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Office of International AffairsKonkuk 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
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Point of Contact
Introduction - What is ISP?
ISP
Student/Faculty/Staff Mobilizing
Program
Konkuk Universit
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One-Month Long Summer Program
Learn & Experience Korea
Students with general interest in Korea and/or
Asia
Distinct Features of KU ISP - ‘The Only One
International Summer Program’ Mobilization of ‘ALL’ Students, Faculty and Staff Members from KU’s Partner Institutions over the World will ALL Participate in the Program
Genuine & Qualitative Internationalization Diversification & Balance of Participants’ Nationalities – ‘Quality before Quantity’ and Stepping-Stone to Partnership for New ComersNo Prference But FairnessNo Financial Inducement for Participants from Specific Institutions in Developed Countries but Support Students from Developing Countries for the First Step to Internationalization
Student-Orientated ProgramParticipating Students from both KU and Partner Universities will Enjoy Our ‘Hands-On’ Policy of the Program from its Planning and Application Stages
100% On-Campus Accommodation GuaranteedKU Accommodates All ISP Participants at On-Campus Housing – Students, Faculty and Staff Members
Highlights of the Program
Field Trips to Historical Places in Korea
Weekly Cultural Workshops & Weekend Programs
Specially Designed Courses in English
Building International Networks
Weekly Cultural Workshops & Weekend Programs
Customized Pre-Program Buddy System
Program ScheduleDate Content
JUL 9~10 Dormitory Opening
JUL 11 Orientation
JUL 12~14 3-Day Field Trip to Jeju Island
JUL 15 Classes Start
JUL 20 1st Cultural Workshop - Taekwondo & Seoul City Tour
JUL 27 2nd Cultural Workshop - Pottery & Kimchi Making
AUG 3 3rd Cultural Workshop – DMZ Tour
AUG 9 Classes End (Final Exam)
AUG 10 Completion Ceremony and Farewell Party
AUG 10~11 Dormitory Closing
More Details #1 - Field Trip 3-day Field Trip to Historical Places in Korea – Jeju Island for 2011 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
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 the ISP.
Overall CostsCategory Items Costs
Fixed Costs
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) USD $100
Field Trip & Cultural Workshops
USD $250
Tuition Fee USD $2,000
Optional Cost Housing USD $400
Estimated Costs Meals(estimated for a month) USD $350
Total USD $3,100
※ 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, 2011 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 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 by email ([email protected]) or post
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 31st 2011
VISA Issuance
Upon acceptance to the ISP, applicants 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.
Point of Contact
Mr. Inho SONG
Office of Glocal CooperationKonkuk University
Seoul, Korea
Tel +82 2 2049 6205Fax +82 2 2049 6226
Email [email protected]