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2016 Spring Semester · Undergraduate

Admissions Guide for

International Students

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Contents

Ⅰ. Admissions Guide ............................................................................................................ 3

1. Application Calendar ................................................................................................................................ 3

2. Fields of Study (Anam Campus) ......................................................................................................... 4

3. Eligibility and Requirements ................................................................................................................. 6

4. Application Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 7

5. Application Documents .......................................................................................................................... 9

6. Additional Notes for All Applicants ............................................................................................... 10

7. Registration Guide ................................................................................................................................. 13

8. Visa Application Guide for Admitted Students ......................................................................... 13

Ⅱ. Campus Life ............................................................................................................... 14

1. Scholarships .............................................................................................................................................. 14

2. Diverse Options for Majors/Minors ................................................................................................ 14

3. Accommodation ...................................................................................................................................... 15

4. Support for International Students ................................................................................................ 16

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Ⅰ. Admissions Guide

1. Application Calendar

Item Schedule

Location / Remarks First Round Second Round

Online

Application

2015. July 7(Tue)

10:00

~

July 23(Thu) 17:00

2015. Sep. 22(Tue)

10:00

~

Oct. 22(Thu) 17:00

OIA website (http://oia.korea.ac.kr)

Application

Materials

Submission

Period

2015. July 7(Tue)

10:00

~

July 24(Fri) 17:00

2015. Sep. 22(Tue)

10:00

~

Oct. 23(Fri) 17:00

International Admissions Officer,

International Education Team,

#301 Dongwon Global Leadership Hall,

145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-701, Korea

※ Office closes on weekends and public holidays

Notice of

Acceptance

2015. Aug. 28(Fri)

17:00

2015. Nov. 27(Fri)

17:00

http://oia.korea.ac.kr (No Individual Notice)

The letter of acceptance, tuition bill, registration

confirmation etc. are to be printed from the

website.

Registration

for Admitted

Students

2015. Dec.11(Fri) 10:00

~

Dec. 14(Mon) 16:00

Tuition must be paid via bank transfer, ATM,

internet banking, phone banking, etc. to the

bank account provided by Korea University.

※ The information above is subject to change.

※ All the application materials must arrive by the application submission deadline (Korean local time).

(Registration will be completed only when the registration fee payment and document submission are

successfully received by the deadline.)

※ Please use certified mail, parcel service or International Express Mail with a tracking number can be

checked to avoid delays or delivery failure.

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2. Fields of Study (Anam Campus)

- There is no set quota for international student admission. Admission will be decided based on scholastic

ability.

College/Division Field Major

College of Business Administration Humanities Business Administration

College of Liberal Arts Humanities

Korean Language and Literature

Philosophy

Korean History

History

Psychology

Sociology

Classical Chinese

English Language and Literature

German Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

Chinese Language and Literature

Russian Language and Literature

Japanese Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Linguistics

College of Life Sciences and

Biotechnology

Science

Life Sciences

Biotechnology

Food Bioscience and Technology

Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering

Humanities Food and Resource Economics

College of Political Science

and Economics Humanities

Political Science and International Relations

Economics

Statistics

Public Administration

College of Science Science

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Earth and Environmental Sciences

College of Engineering Science

Chemical and Biological Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering

Architecture1)

Mechanical Engineering

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Industrial Management Engineering

Electrical Engineering

College of Medicine Science Medicine*

College of Education2)

Humanities

Education

Korean Language Education

English Education

Geography Education

History Education

Science Home Economics Education

Mathematics Education

Phys. Ed. Physical Education

College of Nursing Science Nursing*

College of Informatics Science Computer Science and Communications Engineering

School of Art and Design Art and Design Art and Design

Division of International Studies Humanities International Studies

School of Media and

Communication Humanities Media and Communication

College of Health Science Science

Biomedical Engineering

Biosystem and Biomedical Science

Health Environmental Science

Humanities Health Policy and Management

School of Interdisciplinary Studies Humanities • Science School of Interdisciplinary Studies

※ The fields of study listed here are subject to change. Please check for updates before submitting your

online application. (Applications to the College of Medicine and College of Nursing are open to freshman

only. Intake is for the spring semester only.)

