ia \)sty ato Ropticotharea Fall 2021 Undergraduate Admissions Guidelines for International Students UNIVERSITY Seoul Campus0 A history of leadership Being truthful and open is the foundation of trust between people. Fall 207% ses Q te Ravi With a sense of duty to others, we can cooperate and be united. underd ; “macs Beene foe oul CAEL We need courage to do what we believe is right, and everything worthwhile requires courage. Contents |. Qualifications 1 2 Ill, Colleges & Departments 2 \V. Application Process 4 V, Selection Process 10 VI. Korean Language Courses = 11 a history of leadership 2031, 8 00 -|. Qualifications 1. Nationality and Academic Requirements 1) Freshman Applicants All applicants must meet both of the following requirements: (1) Applicants have graduated or are expected to graduate from accredited primary and secondary schools inside or outside of Korea. (12-year education) Ifyou studied less than 12 years of education, please consult whether you can apply or not (2) Applicants and their parents are foreign nationals without Korean citizenship since the day applicants were born, 2) Transfer Applicants In addition, transfer applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) Applicants have completed or are expected to complete at least 2 years of a 4-year undergraduate degree program with at least 50 percent of the credits required for graduation at an accredited Korean or foreign university with good academic standing (2) Applicants have graduated or are expected to graduate from a 2- or 3-year associate degree program at an accredited Korean or foreign college with good academic standing 2. Language Proficiency Requirements All applicants must submit one or more of the following documents: 1) TOPIK report of Level 3 or above 2) Korean Language Program Completion Certificate issued by Konkuk Language Institute of Level 3 or above 3) Report card of Korean Language Test Level 3 or above conducted and issued by Konkuk Language Institute All students must acquire TOPIK Level 4 or above to graduate. 3. Important Notes 1) Admissions for both freshman and transfer students require academic records from schools accredited under the education laws of their respective countries. The following courses and exams do not meet the requirement: language courses, university preparatory courses, continuing education courses, adult university courses, correspondence courses, online courses, high school diploma equivalency exams for example in the U.S. or Canada(e.g. GED), in the Korea(287Al) and China's Higher Education Self-taught Examination (33308 BSW) 2) If applicants’ parents are divorced, and one of the parents has custody of the applicant, only that parent's nation is considered in nationality requirements. However, if the person with parental rights remarries someone with Korean nationality, whether that Korean has adopted the applicant or not, that applicant cannot apply. 29In9 eu 204 sa suojsupy ayenpes6.9pun 1202 TV squapmis eu2 KONKUK UNIVERSITY Il. Admissions Timeline at riod fd Cntine Application | APH 19,2025, 8.90 am_— May 7, 2021, 5 p.m. ‘Apply through UWAY APPLY (hitps:ipsi4 Korea Standard Time (KST) wwayapoly comfore'gnikonkukl?CHA ‘Submission of ‘Apri! 25, 2027, 8.30 am.— May 14,2021, 5pm. | Submit he documents through Required Documer Korea Standard Time (ST) Intemational registered) mal only Korean Language Test | say 3, 2001 Tela of Tine 1 apm Te cea ond AmisonDuetons_| Korea incr ST) onnanki nies wate Tallin and moran nlc ‘iy 22021, 830m. ya 2024 49m Kote Sarr tine ST) carn ete rough te tor Bogins | August 30, 2021 Fall 2021 cee ees atime St) Tine and details wil be announced later Tuition Payment [Note 1] The timeline above is subject to change and announcements will be made accordingly. [Note 2] if you have © TOPIK report of Level 3 or above, @ Korean Language Program Completion Cerificate Issued by Konkuk Language Institute of Level 3 or above, @ or you're a Current(2021 spring semester) student of Konkuk Language Institute, ® or an applicant of 75" TOPIK examination, you cannat apply for Korean Language Test conducted by Konkuk Language Institute. (But, 75" TOPIK examination is delayed or canceled, and its impossible ‘to submit your TOPIK report, you can apply for Korean Language Test conducted by Konkuk Language Institut, [Note 3] Detaiis of Korean Language Test conducted by Konkuk Language Institute wil be announced through e-mail after Online