FALL 2015

GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

THIS ENGLISH VERSION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY

KONKUK UNIVERSITY

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CONTENTS

1. GENERAL ADMISSIONS OUTLINE FOR FALL 2015 3

2. QUOTA AND ELIGIBILITY 4

3. DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS 5

4. ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND FEES 8

5. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - PRECAUTIONS 9

6. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - DETAILS 10

7. IMPORTANT REMINDERS 11

8. TUITION 13

9. SCHOLARSHIP 13

10. CAMPUS MAP & CONTACT INFOMATION OF GRADUATE SCHOOL 14

11. CONTACT INFORMATION OF DEPARTMENT OFFICES 15

APPENDIX 1. LIST OF APPLICATION-RELATED FORMS

APPENDIX 2. SAMPLES OF LEGALIZATION DOCUMENTS

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※ POINTS OF CONTACT (KU Graduate School Administration Office)

CATEGORY CONTACT INFORMATION

OFFICE LOCATION

Room #511, Sanghuh Hall, Konkuk University

120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu,

Seoul, 143-701, Republic of Korea

TELEPHONE NUMBER +82-2-450-3264

E-MAIL ADDRESS roger@konkuk.ac.kr, roger@ku.nworks.me

GRDUATE SCHOOL WEBSITE http://grad.konkuk.ac.kr (KOR)

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1. GENERAL ADMISSIONS OUTLINE FOR FALL 2015

PROCESS DATES AND DETAILS

1 APPLICATION

(ONLINE)

April 27, 2015, at 9 a.m. – May 8, 2015, at 5 p.m.

▪ All prospective students should apply online. The link to on-line application is www.jinhakapply.com

(JINHAK APPLY), and the step-by-step application guide will be provided on the website of KU

Graduate School (http://grad.konkuk.ac.kr).

2 APPLICANT’S E-MAIL VERIFICATION

(IMPORTANT)

May 8, 2015, at 6 p.m. and onwards

▪ Once you complete the online application, we will send a verification message to the applicant’s e-

mail in the application system.

▪ If you DO NOT receive an e-mail from us, please send your correct e-mail address to

roger@konkuk.ac.kr. (If you received the verification e-mail, you do not have to e-mail us.)

3 APPLICATION MATERIALS

(DOCUMENTS) SUBMISSION

April 27, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. – May 12, 2015, at 5 p.m.

▪ After completing the online application, all applicants should submit the required documents along

with a hard copy of the application (i.e., printout) to the Administrative Office of the Graduate School.

▪ You may submit the documents to the office in person or via postal services

▪ Only for short documents, we will give the chance to make supplementation by no later than May

22, 2015, at 5 p.m.. (However, all other documents should arrive before May 12, 2015, at 5 p.m.)

4 DOCUMENTS REVIEW

▪ All departments will assess the applicants based on their submitted documents and select

accordingly.

▪ Some programs, such as art-related majors, may require an additional interview and/or a

performance assessment.

5 INTERVIEWS AND

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

May 30, 2015, starting at 10 a.m.

▪ Applicants of physical education, art, and music programs should attend an interview and/or

performance assessment on May 30, 2015.

▪ These programs will require you to bring additional materials or portfolios on the day of the

interview and performance assessment.

▪ Please refer to the KU Graduate School website for further details.

6 ANNOUNCEMENT OF

ADMITTED STUDENTS

June 17, 2015, at 4 p.m.

▪ A list of admitted students will be announced online on the KU Graduate School website.

▪ Please note that individual notifications will not be made.

7 REGISTRATION

Full Tuition Payment Period: June 29, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. – July 3, 2015, at 4 p.m.

▪ Make partial tuition payment (\300,000) as a deposit, through Shinhan Bank (Korea)

▪ Basically, overseas remittance is not possible, but it may be possible for certain Shinhan Bank

branches overseas. Please consult with the branch near you to find out if this option is available.

8 ADMISSON LETTER

DISTRIBUTION

July 13, 2015 (the arrival date may vary depending on the applicant’s residence)

▪ Admission Letter will be distributed by the KU Graduate School Administration Office.

▪ For applicants residing overseas(including China), the Admission Letter will be sent via DHL.

9 ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

(DORMITORY) APPICATION

▪ Please refer to the KU:L HOUSE website (http://kulhouse.konkuk.ac.kr)

* For all matters about dormitory, Please refer to above webpage.

10 COURSE REGISTRATION ▪ Course registration will start from mid-August (Detailed schedule will be uploaded on the Website.)

11 ENTRANCE REPORT

(For students arriving in Korea from foreign countries)

▪ Once you arrive in Korea, please visit the Graduate School Administration Office within one week to

report your entrance.

