SOGANG UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE PROGRAM
INFORMATION SHEET AY 2024/2025
General Information
OfficeOffice of International Affairs (OIA)

Websites

University http://wwwe.sogang.ac.kr
OIA http://oia.sogang.ac.kr
Nomination/application platform http://inbound.sogang.ac.kr/

Mailing address

Berchmans Woojung Hall #201
35 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Korea
Tel: +82-2-705-8118
Inbound Exchange (your students to Sogang University)• Mr. Dowon KIM (North America, Europe)
Tel. +82-2-705-8316 / goabroad9@sogang.ac.kr• Ms. Jiin HONG (Asia-Pacific, Latin America)
Tel. +82-2-705-8266 / goabroad5@sogang.ac.kr

Contact information

Outbound Exchange (Sogang students to your university),
Partnerships and Agreements• Ms. Eunyoung SUH (Europe)
Tel. +82-2-705-7855 / goabroad7@sogang.ac.kr• Mr. Jason KIM (North America, CIS Abroad and Visiting Students)
Tel. +82-2-705-7804 / goabroad6@sogang.ac.kr• Ms. Jiin HONG (Asia-Pacific, Latin America)
Tel. +82-2-705-8266 / goabroad5@sogang.ac.kr

Academic Calendar (Korean academic year starts in March – making Fall the 2nd semester)
Fall Semester (Semester 2 in Korea)

Spring Semester (Semester 1 in Korea)

Calendar link

http://wwwe.sogang.ac.kr/academic/academic_calendar.jsp

Semester dates

Sep 2 – Dec 21

Recommended
Date of arrival

Around 7 days prior to the start of semester for Orientation

On-campus
orientation

Usually 3-4 days before the start of the semester* Depending on the level of social distancing implemented by the local government,
the On-campus Orientation can be switched to online format.

Mar 3 (confirmed) – Jun 21 (TBA)

Nomination & Application Deadlines
For fall semester

For spring semester

Online platform opens

Early April

Early October

Nomination deadline

May 15

Nov 15

Application deadline

May 30

Nov 30※ Nomination/application must be submitted through the online platform. See next page for more information.

Eligibility
GPA
Requirement

There is no minimum GPA requirement to participate in the exchange program. However,students must meet the standards set by their home institution to study abroad. It is highly
recommended that students score more than 80/100 in percentile scale.

Language
Requirement

Lectures taught in English
Students are not required to submit proof of English Language Proficiency. However,students from non-English speaking countries are highly recommended to have English
proficiency scores equivalent to or higher than TOEFL iBT 79 (total) or IELTS 6.5.
Lectures taught in KoreanStudents are not required to submit proof of Korean Language proficiency. However, it ishighly recommended that students have Korean Proficiency equivalent to or higher than
TOPIK level 4 in order to take courses conducted in Korean.

Nomination & Application Procedure

Nomination

Students must be officially nominated by their home institutions in order to gain access to theonline platform for application. For this, each partner institution will be given a user ID andpassword for the Sogang’s online platform.
After the nomination has been made, students will receive detailed instructions regarding
application procedures, as well as the log-in information for the online application platform.
Dear partners, nominations sent by e-mail cannot be accepted. Please formally nominate thestudents through the online platform.
① When officially nominated by their home institutions, nominees will be given access to
Sogang’s application system.
② Students must complete the online application form and submit the required documents
within the application deadline. Late applications will not be entertained.
③ If documents are in a language other than English or Korea, please attach a translation.
[Online Submission] Required for All Applicants1) Copy of Passport (valid until at least 6 months after the end of exchange term)2) ID Photo (JPG/JPEG format, color photo taken within the last 6 months )*This will be on your student ID card.
3) Certificate of Bank Balance: USD 5,000 per semester (USD 10,000 per year)*Documents provided by direct family members or guardians can be accepted if
additional document(s) to prove the relationship can be submitted.
4) Academic Transcript or Certificate of Enrollment5) On-Campus Housing Application Form (dormitory applicants only)
6) Sogang Global Scholarship Form (optional)
7) Recommendation Letter for KAP200 (Intensive Korean program) applicantsApplication[Submission by Post] * Only for students whose nationalities are of non-OECD Countries(Deadline: for Fall Semester – May 30 / for Spring Semester – Nov 30)(Students who have OECD nationalities are exempt from document submission by post.)*link to the list of OECD countries: List of OECD Member countries - Ratification of the Convention
on the OECD*)
1) “Original” Certificate of Bank Balance: USD 5,000 per semester (USD 10,000 per year)* issued within 30 days from the application deadline- If submitting a guardian’s statement, an additional document to prove the relationship(ex: family registration, birth certificate, etc.) is required.
2) “Original” Academic documents (transcript or certificate of enrollment) with Apostille orConsulate Verification* Students with Chinese nationality : Academic documents issued by CHSI are required.
(No need for Apostille or Consulate Verification)*Please refer to the table on the next page for more information regarding the required
documents.
*If applicants fail to mail in the documents within the due date, their admission may not be
granted.

