Spring Semester 2009

 
Feb 23~27  Induction week for international students

Feb 23~27 Course registration

01-Mar Movement Day (National Holiday)

02-Mar Semester begins & application deadline for subject minor starts

Mar 2~7 Program change/confirmation week for international students

Mar 18~19 Submission of application for dual degree

20-Mar Application deadline for those taking absence / returning from leaves of absence

Midterm examination
Apr 20~24
Submission of application for double major
Apr 27~29
Buddha's Birthday (National Holiday)
02-May
Korea University Foundation Day / Children's Day (National Holiday)
05-May
Submission of application for readmission
May 13~29
Course registration for Fall semester (Semester 2) 2009
May 25~29
The Memorial Day (National Holiday)
06-Jun
End of term examination
Jun 15~19
Summer vacation begins
22-Jun
Summer session
Jun 29~Jul 24
International Summer Campus (ISC by Office of International Affairs)
Jun 29~Aug 7
Independence Day (National Holiday)
15-Aug
Enrolment for Fall semester (Semester 2) 2009
Aug 20~27
Application deadline for those taking absence / returning from a leave absence starts
20-Aug
Submission of application for supplementary course registration for Fall semester (Semester
2)2009
Aug 24~28
Induction week for international students

Aug 24~28

 
Fall Semester 2009
 
01-Sep  Semester begins & application deadline for subject minor starts

Aug 31~Sep 5 Program change/confirmation week for international students

Sep 9~Dec 13 Submission of application for students with special admission for Koreans & non-Koreans

Submission of application for dual degree

Sep 16~17
Deadline for application for those taking absence / returning from leaves of absence
21-Sep
Annual Ko-Yon varsity games
 Sep 25~26 Harvest Festival (National Holidays)

Oct 2~4 The Foundation Day of Korea (National Holiday)

03-Oct Midterm examination

Oct 19~23 Submission of application for double major

Oct 26~28 Submission of application for readmission

Nov 10~27 Course registration for Spring semester (Semester 1) 2009

Nov 30~Dec 4 End of term examination

Dec 14~18 Submission of application for admission to KU (Main) starts

18-Dec Winter vacation begins

21-Dec Christmas (National Holiday)

25-Dec Winter session

Dec 28~Jan 26 New Year's Day (National Holiday)

01-Jan-10 The Lunar New Year's Day (National Holiday)

Feb 13~15 Enrolment for Spring semester (Semester 1) 2010

Feb 19~26 Application deadline for those taking absence / returning from a leave absence starts

19-Feb Submission of application for supplementary course registration for Fall semester (Semester
1)2010

Fed 22~26 2010 Graduation Ceremony

25-Feb
Asiatic Research Center Nursing Research Institute

Korean Cultural Research Center Research Institute of Mental Health

Institute for Business Research and Education Institute of Digestive Disease and Nutrition

Legal Research Institute Implant Research Center

Korean Entomological Institute Institute of Human Genetics

Institute of Economic Research Chinese Studies Institute

Institute of Natural Resources Institute of Renal Disease

Labor Education and Research Institute Global Research Institute

Research Institute of Engineering and Technology Institute of Green Chemical Engineering Systems

Anglo-American Studies Institute Research Institute for Advanced Industrial Technology

Behavioral Science Research Center Korea Detector Laboratory

Mass Communication Research Institute Institute of Natural Environment and Conservation

Institute of Basic Science Functional Food Research Center

Institute of Legal Medicine Center for Artificial Vision Research

Research Institute of Education Cell Death Research Center

Institute for Viral Disease Institute of North Koreanology

Institute for Environmental Health Institute of Communication Disorder

Institute for Tropical Epidemic Disease Center for Electro and Photo Responsive Molecules

Institute for German Studies Institute of Neotype Epidemic

Institute of Statistics Center for Steel-Structure Engineering and Technology

Russian Studies Institute Center for Neuro-Dynamics

Korea Nutrition Research Institute Center for Information Security Technologies

Institute of Plastic Reconstructive and Special Surgery Institute of Japanese Studies

Research Institute of Sports Science Cardiovascular Institute

Institute of Biotechnology Urology Cancer Gene Therapy Center

Korean Studies Institute Applied Rheology Center

Industry Development Institute Research Institute for Skin Image

Institute for Peace Studies Center for Multidimensional Sepctroscopy

Institute of Governmental Studies Institute of Language and Culture

Inter-University Research Institute for Energy Technology Institute of Human Genomic study

Institute of High Technology Materials and Devices Center for Nano Science

Research Institute for Information and Communication Technology Institute of Human Genomic study

Institute of Natural Sciences Center for Nano Science

Center for Mineral Resources Research Asian Institute of Corporate Governance

Medical Law Institute Telecommunication Mathematics Research Center

Neuroscience Research Institute Teenagers Into Science and Technology Center Management