12 DOCUMENT SUPPLEMENTATION

(For Graduate-to-be)

until Aug. 28, 2015

▪ If you are an admitted student who was a graduate-to-be at the application stage, you should

submit your “notarized” final transcript & final certificate of degree which has been officially

“certified” by the Korean Consul or “apostilled.” (At the latest, you may bring it to the Orientation

Session.)

13 ORIENTATION SESSION Aug. 28, 2015, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / Room #425, Sanghuh Hall

▪ The details of the Orientation Session will be announced.

14 BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER Aug. 31, 2015

15 HEALTH INSURANCE

(Mandatory for All Int’l Students)

Aug. 28 – Sept. 4, 2015

Details on purchasing health insurance will be notified around the end of August via e-mail.

* The above schedule is subject to change and announcements will be made in case changes occur.

* Basically, all major announcements will be made online on the KU Graduate School website or via e-mail.

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2. QUOTA & ELIGIBILITY

QUOTA

▶ A limited number of students are admitted to each department and program.

ELIGIBILITY

CATEGORY NOTES

PRE-

REQUISITE

NATIONALITY

▪ The applicant must meet one of the following nationality requirements.

- A foreign national whose parents are both foreign nationals

- A person who has completed all levels of education equivalent to elementary,

junior high, high school, and undergraduate school in a foreign country

LANGUAGE

PROFICIENCY

▪ The applicant must meet one of the following language proficiency requirements.

- TOPIK (Korean language proficiency test) Level 3 or higher

- A certain level of official test of English language proficiency (required)

(Minimum of TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80 / IELTS 5.5 / TEPS 550)

* Students admitted with S-TOPIK Level 3 need to supplement with S-TOPIK Level 4 or above one

semester before the final (graduating) semester.

* If the student can speak only English and no Korean, he/she must consult with the department before

the application is processed to see whether the department will accept the application or not.

EXCEPTIONS

▪ The Department of Korean Language & Literature recommends applicants to submit

TOPIK level 5 or higher in order to successfully complete the program.

▪ In case applicant does not hold language certificate (applicable to all divisions):

with the study permit and recommendation by a KU professor of the respective

department or program, the applicant can be exempted from the language proficiency

abovementioned requirement for a certain period at the entrance stage.

(KUGRD-P5 standard form should be filled out, signed by KU Professor & Head Professor)

▪ With the study permit and a KU professor’s recommendation, an applicant can apply for and become a

successful candidate for Fall 2015 KU Graduate School Admissions. However, please note that without a

regular English proficiency test result, foreign student scholarship may not be granted during the first

semester.

* Students admitted with study permit and recommendation need to supplement with S-TOPIK level 4

or higher or an acceptable English language proficiency test score abovementioned one semester

before the start of the graduating (final) semester.

MA

PROGRAM

REQUIREMENT

▪ A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

(or a candidate expected to receive a bachelor’s degree by July or August 2015)

▪ Educational attainment equivalent to a bachelor’s degree approved by the law of the country of residence

LIMITATIONS

▪ Departments listed below are open to limited degree holders

Biomedical Science & Technology

A bachelor’s degree holder in medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, biological science, chemistry, physics,

mathematics, and engineering

PhD

PROGRAM

REQUIREMENT

▪ A master’s degree from an accredited college or university

(or a candidate expected to receive a master’s degree by July or August2015)

▪ Educational attainment equivalent to a master’s degree approved by law of the country of residence

LIMITATIONS

▪ Departments listed below are open to limited degree holders

Biomedical Science & Technology Advanced Technology Fusion

A master’s degree holder in medicine, pharmacy,

veterinary medicine, biological science, chemistry,

physics, mathematics, engineering

A master’s degree holder in

natural science, engineering, agriculture, medicine or

pharmacy

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3. DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAM REMARKS

DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD

Korean Language & Literature

Korean Language O O

Classical Literature O O

Modern Literature O O

Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language O O

English Language & Literature English Language & Teaching English O O

English Literature O O

Japanese Culture & Language Japanese Culture O O

Japanese Education O O

Chinese Language & Literature Comparative Study of Chinese-Korean Language & Literature O O

Philosophy Oriental Philosophy O O

Western Philosophy O O

History

Korean History O O

Oriental History O O

Western History O O

Education

Curriculum O O

Education Administration & School Management O O

Counseling Psychology O O

Early Childhood Education O O

Educational Psychology·Measurement & Statistics·Gifted Education O O

Educational Technology Educational Technology O O

Politics

Comparative Politics O O

Political Thoughts O O

International Politics O O

Law Law O O

Public Administration

General Public Administration O X

Public Administration X O

Policy Science O O

Urban & Regional Development O O

Economics Economics O O

Business Administration

Operation Management Quantitative Analysis O O

Accounting O O

Finance O O

Human Resource Management O O

Marketing O O

Strategy and International Business O O

Information Technology Management Information Technology & Management & MIS O O

Management of Technology

Technology Innovation Business Administration O O

National Technology Business Administration O O

Venture Technology Business Administration O O

International Trade

International Management O O

International Economics O O

International Commerce O O

Livestock Management & Marketing

Economics

Livestock Management O O

Livestock Economics O O

Applied Statistics Applied Statistics O O

Financial Statistics and Actuarial Science O X

Real Estate

Real Estate Policy O O

Real Estate Finance And Investment O O

Real Estate Management O O

Real Estate Construction And Development O O

Consumer Information Science Consumer Information O O

Consumer Retailing Service O O

Advanced Industry Fusion

Entrepreneurial of Industry Fusion O O

Venture Management Engineering O O

Technology Commercialization O O

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NATURAL SCIENCE PROGRAM REMARKS

DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD

Biological Science

Botany O O

Zoology O O

Microbiology O O

Biological Science O O

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry O O

Biochemistry O O

Inorganic Chemistry O O

Physical Chemistry O O

Analytical Chemistry O O

Physics

Solid State Physics O O

Nuclear & Particle Physics O O

Applied Physics O O

Thermal & Statistical Physics O O

Quantum phases & devices O O

Geography

Climatology O O

Landscape of Water and Landform O O

Geography of Regional Information and Contents O O

Mathematics Mathematics O O

Animal Biotechnology Animal Biotechnology O O

Animal Science & technology Animal Nutrition & Resources O O

Animal Environment & Ecology O O

Food Science & Biotechnology of

Animal

Food Science of Animal Resources O O

Food Science and Biotechnology O O

Environmental Science Environmental Science O O

Bio-Industrial Technology Bio-Industrial Technology O O

Applied Bioscience Applied Bioscience O O

Bio resources & Food Science Bio resources and Food Science O O

Bioscience & Biotechnology Bioscience & Biotechnology O O

Mathematics Education Mathematics Education O O

Clothing

Clothing Design & Total Coordination O O

Fashion Marketing O O

Clothing Construction & Clothing Comfort Science O O

Textile Design O O

Biomedical Science & Technology Biomedical Science & Technology O O

Advanced Translational Medicine Translational Stem Cell Medicine O O

Molecular Translational Medicine O O

ENGINEERING PROGRAM REMARKS

DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD

Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering O O

Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering O O

Electrical Engineering

Electric Machinery and Power Electronics O O

Control & Biomedical Engineering O O

Energy System Engineering O O

Electronic Materials and Sensor O O

Electronic Info. & Comm. Engineering Electronic Information & Communication Engineering O O

Organic & Nano System Engineering Organic & Nano System Engineering O O

Architecture

Planning Design O O

Housing Environment O O

Architectural Structure O X

Urban Planning O X

Architectural Material Construction & Equipment O X

Architectural Engineering X O

Civil Engineering Civil Engineering O O

Microbial Engineering

Biological Engineering O O

Fermentation Manufacturing and Food O O

Cosmetic Biology O O

Mechanical Engineering Thermo Fluid & Power Engineering O O

Dynamics & Control O O

Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering O O

Computer & Information

Communication Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering O O

Information and Communication O O

Materials Chemistry & Engineering Materials Chemistry and Engineering O O

Mechanical Design & Production

Engineering

Design and Materials O O

Production and Automation O O

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ENGINEERING PROGRAM REMARKS

DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD

Aerospace Information Engineering Aerospace Information Engineering O O

Civil & Environment Sys. Engineering Civil & Environment System Engineering O O

Advanced Technology Fusion

Intelligent Biotechnology O O

Interdisciplinary Information Technology O O

Informative Environment Technology O O

Intelligent Micro/Nano System O O

Internet & Multimedia Engineering Internet & Multimedia Engineering O O

ARTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM REMARKS

DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD

Music

Voice O X

Composition O X

Piano O X

Orchestral Performance O X

Design

Visual Communication Design O O

Environment Design O O

Industrial Design O O

Multimedia Design O O

Arts & Crafts Ceramic Art O X

Metal Crafts O X

Contemporary Art Contemporary Art O X

Physical Education Physical Education O O

Moving Image Moving Image O O

MEDICINE PROGRAM REMARKS

DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD

Medicine

Cellular and Molecular Medicine O O

Neuroscience O O

Morphology and Physiology O O

Infection and Immunology O O

Molecular Genetics and Pathology O O

Social Medicine O O

Tumor Biology O O

Clinical Science O O

Metabolism and Aging O O

Advanced Translational Medicine O O

Translational Stem cell Medicine O O

Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Anatomy and Histology O O

Veterinary Physiology O O

Veterinary Theriogenology O O

Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology O O

Veterinary Pathology O O

Veterinary Internal Medicine O O

Veterinary Microbiology and Infectious Disease O O

Veterinary Surgery O O

Veterinary Public Health O O

INTERDISCIPLINARY INTEGRATED COURSES PROGRAM REMARKS

DEPARTMENT MAJOR MA PhD

Culture Contents & Communication Culture Contents O O

Communication O O

World Heritage World Heritage Protection O O

World Heritage Promotion O O

Humanities for Unification Humanities for Unification O O

Smart ICT Convergence Smart ICT Convergence O X

National Security and Disaster

Management

National Security Strategy O O New

Disaster Safety Management O O New

Human Image Human Image O O New

※ After the deadline (May 8, 2015) of online application, it is not possible to change your selection of “department”

and “major.”

