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Guidelines for the admission to Kyung Hee University Korea. This guide is for international students who wish to join Kyung Hee University Korea.

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  • * 2016 Spring Semester *

    Guideline for International Student Admissions CONTENTS

    1. Schedule 1

    2. Fields of Study 2

    3. Quota 7

    4. Eligibility 7

    5. Procedures 8

    6. Selection Process 8

    7. Required Documents 9

    8. Important Notes 12

    9. Application Fee 13

    10. Scholarships 13

    11. Submission & Contact Addresses 17

    12. Departments Contact Information 18

    13. 2015 Tuition Fee Table 23

    GPA Conversion Table 24

    DAC List of ODA Recipients 25

    14. Q&A 26

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    1. Schedule

    Process Dates and Deadlines Location

    ApplicationSubmission

    October 1(Thu) October 30 (Fri) 17:00

    Graduate School Office(Each Campus)

    - Accept application in person or via mail

    Notification ofAdmission

    November 30 (Mon) 13:00 Graduate School Websitehttp://gskh.khu.ac.kr

    Registration(Tuition

    Payment)2016 January 5(Tue) ~ 11(Mon) 16:00 Designated Domestic Bank in Korea

    Schedule may vary. (The changes will be showed on the Graduate School Website.) Please prepare tuition fee in advance. (See p. 23 for tuition fee table) Application submission for 2016 Fall semester will begin in April 2016.

    This guideline is for 2016 Spring semester international admissions.The application form attached to the admissions guidelines can bedownloaded at the website. (http://gskh.khu.ac.kr/admissions)For more information, contact each office of Graduate School.

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    2. Fields of Study

    Seoul Campus When apply the department which has a specific major, applicants have to write it down at our

    application form. About specific major, please refer to the guideline(Korean version).

    Field Department Code M.S. Ph.D. Combined(M.S.+Ph.D.) Remarks

    Humanities

    and Social

    Sciences

    Korean Language & Literature AA X

    English Language & Literature AB X

    History AG Ph.D.only

    for art history

    Philosophy AH X BK21+Law AI X XPolitical Science AK XPublic Administration AJ

    Sociology AR X

    Economics AM

    International Trade AP X

    Journalism and Communication AL X

    Business Administration AN BK21+

    Health Services Management AO

    Accounting AX X

    Hotel Management* BA X

    Tourism Science* BB X

    Convention & Exhibition Management* BD X BK21+Culinary Science and Food Service Management* AT X

    Culture & Tourism Contents - X X

    Child & Family Studies CW

    Housing and Interior Design CV

    Clothing and Textiles CL X

    Education AV X* 4 departments in College of Hotel & Tourism Management (departments marked with * above)

    have English tracks that offer all courses in English. Applicants for English tracks in these departments should fill in Major on the Application Form with English Track, and Major Code with 11191(Hotel Management), 11192(Tourism Science), 11193(Convention & Exhibition Management), or 11194(Culinary Science and Food Service Management).

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    Field Department Code M.S. Ph.D. Combined(M.S.+Ph.D.) Remarks

    Natural andAppliedSciences

    Mathematics CA

    Physics CB BK21+

    Chemistry CC

    Biology CD

    Geography CE

    Food and Nutrition CH

    Pharmacy CS

    Oriental Pharmaceutical Science CT

    Nursing CR X

    Life and Nanopharmaceutical Science CU BK21+

    Artsand PhysicalEducation

    Music IE X

    Fine Art IE X X

    Dance IB X X

    Performing Arts IC X X

    Medicine

    Biomedical Science GB MRC

    Medicine GA

    Neuroscience GF

    Science in Korean Medicine GD X BK21+

    Clinical Korean Medicine GC X

    Global public health and Korean Medicine Management(Major in Korean Medicine, Major in Public Health)

    - X X

    Dentistry GE

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    Interdisciplinary Programs (Seoul Campus)

    Campus Department Code M.S. Ph.D. Combined(M.S.+Ph.D.) Remarks

    Seoul

    Information Display KH BK21+

    Intelligent Informatics KM X

    Oral & Maxillofacial Regeneration KN X MRC

    East/West Medicine KA X

    Medical Engineering KI X

    Philosophy in Korean Medicine KB X

    History in Korean Medicine KD X

    Biological Sciences in Korean Medicine KE X

    Applied Korean Medicine KF X

    Human Informatics in Korean Medicine KG X

    Medical Science of Meridian KK X

    Cancer Preventive Material Development KL X MRC

    KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology

    -

    < BK21+, MRC, ERC, ITRC >

    o BK21+ : Brain Korea 21 Pluso MRC : Medical Research Centero ERC : Engineering Research Center

    o ITRC : Information Technology Research Center

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    Global Campus

    Field Department Code M.S. Ph.D. Combined(M.S.+Ph.D.) Remarks

    Humanities and Social Sciences

    East-Asian Language and Literature AC

    European Language and Literature AD X

    International Korean Language and Culture AE X

    British & American Language and Culture AF X

    International Studies* AZ X

    Natural

    Sciences

    Physics CB BK21+

    Chemistry CC BK21+

    Astronomy & Space Science CG

    School of Space Research CY BK21+

    Oriental Medicinal Materials and Processing CN

    Department of Horticultural Biotechnology DA

    Plant and Environmental New Resources CX

    Landscape Architecture CQ X

    Graduate School of Biotechnology CJ BK21+

    Food Science and Biotechnology CK

    Environment Science and Engineering(Environment Science, Environment Engineering)(*when apply, please write the specific major at our application form.)

    CF BK21+

    * The department of International Studies offers all courses in English.