1) Department of Architecture is a five-year program.

2) According to the Regulations for Student Enrollment of the College of Education, the acceptance rate of

international students cannot exceed 10% of the admission quota, and only available for freshman intake.

3) Applicants who apply as an International Freshman (where both the applicant and applicant’s parents are

of non-Korean nationality) may select a first-choice major and second-choice major.

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3. Eligibility and Requirements

A. Nationality/Academic Requirements

1) Freshman Students

- Applicants must meet one of the following Nationality/Academic requirements below

a. Both the applicant and the applicant’s parents are of non-Korean nationality. The applicant must have

completed (or is expected to complete) regular secondary education.

b. An applicant of non-Korean nationality who has completed regular primary and secondary education

outside of Korea. (Non-Korean applicants with Korean parent(s))

2) Transfer Students

- Applicants must meet one of the following Nationality/Academic requirements below

a. Both the applicant and the applicant’s parents are of non-Korean nationality. The applicant must

have completed regular secondary education and at least two full academic years (four semesters)

in a degree program at a regular four-year university or in an equivalent Bachelor’s degree program.

Transfer students will be admitted as junior (third-year) students.

b. An applicant of non-Korean nationality who has completed regular primary and secondary education

and at least two full academic years (four semesters) in a degree program at a regular four-year

university or in an equivalent bachelor’s degree program outside of Korea. Transfer students will be

admitted as junior (third-year) students (Non-Korean applicants with Korean parent(s)).

※ In the case of two or three-year colleges, only those applicants who have graduated (or are expected

to graduate) from a regular school curriculum can apply to transfer.

※ Notes about Nationality

❍ Nationality is determined at the time of application.

❍ Korean citizens who hold dual citizenship are ineligible to apply as foreign students.

❍ Applicants (and their parents) of Korean origin must submit documents to verify their loss of Korean

citizenship.

The loss of Korean citizenship has to be specifically noted on the document.

(Family Relation Certificate, Proof of the Loss of Korean Citizenship, Family Census Register and etc.)

❍ In a case where the applicant's parents are divorced, the applicant’s nationality eligibility is determined

by the nationality of the legal father or mother.

B. Language Proficiency Requirements (for both freshman and transfer students)

- Submit one or more of the following documents:

1) A certificate from the Korean Language Program at Korea University

2) A certificate in the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)

3) Certificate of Korean proficiency (other than 1 and 2 above)

4) A standardized English proficiency test score: TOEFL, TEPS, IELTS (note: TOEIC is not accepted)

5) Exceptions are made for applicants whose language proficiency meet qualifications 1 through 4 or

those who are native speakers of Korean or English.

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※ Notes about Language Proficiency

❍ Admitted applicants who have not achieved Level 4 or above in the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)

at the time of their admission must achieve Level 4 or above in the TOPIK before their graduation.

C. Qualification for Examination Standard

1) Only schools outside of Korea are considered foreign schools. International schools located in Korea

are not included.

2) Qualification exams both in and outside of Korea, homeschooling, online courses, language schools,

etc. from primary, secondary to higher education are not accepted as regular school curriculum.

4. Application Procedures

A. How to Apply: Online Application (http://oia.korea.ac.kr)

Applicants can complete the application and document submission via mail, or in person, only when the

online submission is inaccessible.

B. Admission Criteria: Based solely on documentation

When the documents are submitted, an evaluation for selection will take place based on the applicant’s

academic ability, aptitude for one’s field of interest, language proficiency, academic and extra-curricular

activities, etc. However, an interview or skill test may be conducted based on one’s field of study. In this

case each applicant will be notified with additional detailed guidelines.

C. Admission Process

1) Online Application

① Please prepare a photo image file of 24KB or less in advance for online application.

※ The photo (3x4 cm) must be an ID photo taken within the last three months.