※ Once you are accepted, you will have one opportunity to change your “major” at the start of your 2nd semester.

You can change to a different major only within your department.

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4. ADMISSIONS PROCESS AND APPLICATION FEES

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

▶ Every department selects students by thoroughly reviewing the application documents submitted by each

applicant. In case of arts and physical education, an additional interview and/or a performance assessment will

take place.

CATEGORY NOTES

Evaluation Criteria

▪ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL (AND GRADUATE SCHOOL IF APPLICABLE) ▪ STUDY AND RESEARCH PLAN ▪ COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE RELATED TO THE FIELD OF STUDIES ▪ KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDE FOR THE APPLICANT’S SELECTED MAJOR ▪ SELECTION CRITERIA OF EACH DEPARTMENT

Arts Divisions

Conducting Interview and/or

Performance Assessment

Vocal Music

▪ A performance assessment will be conducted. [Designated Musical Piece for Each Major]

Category Designated Musical Piece

Vocal Music

▪ One German Lied ▪ One French or British & American Lied ▪ One Aria from Opera or Oratorio

Instrumental Music

Piano ▪ One Beethoven Piano Sonata ▪ One Piece from Romantic period or twentieth century

Orchestral Performance

▪ First and Second Movement of Sonata or Concerto (if fast movement, cadenza should be included)

Composition Composition of a piano piece based on a given motive between 16 and 24 bars (ca. 60 min.)

Design ▪ MA Program : Submission of Portfolio ▪ PhD Program : Portfolio, Research Plan, and MA Degree Thesis should be all submitted

Arts & Crafts ▪ Submission of Portfolio – 15 or more photographs or a CD file ▪ Research Plan –1~2 pages, A4-sized

Contemporary Art

▪ Portfolio Submission – Should be consisted of 10 images or representative examples of your art work

- Painting : A4-sized photographic reproduction (title, medium, size, and the date of completion for each work should be stated)

- Sculpture & Installation : A4-sized photographic reproduction (title, medium, size, and the date of completion for each work should be stated) - Media Art : A4-sized images (time-based work may be submitted in video format files contained

in a CD, and title, medium, size, and the date of completion for each work should be included) ▪ Research Plan – 1 page, A4-sized

* Persons applying to the Arts Division should contact the corresponding departments for further details.

APPLICATION FEES

▶ Every applicant should pay relevant fees upon application and a foreign resident may make a payment

by credit card only.

CATEGORY BASIC FEE ADDITIONAL FEE TOTAL COST

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES NATURAL SCIENCE, ENGINEERING

MEDICINE, PHYSICAL INTER-DISCIPLINARY INTEGRATED COURSES

KRW 70,000 KRW 5,000 KRW 75,000

ART KRW 100,000 KRW 7,000 KRW 107,000

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5. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - PRECAUTIONS

NOTARIZATION & LEGALIZATION

▶ Every required original document should be issued in Korean or English, and all documents issued in a language other than Korean or English should be translated and certified (notarized) before submission.

▶ Academic Degree Certificate needs to be officially “certified” by the Korean Consul and should be sealed by the Korean Embassy (Consulate General) or “apostilled” in ‘the country where the graduated university is located. Students of Chinese universities should submit a “Credential Report” (www.cdgdc.edu.cn) instead of the confirmed documents from the Korean Consul. (As for the academic transcript, it should be “notarized,” even if it is written in English.)

▶ For more detailed information on apostille application procedures and its requirements, please refer to the HCCH website’s “Apostille Section” (http://www.hcch.net/index_en.php?act=text.display&tid=37).

EXPIRATION DATES

CATEGORY VALID DATE

ACADEMIC RECORDS (GRADUATION, TRANSCRIPT, ETC.) ISSUED WITHIN 12 MONTHS

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP RECORD ISSUED WITHIN 12 MONTHS

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS (CERTIFICATE OF BANK BALANCE) ISSUED WITHIN 1 MONTH

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST CERTIFICATE ISSUED WITHIN 2 YEARS

KOREAN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST (S-TOPIK) CERTIFICATE ISSUED WITHIN 2 YEARS

*Please note that we only accept language certificates issued before the online application deadline, MAY 12, 2015).

APPLICANT EXPECTED TO GRADUATE

▶ An applicant who is expected to graduate between July and August 2015 should send a certified (Notarized) copy of expected graduation certificate and a copy of academic transcript issued at the time of application.