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    Field Department Code M.S. Ph.D. Combined(M.S.+Ph.D.) Remarks

    Engineering

    Mechanical Engineering EA BK21+

    Chemical Engineering EC ERCBK21+

    Advanced Materials Engineering for Information and Electronics EN BK21+

    Civil Engineering EW

    Architectural Engineering ED BK21+

    Nuclear Engineering EG BK21+

    Industrial & Management Systems Engineering EL

    Electronics and Radio Engineering EB BK21+

    Computer Engineering EH ITRCBK21+

    Biomedical Engineering EM

    Art

    and Physical

    Education

    Physical Education IA X

    Ceramic Arts IF X X

    Post Modern Music IN X X

    Applied Arts IK X X

    Film & Theatre IL X X

    Digital Art & Design IM X

    Industrial Design IG X X

    Visual Information Design IP X X

    Formative Design IH X X

    Textiles & Fashion Design IQ X

    Architecture II

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    3. Quota A limited number of students are offered admissions to each academic department or program. The department can refuse to receive students, if none of the applicants fulfil the

    department's criteria. (Criteria may vary by department)

    4. Eligibility Master's Degree and combined MasterDoctorate Degree - Applicants should meet one of the following eligibility clauses : 1) The applicant and both parents of the applicant must have a nationality other than Korean and must have a Bachelor's degree or in the final year of the above degree program 2) The applicant must have completed or is expected to complete 16 years of primary and secondary education (elementary to post-secondary) outside Korea and must have a Bachelor's degree at the time of application. Doctorate Degree - Applicants should meet one of the following eligibility clauses : 1) The applicant and both parents of the applicant must have a nationality other than Korean and must have a Master's degrees or in the final semester of the above degree program 2) The applicant must have completed or is expected to complete 16 years of primary and secondary education (elementary to post-secondary) outside Korea and must have a Masters degree at the time of application. Students who have not graduated at the time of application must submit a certificate of

    graduation before entering our graduate school. Otherwise admission will be canceled.

    Korean, English Languages Proficiency(For Seoul Campus Only) Test score certificates must valid until the admissions deadline(within past 2 years).

    1) Applicants who have obtained at least TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Level 4 (must obtain TOPIK Level 5 or above before dissertation examination)

    2) Applicants should meet one of the following eligibility clauses and must obtain TOPIK level 5 before dissertation examination.

    (1) Graduated (Bachelor's degree or higher) with a major in Korean in a foreign country (2) Attended university or graduate school in Korea for more than 2 years

    (3) Applicants who have equivalent official Korean Language proficiency as above

    3) Applicants who obtained TOPIK Level 4 or under are subject to additional screening process depending on the department.

    4) Applicants who have TOEFL(PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80), IELTS 6.0, TEPS 550 or equivalent official English exam score can apply regardless of Korean Language proficiency. (Applicants who are relevant above clause must register and complete a Korean language program in an institution that has been confirmed by the dean of the graduate school)

    5) Regardless of clauses 1)~3) above, applicants who want to apply for the Department of Communication and Journalism(Seoul campus) must attain a TOPIK level 5 or above, and must obtain TOPIK level 6 within 6 months after admission.

    6) Seoul Campus KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology : Regardless of clauses 1)~3) above, TOEIC 730 or equivalent English exam score holders can apply

    Applicants who dont have above English exam score should get the score until the graduation(only to applicants of 2016 Spring semester)

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    Requirements for Specific Department (Unspecified Department only needs the above qualifications.)

    Department Qualification Contact number

    NursingApplicants who obtained(are going to obtain) a bachelors degree from a college or department of Nursing in domestic or foreign universities

    +82-2-961-9113

    East/West Medicine

    Applicants who obtained or are expected to obtain Medical license or Korean medical license

    +82-2-961-0286

    5. Procedures

    Schedule may vary.

    6. Selection Process An overall evaluation of submitted documents and an interview. Some departments will hold an additional interview or performance test. * Applicants residing in Korea must have a direct interview with a chairman or professor of the department. * Applicants residing outside of Korea must have an interview by email, phone, or videophone

    and prepare other procedures via the same method.(Please write your Skype ID for the interview)

    * Department Contact Information is attached to this guideline. (p. 18)

    Select course & department Fill out application form and prepare the required documentsStep 1

    Request recommendation to the Department chairman(Seoul Campus) [except for some departments which enforce interview] or a Professor(Global Campus) Step 2

    Submit Application : October 1 (Thu) ~ October 30 (Fri) (in person or via mail) Application Fee : KRW 100,000 Step 3

    Selection Process Step 4

    Notification of Admission : November 30 (Fri), Graduate School (http://gskh.khu.ac.kr) Issuance of Certificate of Admission and Tuition Payment (http://bang.khu.ac.kr/hsdi/jsp/hsdi/pass/PassMain.jsp)

    Step 5

    Tuition Payment : 2016 January 5 (Tue) ~ January 11(Mon) 16:00 - Designated Domestic Bank in KoreaStep 6

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    DocumentsCourse

    RemarkM.S Ph.D. Combined(M.S.+Ph.D.)1. Application Form O O O * Signature, passport-sized photos

    2. Application for Admission O O O * passport-sized photos

    3. Official (Prospective) Graduation Certificates from undergraduate institution

    O O O

    * Include the registered degree number.* If it does not contain degree number, applicant

    should submit Certificate of Degree separately.* Documents certifying the highest level of

    education you have completed must be verified by the Korean Embassy or Apostille Verified.

    - except for domestic university graduates - Applicants who graduated from Chinese

    university should submit 1. Graduation (www.chsi.com.cn) or Degree (www.cdgdc.edu.cn) Certificates of China Higher-education Student Information 2. Graduation certificate 3. Degree certificate.

    * Prospective graduates should submit official prospective graduation certificate verified by the Korean embassy.

    * Chinese prospective graduates should submit official prospective graduation certificate and Graduation(www.chsi.com.cn) certificate.

    * Documents not in English or Korean must be accompanied by a complete English or Korean translation authenticated by the issuing institution or notarized by a notary's office.

    4. Official (Prospective) Graduation Certificates from graduate institution X O X

    5. Official Transcripts from undergraduate institution O O O

    G.P.A. and Percentage* You can refer to the GPA Conversion

    Table(p. 25) to convert 4.0/4.3/4.5/5.0 scale GPA into percentage.

    * If the transcript is not above scale or there is no GPA or percentage on the transcript, applicants should issue an official letter that shows the percentage from undergraduate (graduate) institution.

    * If issuing an official letter is impossible, you should print out and submit the result of WES iGPA Calculator(http://www.wes.org/students

    /igpacalc.asp).* Transfer students should submit pre-

    universitys transcripts supplementally.* Original transcripts in English should be

    submitted for overseas graduates.* Documents not in English or Korean must

    be accompanied by a complete English or Korean translation authenticated by the issuing institution or notarized by a notary's office.