①Visit http://oia.korea.ac.kr to

access the online application site ▶ ②Sign up for members ▶

③Click [Korea University]

Admission for International

students

▼

⑥Check and confirm the entered

application information ◀

⑤Fill out the application form and

upload the photo image ◀

④Read the instructions on

guidelines for admissions and

application process carefully

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⑦Application fee payment ▶

⑧Application confirmation,

complete and print out all the

forms

▶ ⑨Completion

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② No modification, withdrawal or refund of the application fee is allowed after the registration

payment is made. Please read the application carefully before submitting it. However, the full or

partial registration fee may be refunded in the case that students are unable to take the

examination under extenuating circumstances such as natural disaster, disease, accidents or when

the applicant is grossly underqualified. The refund process may include preparing a refund

application form along with supporting documents.

③ Successful applications may be confirmed by printing off the proof of application. Application form,

self-introduction, study plan, the cover of envelope may be printed off at an online application

agency service.

★ The self-introduction and study plan must be submitted by the deadline. Modifications or entering

additional information afterwards is not allowed.

2) Procedures after Online Application

D. Application Fees

Field Fee (KRW)

Humanities and Science 150,000

Art and Design 200,000

※ The application fee must be paid at the time of online application. When online submission is

inaccessible, applicants must submit the fee (in Korean Won) enclosed with the application materials.

※ Korea University will bear the service charge for online applications.

①Online Application ▶ ②Documents Submission ▶ ③Admission Announcement

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⑥Visa Application

(COA, Tuition Receipt and other

documents needed)

◀ ⑤Certificate of Admission

(for Visa Application) ◀ ④Tuition (Deposit) Payment

▼

⑦Orientation and course

registration for admitted

students

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5. Application Documents

A. Mandatory Documents

Item Documents Remarks

Online

Application

Application form All documents must be printed and

submitted after the online application Self-Introduction

Study Plan

Mail /

In-person

Applications

A Photocopy of Applicant’s Passport Information

Page

A Photocopy of ID Cards (Both Parents)

- Documents to prove the fact of

parents’ divorce or death must be

submitted, if any. (Parental authority

and custody must be available to

confirm in the case of divorce.)

Family Relationship Certificate

(All Chinese students must submit translated and

notarized Hukoubu(户口簿) of the applicant and

parents)

- Family Register, Resident

Registration, Family Relationship

Certificate, Birth Certificate, etc.

- Chinese certificate of family

relationship(亲属关系证明) has to be

submitted with Hukoubu if the family

Hukou are separated.

Certificate of Language Proficiency refer to ★ below

Recommendation Letter Must use Korea University’s form,

should be sealed/submitted

Official High School Transcript

Official High School Graduation (Prospective)

Certificate

Official University (College) Transcript

(Previous university)

Transfer students only

Certificate of Attendance or Completion

(prospective) of Two Full Academic Years (four

semesters) in the Degree Program at a Four-year

University

Certificate of (Prospective) Graduation from College

Portfolio (up to 10 pages, A4 size) Applicants for Art & Design

Transcripts, Certificates of Enrollment and Graduation

from Primary to Secondary School for all grades

Applicants falling under A. 1) b or A. 2)

b (non-Korean applicant with Korean

parent/parents) in the

Nationality/Academic Requirements

Certificate Showing Entry and Exit Records of the

Applicant

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★ Certificate of Language Proficiency

→ All applicants must submit one or more of the following documents

A. Certificate from Korean Language and Culture Center at Korea University

B. Certificate in Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)

C. Certificate of Korean Proficiency (other than A and B) Test Score

D. Official score report of an English proficiency test (TOEFL, TEPS, or IELTS)

E. Certificate or score report other than but equivalent to A through D above

F. Native speakers of Korean or English may submit a high school transcript instead of the documents

above.

B. Optional Documents

Optional Documents Remarks

Other References Certificates of awards, other official transcripts, letters of College Admission, other

references proving any academic achievements or extracurricular activities

College Entrance

Exam Score

- Chinese applicants’ 高考 records must be submitted as a certificated report in

English issued by CHSI(学信网) or CDGDC(学位网).