▶ After the admission decision has been made, a student admitted with expected graduation certificate needs to supplement his/her final graduation certificate (apostilled or Korean consul certified) and a final academic transcript (notarized) to the Graduate School Administration Office by Aug. 28, 2015, which is before the new semester starts, or admission will be revoked.

▶ If the documents are not issued in Korean or English, translation and notarization should be obtained and submitted thereafter.

▶ Please be noted that failing to comply with the supplementation of such documents within the given timeframe will result in the cancellation of admission of the respective candidate.

MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS

▶ After successfully completing the online application, every applicant should submit all required documents to the Graduate School Administration Office on time, within the scheduled deadline. The documents can via postal services (e.g., DHL, UPS, FEDEX, or EMS). It is also acceptable to hand in the documents in person to the admissions officer at the Graduate School Administration Office.

MAILING ADDRESS

우편번호) 143-701

서울특별시 광진구 능동로 120

건국대학교 대학원 행정실(상허연구관 511호)

대학원 외국인 입학 담당자(김병수 주임)

Graduate School Administration Office, Konkuk University

120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 143-701 Republic of

Korea

Admissions Officer (Mr. KIM Byoungsu)

* In case all documents are not sent within the given timeframe, the applicant will be excluded from the admissions process.

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6. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - DETAILS

CATEGORY NOTES

FOREIGN APPLICANTS (NON-CHINESE)

BASIC

REQUIRED

DOCUMENTS

Completed Application Form - ONE Original Copy

(can be printed out at the application website)

Self-introduction Essay - ONE Original Copy

(Use KUGRD-B1 standard form / should be written in English or Korean only)

Study and Research Plan - ONE Original Copy

(Use KUGRD-B2 standard form / should be written in English or Korean only)

One Recommendation Letter from a full-time faculty member from your former college or university - ONE

Original Copy (the letter should be sent along with the professors’ autograph (signature) and contact

information.)

Personal Information Release Consent Form – ONE Original Copy

(Use KUGRD-A2 standard form / should be written and signed by applicant)

TWO Photos (3.5cm x 4.5cm; passport-sized)

NATIONALITY

FAMILY

RELATIONS

Official Family Relationship Record issued by the government of the applicant’s country – TWO Certified

(Notarized) and Translated Copies

PASSPORT Applicant’s Passport - TWO Photocopies

PERSONAL

IDENTIFICATION

Applicant’s Identification Card - TWO Photocopies

Parents’ Identification Card - TWO Photocopies (TWO for each parent)

ACADEMIC

RECORD

REQUIRED

DOCUMENTS

(FOR ALL

APPLICANTS)

[AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWINGS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED]

- Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) level 3 or higher - ONE Original Copy and ONE Photocopy

- English language proficiency test score at a certain level - ONE Original Copy and ONE Photocopy

(Minimum of TOEFL PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80 / IELTS 5.5 / TEPS 550 or above)

* In case applicant does not hold language certificate (applicable to all divisions), KUGRD-P5 standard form

related to study permit and recommendation by a KU professor can be submitted instead.

* If you have both Korean and English proficiency test scores, submit both for scholarship application.

Release of Information Form – ONE Original Copy (Use KUGRD-A1 standard form)

FOR MA

PROGRAM

Official Undergraduate Degree Certificate (or proof of expected graduation) – ONE Original Copy and ONE

Photocopy

Official Academic Transcript of Undergraduate Studies – ONE Original Copy and ONE Photocopy

* The degree certificate needs to be apostilled or officially confirmed by the Korean Consul and be sealed by

the Korean Embassy or the Consulate General in the applicant’s home country. (Transcripts need to be Notarized)

FOR PhD

PROGRAM

Official Undergraduate and Master ’s Degree Certificates (or proof of expected graduation) – ONE Original Copy

and ONE Photocopy of EACH DEGREE

Official Academic Transcript of Undergraduate and Master ’s Studies – ONE Original Copy and ONE Photocopy of

EACH DEGREE PROGRAM

* The degree certificates need to be apostilled or officially confirmed by the Korean Consul and sealed by the

Korean Embassy or the Consulate General in the applicant’s home country. (Transcripts need to be notarized)

FOR

CHINESE UNIV.

GRADUATES

(ADDITIONAL)

Chinese students should submit all general documents along with Chinese Ministry of Education’s online

academic record documents on DEGREE issued in English. – ONE Original Copy and ONE Photocopy (please refer

to www.cdgdc.edu.cn for more details), instead of an apostille or confirmation from the Korean Consul.