    6. Official Transcripts from graduate institution X O X

    7. Required Documents All documents should be original and submitted in English or Korean.

    (Documents not in English or Korean must be accompanied by a complete English or Korean translationauthenticated by the issuing institution or notarized by a notary's office.)

    common documents : O mark for all applicants, mark for relevant applicatns)

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    DocumentsCourse

    RemarkM.S Ph.D. Combined(M.S.+Ph.D.)

    7. Educational Background and Language Proficiency Certificates O O O

    [Seoul Campus]Refer to Korean, English Languages Proficiency section on p. 7* Test score certificates must valid until the

    admissions deadline.* Institution Code (Seoul Campus) GRE-0884/ GMAT-Kyung Hee University,

    Graduate School/ TOEFL-3839/ IELTS -Graduate School of Kyung Hee University (Seoul Campus)

    [Global Campus]For further details, please contact the department.

    8. Self Introduction O O O

    9. Study Plan O O O 10. Recommendation letter written

    by a professor of the university from which you graduated

    O O O (Writte in English or Korean)

    11. Recommendation letter written by the department chair [Seoul Campus] or the (expected) advisor [Global Campus] at Kyung Hee University

    O O O

    Recommendation letter should be sealed.[Seoul Campus]* Applicants for the departments below dont

    need to submit this recommendation letter. (Each department progresses interview

    separately, and the schedule of interview will be announced on our website.)

    Korean Language & Literature (Korean linguistics as a Second Language Study major only), English Language & Literature, Political Science, International Trade, Journalism and Communication, Business Administration, Hotel Management, Tourism Science, Convention & Exhibition Management, Culinary Science and Food Service Management

    * Any changes will be announced on our website(http://gskh.khu.ac.kr).

    * If applicants apply for above departments, they have to check the date and place for the interview on our website.

    * Applicants who don't interview can be failed to enter our school.

    [Global Campus]Applicants should submit the recommendation letter from the expected advisor.

    12. Employment Certificate, Career Certificate, Certificate of Volunteering Activity, if available

    Documents not in English or Korean must be accompanied by a complete English or Korean translation

    13. Awards or Published papers, if available

    Documents not in English or Korean must be accompanied by a complete English or Korean translation

    14. Declaration of Ethical Conduct in Research O O O

    15. A copy of your passport and Certificate of Alien Registration O O O

    Applicants abroad do not need to submit Alien Registration.

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    DocumentsCourse

    RemarkM.S Ph.D. Combined(M.S.+Ph.D.)16. Documents that certify the

    applicant and the applicants parents citizenship and relationship

    O O O* Except Chinese applicant* In case of parents death(divorce), a death

    (divorce) certificate submission is compulsory

    17. Signed Consent form O O O

    * Signature, Exact e-mail address and phone

    number are needed* except for domestic university graduates

    18. Information Collection and Use Agreement O O O

    19. Application form for President Scholarship

    Seoul campus applicants only (p. 15)(Global campus applicants : Please contact the graduate school office in Global Campus)

    20. A written oath(for applicants who have below TOPIK level 4(Seoul Campus), except English Track)

    21. Notification for Thesis/Dissertation Publication Concerning Scholarship Provision for the International Students

    Global campus applicants only

    22. Other documents that Dean of Graduate school approved its necessity

    * Overseas Koreans Foundation and each

    country or institution scholarship students must submit evidentary documents

    Application forms are downloadable from our website (http://gskh.khu.ac.kr/admissions) After completing the Check List for Application Documents, submit whole documents in order. Information about E-mail : when apply do not write qq.com E-mail at e-mail address in our application

    form(when sending official notices through E-mail, it returns.)

    Additional documentsFor Chinese applicants only

    DocumentsCourse

    RemarkM.S Ph.D. Combined(M.S.+Ph.D.)1. A copy of the applicant's and both parent's Chinese ID Card. ()

    O O O Every chinese applicant should submit.

    2. Census registration () O O O

    * Every chinese applicant should submit with notarization in English.

    * In case of parents death(divorce), a death (divorce) certificate submission is compulsory

    3. Family relations certificate ()

    Applicant who separated from ones family in census registration should submit with notarization in English.

    4. Applicant's or Sponsor(Parents)'sVOD(Verification of Deposit) indicating that more than $15,000 USD in funds

    O O OVOD issued by Chinese Bank needto frozen funds until 30thSeptember, 2015

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    Applicant can submit an application to one department and one campus only. (When apply two campus simultaneously, admission will be canceled). The Graduate School of Kyung Hee University and Kyung Hee University are not responsible

    for any disadvantages from typing errors and/or missing documents. The campus, department (Major) and course must be filled out exactly. Even though these are

    incorrect, the applicant cannot revise the application after admission. All documents must be originals accompanied by translations and notarization in Korean or

    English, if it is in another language. - If original documents are unable to be reissued and the applicant wants to submit copied

    documents, applicant must bring the original copy to compare the copy to the original for certification.

    - Every submitted document's date of issue must be within 3 months. Submitted documents and application fee will not be refunded under any circumstance. Applicant should submit other documents that Dean of Graduate school approved its

    necessity. If any ineligible/unqualifying factors are found during screening, the applicant will be expelled

    from admissions. An applicant submitting the Certificate of Entry & Departure Records should submit a full

    record from birth until now. Any false records or double passports will result in the revocation of the application and admission even after matriculation.

    Students who have not graduated at the time of application must submit a certificate of graduation before entrance into our graduate school. Otherwise admission will be canceled.

    According to article 36 of the graduate school regulation in Kyung Hee University, international students must have medical insurance upon admittance until the end of graduation on your own expenses. Medical insurance fee will be included in the semester tuition payment with student counsel fee, etc. (International students who do not have medical insurance are excluded from any scholarship and various programs.)

    According to article 37 of the graduate school regulation in Kyung Hee University, all international students must get a health examination. Medical examination fee will be included in the semester tuition payment with student counsel fee, etc.