- CHSI(学信网): www.chsi.com.cn or CDGDC(学位网): www.cdgdc.edu.cn

C. Other Documents

The applicant must submit authenticating documents if the applicant or their parents renounced/have

lost Korean citizenship.

→ The fact of the loss of Korean citizenship has to be specified on the document.

(Family Relation Certificate, Proof of the Loss of Korean Citizenship, Family Census Register, etc.)

6. Additional Notes for All Applicants

A. Important Notes for Submission

1) The application form, self-introduction and study plan must be submitted online, printed out and

also submitted together with the other documents via mail or in person. Submission of the online

documents via mail or in person will be accepted only when the online submissions are inaccessible

(please find the designated forms from OIA website). In this case, the application fee payment and

documents submission must be completed within the application period.

2) Applicants must submit originals of all supporting documents. If originals cannot be submitted, copies

must be checked against the original certificate either by the issuing organization, the school the

applicant is now attending, or the Registration Office at Korea University (International Education Team,

#301 Dongwon Global Leadership Hall) upon submission.

3) Any documents written in foreign languages (other than Korean or English) must be translated into, or

notarized in Korean or English.

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4) Admission may be rescinded if the applicant submits falsified materials or makes inaccurate statements.

Any admission based on falsified documents or statements will be rescinded even if it is discovered

after admission is granted.

5) Application documents such as transcripts and certificates must be certified from the issuing institutions.

6) In the case of early graduation, skipped grades, loss of transcripts, or loss of records of enrollment

either in Korea or outside Korea, applicants must submit appropriate statements of explanation from

relevant personnel.

7) If the applicant’s name does not match on all documents, the applicant must submit proper certification

to prove that they are the same person.

8) If an applicant’s family relationship needs to be confirmed (parent’s divorce, parents’ death and etc.),

and in the case that he renounced/has lost Korean citizenship, the applicant must submit authenticating

documents.

9) In the case when applicants report their scores directly to Korea University, they must write down the

date of birth, English name, and the date of the exam so that it can be included in evaluation materials.

(Korea University Institution Number ETS: 8228, College Board: 5443, IBO: 002366)

※ Applicants can check the arrival of the reports at the website of Korea University Admissions Office

(http://oku.korea.ac.kr).

10) Successful applicants who are prospective graduates or completion graduates (those attending school

during submission) must submit a Certificate of Completion or diploma to the International Education

Team, Korea University (#301 Dongwon Global Leadership Hall) before admission.

11) Applicants falling under the eligibility of a ‘non-Korean applicant with Korean parent(s)’ must submit

a certificate showing all entry and exit records (from date of birth to date of submission) which is

issued in three months from the application’s submission. Admission may be disadvantaged or

rescinded if the submitted materials contain false information or if entry/exit records cannot be verified

because of the use of dual passports.

12) In cases where applicants encounter difficulty in obtaining Certificate of Entry and Exit Records directly,

applicants may ask a third party living in Korea to obtain it with a copy of the applicant’s passport, a

power of attorney, and an application form. (Immigration Office Contact: ☎+82-1345)

B. Important Notes for All Applicants

1) Admitted applicants falling under the eligibility of a ‘non-Korean applicant with Korean parent(s)’ for

spring semester 2016 cannot apply to Korea University and other universities’ fall semester intake in 2016.

2) Applicants falling under the eligibility of a ‘non-Korean applicant with Korean parent(s)’ can apply up

to a maximum of six times per year for non-scheduled admissions including admissions for international

students. Any submitted applications violating this limit will be cancelled and admission offers will be

forfeited.

3) Applicants can apply to the first round or the second round for the 2016 spring semester’s admission.

However, admitted applicants in the first round may not apply for the second round. Applicants who

failed in the first round and apply for the second round again must complete the online application

and submit all the documents again. (The first round and second round are counted as one application

each in non-scheduled admissions which is limited to six times for a ‘non-Korean applicant with Korean

parent(s)’).