application [Note 4] The deadiine for submission of application documents is § p.m. on May 14, 2021. However, applicants may submit their TOPIK report by 5 p.m. on May 21, 2021. (if applicants took the 75" TOPIK examination, they must submit their registration ticket.) [Note 5] To prevent the spread of COVID-1, Non-face-to-face consultation is proceeding now. So, please make inquires by telephone (02-2049-6202, 6225) OR e-mail (uadmissions@konkuk act), [Note 6] Al required documents should also be sent by post only. Please post all documents in one and do not post them separately [Note 7] ll announcements during the application period will be made via e-mail only. For this reason, Applicants MUST put the correct e-mail address on their application. Also, applicants will be responsible for any problems caused by e-mail address errors. Ill. Colleges & Departments Korean Language & Literature Engish Language & Liralur ‘Chinese Language & Literature Philosophy Histon ‘Geography Mecia & Communtcalon (oumalm & Mass Media) Digial Cuure & Contents (Cutural Industries & Content. Mathemates i Chemisty Arceclure Liberal rts Selonee Jo} o}o}o}ololofo}olole}o} Jo}o}o}o}o}ofofo}olofo}o} oofo}o}olofofo|olofo} of ‘archectureca en ee eee ere Ci & Envonmerial Ergieerng o ° ° Hechanical & Roreapace Engnoei9 ° o o lecronc&Electea Engineering o o o Engineering | Ghencal Engineer o 0 o Computer Ssonce& Engng ° o © india Engineering 9 o o Siotpal Engineoing ° o © Poiteal Science o o a Eeonomies o o ° Social | Punic Aainavatin o o 7 Seiance [Tnlematinsl Teds o o o Apold Sates © o © Globe! Siess 3 o 3 Gosiness [Business Admnstaion o o o Adminstration | Wanagement of Technotay o o 7 eal Estate School | Roa ile Sues o © ° Energy Engineong ° o o Smt Vaile Eng nasieg o o o Smart GT Engnerng © o ° Konkukinsttte [ Cosmates Enginoorng o o o cf Technology [Sion Get ana Regenerative Baap 9 o o SiomadcalSeionce and Engreorng ° o o Syems Sctemnoagy 2 o o ilogratveSoscione and BOTCSNORGT o o ° ila Sciences o 3 o ‘Animal Science & Technolog) o o 0 Crop Sones o o © USMawh | Food Scenes & Botecrolgy of Arnal Peace o o o Food Warten & Tecinology o o © Ervconaria Heal Sonos 3 o o Fores ard Landscape Archos 9 o o Communion Design o x © india Design o x 3 ste & [Apparel Design o x o ares [appar bong o x 7 Contemporary APS 9 x o Fim & Moving frags o x o Fin & Maing rage Rag 3 x o Jopanose Language Edscaton o x x atheros Edveston o x x Education Educational Technolog} o x x Engish Education o x x [Note 1] Civil & Environmental Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Industral Engineering departments run Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (ABEEK)-cortiied programs. Students in such departments must fulfil al ABEEK requirements to graduate. (However, it may change depending on the situations.) [Note 2] Due to Korean Language Course requirements, transfer students may not be able to graduate within 4 semesters [Note 3] In order to apply fora transfer2 (dual-degree program), an applicant must be enrolled at a foreign university that has signed an agreement with Konkuk. The applicant can only apply for a department (or major) specified in that ‘agreement [Note 4] The four depariments of the College of Education are allowed to admit only a small number of students, under ‘government regulations [Note 5] You must apply fora total of three departments by selecting them in order of your preference. You cannot select some popular majors (Media & Communication, Digital Culture & Contents, Business ‘Administration, Cosmetics Engineering, Al majors of the College of Arts & Design and Education) as your second or third choice. Also, you cannot select Korean Language iterature major, Intemational Trade major, Global Business major as your third choice. 29In9 2042 squapms yeuoneui suojsupy ayenpes6.9pun 1202 TV4 KONKUK UNIVERSITY \V. Application Process 1. Online Application 1) Period: April 19, 2021, 9.30 a.m.— May 7, 2021, 5 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST) 2) Website: www.uwayapply.com (Direct link: https:/ripsi4. uwayapply.com/foreign/konkuk/?CHA=2) 3) “Application Category (122) on the Application Form “Choose “Freshman (4!2!#!)," "Transfer (#212!)," or “Transfer2(Dual-Degree) (Be/82 (S419) first, then select “College (tt81)" and “Unit (22JE9).” 4) Applicants cannot apply for a major related to their native language. For example, a Chinese student cannot apply for the Department of Chinese Language & Literature. 