    Leave of absence for the first semester is not allowed. Also, only leave of absence owing to

    For applicants who are Korean nationals abroad only

    DocumentsCourse

    RemarkM.S Ph.D Combined(M.S.+Ph.D.) Certificate of Entry & Departure

    Records during the period from birth til now (can be issued from the immigration office)

    Official Graduation Certificates from elementary to high school

    Official Transcripts from elementary to high school

    O O O If the applicant or one of the parents are Korean

    8. Important notes

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    circumstances beyond control such as disease is allowed while in school. The announcement for dormitory application(Seoul Campus) will be posted on the Graduate

    School Website(http://gskh.khu.ac.kr) in January. The announcement for dormitory application(Global Campus) should contact Woojeongwon

    (dormitory on Global campus) in person. (Phone number : 031-201-3640) For successful applicants of Seoul Campus, an orientation course (will be held at the end of

    February) and some seminars are mandatory. International students who do not attend these programs cannot get a scholarship and graduate.

    New students in the study fields of Science and Engineering, Medicine, and Arts are obliged to take the Safety Precaution Course.

    A. All graduate students in the study fields of Science and Engineering, Medicine, Arts, and also students which take part in experiments are obliged to take the Safety Precaution Course according to the rules of the Safety Management Regulations.

    1) Course Completion Required Time : 6 hour course per 6 months (online and offline courses) 2) Courses a) Online courses : 12 classes (1st semester 6 general classes / 2nd semester 6 selective classes) 3) Certificate of Completion a) Assessment test will be taken after the online courses and a score over 60% is required for completion b) Print 2 copies of the certification and keep 1 copy in the laboratory and submit 1 copy to the administration office. B. Measures to students who do not complete the course 1) Will not be assigned or will get disadvantages in scholarships 2) Personal interview with his/her Professor 3) Disadvantages in insurance policies for accidents For other information and inquiries regarding the Safety Precaution Course, contact the Facilities, Management Team, Office of General Affairs. (Seoul Campus : +82-2-961-0121~4 / Global Campus: +82-31-201-3500~3 )

    9. Application Fee Application Fee : KRW 100,000 - Bring your fees for site application submit. - Enclose fees for mail-in with other application documents.

    10. Scholarships A. Applicants must receive B grade (3.0/4.3) or above to maintain a scholarship for the next semester. B. Entrance fees are excluded from all scholarships. C. Scholarships from educational expenditures for schools cannot exceed tuition fee. D. International students who do not have medical insurance cannot be scholarship grantees. (Medical insurance fee will be included in the semester tuition form.)

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    Section Scholarship Applicant Benefits Period

    External

    National Research (Humanities, Social Science)

    ScholarshipNew or enrolled

    students part of tuition fees 2 semesters

    KGSP(Korean Government Scholarship Program)

    New or enrolled students

    full coverage of tuition fees 4 semesters

    Saudi Arabian Government Scholarship

    New or enrolled students

    full coverage of tuition fees 4 semesters

    Mongolia Government Scholarship

    New or enrolled students

    full coverage of tuition fees 4 semesters

    Life Insurance Philanthropy Scholarship enrolled students

    full coverage of tuition fees per semester

    Peaceful Unification Women's Role Scholarship enrolled students part of tuition fees per semester

    Korean Association of University Women

    Scholarshipenrolled students part of tuition fees per semester

    Samsung Dream Scholarship New or enrolled students part of tuition feesupto 4

    semesters

    Others New or enrolled studentspart to full coverage

    of tuition fees per semester

    Scholarship for freshman Seoul Campus Global Campus

    InternalScholarship

    President Scholarship Refer to Guideline for President Scholarship (p. 15)Please contact

    each department (Academic advisor will

    decide)Excellent Research

    ScholarshipRefer to Guideline for Excellent

    Research Scholarship (p. 16)

    External Scholarship Need to request(Further information will be provided later)

    Section Scholarship Applicant Benefits Period

    Internal

    President Scholarship(International Student) New students

    full coverage of tuition fees

    vary from 1 to 4 semesters

    College of Medicine MRC New or enrolled studentsfull coverage of

    tuition fees 4 semesters

    College of Oriental Medicine MRC

    New or enrolled students

    full coverage of tuition fees 4 semesters

    Excellent Research Scholarship New students

    full coverage of tuition fees 4 semesters

    Exemplary Scholarship New or enrolled studentspart to full coverage

    of tuition fees1 semester

    (can be continued)Internationalization

    ScholarshipNew or enrolled

    studentspart to full coverage

    of tuition feesvary from 1 to

    4 semesters

    Scholarship for Paper Publication in Journal

    New or enrolled students

    (Humanities, SocialSciences, Arts only)

    part of tuition fees per semester

    Scholarship for ConferenceNew or enrolled

    students(Humanities, SocialSciences, Arts only)

    part of tuition fees per semester

    Welfare Scholarship enrolled students part of tuition fees per semester

    Assistant Scholarship New or enrolled studentspart to full coverage

    of tuition fees per semester

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    Section Requirement / ConditionsEligibility Academic Records : GPA of 80 out of 100 points or higher in university

    Evaluation Criteria

    Comprehensive evaluation on the average score of academic records, Study ability, Research ability, Korean ability, English ability, Self Introduction, Study Plan, Work experience and Volunteering experience, etc. a. Academic Records : extra points for whom has GRE or GMAT score) b. Korean ability(Except English Track applicants) (1) TOPIK level 4 or higher (2) Graduated with a major in Korean in a foreign country (3) Attended university or graduate school in Korea for more than 2

    years (4) Or have equivalent official Korean Language proficiency as above c. English ability: TOEFL(PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80), IELTS 6.0, TEPS 550 or

    higher d. Additional points for the Certificates of other language proficiency (Japanese(JLPT), Chinese(HSK), Spanish(DELE), French(DELF/DALF), German(ZD),

    Russian(TORFL), Arabic(ACTFL)) e. For Doctoral Course applicants, additional performance points are

    granted for publishing record of more than one article in an academic journal which is higher than those registered in the NRF.

    Scholarships Benefits: Full tuition fee (excluding entrance fee) Period: vary from 1 to 4 semesters, through comprehensive evaluation results. (For masters and doctorate combined course applicants, there will be additional assessment on the 4th semester)

    Required Documents

    Scholarship application form (Refer to ) For Doctoral Course applicants, published papers, if available.

    Terms of Scholarships

    a. GPA after admission: B or higherb. Should follow the dean of the department and the academic advisors

    guidance wellc. During the semesters of receiving scholarship, must be on duty as an

    international assistant [15h/week, 360h/semester, including vacation period]d. Must show best Efforts to comply with all school regulations, and full

    involvement in the academic performancee. Leave of semester absence is not allowed during scholarship received

    semesters. f. Students receiving scholarships are not allowed to take on assistant or

    similar duties.