4) Evaluation scores for admission will not be disclosed.

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5) We may contact applicants individually by phone for additional documents, if necessary.

6) Exact contact telephone numbers and email addresses must be provided so that applicants can be

reached immediately in case of emergency or for admission announcement. Korea University is not

responsible for any circumstances that might result from incorrect contact information provided on the

application such as failure for the applicant to receive contact from the university.

7) The application fee and all submitted documents will not be returned to applicants.

8) Admitted applicants must deposit the registration fees or the full tuition fees within the designated

period to confirm their registration. If enrollment is not completed by the designated period,

acceptance offers will be cancelled.

- If the applicant has registered (including payment of registration fees) in more than two universities

(including Industrial University, College of Education, and Technical College) in Korea which have the

same admission period, acceptance offers will be cancelled.

9) Other details regarding the application process and review will be determined by the Admissions

Assessment Committee according to the Admissions Regulations.

10) Guidance of Consular Authentication/Apostille Submission

① Admitted students falling under the eligibility of a ‘non-Korean applicant with Korean parent(s)’ in

the 2016 spring semester international admission.

② Applicable documents: Transcripts, Certificates of Enrollment, Certificates of Graduation from

overseas Primary to Secondary Schools and Colleges (transfer students), Statement of Extenuating

Circumstances (if applicable).

③ How to submit: Applicants must receive the Consular Authentication from a consulate in the region

where they studied or Apostille from a designated agency.

④ Deadline: Feb. 5th(Fri), 2016

※ If applicants do not submit the Consular Authentication/Apostille by the deadline, their admission

may be cancelled.

※ Official documents issued by the overseas Korean schools accredited by the Ministry of Education,

Republic of Korea do not need the Consular Authentication/Apostille.

※ Please refer to the ‘Important Notice for Admitted Students’ after the admission announcement for

further information.

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7. Registration Guide

A. Tuition (Deposit) Payment

Item Period Remarks

Registration

Period

2015. Dec. 11 (Fri) 10:00

~

Dec. 14 (Mon) 16:00

Tuition must be paid via bank transfer, ATM, internet

banking, phone banking, etc. to the bank account provided

by Korea University.

Admission will be canceled if the tuition (deposit) is not

paid within the registration period.

B. Tuition (Deposit) Refund

Item Period Remarks

Refund Application

Period 2016. Feb. 19th (Fri) 16:00

Students who have been accepted to Korea University and

finished the registration may apply for a tuition refund if

they hope to cancel their registration by the deadline.

Korea University does not take any responsibility regarding

past due applications.

8. Visa Application Guide for Admitted Students

A. Certificate of Admission

1) A certificate of Admission will be issued after registration, and ALL international students who are

planning to enroll at Korea University MUST receive one whether they hold a valid visa or not.

2) Period of Issue: Jan. 2016 (To be noticed)

B. Students must apply for a Student VISA (D-2) on their own.

Korea University International Education Team

Address: 301 Dongwon Global Leadership Hall, 145 Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, 136-701, Korea

Office hours: 9:00 ~ 12:00 am, 1:00 ~ 5:30 pm

Phone: +82-2-3290-5156/5157

Fax: +82-2-922-5820

E-mail: admission@adm.korea.ac.kr

Website: http://oia.korea.ac.kr

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Ⅱ. Campus Life

1. Scholarships

Year of

Study

Name of

Scholarship Benefits Eligibility Note(s)

Freshman

and

Transfer

Students

Scholarship A Covers the full cost of tuition

(including admission fees) Students who have an

outstanding score on the

entrance exam or who are

from designated countries

Maintain a GPA of 3.3 or

higher (min. 12 credits),

provided continuously

Scholarship B Covers 50% of tuition

(including admission fees)

Maintain a GPA of 2.8 or

higher (min. 12 credits),

provided continuously

Second or

Higher

(Sophomore,

Junior,

or Senior)

