcript - High school graduation exam certificate (高中会考合格证认证) issued by CHSI in English

☞ Applicants who graduated from a two- or three-year college in Korea must submit- Photocopy of their high school diploma- Original copy of their high school transcript - High school graduation exam certificate (高中会考合格证认证) issued by CHSI in English - Original copy of their certificate of graduation - Original copy of their college transcript

☞ Applicants who are expected to graduate from two- or three-year college in Korea must submit- Photocopy of their high school diploma- Original copy of their high school transcript - High school graduation exam certificate (高中会考合格证认证) issued by CHSI in English - Original copy of their certificate of enrollment and certificate of expected graduation - Original copy of their college transcript

☞ Applicants who graduated from a three-year college in mainland China must submit- Photocopy of their high school diploma- Original copy of their high school transcript - Photocopy of their college diploma- Translated and notarized copy of their college transcript - Verification Report of China Higher Education Qualification Certificate (中国高等教育学历认证报告)

issued by CHSI in English☞ Applicants who are expected to graduate from a three-year college in mainland China must submit

- Photocopy of their high school diploma- Original copy of their high school transcript - Original copy of their certificate of expected graduation- Original copy of their college transcript

☞ Applicants expecting to graduate from a four-year university in mainland China- Photocopy of their high school diploma- Original copy of their high school transcript - High school graduation exam certificate (高中会考合格证认证) issued by CHSI in English - Certificate of enrollment (大学在读证明认证) issued by CDGDC in English- Translated and notarized copy of their university transcript

[Note 1] Admitted students who were expected to graduate at the time of application must submit a copy of their certificate proving that the applicants are expected to graduate from high school and a copy of transcript by August 3, 2018. (Newly matriculating students: original transcript written in Chinese & Transfer students: notarized transcript). If required documents are not received by the deadline, the university will rescind admission.

[Note 2] While certificates (会考合格证认证, 会考成绩认证, 中职毕业证认证 or 中国中等教育学历认证报告) can be submitted by August 3, 2018, the Standard Offer of Admission required for visa will not be issued until the certificate is submitted. If required documents are not received by the deadline, the university will rescind admission.

[Note 3] Transcripts certified by a Korean Consulate are not accepted.[Note 4] Transcripts of transfer students must list the number of credits for each course as well as total credits.[Note 5] Students having difficulty getting their original transcripts issued should submit notarized translations of them.

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▣ Documents for Non-Chinese students

Type No. Document Original Photocopy Notarized

Korean Consulate

Certification

Documents Required by Konkuk

1 입학원서 (Application form): Printed from the UWAY APPLY website 1

2 지원자기록사항 (Applicant record): Printed from the UWAY APPLY website 1

3 자기소개 및 학업계획서 (Personal statement & Statement of Purpose): Printed from the UWAY APPLY website 1

4 Letter of consent for academic background check: Download from the UWAY APPLY website 1

5 Color photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm): Write your name on the back of the photos 3

Documents on Nationality & Fam

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6 Official family relationship record issued by the applicants’ home country(e.g. 戸籍謄本 in Japan and Sổhộkhẩu in Vietnam): Documents issued in English or Chinese do not have to be notarized.

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7 Divorce or Death Certificate officially issued by his/her home country: If parents are divorced, confirmation of custody is required 1

8 Identification cards of applicants and their parents 1

9 Passport: Photocopy of the front page with personal information 1

10 ROK alien registration card (both sides): If applicable 1

11Certificate of entry & exit (출입국에 관한 사실 증명) issued by the Korea Immigration Service: Must include all records from the date of birth; Exempted for applicants residing in foreign countries

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Documents on

Financial Support

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Bank statement of applicants or their parents with a minimum deposit of USD 20,000 or above☞ Only bank statements issued after August 27, 2018 are valid. ☞ The balance should be maintained for more than 6 months. ☞ Only bank statements of time (or term) deposits should be submitted. Bank

statements of savings account are not valid.☞ If an applicant submits the bank statement of someone other than himself/

herself or one of his/her parents, he/she shall submit the 재정보증서(Affidavit of support which can be downloaded from the UWAY APPLY website) and Identification card of the person who will serve as a financial guarantor.