    Cancellation of Scholarship

    a. Students who do not fulfill the Terms of Scholarshipb. Negative assessment from placed department as an international assistant [evaluation points: following working hours, sincerity, following directions, etc.]c. Violation of school rules or other inadequate reasons for granting

    scholarship

    Announcement of Scholarship

    Announcement date: at the end of June, 2015 (through personal e-mail) Exemption of tuition fee on the tuition form

    Guideline for President Scholarship (Seoul Campus) - Submit Applicants for Global Campus: Call the graduate school office in Global Campus.

    * The grantee must work as an international assistant and stay in Korea during summer and winter vacation except for unavoidable circumstances.

    * [Seoul Campus] Based on OECD DAC(Development Assistance Committee), the applicant who is from Least Developed Countries or Other Low Income Countries has a chance for special scholarship by counseling. (seeing p.26)

    * The Applicant who is Korean-born adoptee, Kopino(Korean+Filipino) or Lai Daihan has a chance for special scholarship.

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    Section Requirement / Conditions

    Eligibility

    a. Academic Records: GPA of 80 out of 100 points or higher in university or graduate school.

    b. Korean ability(Except English Track applicants) (1) TOPIK level 5 or higher (2) Graduated with a major in Korean in a foreign country (3) Attended university or graduate school in Korea for more than 2 years (4) Or have equivalent official Korean Language proficiency as above (Those who do not have sufficient Korean language abilities can apply on the condition that after admission they must complete a Korean language course which is assigned by the dean of the graduate school.)

    c. English ability: TOEFL(PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80), IELTS 6.0, TEPS 550 or higher

    ProcedureRecommendation by a professor of a department(separate form written by a professor) Screening [Graduate School Office]

    Scholarships Benefits: Full tuition fee (excluding entrance fee) Period: 4 semesters (For masters and doctorate combined course applicants, there will be additional assessment on the 4th semester)

    Terms of Scholarships

    a. GPA after admission: B or higherb. In addition to the graduation guidelines of each department, the student must publish an article as follows and submit the published certificate documents and reports of thesis screening to the graduate school office before dissertation examination. Students who do not fulfill the Terms of Scholarship cannot receive the

    degree. Full refund if plagiarize. 1) Master's Courses Humanities and Social Sciences, Arts and Physical Education : Publish more than one article in an academic journal which is higher than those registered in the NRF.(including co-author) Natural and Applied Sciences, Medicine, Engineering : Publish more than one article in an academic journal which is higher than those registered in the SCI(E). (including co-author) 2) Doctoral Courses Humanities and Social Sciences, Arts and Physical Education : Publish more than one article in an academic journal which is higher than those registered in the NRF. (Main author) Natural and Applied Sciences, Medicine, Engineering : Publish more than one article in an academic journal which is higher than those registered in the SCI(E). (Main author)c. Only in case of leave of semester absence due to a disease or medical malpractice, scholarship can be continued when you return to school. (Scholarship will end upon general leave of semester absence.)

    Cancellation of Scholarship

    a. Students who do not fulfill the Terms of Scholarshipb. When an academic adviser decide the cancellation of scholarship, and the

    dean of the graduate school approve it.c. Violation of school rules or other inadequate reasons for granting

    scholarship

    Important Notes

    a. Students receiving scholarships are not allowed to take on assistant or similar duties.

    b. Students receiving scholarships may not receive more than one scholarship.c. Only medical leave of semester absence(with doctors examination reports)

    will be allowed.d. Other details are determined by the dean of the graduate school.

    Selected Students must meet the Terms of Scholarship, and the recommending (future supervising) professor is also responsible for the student's adherence to the Terms. Forms without the signature of the professor will not be accepted.

    Guideline for Excellent Research Scholarship (Seoul Campus) - An (expected) adviser of the applicant, the chairman of the department need to request Applicants for Global Campus: Call the graduate school office in Global Campus.

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    11. Submission & Contact Addresses

    Graduate School Website : http://gskh.khu.ac.kr

    Submission Period : October 1 (Thu) October 30 (Fri) 17:00(Korean time)

    Location Address : Office of Graduate School, Room 312, Main building, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyunghee-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea

    Tel. +82-2-961-0121~4 E-Mail : [email protected]

    Address : Office of Graduate School, Room 107, College of Arts & Design, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-Do 17104, Korea

    Tel. +82-31-201-3500~3503

    E-Mail : [email protected]

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    12. Departments Contact Information Seoul Campus For reference, applicants for the departments below dont need to submit a Recommendation letter written by the department chair. Korean Language & Literature (Korean linguistics as a Second Language Study major only), English Language & Literature, Political Science, International Trade, Journalism and Communication, Business Administration, Hotel Management, Tourism Science, Convention & Exhibition Management, Culinary Science and Food Service Management

    No Department Chair Phone(02-)e-mail

    (@khu.ac.kr)

    1 Korean Language and Literature Kim, Ryang Jin 961-2334 kimrj

    2 English Language and Literature Song, Chang Seop 961-0883 cssong

    3 History Park, Yun Jae 961-9271 [email protected]

    4 Philosophy Lee, Chung Hyung 961-2394 chunglee

    5 Law Choi, Kwang Jun 961-9216 asgard

    6 Political Science Seo, Jung Gun 961-0696 seojkil

    7 Public Administration Kim, Kwang Gu 961-9172 kkim20

    8 Sociology Kim, Jong Young 961-2173 jykim24

    9 Economics Min, In Sik 961-0966 imin

    10 International Trade Kang In-Won 961-9182 iwkang

    11 Journalism and Communication Hong, Ji-A 961-0965 hja2081

    12 Business Administration Sung, Joo Ho 961-0675 jhsung

    13 Health Services Management Park, Sang Chan 961-0489 [email protected]

    14 Accounting Park, Sung Uk 961-2314 sopark

    15 Hotel Management Kim, Jin Young 961-9454 jk293

    16 Tourism Science Lee, Chung Gi 961-9430 cklee

    17 Convention & Exhibition Management Gu, Chul-mo 961-2349 helmetgu

    18 Culinary Science and Food Service Management Hwang, Jo Hye 961-2241 hwangj

    19 Culture & Tourism Contents - 961-0867 -

    20 Mathematics Han, Jong Min 961-0956 jmhan

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    No Department Chair Phone(02-)

    e-mail(@khu.ac.kr)