European Union Research Center Engineering Education Research Center

Research Institute for Language and Information Institute for Subject Matters Education

Institute of Woman's Medical Science Advanced Power System Research Center

 Research Center for Disaster Prevention Science and Technology Northeast Asian Institute for Business and Economic Research
Research Institute for Environmental Technology and Sustainable
Institute of Scoliosis
Development
ILMIN International Relations Institute Stem Cell Institute

Cancer Institute Plant Signaling Network Research Center

Institute for the Study of Buried Materials Korea Artificial Organ Center

Advanced Materials Chemistry Research Center Cooperative Industrial Research Center

Institute of Advanced Machinary Design Technology Core Technologies for Next Generation Internet

Research Institute of Computer Information and Communication Institute of Biomedical and Food Safety

Center for Semiconductor Technology Intelligent Robotics Research Center

Environmental Research Institute Environmental Toxico-Genomics and Proteomics Center

Institute of Social Research GIS-RS Center for Environmental Resources

Institute of Philosophy Studies Human Behavior and Genetic Institute

Medical Science Research Center Institute for Biomarker Nanotechnology

Other Korean Universities

National Universities

1. Andong National University

2. Changwon National University
3. Cheju National University
4. Chonbuk National University
5. Chonnam National University
6. Chungbuk National University
7. Chungnam National University
8. KAIST Information
9. Kangnung National University
10. Kangwon National University
11. Kongju National University
12. Korea National University of Education
13. Kumoh National Institute of Technology
14. Kunsan National University
15. Kyungpook National University
16. Kyungsang National University
17. Mokpo National University
18. National Fisheries University of Pusan
19. Pusan National University
20. Seoul National University
21. Suncheon National University

City Universities

1. Seoul City University

2. Incheon City University

Private Universities

1. Ajou University
2. Baejae University
3. Catholic University
4. Cheongju University
5. Chosun University
6. Joong'ang University
7. Daeshin University
8. Dankuk University
9. Dongah University
10. Dongduk Women's University
11. Dongeui University
12. Dongguk University-Seoul
13. Dongguk University-Kyongju
14. Dongseo University
15. Dongsin University
16. Duksung Women's University
17. Ewha Women's University
18. Hallym University
19. Hankuk Aviation University
20. Hannam University
21. Hanshin University
22. Hansung University
23. Hanyang University
24. Honam University
25. Hongik University
26. Hoseo University
27. Hyoja University
28. Hyosung Women's University
29. Information and Communications University
30. Inha University
31. Inje University
32. Jeonju University
33. Jeonju Woosuk University
34. Keimyung University
35. Keonyang University
36. Konkuk University
37. Kookjae University
38. Kookmin University
39. Korea University
40. Korea Foreign Language University
41. Korea Maritime University
42. Kwandong University
43. Kwangju University
44. Kwangwoon University
45. Kyunghee University
46. Kyungki University
47. Kyungnam University
48. Kyungsan University
49. Kyungsung University
50. Kyungwon University
51. Myongji University
52. Mokwon University
53. Pierson University
54. Pohang University of Science and Technology
55. Pusan University of Foreign Studies
56. Pusan Women's University
57. Samyook University
58. Sangji University
59. Sangmyung Women's University
60. Sejong University
61. Semyung University
62. Seoul Women's University
63. Seowon University
 64. Sogang University
65. Sookmyung Women's University
66. Soon-Cheon-Hyang University
67. Soongsil University
68. Sunghwa University
69. Sung-Kyun-Kwan University
70. Sunmoon University
71. Sungshin Women's University
72. Suwon University
73. Taegu University
74. Taejeon University
75. Ulsan University
76. Wonkwang University
77. Wooseok University
78. Yeongnam University
79. Yonsei University

Colleges and Seminaries

1. Asia United Theological College

2. Chonshin Collee
3. Full Gospel Theological College
4. Honam Theological College
5. Hyupsung Theological Seminary College
6. Kangnam College
7. Korea Baptist Theological College
8. Korea Christian College
9. Korea Sports Science College
10. Korean National College of Physical Education
11. Kosin College and Korean Theological Seminary
12. Kwangju Catholic College
13. Methodist Theological Seminary
14. Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary
15. Pusan Catholic College
16. Seoul Theological Seminary
17. Sungkyul Theological College
18. Suwon Catholic College
19. Taegu Catholic College
20. Yosu National Fisheries College

Teachers Colleges

1. Cheju National Teachers College

2. Cheongju Teachers College
3. Chinju Teachers College
4. Chonju Teachers College
5. Chunchon Teachers College
6. Inchon National Teachers College
7. Kongju Teachers College
8. Kwangju Teachers College
9. Pusan Teachers College
10. Seoul National Teachers College
11. Taegu National Teachers College