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Language Proficiency Requirement Submit at least one of the following requirements: TOPIK score report with Level 3 or above OR Korean language program completion certificate with Level 3 or above by Konkuk Language Institute☞ Certificate from TOPIK website (http://www.topik.go.kr) is also accepted.☞ The certificate must have been issued in the past two years to be considered

valid.☞ Applicants who will be taking the 57th TOPIK exam on April, 25, 2018 can

apply for admission. Upon application, he/she shall submit a registration ticket. And a certificate shall be submitted by May 25, 2018.

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14Korean language program completion certificate ☞ The official certificate must include grades and attendance. ☞ Original document will be returned.

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15 Certificates involving extracurricular activities after high school graduation if they lasted more than a year 1

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USB drive with a demo reel: Applicable to Department of Film and Moving Image- Acting applicants.Art portfolio (5 pages in A4 size): Applicable to all other College of Art and Design applicants☞ Both the original and copies of the applicants’ portfolios must be submitted

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8 ▶ Additional Documents for Freshmen Applicants

Type No. Document Original Photocopy Notarized

Korean Consulate

CertificationAcad

emic R

ecord

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17 High school diploma 1 1

18 High school transcript issued in English 1

19 Official score report of high school graduation or college entrance examination (if applicable) 1

▶ Additional documents for Transfer Applicants

Type No. Document Original Photocopy Notarized

Korean Consulate

Certification

Academ

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High school diploma※ If a transfer applicant had graduated from high school and university in

the same country, the Korean Consulate certification can be replaced by an original copy of a certificate of graduation issued in English and a photocopy of the high school diploma.

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18 High school transcript issued in English 1

19 Official score report of high school graduation or college entrance examination (if applicable) 1

20 Diploma from two- or three-year college (if applicable) 1 1

21Certificate of enrollment (if applicable) ☞ Applicants who completed two years of coursework for a four-year

program must submit documentation on curriculum. 1

22 Transcript including grades and total credits 1

[Note 1] Admitted students who were expected to graduate at the time of application must submit a certificate of graduation and an original transcript by August 3, 2018. Also, they should submit a copy of their diploma certified by a Korean Consulate and a transcript (Newly matriculating students: original transcript written in English & Transfer students: notarized transcript). If required documents are not received by the deadline, the university will rescind admission.

[Note 2] Documents No. 20-22 requiring Apostille or Korean Consulate certification can be submitted by August 3, 2018. Konkuk University will not issue the Standard Offer of Admission required for visa until the documents are submitted. If the required documents are not received by the deadline, the university will rescind admission.

[Note 3] Students having difficulty getting their transcripts issued in English should submit notarized copies.

3. Notes on the required documents1) If any false, incorrect or omitted information, missing documents, or misdeeds are found during

the application process, the applicant will be held responsible and will be disqualified.

2) All required documents should be prepared and submitted as instructed.

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3) Unless stated otherwise, all submitted documents will not be returned.

4) The name of the applicant should be written on the bottom right of each submitted document.

5) If the applicant’s name is not identical across all submitted documents, an official document explaining the name change must be submitted.

6) Documents not issued in Korean, English or Chinese must be supplemented with Korean or English translations.

7) Notaries should be official institutions authorized by the government of the applicant’s home country.

8) Documents related to academic records must be notarized within 24 months. Documents related to nationality and family relations must be notarized within 12 months before submission to be considered valid.

9) Certificate of degree and/or graduation may be authenticated with an Apostille or by a Korean Consulate.

10) Additional documents may be requested as necessary.

11) Original documents regarding academic records issued by Korean universities do not have to be notarized.

12) Upon the recommendation of the Director of Konkuk Language Institute, applicants enrolled in Konkuk Language Institute at the time of application may submit a photocopy of their high school transcript instead of a notarized or consulate-certified version.

13) Applicants for a dual-degree or transfer program under an agreement between their home institution and Konkuk University may submit a photocopy of their high school transcript and/or an original copy of their transcript for two-years of courses at their home institution instead of a notarized or consulate-certified version.

