2010 ku international summer program office of international programs konkuk university
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2010 KU INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM
Office of International Programs
Konkuk University
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction : What is ISP?
Program Schedule
Highlights of the Program
More Details (Field Trip, Cultural Workshop etc)
Course Selection List
Credit and its Transfer
Overall Costs
Admission Information
VISA Issuance
Accommodation
Star City Shopping Mall
Point of Contact
INTRODUCTION - WHAT IS ISP?
ISP
International Summer Program
Konkuk Universit
y
One-Month Long Summer Program
Learn & Experience Korea
Students with general interest in Korea and/or
Asia
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Date Content
JUL 10~11 Dormitory Opening
JUL 12 Orientation
JUL 13~15 3-Day Field Trip
JUL 16 Classes Start
AUG 9 Classes End (Final Exam)
AUG 10 Completion Ceremony and Farewell Party
AUG 10~12
Dormitory Closing
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM
Field Trips to Historical Places in Korea
Weekly Cultural Workshops & Weekend Programs
Specially Designed Courses
Building International Human Networks
MORE DETAILS #1 - FIELD TRIP 3-day Field Trip to Historical Places in Korea Provides deep insights on the past and the present-day Korea Generates camaraderie among program participants from other
countries
*Photographs of Gyeongju and Andong.
MORE DETAILS #2 – CULTURAL WORKSHOP Designed to foster familiarity with various Korean culture Offers activities such as pottery making, Taekwondo, Fork Village
visit,
Kimchi and other traditional food making
* Two credits will be awarded for full participation in Field Trip and Cultural Workshops
2010 ISP COURSE SELECTION LISTCourse Name Credits
Biotechnology (Basic concepts and deployment) 2
Economics of Innovation and Technology 2
Basic and International Project Management 2
International Migration and Urban Sociology 2
Presenting a Performance 2
Field Trip & Cultural Workshops (Full participation required) 2
Korean Language 2
Introduction to Korean Culture 2
Korean Ceramics 2
International Corporate Finance 2
Apparel and Human Behavior 2
Current Issues of the Global Economy 2
Economic Integration and Globalization 2
• More courses will be added and the course list will be finalized in early May, 2010
• The course registration will start in late May, 2010
* Two credits will be awarded for full participation in Field Trip and Cultural Workshops
CREDIT AND ITS TRANSFER
Each credit is equivalent to 15 hours of classes.
Students can take classes they want up to 6 credits.
Course schedule and class registration will be available
online.
At a student’s request, a certified transcript of the summer
program will be sent to the student’s home, college and/or
university.
Most universities accept our grade; however, students are
advised to confirm with their institutions prior to application
and registration to ISP.
OVERALL COSTS
Category Items Costs
Fixed Costs
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
USD $100
Field Trip & Cultural Workshops
USD $250
Tuition Fee USD $1,800
Optional Cost Housing (incl. breakfast)KW690,000 (USD $600)
Estimated Costs
Meals(estimated) USD $300
Total estimated USD $3,050 ※ Tuition & Application fees are waived for exchange students from partner universities. Please consult
with the study abroad advisor at your home institution to find out if you can apply as an exchange student.
DISCOUNTS ♦ Partner University Discount
Students from partner universities (i.e. non-exchange students) will be eligible to receive a 50% reduction from the tuition.
♦ Early Bird Discount
Students applying by April 15, 2010 will be eligible for a USD $500 tuition discount.
♦ Konkuk Family Scholarship
Students whose parents are Konkuk alumni, a full-time faculty or staff member will receive a 50% reduction from the tuition.
♦ Regional Scholarship
Students whose home university is from the following continents are eligible to receive a 50% reduction from the tuition - Applicable Regions: Southeast Asia, Middle East Asia, Africa
※Students are only eligible for one of the discounts listed above.
ADMISSION INFORMATION #1
Qualification Criteria
∙ Applicants must be capable of carrying on college level works in English.
∙ Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
∙ High school students with college/university acceptance can also apply.
ADMISSION INFORMATION #2
Requisites for Application
1. Completed On-line Application Form (http://abroad.konkuk.ac.kr/isp)
2. Academic Transcript from his/her College/University
3. Application Fee : USD $100 (non-refundable)
*Applicants must apply online(http://abroad.konkuk.ac.kr/isp)
ADMISSION INFORMATION #3
Payment Advice
Bank BeneficiaryAccount Number
Swift Code
Shinhan Bank(Konkuk
University)
Konkuk University
180-003-991621
SHBKKRSE
* The application fee must be wire-transferred to the
account below with the name of the applicant by the
application deadline.
* Please pay all wire transfer fees before sending in order
to make the payment complete.
* Application Deadline : May 30th 2010
VISA ISSUANCE
Upon acceptance to ISP, applicant will be issued with an
Acceptance Letter from Konkuk University.
All applicants must submit the letter and other documents
required by Korean consulate or embassy in his/her country
in order to obtain a C-3 VISA.
Non-VISA nationals(countries with VISA Waiver Agreements with
Republic of Korea) may enter without a VISA.
For more information : Korean Immigration Bureau
http://www.g4f.go.kr
ACCOMMODATION - KU:L HOUSE KU:L House is an ultra-modern university residence hall opened in
2006. All ISP participants will be placed in double occupancy rooms in
KU:L House.
STAR CITY SHOPPING MALL Next to Konkuk University, within 5 minute walking distance, stands
the Star City Shopping Mall. For more information, please refer to its webpage at
www.konkukamc.co.kr List of Shops are as follows:
POINT OF CONTACT
Mr. Inho SONG Office of International Affairs
Tel +82 2 2049 6205Fax +82 2 2049 6226
Email [email protected]
Ms. Jungwon KOOOffice of International Affairs
Tel +82 2 2049 6206Fax +82 2 2049 6226
Email [email protected]