Student Exchange Program Guideline
SeoulNationalUniversity(SNU)
(2007 & 2008)
Thank you for your interest in our Student Exchange Program at Seoul National University (SNU). Please read the information below BEFORE you fill out thisApplication Form.
1. Eligibility
Exchange students who wish to study at SNU must be attending a university that has an active student exchange agreement with SNU. You can check if your university has a student exchange agreement with SNU by reading the attached List of Partner Universities in this guideline. The Application Form for the Student Exchange Program, and all other application documents should be forwarded to your university’s Office for Student Exchange Programs. PleaseDO NOTsend your applications directly to SNU.
(If you cannot find your university on the list of SNU’s partner universities but still would like to register for one (1) or two (2) semesters at SNU, please consider the Visiting Student Program.)
A. Qualification
- Must be enrolled at least 2 semesters at home institute
- Have a GPA 2.7 or above
- Language proficiency of either English or Korean (Students who have degree in Korean or English are exempted)
English
| TOEFL
| CBT 230 or above
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IELTS
| 6.0 or above
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Korean
| KLPT
| Level 5 or above
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TIPIC
| Level 5 or above
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B. Restriction
*The College of Medicineis restricted to students who are currently studying medicine at their home university.
*The College of Dentistryis open ONLY to masters level students currently enrolled in a master program at School of Dentistry or equivalent at their home university. Student exchange program is NOT available at the undergraduate level for theCollegeofDentistry.
* Applicants, who apply for theKorean Historymajor, must provide a proof of Korean language ability. A satisfactory level of Korean language ability should be either (1) Level 5 or above of official Korean Language Proficient Test or (2) Level 5 or above of the Korean Test conducted at the SNU Language Institute.
2. Application Procedure
Starting
Semester
| Application
Deadline
| Screening
Procedure
| Notification of Acceptance
| Acceptance
Packages sent to:
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Fall Semester 2007
| 20 April 2007
| May-June 2007
| 11 June 2007
| End of June 2007
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Spring Semester 2008
| 13 Oct 2007
| Oct-Nov 2007
| 30 June 2007
| Mid-Dec 2007
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Fall Semester 2008
| 11 April 2008
| May-June 2008
| 30 May 2008
| End of June 2008
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3. Acceptance Package
The acceptance package will include Certificate of Admission, Course registration guideline & Course
registration form, and other necessary information.
4. Academic Calendar
Semester
| Date
| Grade Submission
| Official Transcript Issuance
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Spring Semester
| 2 March – Mid June
| End of June
| 1 Week of August
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Fall Semester
| 1 Sept – Mid Dec
| End of Dec
| 1 Week of Feb
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5. Screening procedure for exchange students’ preferred course of study
The OIA receives applications and reviews that all application requirements have been met. The application packet is then forwarded to the screening committee of each college for an assessment. Not all candidates nominated by partner universities are successful, but some may fail to have an admission if the requirements do not meet the committee’s expectation. When the acceptance is confirmed, the OIA notifies the result through students’ home institution. The OIA is not responsible for the selection process and its results since the decision is made by each college.
6. Courses
Majority of courses are taught in Korean but each college or department offers number of courses in English. List of courses for a new semester is available at the beginning of January or July each year.Undergraduate students can take courses up to 17 credits and graduate students can take up to 12 credits.
7. Housing
* On-Campus Housing:The Gwanakcampus is the main campus of the SNU. Most colleges and schools are located at the Gwanak campus except for theCollegeofMedicine, which is located at theYeonguncampus in northern part ofSeoul. Housing for exchange students is available at the Kwanaksa (Gwanak campus dormitory).
* Off-Campus Housing:Off-campus housing is available around the campus. SNU does not provide an assistance to find off-campus housing and it is students’ own responsibility to find accommodation outside campus.
8. Grades
The academic transcript will be sent to your home institution directly and your grades at SNU will be transferred. Academic transcript will be sent to you by:
Spring Semester
| Fall Semester
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Early August
| Early February
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9. Checklist of Required Application Documents:
All documents should be submitted inORIGINALor verified as an official copy, and should be in Korean or in English. If your documents are not in Korean or in English, please have your document translated in Korean or in English and have confirmed and sealed by an authorized body. Application documents are non-returnable once they have been submitted to the OIA. Please be aware that we will be unable to continue processing your application if you do not submitALLthe required application documents. The required documents for applicants are as follows:
A. One completed Application Form (Pleasetype clearly your emailaddress since most important announcements will be notified through email.)
B. A Certificate of Enrollment from the current university you are attending.
C. AnOfficialUniversityTranscript
D. Two Letters of Recommendation from two of your professors. Please use the SNU letter of recommendation form. One letter of the Recommendation must be written by a university professor at the current school which the applicant is attending.
E. A Statement of Purpose (Please use letter size paper 8½″ x 11″) (in English or in Korean)
F. A Copy of applicant's passport
G. Two photographs (3 x 4)
H. Only for Fine Arts, Music, and Physical Education applicants: Photographs of works/recording of performances
I. For applicants of Chinese Nationality (In accordance with the immigration laws ofKorea)
1. A Certificate of Enrollment from your University
2. A photocopy of applicant’s passport
3. A photocopy of applicant’s ID card issued by Chinese government
4. A copy of one's family register;Hogubu (戶口簿)
5. A bank certificate that proves deposit of USD 10,000 or above for more than 6 months
10. Document Submission
Please submit your application documents to the student exchange program office atyour current university.
Students should NOT submit the application material to SNU or OIA directly.
11. Immigration
A student visa (D-2) is required to study inKoreaif a student is not of Korean nationality. In most cases, exchange students can acquire their D-2 visa easily when they present their Certificates of Admission issued by the SNU to the relevant passport officials in their home country. Please contact your nearest Korean Embassy or consulate for more detailed information on the visa application process.
*Note to Chinese Students: If you wish to study inKorea, you must obtain permission from the Korean Ministry of Justice. You can do this easily by obtaining acertificate for confirmation of visa issuance (CCVI)from the OIA. If you would like us to send your CCVI along with your Certificate of Admission, please send us the four (4) documents listed in the Checklist of Required Application Documents (Paragraph 7, Section H). Please be aware that we provide this service ONLY to exchange students.
12. Health Care
Students are recommended to have insurance from their home country. However, SNU provides students medical mutual aid service, which provides partial support for the health cost of a student’s medical expense on illness, accidents (occurred on campus) and other medical care. Students can receive the benefits of the mutual aid by paying the fee of 2,500 KRW per semester upon the entrance of SNU.
Medical Care
| Dental Care
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Meximum Amount : 200,000 KRW
| Maximum Amount : 100,000 KRW
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Up to 100,000 Won, 60% Coverage, (SNUHealthCenter, Coverage up to 70% )
Amount exceeding100,000 Won, 40% Coverage
| Up to 50,000 Won, 60% Coverage, (SNUHealthCenter, Coverage up to 70% )
Amount exceeding 50,000 Won, 40% Coverage
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13. Need More Help?
For more information, please contact the Office for Student Exchange Programs at your University.
想申请的同学请注意:
请将个人中文简历(个人介绍、联系方式)于3月21日前交至百泡隆学籍办(行政搂123房间)丛老师处。
名额:1名,申请专业不限
其他时间安排:1、暂定3.22日组织面试
2、面试之后通过的学生准备申请材料
百泡隆学籍办
2007-3-14
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