Required Documents
Applicant’s Nationality
OECD* Country

Online(throughtheapplication
portal)Non-OECD Country

1) Copy of Passport (valid until at least 6 months after the end of exchange term)2) ID Photo (JPG/JPEG format, color photo taken within the last 6 months )*This will be on your student ID card.
3) Certificate of Bank Balance: USD 5,000 per semester (USD 10,000 per year)*Documents provided by direct family members or guardians can be accepted if
additional document(s) to prove the relationship can be submitted.
4) Academic Transcript or Certificate of Enrollment5) On-Campus Housing Application Form (dormitory applicants only)
6) Sogang Global Scholarship Form (optional)
7) Recommendation Letter for KAP200 (Intensive Korean program) applicants

1) Original Academic Documents(transcript or certificate ofenrollment) with Apostille orConsulate Verification

Post(Aftersubmitting
the online
application)

China

Not needed

2) Original Bank Statement- minimum balance of USD 5,000
per semester (USD 10,000 per
year)- issued within 30 days from theapplication deadline- If submitting a guardian’s
statement, an additional
document to prove therelationship (ex: family
registration, birth certificate, etc.)
is required.
- Apostille / Consulate verification
is not required for the bankstatement

1) Original Academic Documents(transcript or certificate ofenrollment) issued by CHSI**(No need for Apostille orConsulate Verification)**CHSI: China Credentials
Verification(https://www.chsi.com.cn/ )2) Original Bank Statement- minimum balance of USD 5,000
per semester (USD 10,000 per
year)- issued within 30 days from theapplication deadline- The account balance mustremain for at least 30 days
- If submitting a guardian’s
statement, an additional
document to prove therelationship (ex: family
registration, birth certificate, etc.)
is required.
- Apostille / Consulate verification
is not required for the bankstatement* link to the list of OECD countries: List of OECD Member countries - Ratification of the Convention on the OECD*)* Mailing Address:
Inbound Exchange Team,
Room #201 Berchmans Woojung Hall, 35 Baekbeom-Ro (Sinsu-dong), Mapo-Gu, Seoul 04107, Korea

Acceptance & Refusal
Acceptance
Package

We will send out Acceptance Packages by e-mail for students who have completed the
document submission. The Acceptance Package will include the following documents thatstudents will need for visa application.
• Photocopy of Certificate of Admission• Photocopy of Certificate of Business Registration (document written fully in Korean)

Rejection(refusal)Please kindly note that being nominated does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
In following cases, Sogang University reserves the right to reject/refuse applicants:• Applicant fails to fully submit his/her online application within the given deadline• Applicant fails to mail in the original documents within the given deadline

Academic Information
Level of Study

Both undergraduate and graduate levels, depending on student exchange agreement

Course Load per
Semester

Undergraduate: 9-15 credits (minimum-maximum)
Graduate: 3-12 credits (minimum-maximum)• In general, courses at Sogang are three-credit courses. 1 Credit hour indicates 15classroom hours per semester.
• In general, the credit conversion ratio (credit to ECTS) is 1:2 for undergraduate-level
lectures and 3:8 for graduate-level lectures. (Please consult with home institution)• Students are not allowed to take more than 15 credits (exception: KGP60 students).

Courses taught inEnglish• Around 15-20% of all courses in the undergraduate program are taught in English.
• Students can take courses across all majors with an exception to courses that are
restricted to exchange students. (detailed information next page)• Undergraduate students are not allowed to take graduate courses. However,graduate students are allowed to take courses in undergraduate and graduate levels.

Course Catalog(course list)

http://sis109.sogang.ac.kr/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/zcmw9016?sap-language=EN#• 1st semester: Spring semester, 2nd semester: Fall semester (Korean academic year)• Please check the box next to “Courses for Exchange Students” and click “Search”.
• Please note that not all courses offered in English are open to exchange students.
• If a student is proficient in Korean, he may take courses conducted in Korean
language. For these courses, do not check the box “Courses for Exchange Students”.
• Finalized course lists for each semester will be available about a month prior to thebeginning of the semester. If students need to sign their Learning Agreements
before the semester begins, please refer to the course lists from the past.