5) Applicants should upload their color photo taken at a studio for the online application. 6) All required spaces must be filed out on the online application. 7) Applicants should provide their valid and frequently-used e-mail address. Important information and updates will be sent by e-mail and itis the applicants’ responsibilty to check their e-mail accounts regularly 8) Changes or cancellations cannot be made after the online application deadiine. 9) Applications without the required documents will be rejected 10) Application Fee (1) KRW 107,000 (2)A refund may be given only before the online application deadline and with the authorization of the admissions officer (1 +82-2-2049-6202). 11) For troubleshooting regarding the online application, please contact UWAY directly (+82-2- 1588-8988). 2. Korean Language Test conducted by Konkuk Language Institute 1) Applicants who register for the Korean Language Test conducted by Konkuk Language Institute will be sent an e-mail regarding its detailed procedures and instructions. 2) Test Fee: KRW 50,000 After applying, applicant should wire-transfer the test fee to the designated bank account stated in the e-mail ~ Failure in making the test fee payment will result in the applicant to be denied test taking right. 3. Submi n of Required Documents 1) Period: April 26, 2021, 9.30 a.m.— May 14, 2021, 5 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST) 2)List of required documents: Applicants must submit all required documents through international (registered) mail before the application deadline at one time.| Documents for Chinese students my amu fq pounboy suounse Pros ‘2181844 (Appicaton form): Printed from the UWAY APPLY website Pret [IRERI7 IRATE! (Applicant recor) rintod from the UWAY APPLY websio [ZIIATIN 3! S{2DESIA (Personal slaloment& Statement of Purpose: Printed ‘rom the UWAY APPLY website Lotto of consent for academic background check: Download from the UWAY APPLY website Color photograph (2.6 em x 4.5 em) ‘Ayweg 9 hyyevonen uo swwewnsog “Hukoubur Ri pages must be included Bith Cericate or Qinshuguan’ zhengming: Exempted if applicants and thelr parents are ited onthe same Mbkcubu and ifthe parent i sted asthe family head Divorce or Death Certicate officially Issued by hisher home county: I parents are divorcee, confirmation of custody is required ication cards of applicants and ther parents Passport Photocopy af the font page with personal information ROK alien repstration card (both sides) applicable Cerificate of entry & exit (B20 BH AV SB) issued by the Korea Immigration Service: Must include all records frm the date of bts; Exempled for appicants residing n foregn counties uo siuauina0q voddng reoueuy 7 Bank statement of applicants or their parents with @ minimum deposit of USD 20,000 or above ‘= The Balance should be maintained fr more than 6 months (Deposit needs to be frozen atleast unl the start of the semester (August 30, 2021)) “Only bank statomonts of timo (or tx) deposits should be submits Bank statements of savings account except tose ftom Korean Local Banks ‘are not val, “= IFan appicant submis the bank statement of someone other than himset herself or one of her parents, helshe shall submit the AZIESAidavit ‘of support which can fe downloadee from the UWAY APPLY website) and Ieentifeation care ofthe person who wil serve as a financial guarantor. sein, 8 Language Profitiency Requirement Submit atleast one ofthe following requirements: TOPIK score repot of Level 3 or above OR Korean language program completion certificate of Level 3 or ‘above by Korkuk Language Insitute “ Cerifate ftom TOPIK website (tp:/hwwwtopk go kr) sais accepted “The cetfcate must be vali(issued inthe past two yeas) “= Applicants who took the 75° TOPIK examinationlest date: Ap 11, 2021) ‘ean appy. However, they must submit a copy of her registration cket, and submit thei TOPIK tepor by May 21, 2021 § p.m, through e-nal “ Korean language program completion cetifeate ‘The official corticate must ince grades and atendance “= The orignal document wil be etumed you request. Corificates invoving extracurricular activites alter high echoo! graduation ‘hey lasted more than a year(Offc.al documents about extracurcal x) Cetfteate of attendance or report card of academy) 16 ‘Al applicants ofthe Colege of At and Design [ther than Acing majors] must submit Hand-drawn Art portoios. (5 pages in Ad size) “Both the origina(S pages) and