    21 Physics Kim, Chinkyo 961-0379 ckim

    22 Chemistry Song, Jae Kyu 961-0958 jaeksong

    23 Biology Lee, Sung Jae 964-1131 sungjaelee

    24 Geography Choo, Sung Jae 961-9360 sjchoo

    25 Child & Family Studies Kim, Yeon Ha 961-0584 yeonhakim

    26 Housing and Interior Design Kim, Jun Ha 961-9460 junhakim

    27 Clothing & Textiles Song, Hwa Kyung 961-9297 hksong

    28 Food and Nutrition Yoon, Gi Seon 961-0264 ksyoon

    29 Biomedical Science Oh, Bum Seok 961-0617 ohbs

    30 Medicine Kim, Chang Ju 961-0407 changju

    31 Neuroscience Jin, Byung Kwan 969-4563 bkjin

    32 Science in Korean Medicine Go, Sung Gyu 961-0329 epiko

    33 Clinical Korean Medicine Choi, Ho Young 961-9372 hychoi

    34 Global Public Health and Korean Medicine - 961-0329 -

    35 Dentistry Lee, Sang Cheon 958-2317 schlee

    36 Pharmacy Kim, Nam Jung 961-0580 kimnj

    37 Oriental Pharmaceutical Science Oh, Myung Suk 961-9436 msohok

    38 Life and Nanopharmaceutical Science Choi, Jung Hye 961-2172 jchoi

    39 Nursing Park, Sunhee 961-0874 spark

    40 Music Kim, Mi Ae 961-0690 kmas

    41 Fine Art Na, Hyeong Min 961-0636 [email protected]

    42 Dance / Performing Arts - 961-0539 dance

    43 Education Kim, Byung Chan 031-201-2020 bckim

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    Seoul Campus (Interdisciplinary Programs)

    No Department Chair Phone(02-)e-mail

    (@khu.ac.kr)

    1 Information Display Jang, Jin 961-0270 jjang

    2 Intelligent Informatics Lee, Kyung Jeon 961-0490 klee

    3 Oral & Maxillofacial Regeneration Kim, Eun Chul 961-0746 eckim

    4 East/West Medicine Kim, Seon Kwang 961-0323 skkim77

    5 Department of Philosophy in Korean Medicine Baik, Yu Sang 961-0326 baikys

    6 Department of History in Korean Medicine Kim, Nam Il 961-0672 southkim

    7 Department of Biological Sciences in Korean Medicine Jeong, Hyuk Sang 961-9449 jhs

    8 Department of Applied Korean Medicine Ko, Seong Gyu 961-0329 epiko

    9 Department of Human Informatics in Korean Medicine Park, Young Bae 958-9195 bmppark

    10 Medical Engineering Park, Hun Kuk 961-0290 sigmoidus

    11 Department of Medical Scinece of Meridian Ham, Dae Hyun 961-0366 dhhahm

    12 Department of Cancer Preventive Material Development Kim, Sung Hoon 961-9233 sungkim7

    13 KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Techonology -961-0355961-9126 khu_kist

    Any changes will be announced on the graduate school website (http://gskh.khu.ac.kr)

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    Global Campus

    No Department Chair Phone(031-)e-mail

    (@khu.ac.kr)

    1 East-Asian Language and Literature Kim, Kyung Seok 201-3833 kskim812

    2 European Language and Literature Myung-Hee Hong 201-2276 hjeijei

    3 International Korean Language and Culture Kim, Jong Soo 201-2259 smallis

    4 British and American Language and Culture Ki-wan Sung 201-2274 kiwansung

    5 International Studies Jung, Ha Lyong 201-2280 hljung

    6 Physics Minchul Lee 201-2468 minchullee

    7 Chemistry Kang, Seong Ho 201-3349 shkang

    8 Astronomy & Space Science Ho Jin 201-3885 benho

    9 School of Space Research Kim, Sung Soo 201-2441 sungsoo kim

    10 Oriental Medicinal Materials and Processing Nam In Baek 201-2661 nibaek

    11 Department of Horticultural Biotechnology Lee, Youn Hyung 201-2670 younlee

    12 Plant and Environmental New Resources Lee, Chan Hui 201-3480 chan521

    13 Landscape Architecture Jin ohKim 201-2664 jokim

    14 Graduate School of Biotechnology Son, Young Sook 201-3822 ysson

    15 Food Science and Biotechnology Kim, Dae Ok 201-3796 dokim05

    16 Environment Science and Engineering Chang kyoo Yoo 201-3824 ckyoo

    17 Mechanical Engineering Sin Kyoo Jung 201-3896 icarus

    18 Chemical Engineering Chang Woo Lee 201-3825 cwlee

    19 Advanced Materials Engineering for Information and Electronics Sung Min Yoon 201-3617 sungmin

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    No Department Chair Phone(031-)e-mail

    (@khu.ac.kr)

    20 Civil Engineering Kim, Seong Min 201-3795 seongmin

    21 Architectural Engineering Gon Kim 201-2937 gonkim

    22 Nuclear Engineering Yoon Suk Chang 201-3323 yschang

    23 Industrial & Management Systems Engineering Myung Joo Park 201-3653 pmj0684

    24 Electronics and Radio Engineering Kim, Kyu Heon 201-3810 kyuheonkim

    25 Computer Engineering Sung Won Lee 201-3841 drsungwon

    26 Biomedical Engineering Kyung Mo Park 201-2979 saenim

    27 Physical Education Oh, Kyung Rok 201-3762 ohkr0103

    28 Ceramic Arts Kim, Seung Woog 201-2637 sukim

    29 Post Modern MusicLee, Woo Chang 201-2040 jazz

    30 Applied Arts

    31 Film & Theatre Yi, Hyo In 201-3840 yhi60

    32 Digital Art & Design Kim, Hye Kyung 201-2675 hkkim

    33 Industrial Design Kim, Hyung Seok 201-3789 designer

    34 Visual Information Design Lee, Heon Kuk 201-3789 designer

    35 Formative Design Kim, Hyung Seok 201-2641 hklee

    36 Textiles & Fashion Design Kim, Chil Soon 201-2935 cskim

    37 Architecture Kim, Il Hyun 201-2903 ilhyunkim

    Any changes will be announced on the graduate school website (http://gskh.khu.ac.kr)