Course Registration

Course registration is done online, on a first-come, first-served basis. Specific dates forcourse registration will be announced to students by email.
• Fall semester: mid/end of July
• Spring semester: mid/end of January

Transcript

Grading System

Transcripts will be issued about a month and a half after the end of the semester.
Digital version of academic transcript will be sent to the student’s home university.
• Fall semester: early February• Spring semester: early August
Sogang adopts a 4.3 point grading system.
Link: wwwe - Rules & Regulations (sogang.ac.kr)

Academic Information
Study Areas Offered to Exchange Students (Undergraduate Programs)

College of Humanities

College of Social Sciences

College of Economics• Sociology• Political Science• Psychology• Economics

Sogang Business School (AACSB)• Business Administration

College of Media, Arts, and Science• Journalism and Strategic Communication• Media & Entertainment• Art & Technology• Global Korean Studies

College of Natural Sciences

College of Engineering

Loyola International College•• Korean Language and Literature• English• History• European Languages and Cultures• German Culture• Philosophy• French Culture• Religious Studies• Chinese Culture• Japanese Culture• Mathematics• Physics• Chemistry• Life Sciences• Electronic Engineering• Computer Science and Engineering• Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• System Semiconductor Engineering• Artificial Intelligence• Division of Global Korean Studies- Global Korean Studies, Korean as Foreign Language tracks• Geppert School of International Studies- International Relations, International Trade, Asia Studies tracks• Division of Global Interdisciplinary Studies- Global Business, Global Economics, Global Media tracks

There is high demand in certain areas of study, especially in the following departments: Business Administration,
Journalism, Media and Entertainment, and Art & Technology.
• Securing courses from these departments could be very competitive. Course selection is not guaranteed.
Therefore, it is highly advised that students be flexible with their learning agreements.
• Within the College of Engineering, two departments (System Semiconductor Engineering, AI) were newly launched inacademic year 2022.
• Loyola International College will be launched in Spring 2023. It is uncertain at this point if these faculties will offer
courses for inbound exchange students.

Academic Information
Study Areas Offered to Exchange Students (Graduate Programs)

Graduate School (general programs)

Professional Graduate Schools

Special Graduate Schools•••• Korean Language and Literature• English Language and Literature• German Language and Literature• French Language and Literature• Chinese Language, Literature and Culture• History• Philosophy• Religious Studies• Sociology• Psychology• Mass Communications• Political Science• Law• Economics• Business Administration• Mathematics• Physics• Chemistry• Life Sciences• Electronic Engineering• Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering• Computer Science and Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Art & Technology• Science Communication• Gender Studies• Southeast Asian Studies• Biomedical Engineering• Management of Technologies• Global Korean Studies• Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS)• Sogang Business School (AACSB) – may or may not teach in English• Graduate School of Metaverse - Restricted• Graduate School of Theology - Restricted• Sogang Law School - Restricted• Graduate School of MOT - Restricted• Graduate School of Public Policy - Restricted• Graduate School of Education - Restricted• Graduate School of Economics - Restricted• Graduate School of Mass Communication - Restricted• Graduate School of Information and Technology - Restricted

Some programs in the graduate school level (marked in red) are restricted to exchange students.
From Fall 2022, the Sogang Business School paused offering courses taught in English.
Courses from the Sogang Business School (graduate level) and GSIS have a different registration system.
* Students get approval to join the courses from the lecturers in the 1st week of the semester, instead of directly
adding them using course registration portal.

Korean Language Programs
Overview

Exchange students may choose from three different types of Korean language programs.
Nevertheless, taking a Korean language course is NOT a requirement – as students areable to take up to 15 credits in their areas of study.

Program Fees

• Tuition is waived for KAP200 program if the following requirements are met:
1) Student is majoring/minoring in Korean/Asian Studies2) Student submits the Recommendation Letter from a lecturer in above fields• Tuition of KRW 760,000 will be charged for the optional KGP60 (evening) program.
• Tuition is waived for the course, “Korean Language and Culture”
Korean Language for Academic Purposes (KAP200) – 12 credits

Intensive Korean
Language Course(KAP200)
Only forEligible students

Schedule

Mon-Fri (5 times a week) * 10 weeks , 200 hours per semester

Eligibility

Students majoring or minoring in Korean/Asian Studies

Levels1-6 (1 is the lowest level; beginner)

Class Size

Maximum 16 students per class

Syllabus

https://klec.sogang.ac.kr/?url=/main/index.php• In principle, only the students majoring or minoring in Korean Language/KoreanStudies/Asian Studies will be allowed to register for the intensive program (KAP200).
Transcripts that students submit during application will be used to determine thestudent’s eligibility.
• Applicants for KAP200 must submit a Recommendation Letter written by a professor
from academic department related to the fields of Korea/Asia Studies.
• Students who take KAP200 may register for one extra course (3 credits) from theundergraduate or graduate-level program.
Korean Language for General Purposes (KGP60) – 3 credits