copes(S pages) ofthe applicants’ portfolios ‘must be subries “= Applicants of Fim & Moving image - Acting maior must submit USB deve ‘with demo reels of acting instead of Hanc-drawn Ar portfolios ~ Applicants of Film & Moving image major must submit Hand-drawn Arts portfolios. squapmis jeuonewiay 40} s2unaping suojsstupy ayenpes6,9pun 1202 TV6 KONKUK UNIVERSITY X Applicants who graduated from a high school and/or university in China must also submit certificates issued by China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (www.chsi. com.cn). Photocopy of #%. #4 if they have one Applicants who graduated from a high school in mainland China must submit Photocopy of their high school diploma Original copy of their high school transcript + Verification Report of China Secondary Education Qualification Certificate ( Additional Documents for Freshmen Applicants mellem Type We. Document onal ™ sees "Cent ” Exess . F [tr | ah sto apona 1 1 2 [1 | hon cnou vencpiondin Enlet(ortansted andvetazedcomy) | 1 3 | 4g | Official score report of high school graduation or college entrance : & | | Sttenatontedpsen) [Note 1] Applicants who are (expected to) graduated from Korean high school should submit their high school diploma (or certificate proving that the applicants are expected to graduate from high school), and transcript of high school record{including their high school transcript) > Additional documents for Transfer Applicants Korean Consult Phat a om Py Cen ome ul POSTLLE High school eploma ¥ Ifa transfer applicant had graduated from high school and university in 11 | the same county, the Korean Consulate certification can be replaced 1 1 by an ctiginal copy of a certfcat of graduation issued in English and a photocopy ofthe high schoo diploma, 18 | High schoo! transcrip issued in English 1 Official score repart of high school graduation or college entrance : *8 | examination (fappicable) 20 | Diploma from two- or three-year college (tf apoicable) 1 1 pioaey suepeoy Cerificate of enrolment i apalicable) 21 | = Applicants who completed two years of coursework for @ four-year 1 program must submit documentation onthe curiculum, 22. | Transcript including grades and total cedts 1 [Note 1] Applicants who are expected to graduate atthe time of application must submit a copy of certificate of expected graduation and a original copy of transcript when they apply. After being accepted, these applicants must submit 2 copy oftheir doloma certiied by @ Korean Consulate or Apostle and transcript (Newy maticulating students: ‘rginal transcript written in English & Transfer students: translated into English and notarized transcript) by July 30, 2021. Ifthe required documents are not received by the deadline, the university wil rescind admission offer. [Note 2] Documents requiing Apostle or Korean Consulate cetfcation can be submitted by July 30, 2021, Konkuk University will not issue the Official Certificate of Admission required for a visa untl the documents are submited, Ifthe required documents are not received by the deadline, he university wil rescind admission offer offer. [Note 3] Students having ificulty getting the original oftheir transcripts issued in Englsh should submit notarized copies. [Note 4] Applicants who are (expected to) graduated from Korean high school should submit their high school diploma (or certificate proving thatthe applicants are expected to graduate from high school) and transcript of high school record{neluding their high school transcript)'d documents 3. Notes on the req 1) If any false, incorrect or omitted information, missing documents, or misdeeds are found during the application process, the applicant will be held responsible and will be disqualified. 2) All required documents should be prepared and submitted as instructed. 3) Unless stated otherwise, all submitted documents will not be returned. 4) The name of the applicant should be written on the bottom right of each submitted document. 5) If the applicant's name is not identical across all submitted documents, an official document explaining the name change must be submitted. 6) Documents not issued in Korean, English or Chinese must be supplemented with Korean or English translations. 7) Nolaries should be official institutions authorized by the government of the applicant's home country. 8) Documents related to academic records must be notarized within 24 months. Documents related to nationality and family relations must be notarized within 12 months before submission to be considered valid. 