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    13. 2015 Tuition Fee Table ( unit : KRW )

    Field Course Entrance feeTuition

    feeetc. Total

    Seoul Global Seoul Global

    Humanities,Social

    Sciences

    Master 954,000 4,605,000 224,200 204,200 5,783,200 5,763,200

    Ph.D. 954,000 4,738,000 224,200 204,200 5,916,200 5,896,200

    Combined 954,000 4,668,000 224,200 204,200 5,846,200 5,826,200

    Natural andAppliedSciences

    Master 954,000 5,526,000 224,200 204,200 6,704,200 6,684,200

    Ph.D. 954,000 5,686,000 224,200 204,200 6,864,200 6,844,200

    Combined 954,000 5,605,000 224,200 204,200 6,783,200 6,763,200

    PhysicalEducation

    Master 954,000 5,526,000 224,200 204,200 6,704,200 6,684,200

    Ph.D. 954,000 5,686,000 224,200 204,200 6,864,200 6,844,200

    Combined 954,000 5,710,000 224,200 204,200 6,888,200 6,868,200

    Engineering

    Master 954,000 6,227,000 224,200 204,200 7,405,200 7,385,200

    Ph.D. 954,000 6,407,000 224,200 204,200 7,585,200 7,565,200

    Combined 954,000 6,619,000 224,200 204,200 7,797,200 7,777,200

    Arts

    Master 954,000 6,447,000 224,200 204,200 7,625,200 7,605,200

    Ph.D. 954,000 6,635,000 224,200 204,200 7,813,200 7,793,200

    Combined 954,000 6,660,000 224,200 204,200 7,838,200 7,818,200

    Pharmacy

    Master 954,000 6,569,000 224,200 204,200 7,747,200 7,727,200

    Ph.D. 954,000 6,753,000 224,200 204,200 7,931,200 7,911,200

    Combined 954,000 6,660,000 224,200 204,200 7,838,200 7,818,200

    Medicine

    Master 954,000 6,911,000 224,200 204,200 8,089,200 8,069,200

    Ph.D. 954,000 7,613,000 224,200 204,200 8,791,200 8,771,200

    Combined 954,000 7,262,000 224,200 204,200 8,440,200 8,420,200 Seoul Campus etc. : Insurance fee(KRW 64,200), Physical and mental examinations(KRW 125,000), Student council fee(KRW 15,000), Medical cooperative fee(KRW 20,000)

    Global Campus etc. : Insurance fee(KRW 64,200), Physical examination(KRW 125,000), Student council fee(KRW 15,000)

    According to the article 36 of the graduate school regulation in Kyung Hee University, international students should have medical insurance upon admittance until the end of graduation.

    According to the article 37 of the graduate school regulation in Kyung Hee University, international students should have physical examination after admission.

    Inquiries - Insurance fee : Graduate School Office (Seoul Campus : 82-2-961-0121~4 / Global Campus : 82-31-201-3500~3) - Student council fee : Student council (Seoul Campus : 82-2-961-0125 / Global Campus : 82-31-201-2137) - Medical cooperative fee : 82-2-961-0055

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    4.0 Scale 4.3 Scale 4.5 Scale 5.0 Scale 100 Points Scale

    3.97 ~ 4.0 4.26 ~ 4.3 4.46 ~ 4.5 4.95 ~ 5.00 100

    3.92 ~ 3.96 4.22 ~ 4.25 4.41 ~ 4.45 4.90 ~ 4.94 99

    3.88 ~ 3.91 4.17 ~ 4.21 4.36 ~ 4.40 4.84 ~ 4.89 98

    3.84 ~ 3.87 4.12 ~ 4.16 4.31 ~ 4.35 4.79 ~ 4.83 97

    3.80 ~ 3.83 4.08 ~ 4.11 4.26 ~ 4.30 4.73 ~ 4.78 96

    3.75 ~ 3.79 4.03 ~ 4.07 4.21 ~ 4.25 4.68 ~ 4.72 95

    3.71 ~ 3.74 3.98 ~ 4.02 4.16 ~ 4.20 4.62 ~ 4.67 94

    3.67 ~ 3.70 3.93 ~ 3.97 4.11 ~ 4.15 4.57 ~ 4.61 93

    3.62 ~ 3.66 3.89 ~ 3.92 4.06 ~ 4.10 4.51 ~ 4.56 92

    3.58 ~ 3.61 3.84 ~ 3.88 4.01 ~ 4.05 4.45 ~ 4.50 91

    3.49 ~ 3.57 3.75 ~ 3.83 3.91 ~ 4.00 4.34 ~ 4.44 90

    3.41 ~ 3.48 3.65 ~ 3.74 3.81 ~ 3.90 4.23 ~ 4.33 89

    3.32 ~ 3.40 3.56 ~ 3.64 3.71 ~ 3.80 4.12 ~ 4.22 88

    3.24 ~ 3.31 3.46 ~ 3.55 3.61 ~ 3.70 4.01 ~ 4.11 87

    3.15 ~ 3.23 3.37 ~ 3.45 3.51 ~ 3.60 3.90 ~ 4.00 86

    3.07 ~ 3.14 3.27 ~ 3.36 3.41 ~ 3.50 3.79 ~ 3.89 85

    2.98 ~ 3.06 3.18 ~ 3.26 3.31 ~ 3.40 3.68 ~ 3.78 84

    2.90 ~ 2.97 3.09 ~ 3.17 3.21 ~ 3.30 3.57 ~ 3.67 83

    2.81 ~ 2.89 2.99 ~ 3.08 3.11 ~ 3.20 3.45 ~ 3.56 82

    2.72 ~ 2.80 2.90 ~ 2.98 3.01 ~ 3.10 3.34 ~ 3.44 81

    2.64 ~ 2.71 2.80 ~ 2.89 2.91 ~ 3.00 3.23 ~ 3.33 80

    GPA Conversion Table

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    DAC List of ODA Recipents

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    14. Q&A

    Q1. Is there any entrance scholarship for foreign students?A1. Yes, we have scholarships for foreign students. Especially, there is President Scholarship and Excellent Research Scholarship, which are decided

    when the entrance point. However, students should be eligible to apply. Also, there are other scholarships of internal, external foundations and institutions.