FINANCIAL

SUPPORT

CASE 1

[IF AN APPLICANT ORFINANCIALLY SUPPORTS HIMSELF/HERSELF OR AN APPLICANT’S PARENT SUPPORTS]

1. Affidavit of Support - ONE Original Copy (Use KUGRD-F1 standard form)

2. Bank statement of a minimum deposit of 15,000 USD / 100,000 CNY / 15,000,000 KRW – ONE Original Copy

and ONE Photocopy (issued in English or Korean)

* The deposit must be in the applicant’s or parent’s name (Note: The recommended deposit period is 6

months or longer.)

* Certificate of Bank Balance (Bank Statement) is a mandatory document required by the ROK government.

CASE 2

[IF SUPPORTED BY A KU PROFESSOR]

1. Financial Support Form by KU Professor - 1 Original and 1 Copy (Use KUGRD-P1 standard form)

2. Financial Support Plans Form by KU Professor - 1 Original and 1 Copy (Use KUGRD-P2 standard form)

3. Financial Support Plans Form by KU Professor - 1 Original and 1 Copy (Use KUGRD-P3 standard form)

4. Research Participation Confirmation by KU Professor – 1 Original and 1 Copy (Use KUGRD-P4 standard form)

5. Research Project Guidance Materials – 1 Original and 1 Copy (No form, please submit 1~2 copies in A4 size)

6. Employment Certificate of KU Professor - 1 Original and 1 Copy (issued by the Office of Faculty Affairs)

* APPLICANT SHOULD SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED ABOVE ALL AT ONCE FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION.

* KU GRADUATE SCHOOL MAY ASK FOR ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTATION NOT MENTIONED ABOVE FOR NECESSARY CLARIFICATION.

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7. IMPORTANT REMINDERS

APPLICATION RELATED

▶ The applicant should register, apply, make necessary payments online at the application webpage before

the deadline. After the deadline, it is not possible to modify application information, cancel application, nor

receive refund for fees paid.

▶ After applying online, the applicant should submit the required documents to the Graduate School

Administration Office within the given timeline. Failing to comply with given dates will result in exclusion from

the admissions process.

▶ All information on application materials such as telephone number, e-mail address, etc., must be written

accurately and fully, and the applicant is solely responsible for any disadvantages resulting from incorrect

information.

ADMISSIONS-RELATED NOTES

▶ All arts and physical division applicants need to take an interview and/or performance assessment; thus, it

is necessary to check the details through the Graduate School website.

▶ If an interview and/or performance assessment are/is scheduled, the applicant must arrive at the

announced waiting spot 10 mins before the designated interview and/or performance assessment schedules.

Also, the applicant must bring his/her ID (passport or alien registration card) and portfolios and/or other

documents stated on p. 8 for the interview and/or performance assessment.

▶ For all other division (department) applicants, an additional phone interview can take place and depending

on the department.

ENROLLMENT AND CANCELLATION OF ENROLLMENT

▶ If any required documents are found to be false or counterfeit, admission to Konkuk University Graduate

School will be revoked.

▶ If an admitted student is found unqualified and does not meet the basic academic eligibility for application

(e.g., graduated from non-accredited university), admission will also be revoked.

WITHDRAWING FROM REGISTRATION

▶ If an admitted student wants to withdraw from registration, the student needs to fill out a form named

『Tuition Refund Request Form』 and submit to the Graduate School Administration Office by no later than

Aug. 21, 2015, to get a full refund.

SOJOURN-RELATED MATTERS

▶ Every student staying in Korea for 90 days or more for study abroad purposes must report to the nearby

local immigration office and get registered for the issuance of 『Alien Registration Card』.

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GRADUATION-RELATED MATTERS

▶ Every admitted student needs to acquire and submit the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) level 4 or

higher, or a certain level of regular English proficiency test result to the Graduate School Administration

Office for graduation.

VISA ISSUANCE

▶ After registration, all new students should take the necessary steps to apply for visa issuance, ASAP (as

soon as possible).

▶ All visa issuance-related matters are dealt in accordance with the ROK immigration policy. Please note

that in case the immigration office refuses to issue a visa to an admitted student, KU Graduate School

cannot accept him/her.

CATEGORY NOTES

For New VISA Issuance

(Overseas Residence)

1. The Graduate School Administration Office verifies the registration of each student and takes the

required steps for VISA issuance.

2. After registration is complete with full tuition payment, the Graduate School Administration Office

issues and sends the “Certificate of Admission” via postal service to registered students in all

foreign countries (including China) on July 13, 2015.

3. Admitted students should apply for ROK VISA 『D-2』in the Korean Embassy or Consulate in their

country.

For VISA Status

Alteration

(From D-4 to D-2)

1. After registration is complete with full tuition payment, an admitted student should visit the

Graduate School Administration Office to obtain the Certificate of Admission starting from July 13,

2015.

2. For VISA extension, the student is required to visit the immigration office with the Certificate of

Admission.

3. In case of D-4 students, please note that the Certificate of Admission can be issued after June 30,

2015 (only available to registered students, if necessary). The 2015 fall semester begins on Aug. 31,

2015, thus, your current D-4 VISA should be in effect considering the time given for altering D-4 to D-

2.