9) Certificate of degree and/or graduation may be authenticated with an Apostille or by a Korean Consulate. 10) Additional documents may be requested as necessary. 11) Original documents regarding academic records issued by Korean universities do not have to be notarized 12) Upon the recommendation of the Director of Konkuk Language Institute, applicants enrolled in Konkuk Language Institute at the time of application may submit a photocopy of their high school transcript instead of a notarized or consulate-cerlified version. 13) Applicants for a dual-degree or transfer program under an agreement between their home institution and Konkuk University may submit a photocopy of their high school transcript instead of a notarized or consulate-certified version. 14) All required documents must be submitted to the following address no later than May 14, 2024, 5 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST). (05029) AZSAl dala Ee 170 Korean Zieealeta elem 1058 xxl atelerAle) Sulbmitit via intematonal BE ome! SERE etal OR regjsterod mall only Undergraduate Admission Ofcor Enalish (Center or international Student Serces (105, Law Schoo! Bldg), bo NoT fc of itemational Afar, Konkuk Unversity Visit to submit 120 Noungdong-o, Gwangit-gu, Seoul 08028, Republic of Korea ** To prevent the spread of COVID-19, visiting office to submit documents is prohibited. + Please prepare all documents and post them all at one time. Do not post documents separately. swapmis euaewsoyy Jo} s9un99IN9 suoisuupy senpes6sepun 1202 TW10 KONKUK UNIVERSITY V. Selection Process 1. Overview featonSereeina PY pocuments Assessment foros * Checking Quatficaton (Nationality, | | +Setinroducton Drop ost he apliant whose assessment pont ‘Academe Background, Korea * Schoo! Records is below te minim stander OR the applicant Language roti + Language Proficiency ‘whole to get atmited by Dei rd preeronce + Checking Competeness of Ast portfolios majo duet exceeding quoa othe major. Submited Documents {for As & Design ony) + Accorsing othe aula ofthe mgios and soplcants assessment points, ral major srangerent wil bead, 2. Notification of Admissions Decisions 1) Announcement schedule: June 25, 2021, 3 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST) 2) The list of accepted students will be posted on Konkuk University's website (www.konkuk.ac.kr) in due course. Results will not be notified individually. 3) All accepted students must read the ‘Important Reminders’ section attached to the post. 4) All important information related to visa, dormitory and course registration will be announced via e-mail only. 3. Tuition Payment 1) Accepted students must pay their tution between July 2, 2021, 9.30 a.m.— July 9, 2021, 4 p.m. Korea Standard Time(KST), 2) The tuition must be paid in Korean won. Foreign currencies are not accepted. 3) Notification of admissions decisions and tuition invoices can be printed from Konkuk University’s website. 4) Applicants who decide not to matriculate after paying their tuition must visit the Center for International Student Services in person by July 30, 2021 5) The Schedule of tution payment for Foreign Countries’ Scholarship Students is subjected to change. = Accepted students must matriculate once they receive the Official Certficate of Admission or start the visa application process. + Hf accepted students cannot obtain a Korean visa, their admission offer will be automatically revoked, 4, Others 1) Applicants may be rejected for any of the following reasons: (1) Lack of required documents (2) Any incorrect and/or falsified information (3) legal residency of applicants or their parents in Korea (4) Poor academic performance or lack of financial support (6) Any misconduct considered significant 2) Details of the selection process will not be disclosed, 3) Issues not mentioned in the admissions guidelines will be governed by the regulations of the Korean government and bylaws of Konkuk University.VI. Korean Language Courses 1. Korean Language Courses 1) Students in Category A must complete Academic Korean 1. 2) Students in Category B must complete Academic Korean 2. 3) Students in Category C are exempted from taking Academic Korean courses but should take regular courses. 