Industrial Colleges

1. Chodang Sanup University

2. Chonbuk Sanup University
3. Kyungpook Sanup University
4. Kwangju National Institute of Technology
5. Pusan National Institute of Technology
6. Samchok National Institute of Technology
7. Sangju National Polytechnic University
8. Seoul National Polytechnic University
 9. Taejon National Institute of Technology

Military and Police Academies

1. Armed Forces Nursing Academy

2. National Police Academy
3. National Tax College
4. ROK Air Force Academy
5. ROK Military Academy
6. ROK Naval Academy

Check the eligibility

The applicant who holds a bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree for Doctor program application)
A) A foreign national whose parents also have foreign nationality or
B) A Korean who has completed entire education courses with 16 years of school education, equivalent to
an elementary school, middle school, high school and university in a foreign country. (Certificates of all
school graduation and official transcripts should be submitted.)

Online application submission

September 15 ~ November 15 (for commencing spring semester)

March 15 ~ May 15 (for commencing fall semester)

- Go to online application page. 'click'

- Preview of the steps of online application
Supporting document submission
- Once you submit online application, please submit the following documents to KUGSIS office by Nov
15/May 15 for the complete application:
* Required Materials:
1. Online Application Result Page
2. Certificate of Degree (or Certificate of Expected Graduation) of all colleges and graduate schools
(should be written in English)
3. Official transcripts of all colleges and graduate schools (should be SEALED by the issuing institution
and written in English)
* Eligibility For Korean who completed entire education courses with 16 years of school
B education:
- Elementary School Transcript or graduation certification
- Middle School Transcript or graduation certification
- High School Transcript or graduation certification

4. A copy of passport
* Eligibility For overseas Korean whose parents also have foreign nationality:
A - Copy of each parents' passport

5. Two letters of recommendation (Download Available), from professors familiar with the applicant's
academic work, or from professional supervisors.
6. A Statement of Purpose: The essay must be 1,200 words (3 pages).
7. TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, KU IFLS Test (refer below) score report:
Native speakers of English or those who graduated from the university which all courses are
conducted in English are exempt from this requirement.
KU IFLS (Institute of Foreign Language Studies) Test: in case you don’t prepare the official
TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS score, you can take KU IFLS TOEIC&TOEFL once a month before the
deadline(11/15) at KU IFLS office. For more info, visit IFLS office, R208 International Hall (
국제관). Official TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS scores are strongly recommended.
- KU IFLS TOEFL: http://langtopia.korea.ac.kr/exam/exam_toefl.html 3290-1456~7
- KU IFLS TOEIC: http://langtopia.korea.ac.kr/exam/exam_toeic.html 3290-1117

8. Application fee of US $80 or KRW80,000

* Fee payment method:
* Wire transfer details:
- Enclose the Bank Check Payable to KU GSIS office
- Pay in cash to KU GSIS office directly
- Wire transfer
Korea Exchange Bank (Anam-dong branch)
- Swift code: KOEXKRSE
- Address: 181, 2-ga, Eolji-ro, Jung-gu, Seool, Korea
- Account No: 142-22-00281-9
- Account name: GSIS, Korea University

9. Certificate of the Bank Deposit (more than 10,000 US$ of yourself or family members)
For Chinese students:
10
Two photos, 3 X 4 CM
.
11
HOUSEHOLD REGISTERS (戶口溥) OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS
.
12
ID CARD (居民身份证)
.
13 CERTIFICATE OF DEGREE WITH a Verification from the China Academic Degree & Graduate
. Education Development Center, http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn
14 CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION WITH a Verification from the China Academic Degree &
. Graduate Education Development Center, http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn
   ** For those who have not yet graduated from university: Education Background & Academic
Records issued by the China Academic Degree & Graduate Education Development Center,
http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn
15
(Optional) PARENTS’ CERTIFICATE OF HOLDING OFFICE (工作证明书)
.