PURCHASING HEALTH INSURANCE

▶ According to the regulations of the Korean Ministry of Education, all international students are required to

purchase health insurance. If you do not follow this regulation, you will get a penalty.

▶ You will be notified of detailed information on insurance via e-mail at the end of August 2015. You can

purchase insurance at the Orientation Session held on Aug. 28, 2015; thus, please prepare the cash amount

(\130,000~\140,000/1year) for purchasing insurance.

▶ If you already have insurance, please bring a copy of the insurance policy to the Orientation Session.

OTHERS

▶ You CANNOT apply for a Leave of Absence during the first semester. (However, Leave of Absence due to

Sickness is possible.)

▶ You CANNOT change your “Department” after enrollment.

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8. TUITION

▶ The tuition varies according to each department and major.

DIVISION/DEPARTMENTS ENTRANCE FEE TUITION TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS

(STUDENT UNION FEE) REMARKS

HUMANITIES &

SOCIAL SCIENCES KRW 1,015,000 KRW 4,369,000 KRW 5,384,000 KRW 23,000

NATURAL SCIENCE,

PHYSICAL DIVISION KRW 1,015,000 KRW 5,240,000 KRW 6,255,000 KRW 23,000

Include “Educational

Technology” and “Advanced

Industry Fusion”

ENGINEERING,

ARTS DIVISION KRW 1,015,000 KRW 6,115,000 KRW 7,130,000 KRW 23,000

VETERINARY MEDICINE KRW 1,015,000 KRW 6,674,000 KRW 7,689,000 KRW 23,000

MEDICINE KRW 1,015,000 KRW 7,427,000 KRW 8,422,000 KRW 23,000

* The above fees are for Spring 2015 and are subject to change.

* The amount of scholarship you will receive on the first semester will be deducted from the tuition bill.

9. SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

▶ Below are scholarship guidelines which are effective for all new foreign students for admitted in FALL 2015.

CATEGORY

DETAILS

QUALIFICATION

AMOUNT

(TUITION-

BASED)

NOTES

NEW FOREIGN STUDENT

SCHOLARSHIP

(1ST SEM. ONLY)

▪ TOPIK LEVEL 6

▪ ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST SCORE

TOEFL (PBT550, CBT210, iBT80), IELTS 5.5,

TEPS 550 AND HIGHER

70%

BOTH

CONDITIONS

SHOULD BE

MET

▪ TOPIK LEVEL 6

▪ ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST SCORE

TOEFL (PBT550, CBT210, iBT80), IELTS 5.5,

TEPS 550 AND HIGHER

60%

ONE OF THE

TWO

CONDITIONS

SHOULD BE MET

▪ TOPIK LEVEL 4and 5 50%

▪ TOPIK LEVEL 3 40%

ENROLLED FOREIGN

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

(2ND ~ 4TH SEM.)

GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF LAST SEMESTER 4.40 AND HIGHER 60%

GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF LAST SEMESTER 4.00 ~ 4.39 50%

GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF LAST SEMESTER BELOW 4.00 40%

* Specific details of other scholarships can be found on the KU Graduate School website.

* Limited to students who are admitted with study permit and recommendation: If he/she can supplement S-TOPIK (Level 3~6) or English test (TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80), IELTS 5.5, TEPS 550 and higher) score no later than Oct. 30, 2015, he/she can get 40% of tuition as a scholarship during the first semester.

* Advance Notice: A new scholarship policy for international students will go into effect starting from new admissions for Spring 2016.

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10. CAMPUS MAP & CONTACT INFORMATION OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

[CAMPUS MAP]

( 1 ) Administration Building

( 2 ) Business Administration Building

( 3 ) Sanghuh Hall (Graduate School)

( 4 ) Architecture Building

( 5 ) Art & Design Building

( 6 ) Konkuk Language Institute (KLI)

( 7 ) University Museum

( 8 ) Law School Building

( 9 ) Sanghuh Memorial Library

(10) Biomedical Science Building

(11) Life Science Building

(12) Animal Science Building

(13) Admissions & Info. Technology Building

(14) Industry-University Cooperation Building

(15) Veterinary Medicine Building

(16) New Millennium Hall

(17) Architecture Building

(18) Real Estate Building

(19) Liberal Arts Building

(20) Student Union Building

(21) Engineering Building

(22) New Engineering Building (to be constructed)

(23) Science Building

(24) Chang-ui Building

(25) International House

(26) Dormitory (KU:L House)

(27) Woojeongwon (HRD Center, to be constructed)

(28) Konkuk University Middle School

(29) Konkuk University High School

(30) Konkuk University Medical Center (KUMC)

[ADDRESS]

Graduate School Administration Office, Konkuk University

120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 143-701 Republic of Korea

Admissions Officer (Mr. KIM Byoungsu)

[WEBSITE / E-MAIL]

http://grad.konkuk.ac.kr

roger@konkuk.ac.kr , roger@ku.nworks.me

[CONTACT NUMBER]

TEL: +82-2-450-3264

FAX: +82-2-452-6490

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11. CONTACT INFORMATION OF DEPARTMENT OFFICES

DIV. DEPARTMENT TEL. No. DIV. DEPARTMENT TEL. No.

