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FACT SHEET

Academic Calendar 2020-2021

September 1 - December 18, 20202020 Fall Semester:

March 2 - June 18, 20212021 Spring Semester:

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Expected Arrival Date (expected dormitory check-in date)- 2020 Fall Semester: August 29, 2020 - 2021 Spring Semester: February 27, 2021Orientation for both semesters will be on the first day of thesemester. 2020 Fall Application Deadlines- Nomination from Partner University: April 17, 2020 - Student’s Online Application to KNU: May 1, 2020 - Acceptance Letter to be issued by KNU: Mid-June- Enrollment: Late July 2021 Spring Application Deadlines- Nomination from Partner University: Until October 15, 2020 - Student’s Online Application to KNU: Until November 1, 2020 - Acceptance Letter to be issued by KNU: Mid -December- Enrollment: Late January

Academic Dates

- Available on the Website 

http://certp.knu.ac.kr- Will be sent to international students’home university coordinators in:

Transcripts Ms. Jungwoon KimIncoming StudentsTel: +82-53-950-2425 Email: sabroad@knu.ac.krMs. Saeron LeeOutgoing Students to USA,

Canada, Australia, and Asia &Incoming Self-funded StudentsTel: +82-53-950-2423Email: goglobal@knu.ac.krMs. Yoojin LeeOutgoing Students to Europe

Tel: +82-53-950-2413Email: knuexchange@knu.ac.kr

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Kyungpook National UniversityOffice of International AffairsRoom # 608, Global Plaza, 80 Daehak-ro,Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea, 41566Tel: +82-53-950-2425 Fax: +82-53-950-2419

Mailing Address

Classroom participation ismandatory. Students who miss

more than 25% of the entireclass will receive an “F” for thecourse. If students miss class

without having reasonablereasons, the professor may

give a lower grade. There willbe no exceptions made for

exchange students, inaccordance with KNU’s

academic policy.

Course Registration

Application Requirements

Attendance Policy

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KNU Course Registration is available for  days in:

Early February Spring Semester3

July (Spring Semester)February (Fall Semester)

Early August Fall Semester

Online Application

Letter of Nomination from applicant'shome university

Official Transcript from applicant'shome university (100-Point Grading Scale)

Copy of Valid Passport - Face Page

Color ID Photo

BA Diploma

123

45

6

LanguageProficiency

Test (TOEFL / TOEIC)

Submission

RequiredNOT

(if any)*all dates subject to change

Course InformationVisit > InternationalPrograms > Student Exchange Program > Courses Final courses offered for exchange students will beprovided to the students via email after theadmission process. - Fall 2020 course catalog available in late July, 2020 - Spring 2021 course catalog available in late January, 2021

Academic Information forExchange Students

Credit1 Course = 3 US credits at KNU in general.For some majors, there are 2-creditcourses.

6 Credits / Semester

Maximum 21 Credits / Semester

Including internships

Maximum 9 Korean Credits

3 Courses

Including internship credits

Minimum/Maximum Credits Minimum Credits:

Undergraduate Students:

Graduate Students:

Admission RequirementsVisa RequirementsD-2 (Student Visa)Students must apply for a D-2 visa via theKorean Embassy/Consulate in their home country.

It is mandatory for all international studentsstudying in Korea to have insurance that coversmedical expenses in Korea.Medical benefits of at least USD $20,000 peraccident or illnessA deductible not to exceed 20% per accident orillnessRepatriation of remains in the amount of USD$10,000Medical evacuation in the amount of USD $10,000in the event an exchange visitor must be returnedto his or her home country due to a seriousmedical condition

Medical Insurance

Medical-Exam Certificate Confirming Absence of TuberculosisAccording to a new legislation by the Koreangovernment, the KNU housing office requires alldormitory residents to submit a medical certificateincluding a physician's written statement inENGLISH or KOREAN, confirming the absence oftuberculosis.Students must bring the ORIGINAL medicalcertificate. It is mandatory for all students whowant to use on-campus housing to submit amedical certificate due to safety reasons. The certificate must be submitted within 2months from the time of test results.

On-campus housing is available

at approximately USD $500 per

semester. Housing cafeteria

three meals per day is

approximately USD $600 per

semester.

All exchange students’ on-

campus housing (dormitory) is

guaranteed if they apply.

Students who wish to stay off-

campus must inform the

exchange program manager and

find housing for themselves.

Accommodations

Arrival & Pick-Up ServiceA KNU Student Buddy will greetinternational students upon arrival atmajor entry points in Daegu.

www.en.knu.ac.kr

Seoul

Daegu

Flight

Train

Bus

1 Hr

1 .4 Hrs

4 Hrs

3 US Credits = 45 hours of work,including classes and relatedacademic activities.

Asia-Pacific

302

Middle / SouthAmerica

9

KNUInternationalPartners

Middle EastAfrica

14

Universities, Colleges,and Institutes in Countries - Worldwide67

548

Europe

153North America

70

1,164

628

1,982Other

KNU Employment atMajor Companies

Over 3 Years: 3,774Positions

Water

Movie

BusSubway

Truth. Pride. Service.

1,000 0.87 .076

9,000 8.00 6.88

1,200 1.06 0.92

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Cost Comparisons

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