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Office of Glocal Cooperation
Konkuk University
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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
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ISP
Student/Faculty/Staff
Mobilizing Program
Konkuk
University
One-Month Long
Summer Program Learn & Experience
Korea
Students with general interest
in Korea and/or Asia
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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 Comers
No Preference But Fairness
No Financial Inducement for Participants from Specific Institutions in Developed Countries
but Support Students from Developing Countries for the First Step to Internationalization
Student-Orientated Program
Participating 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 Guaranteed
KU Accommodates All ISP Participants at On-Campus Housing – Students, Faculty and Staff
Members
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Field Trips to Historical Places in Korea
Weekly Cultural Workshops & Weekend Programs
Specially Designed Courses in English
Building International Networks
Weekend Programs
Customized Pre-Program Buddy System
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Date Content
7/14 (Sat)~15 (Sun) Dormitory Opening
7/16 (Mon) Orientation
7/17 (Tue)~19 (Thu) 3-Day Field Trip
7/20 (Fri) Classes Start
8/9 (Thu) Classes End (Final Exam)
8/10 (Fri) Completion Ceremony and Farewell Party
8/11 (Sat) Dormitory Closing
※ This schedule is subject to change.
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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.
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Designed to foster familiarity with various Korean culture
Offers activities such as pottery making, Taekwondo, Fork Village visit,
Kimchi and other traditional food making
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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.
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Category Items Costs
Fixed Costs
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) USD $100
Field Trip USD $300
Tuition Fee USD $2,000
Optional Cost Housing KRW 600,000
Estimated Costs
Meals(estimated for a month) USD $350
※ 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.
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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, 2012 will be eligible for a USD $500 tuition discount.
♦ 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.
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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.
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Requisites for Application
1. Completed Application Form (http://home.konkuk.ac.kr/~abroad/isp/sub_isp_05_01.htm)
2. Academic Transcript from his/her College/University
3. Application Fee : USD $100 (non-refundable)
*Applicants must apply by email ([email protected]) or post
mailto:[email protected]
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Payment Advice
Bank Beneficiary Account 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 2012
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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
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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.
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Mr. Inho SONG
Office of Glocal Cooperation
Konkuk University Seoul, Korea
Tel +82 2 2049 6205 Fax +82 2 2049 6226
Email [email protected]