4) Placement will be decided on August 20, 2021. Therefore, all TOPIK reports and Korean Language Program Completion Certificate should be submitted before that time. Category A foes = Newiy maticulaing stents wih TOPIK Level 3, 4 or -Newiy matriculating students submiting a Korean Language Program Completion Cetficae issued by KU Language insttte with Lovel3, 405 eens ‘Acadomie Korean 1 ~ Transfer students, including those pursuing dual degrees, with TOPIK Lovel3, 4075 Transfer students, including those pursuing dual-degrees, submitting a Korean Language Program Completion Cerificate Issued by KU Languago Instute wih Lovel 3,4 or 5 ‘Academic Koroan 2 Students with TOPIK Level 6 + Sludents submiting a Korean Language Program Completion |Exempted from taking Academic Korean courses Certfcat issuec by KU Language Institute with Level 6 Vil. Tuition & Expenses 4. Enrollment Fee by Colleges coll Colege of Liberal Ats| CColege of Social Scence College of Business Administration Real Esta Schoo! KRW 334,000 KRW 4,031,000, RW 4,365,000 alge of Ean Japanese Language Eauzaton, English Educator) KRW 334,000 KRW 421,000 KRW 4,655,000 {Calege of Sciences College of Sanghuh Life Science Konkuk Instute of Technology (Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Systems Biotechnology, Integrative Bioscience and technology) College fA & Design (Apparel Design) KRW 334,000 KRW 4.836 000, KRW 8,170,000 Clogs of Education Matrematis Eduston, Edvtona Tecnology) KRW 334,000 KRW 5,189,000 KRW 5,517,000 College of Architecture CCologe of Engneeing Konkuk Insitute of Technology (Other than Stem Cell and Regenerative Blology, Systems Biotechnology, integrative Bioscience and Biotechnology) College of rt & Design (Other than Apparel Design) KRW 334,000 KRW 5,643,000, KRW 5,977,000 * Enrollment Fee: Entrance Fee + Tuition Entrance Fee is billed only forthe frst semester. “= The fees listed above are for Spring 2021 and are subject to change in Fall 2021 PY B1enpesBs9pun 1Z02 TW squapmis jeuonewiay 40} s2unaping12 KONKUK UNIVERSITY 2. Scholarship 1) For New Students -or eran ons Cot sty ecru wna [ete + The scholarship will be decided on August 20, 2021. Therefore, all TOPIK reports and Korean Language Program Completion Certificate should be submitted before that time. “= The scholarship will be granted to students after the new semester begins. 2) For Current Students Students who successfully obtained more than a certain number of credits and with good academic standing will be awarded scholarships ranging from 20% to 100% tuition waiver. ‘= The scholarship listed above can be changed. 3. Expenses 1) Mandatory Health Insurance Upon admission to Konkuk University, every student is required to have health insurance. A student who fails to purchase health insurance will face disadvantages, including ineligibility for scholarships. Detailed information will be provided during the new student orientation. 2) On-campus Housing (KU:L House 231?) (1) All new-coming students who wish to live in the dormitory need to apply for the domitory in the survey for successfully admitted applicants. International students are given top priority (2) Room and Board > Rent & Deposit aad Uns ae Godel caida Bo Semester 4 months Double Kaw 4.746.000 [KRW 200.000 | KRW 1,948,000 Ermonthe Bone Double ERW2.645 000 [ KRW 200.000 | KRW 2.645.000 > Meal Plans oo Type? ont) om Naclies Picoprned] Total [Naclieas Pcopreea] Total [Nacltas Popo] Total [Nass Papers] Tt even fewaveam| 0 [A380 15 [acv seo fees] 208 [aw 220 wean veavean feast 183 [aw aa00 129 [asav son fermen] a2 [arr 2e0 wore Senate Tent + The fees are for Spring 2021 and are subject to change in Fall 2021. Students can choose not to apply for meal plans. But if they do, students who have chosen semester rent should choose semester meal plans, and students who have chosen 6 months rent should choose ‘6 months meal plans. Students can apply for the dormitory by submitting the application in the survey for successfully admitted applicants, but under special circumstances as for the meal plans, students have to choose their meal plans by themselves through KU:L House homepage(hitpsi/kuihouse.kKonkuk. ack).ET kes “5 Seoul Campus a) Asn | (Ghlcen's Grane Park Directions to Konkuk University subway ne Konkuk Univ station (ox 2) O twono.78u Konkuk Un stationFor more details, please contact KONKUK UNIVERSITY aOR acm eat ae icy Office of International Affairs ce Seana 7) Ne Sear) er) Cee nou ea RO enon Reena nor’ UN mca Ca eee eed] cy CAPS) mA (02) 2049-6214 oP tuadmissions@konkuk.ac.kr cas Coy te ete aan) Ceo eae Bor eter