14) All required documents must be submitted to the following address no later than May 23, 2018, 5 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST)

Address

Korean(05029) 서울특별시 광진구 능동로 120 건국대학교 국제처 외국인학생센터 외국인 특별전형 담당자 앞

English

Admission OfficerCenter for International Faculty and Student Services, Office of International Affairs, Konkuk University120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea

☞ The documents must be submitted either in-person or via registered mail (e.g. DHL, UPS, EMS). ☞ When using registered mail, applicants must check whether their documents arrived in an

appropriate and timely manner.

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10 Ⅴ. Selection Process1. Overview

Korean Proficiency Review of Documents

Criteria Pass or Fail Pass or Fail

☞ Evaluation of art portfolios is included in the selection process for applicants for the College of Art and Design. ☞ Korean proficiency will be assessed based on either Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) taken within

2 years or the Korean language program completion certificate issued by Konkuk Language Institute with Level 3 or above.

2. Notification of Admissions Decisions 1) The list of accepted students will be posted on Konkuk University’s website (www.konkuk.ac.kr)

in due course. Results will not be notified individually.

2) All accepted students must read the ‘Important Reminders’ section attached to the post.

3) All important information will be announced on the website of Konkuk University’s Office of International Affairs at abroad.konkuk.ac.kr. (국제처 ☞ 학부유학생 입학/관리 ☞ 학부유학생 입학 ☞

합격자 전용게시판)

3. Tuition Payment 1) Accepted students must pay their tuition between July 2, 2018, 3 p.m. and July 9, 2018, 4 p.m.

Korea Standard Time (KST)

2) The tuition must be paid in Korean won. Foreign currencies are not accepted.

3) Notification of admissions decisions and tuition invoices can be printed from Konkuk University’s website.

4) Applicants who decide not to matriculate after paying their tuition must visit the Center for International Faculty and Student Services in person by July 20, 2018. ☞ Accepted students must matriculate once they receive the Standard Offer of Admission or start the visa

application process.☞ If accepted students cannot obtain a Korean visa, their admission offer will be automatically revoked.

4. Others 1) Applicants may be rejected for any of the following reasons:

(1) Lack of required documents(2) Any incorrect and/or falsified information (3) Illegal residence of applicants or their parents in Korea (4) Poor academic performance or lack of financial support (5) Any misconduct considered significant

2) Details of the selection process will not be disclosed.

3) Issues not mentioned in the admissions guidelines will be governed by the regulations of the Korean government and bylaws of Konkuk University.

Ⅴ. Selection Process

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Ⅵ. Korean Language Courses 1. Korean Language Courses

1) Students in Category A must complete Academic Korean 1.

2) Students in Category B must complete Academic Korean 2.

3) Students in Category C are exempted from taking Academic Korean courses, but should take regular courses.

4) Placement will be decided on August 20, 2018 when all TOPIK reports and Korean Language Program Completion Certificate are received.

Category Korean proficiency Language course requirement

A

- Newly matriculating students with TOPIK Level 3, 4 or 5- Newly matriculating students submitting a Korean Language

Program Completion Certificate issued by KU Language Institute with Level 3, 4 or 5

Academic Korean 1

B

- Transfer students, including those pursuing dual-degrees, with TOPIK Level 3, 4 or 5

- Transfer students, including those pursuing dual-degrees, submitting a Korean Language Program Completion Certificate issued by KU Language Institute with Level 3, 4 or 5

Academic Korean 2

C- Students with TOPIK Level 6 - Students submitting a Korean Language Program Completion

Certificate issued by KU Language Institute with Level 6 Exempted from taking Academic Korean courses

Ⅶ. Tuition & Expenses 1. Enrollment Fee by Colleges

College Entrance Fee Tuition per semester Enrollment Fee

College of Liberal Arts College of Social Science College of Business Administration

KRW 787,000 KRW 3,656,000 KRW 4,443,000

College of SciencesCollege of Engineering (Department of Integrated Technology Engineering)College of Sanghuh Life ScienceCollege of Art & Design (Apparel Design)

KRW 787,000 KRW 4,387,000 KRW 5,174,000

College of Architecture College of Engineering (Departments other than Integrated Technology Engineering)College of Art & Design (Departments other than Apparel Design)

KRW 787,000 KRW 5,118,000 KRW 5,905,000

☞ Enrollment Fee: Entrance Fee + Tuition☞ Entrance Fee is billed only for the first semester. ☞ The fees listed above are for Spring 2018 and are subject to change in Fall 2018.