Application materials and inquiries should be directed to:

 Office of Academic Affairs
Graduate School of International Studies
Korea University
1 Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-701, KOREA
 Phone : +82-2-3290-1391
 E-mail : gsis@korea.ac.kr

Evaluation

November 15~early December (for commencing spring semester)

May 15~early June (for commencing fall semester)

- Document Screening by KUGSIS admission committee

- Telephone Interview by KUGSIS admission committee(only for POSCO/KT&G/KOICA/SMG applicants)

Admission Result Announcement through email

Around December 15 (for commencing spring semester)

Around June 15 (for commencing fall semester)

- Letter of Admission
- Offer Acceptance Form with Scholarship Award
- Tuition Bill

Offer Accept Submission and Tuition Payment

Until early January (for commencing spring semester)

Until early July (for commencing fall semester)

- Decide whether accept or not the KUGSIS offer

- Pay the tuition fee
- Arrange your housing (Apply for on-campus/off-campus housing on your own)

Apply for Visa Issuance

Mid January ~ February (for commencing spring semester)

Mid July ~ August (for commencing fall semester)

- Visa(D2) document: KUGSIS issues the Certificate of Admission(표준입학허가서) and mail it to the
student
- Apply for Visa Issuance: Korean consulate in your country
- (As for Chinese, please refer to the following page)
- Arrange your housing
Orientation

Last week of February (for commencing spring semester)

Last week of August (for commencing fall semester)

- Orientation session held one week before the semester begins

- Course registration and orientation about KUGSIS and course requirements

Tuition Fee & Scholarship

Tuition fee per semester in 2010

Course Admission Fee Tuition Others Total

Master 1,130,000 5,818,000 66,000 7,014,000
Doctor 1,130,000 5,818,000 66,000 7,014,000

* All fees are in Korean won.

* Fees will be increased in 2011 without notice

SCHOLARSHIP for KU GSIS International Students

POSCO Asian Fellow

KU GSIS Int’l Students KT&G Fellow sponsored
sponsored by POSCO TJ
Scholarship A/B by KT&G foundation
Park Foundation
Nationality: Turkey, Iran,
Eligibility All international students Kazakhstan, Russia, or Any Asian nationality
Indonesia
Program Master/Doctor Master Master
All int’l students who are
Number of
admitted to KUGSIS Four students per year Five students per year
Fellow
Master/Doctor program
Every commencing Spring Every commencing Fall
Every semester
Semester Semester
Semester (application period: 3/15-5/15
(application period: 9/15- (application period: 3/15-
or 9/1-11/15)
11/15) 5/15)
No separate application
No separate application required: No separate application
required: Any students from Turkey, required:
All international applicants for Iran, Kazakhstan, Any Asian students who
Application
KU GSIS are automatically Russia, or Indonesia who will be ranked top five of
process
considered as a candidate for will be ranked top the admission score will be
International Students admission score will be automatically considered as
Scholarship. automatically considered a POSCO Asian Fellow.
as a KT&G Fellow.
Selection Scholarship award for the Apply for KU GSIS Master Apply for KU GSIS Master
Process first semester will be Program → KU Admission Program → KU Admission
decided according to the committee review and committee review and
admission score ranked by recommend the candidates recommend the candidates
KU GSIS Admission to KT&G foundation → to POSCO foundation →
Committee and announced KT&G foundation select POSCO foundation select
upon the notice of the the fellow → Notify fellow the fellow → Notify fellow
admission result, in Dec 15, in Dec 15, 2008. in June 15, 2009.
 2008(June 15, 2009).
KU GSIS Int’l
During four semesters: During four semesters:
Students Scholarship A: 100%
100% of the 100% of the
of the tuition (including
tuition (including tuition (including Admission
Admission Fee)
Award KU GSIS Int’l Students Admission Fee) Fee)
KRW 1,000,000 KRW 1,000,000
Scholarship B: 50% of the per month as a living per month as a living
tuition (including Admission expense expense
Fee)
Renewal Condition:
  - Maintain GPA 3.5 or above
  - Cannot take Leave of
Absence from school during Maintain GPA 3.0 or above Maintain GPA 3.0 or above
Conditions Submit activity report and Submit activity report and
whole program
for
As for the thesis to KT&G foundation thesis to POSCO foundation
Scholarship
renewal consecutive semester, Participate in any KT&G Participate in any POSCO
scholarship type (A/B) will be events events
decided based on the
previous semester GPA’s
ranking among int’l students.

Number of Selection
Scholarship Title Award/Semester Eligibility
Fellow Process
1. Foreign
students
2. Academic NIIED selects
grades from recipents
Full Scholarship
the last through
NIIED Scholarship (Korean Decided by NIIED, and Monthly
educational Korean
Government Scholarship) every year Stipend on a
institute Cousulate
semester basis
attended offices
must be overseas.
within the
top 20%.
KOICA Scholarship 20 per year Full Tuition fee and 1. Foreign KOICA(Korea
Monthly Stipend students Iternational
Roundtrip airfare who are a Agency)
government select
official or recipents
employee in through
the public KOICA
sector or offices
researcher overseas.
in a state
institute
working in
his/her
home
country with
a Bachelor’s
Degree or
higher
2. Be
nominated
by his or
her
 Government

ETC
- On-campus Housing: please visit Korea University Residence homepage, at http://reslife.korea.ac.kr and
apply for the campus housing separately.
- Off-campus Housing: