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

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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 (songi@konkuk.ac.kr) 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 songi@konkuk.ac.kr