    President Scholarship Excellent Research Scholarship

    Terms of scholarship

    Working scholarship(15 hours/1week, 360 hours per semester)

    Must be on duty as an assistant at arranged department

    Except the graduation requirements, before the thesis screening,

    beneficiaries should publish thesis at academic journal

    Eligibility GPA of 80 out of 100 or higher

    1. GPA: 80 out of 100 or highe2. Korean: TOPIK level 5 or higher, have

    equivalent official Korean language proficiency as above

    3. English: TOEFL(PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80), IELTS 6.0, TEPS 550 or higher

    Scholarship Full tuition fee(vary from 1 to 4 semesters) Full tuition fee(for 4 semesters)Apply

    methodWhen submit the application documents,

    include the application formSubmit the professors recommendation

    letter to administration office

    Q2. In case of Chinese university graduates, what kind of documents should be submitted?A2. Applicants who graduated from Chinese university have to submit totally 3 documents. 1. Graduation(www.chsi.com.cn) or Degree(www.cdgdc.edu.cn) Certificates of China Higher

    -education Student Information 2. Graduation certificate(a complete English or Korean translation authenticated by the issuing

    institution or notarized by a notary's office) 3. Degree certificate(a complete English or Korean translation authenticated by the issuing

    institution or notarized by a notary's office)(a complete English or Korean translation notarized by a notary's office)

    Q3. What kind of documents should be submitted for prospective graduates?A3. Prospective graduates have to submit official prospective graduation certificate(a complete

    English or Korean translation notarized by a notary's office, verified by the Korean Embassy needed). Chinese prospective graduates have to submit prospective graduation certificate(a complete English or Korean translation notarized by a notary's office) and Authentication certificate about prospective graduation certificate(www.chsi.com.cn). If students do not submit the graduation certificate until the entrance, the entrance will be cancelled.

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    Q4. How can I get the recommendation letter?A4. Applicants have to contact with department chair (contact information at guideline) or professor

    (contact information on graduate school website). Then, having individual interview with them and get a recommendation letter. In the recommendation letter, department chair signature must be included. However, some departments (Korean Language & Literature (Korean linguistics), English Language & Literature, Political Science, International Trade, Journalism and Communication, Business Administration, Hotel Management, Tourism Science, Convention & Exhibition Management, Culinary Science and Food Service Management) which progress the interview are not necessary to prepare recommendation letter.

    Q5. How is the interview process?A5. Interview is offered by the department, so applicants should ask to department. The interview

    schedule is uploaded on our graduate school website, so applicants should refer notice and attend the interview. If applicants do not attend the interview, they will be rejected the admission.

    Q6. If I cannot go to the interview, what should I do?A6. If applicants residing abroad and attending the interview is impossible, applicants have to

    contact with graduate school office and applied departments in advance. In this circumstance, phone or video interview will be conducted.

    Q7. Should I have to submit all documents until the deadline?A7. In principle, all documents should be submitted until the deadline. However, in case of

    unavoidable circumstances, when applicants contact the graduate school office in advance, they are allowed to supplementary submission for specific documents. All documents are not allowed to return. If applicants get disadvantage because of the incomplete documents, it is their own responsibility.

    Q8. My undergraduate major and the major I want to apply are different. Can I still apply?A8. Yes, you can. However, the ability evaluation of major is apart from the progress. After pass,

    applicants have to take the prerequisite subjects.

    Q9. What is post-admission timeline? Please explain the enrollment process in chorological order. A9. After pass, admission procedure is as follows. 1. Check admission announcement / print out letter of admission 2. Print out tuition bill during the registration period and make a payment at the assigned

    bank account 3. Reply VISA issuing guideline e-mail that graduate school office sends 4. Receive Certificate of Admission (Domestic residents: receive it from Graduate Administrative

    office, International residents: Graduate Administrative office sends it by EMS) 5. Apply for the VISA : Call to the institution related to VISA, asking about the required

    documents and apply for the VISA 1) Domestic residents: Visit Immigration Office 2) International residents(except Chinese nationals): Visit embassy

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    6. Registration for classes 7. Orientation 8. Semester begins

    Q10. How do students residing in outside of Korea make the tuition fee payment?A10. If applicants reside in overseas, they can pay with international wire transfer. However, there

    are some problems such as identifying a depositor and a successful candidate, discordance between tuition fee and real remittance, complex refund process and etc. So we recommend applicants to use domestic paying through close friends or relatives in Korea. However, there is no other way except international wire transfer, email ([email protected]) to us and we will inform you the information.

    Q11. Is there any additional payment for President and Excellent Research Scholarship recipients to make ?

    A11. Yes, even scholarship students, entrance fee, insurance fee and medical check-up fee must be paid. Refer to tuition fee paper and pay promptly within the tuition fee payment period.

    Q12. Im an Overseas Korean Foundation Scholarship recipient. Do I need to pay the tuition?A12. Even if you are the recipient, you have to pay entrance fee, insurance fee and medical

    check-up fee. The refund for insurance fee, etc. will be progress after the completion of the tuition fee payment. Also, scholarship recipients have to submit the proof of the scholarship to Graduate School office.

    Q13. Is there extended period for tuition payment?A13. Tuition must be paid punctually. If you fail to do so, the admission will be cancelled.

    Q14. When do I apply for dormitory?A14. Please check announcement for dormitory application which will be posted on the Graduate

    School Website in early July and January. The result will be notified you individually at the end of July and January.

    Q15. Can Certificate of Admission be reissued?A15. No. The certificate of admission is issued only one time. Please note that it is one of the

    most important documents in Visa application and you must be discreet to handle it.

    Q16. Is medical and mental check-up mandatory?A16. According to regulation 37 of Kyung Hee University Graduate School, all international students

    must get the medical and mental check-up. Even students who already got check-up at other agency must get check-up again.

    Q17. Is insurance mandatory?A17. According to regulation 36 of Kyung Hee University Graduate School, international students

    must have medical insurance. International students who do not have medical insurance are excluded from any scholarships and various benefits.