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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
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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: [email protected]
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