Academic

Outstanding

Scholarship

Covers the full cost of tuition

for next semester

Students with an

outstanding GPA

Students with an

outstanding GPA in

each department

Academic

Improvement

Scholarship

Covers 50% of tuition

for next semester

Students who improved

their GPA

Among the students

who improved their GPA

over the previous

semester

Need-Based

Scholarship

Covers 50% of tuition

for next semester

Financially disadvantaged

students -

2. Diverse Options for Majors/Minors

A. Required (choose 1)

1) Double Major: Fulfill graduation requirements for the first major as well as for the second major in

another department

2) Interdepartmental Major: Fulfill graduation requirements for the first major and complete a course

combined from at least two different academic fields

3) Student Designed Major: Fulfill graduation requirements for the first major as well as the major that is

designed by the student with the help of an academic adviser.

4) Advanced Major: Fulfill graduation requirements for the first major and earn extra credits in the same

department

B. Elective

1) Dual Degree: Complete eight semesters of study in the first major and then pursue a second major for

one semester or more (eligible for dual degree)

2) Minor: Fulfill graduation requirements for the first major and complete at least half of the curriculum

in another department at the same time

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3. Accommodation

A. Location: All dormitories are located on campus

(5-10 minutes’ walk from Exit 2 of Anam Station, Line 6)

B. Contact: http://reslife.korea.ac.kr (International Students)

C. Application: Made at the time of application for admission (Details to follow)

D. International Student Residence

CJ International

House

Exterior

Occupancy Single / Double

Facilities Fitness Center, Study Room, Dining Hall, Piano Room, Lounge, Seminar

Room, Coin Laundry, Public Computers with Printers, more

Anam Global

House

Exterior

Occupancy Double / Triple

Facilities Dining Hall, Seminar Room, Lounge, Coin Laundry,

Public Computers with Printers, more

Anam Hall 2

(Male Students)

Exterior

Occupancy Triple

Facilities

Cafeteria, Fitness Center, Reading Room, Library, Lounge, Seminar

Room, Piano Room, Coin Laundry, Public Computers with Printers,

more

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4. Support for International Students

A. International Student Support

Korean Language Education - Korean language classes are offered during school breaks.

Alumni Network - Foster lifelong relationships with more than 300,000 alumni

members upon graduation.

Buddy Program

- Easily adjust to life in Korea and develop a better understanding

of Korea University with the help of the Korea University Buddy

Assistant (KUBA) program.

Cultural Experience

- Experience Korea from various perspectives (customs, history,

industry, nature, division of North and South Korea, and more).

- Participate in various activities including the International

Student Festival and the Korea-Yonsei (Ko-Yon) Games.

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B. International Students Supporting Departments

Inquiry Department Phone Note

International

Admission Inquiries International Education Team

+82-2-3290-5156

+82-2-3290-5157

College

Business School +82-2-3290-2703

College of Liberal Arts +82-2-3290-1314

College of Life Sciences +82-2-3290-4061

College of Political Science and

Economics +82-2-3290-1322

College of Science +82-2-3290-4073

College of Engineering +82-2-3290-4081

College of Medicine +82-2-2286-1123

College of Education +82-2-3290-1331

College of Nursing +82-2-3290-4900

College of Informatics +82-2-3290-4931

School of Art and Design +82-2-3290-2681

Division of International Studies +82-2-3290-1392

School of Media and Communications +82-2-3290-1403

College of Health Science +82-2-3290-5600

School of Interdisciplinary Studies +82-2-3290-1415

Tuition

Payment/Refund Office of Finance +82-2-3290-1184

Scholarships for

International Students International Education Team +82-2-3290-1153

Class Registration Academic Registrar’s Office +82-2-3290-1084

Other course and

study-related matters Academic Registrar’s Office +82-2-3290-1085

Academic Affairs for

International Students International Education Team

+82-2-3290-5156

+82-2-3290-5157

Dormitory Check-In International Student Residence +82-2-3290-1554 Dormitory Information