H U M A N I T I E S

& S O C I A L S C I E N C E S

Korean Language & Literature 02-450-3324

E N G I N E E R I N G

Chemical Engineering 02-450-3504

English Language & Literature 02-450-3335 Industrial Engineering 02-450-3525

Japanese Culture & Language 02-450-3803 Electrical Engineering 02-450-3478

Chinese Language & Literature 02-450-3372 Electronic Info. & Communication Engineering 02-450-3488

Philosophy 02-450-3382 Organic & Nano System Engineering 02-450-3512

History 02-450-3392 Architecture 02-450-3446

Education 02-450-3842 Civil Engineering 02-450-3457

Politics 02-450-3554 Microbial Engineering 02-450-3517

Law 02-450-3592 Mechanical Engineering 02-450-3466

Public Administration 02-450-3567 Environmental Engineering 02-450-3542

Economics 02-450-3615 Computer & Info. Communication Engineering 02-450-3534

Business Administration 02-450-3638 Materials Chemistry & Engineering 02-450-3497

Information Technology Management 02-450-3638 Mechanical Design & Production Engineering 02-450-3475

Management of Technology 02-450-3638 Aerospace Information Engineering 02-450-3547

International Trade 02-450-3644 Civil & Environment System Engineering 02-450-3746

Applied Statistics 02-450-3654 Advanced Technology Fusion 02-2049-6031

Livestock Management & Marketing Economics 02-450-3702 Internet & Multimedia Engineering 02-450-4071

Real Estate 02-450-3582

A R T S

Music 02-450-3832

Consumer Information Science 02-450-3773 Design 02-450-4295

Educational Technology 02-450-3762 Arts & Crafts 02-450-3793

Advanced Industry Fusion 02-450-4147 Contemporary Art 02-2049-6013

N A T U R A L S C I E N C E

Biological Science 02-450-3422 Physical Education 02-450-3822

Chemistry 02-450-3413 Moving Image 02-2049-6072

Physics 02-450-3403 M E D I

Medicine 02-2049-6216

Geography 02-450-3432 Veterinary Medicine 02-450-3708

Mathematics 02-450-3849

I N T E R

Culture Contents & Communication 02-450-4038

Animal Biotechnology 02-450-3667 World Heritage 02-450-3432

Animal Science & Technology 02-450-3695 Humanities for Unification 02-450-3386

Food Science & Biotechnology of Animal 02-450-3676 Smart ICT Convergence 02-450-4071

Environmental Science 02-450-3755 National Security and Disaster Management 02-450-3567

Bio-Industrial Technology 02-450-3702 Human Image 02-450-3525

Applied Bioscience 02-450-3754

Bioresources & Food Science 02-450-3738

Bioscience & Biotechnology 02-2049-6176

Mathematics Education 02-450-3812

Clothing 02-450-3779

Biomedical Science & Technology 02-2049-6001

Advanced Translational Medicine 02-2049-6216

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APPENDIX 1. LIST OF APPLICATION-RELATED FORMS

※

※ Where to Download Forms

KUGS Website (http://grad.konkuk.ac.kr/) ☞ “입학안내” ☞ “모집요강”

APPENDIX 2. SAMPLES OF LEGALIZATION DOCUMENTS

[APOSTILLE] [KOREAN CONSUL CONFIRMATION] [CREDENTIAL REPORTS – for China only]

FORM No. NAME OF FORM WHO PREPARES?

KUGRD-A1 RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM APPLICANT

KUGRD-A2 PERSONAL INFO RELEASE CONSENT FORM APPLICANT

KUGRD-B1 SELF-INTRODUCTION FORM APPLICANT

KUGRD-B2 STUDY & RESEARCH PLAN FORM APPLICANT

KUGRD-F1 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT FORM PARENTS OF APPLICANT

KUGRD-P1 FINANCIAL SUPPORT FORM KU PROFESSOR (ADVISOR)

KUGRD-P2 FINANCIAL SUPPORT PLANS FORM KU PROFESSOR (ADVISOR)

KUGRD-P3 FINANCIAL SUPPORT PLANS CONSENT FORM KU PROFESSOR & APPLICANT

KUGRD-P4 RESEARCH PARTICIPATION CONFIRMATION FORM KU PROFESSOR (ADVISOR)

KUGRD-P5 STUDY PERMIT-RECOMMENDATION FORM KU PROFESSOR (ADVISOR)