Ⅵ. Korean Language Courses

Ⅶ. Tuition & Expenses

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12 2. Scholarship 1) For New Students

Korean proficiency Scholarship

- TOPIK Level 3- Korean Language Program Completion Certificate issued by Konkuk Language Institute with Level 3 30% tuition waiver

- TOPIK Level 4- Korean Language Program Completion Certificate issued by Konkuk Language Institute with Level 4 40% tuition waiver

- TOPIK Level 5- Korean Language Program Completion Certificate issued by Konkuk Language Institute with Level 5 50% tuition waiver

- TOPIK Level 6- Korean Language Program Completion Certificate issued by Konkuk Language Institute with Level 6 60% tuition waiver

☞ The scholarship will be granted to students after the new semester begins.

2) For Current StudentsStudents who successfully obtained more than 15 credits and with good academic standing will be awarded scholarships ranging from 20% to 100% tuition waiver.

3. Expenses 1) Mandatory Health Insurance

Upon admission to Konkuk University, every student is required to have personal health insurance, which costs approximately KRW 150,000 per year. Student who fail to purchase health insurance will face disadvantages, including ineligibility for scholarships. Detailed information will be provided during the new student orientation.

2) On-campus Housing (KU:L House)(1) All freshmen are required to live in the dormitory for their first semester and international

students are given top priority. (2) Room and Board

▶ Rent & Deposit

Duration of Stay Room Type Rent (A) Deposit (B) Total (A+B)

Semester 4 months Double KRW 1,791,000 KRW 200,000 KRW 1,991,000

▶ Meal Plans

Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4No. of Meals

Price per meal Total No. of

MealsPrice per

meal Total No. of Meals

Price per meal Total No. of

MealsPrice per

meal Total

Semester 82 KRW 3,900

KRW 319,800 118 KRW

3,500KRW

413,000 144 KRW 3,200

KRW 460,800 268 KRW

2,500KRW

670,000

☞ The fees are for Spring 2018 and are subject to change in Fall 2018. ☞ The rent, deposit, and meal plans are for a student staying in a double room for one semester. The

rates for a double room for a longer period (i.e. including vacation) and a single room are higher. If a student wishes to stay in his/her room during a vacation period, he/she shall apply for it at the Center for International Faculty and Students Services, Office of International Affairs.

3) Other expensesStudents should budget for other living expenses, including textbooks, transportation, travel, clothes, etc.

University Museum

University Museum

Law School Building

Law School Building

International House

International House

Dormitory(KU:L House)

Dormitory(KU:L House)

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University Museum

University Museum

Law School Building

Law School Building

International House

International House

Dormitory(KU:L House)

Dormitory(KU:L House)

KONKUK UNIVERSITY

건국대학교 서울캠퍼스

Children’s Grand Park Junggok-dong

Hwayang-dong

Children’s Grand Park Station (Line7)

Olympic-dagyo(Bridge)

Konkuk Univ.Station(Line 2, 7)

Dongseoul Bus Terminal

Directions toKonkuk University

subway line

the No. 2 subway line

Konkuk Univ. station (exit #2)

the No. 7 subway line

Konkuk Univ. station (exit #4)Children's Grand Park station (exit #3)

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Map ofSeoul Campus

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For more details, please contact

KONKUK UNIVERSITYCenter for International Faculty and Student ServicesOffice of International Affairs

TEL +82-2-2049-6202, 6225FAX +82-2-2049-6214 e-mail [email protected] 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of KoreaUniversity www.konkuk.ac.krInformation www.konkuk.ac.kr/eng/

서울캠퍼스 국제처 외국인학생센터

전 화 (02) 2049-6202, 6225팩 스 (02) 2049-6214 이메일 [email protected]주 소 (05029) 서울특별시 광진구 능동로 120 건국대학교

대학홈페이지 www.konkuk.ac.kr안내홈페이지 abroad.konkuk.ac.kr

KONKUK UNIVERSITYOffice of International Affairs