Evening Korean
Language Course(KGP60)

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Thu (3 times a week)* 10 weeks, 60 hours

Class Size

Around 12-16 students

Levels1-3 (1 is the lowest level)

Fee

Tuition: KRW 760,000, textbook: KRW 50,000 – KRW 65,000

Credits

3 credits

Syllabus

https://klec.sogang.ac.kr/?url=/main/index.php• This is an optional, entry-level Korean class offered by KLEC in the evening.
• Tuition for this program is not waived through the exchange student agreement.
Korean Language and Culture (from the Department of Global Korean Studies)

Korean Language
And Culture(GlobalKorean Studies)

Schedule

Two 75-minute meetings per week (45 hours per semester)

Eligibility

All students (subject to online course registration)

LevelsBeginner (levels 1-2), Intermediate (levels 3-4), Advanced (levels 5-6)

Class Size

Maximum 40-50 students per class

Credits

3 credits• Korean Language and Culture is an undergraduate-level lecture offered from the
Department of Global Korean Studies. Unlike the intensive KAP200, this 3-credit course
draws more focus on the cultural, societal aspects of Korea.
• Please kindly note that this lecture is divided into three levels; Beginner, Intermediate
and Advanced. Due to this arrangement, TOPIK-equivalent level (levels 1 to 6) will not
be indicated on the academic transcript.

Housing
Gonzaga Hall (On-campus dormitory)
http://gonzaga.sogang.ac.kr/home/main.jsp
Application
Students who wish to live on-campus must apply for housing during the online application
period. Students who apply for on-campus housing are required to submit a Health Report Form,
officially signed or stamped by a doctor. Housing is not guaranteed due to high demand fromlocal students.
Prices in Korean Won (KRW)

Room Rate
16 weeks (Semester only)

25 weeks (Semester + vacation)

1,791,240

2,529,000

Room
Meals

On-Campus
Housing

Plan A

Plan BNo meals

Plan A

Plan BNo meals

541,800

687,690-819,000

1,043,280-※ Prices are based on the rates from fall 2023 semester and are subject to change.
※ At the moment, the dorm does not offer meal plans (rates above from spring 2022 for reference)

Meal Plan
There is no private kitchen in Gonzaga Hall. Instead, there are two types of meal plans thatstudents can choose from. Plan A offers 60% of the total number of meals and Plan B offers 85%of the total number of meals. Only breakfast and dinner are served at Gonzaga. Students canalso purchase meal vouchers from time to time.
Room TypeDouble rooms only (2 students in 1 room) – if you wish to live alone, please seek off-campus
housing

Room Facilities
Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bathroom with a shower, air conditioner, wireless internet
access, 220-volt outlets (please bring adapter for electronic appliances).
※ Students must bring their own beddings or purchase them locally (duvets, pillows etc.)

Off-campus
Housing

Office of International Affairs is working with variety of housing agents in order to offer safe andaffordable off-campus housing options. Students can refer to some of the links provided below
to search for places to stay off-campus.
1. EnKor Sharehouse (quarantine housing also available): https://roomnkorea.com/
2. City Campus in HBC : http://www.citycampus.co.kr/ (more rooms available in Spring)

Estimated Cost of Living
Below is an estimate of the cost of living in Korea. The actual cost can differ depending on the student’s life
style. Please note that all costs below are subject to change without prior notice.

Housing

KRW 500,000 to KRW 1,500,000 per month, depending on room typeMeals

KRW 500,000 per month

Transportation

KRW 70,000 per month, using public transportation (subway, bus)

Books & Supplies

KRW 150,000 in the beginning of semester

Miscellaneous

KRW 200,000 per monthVisa/Immigration

Visa to Korea

Exchange students have to apply for a visa (D-2-6) prior to their arrival in Korea. Students
need to take the documents included in their acceptance package to the local Korean
Embassy or Consulate and apply for visa.
Required documents for visa application• Certificate of Admission• Certificate of Business Registration - Sogang University• Visa Application Form
Additional documents may be required depending on the student’s place of residence.
Please contact the local Korean Embassy or Consulate and check the documents requiredfor visa application.
It is strongly recommended that students plan ahead and apply for their visa as soon as
they receive their acceptance packages.

Alien Registration

Upon arrival, all exchange students must apply for Alien Registration. All foreigners
intending to stay in Korea for more than 90 days are subject to Alien Registration. Sogang
OIA will assist students with Alien Registration when the semester begins.

Additional Information

Insurance

1. All exchange students are required to purchase a traveler’s insurance that covers all
medical costs, emergencies, and accidents during the period of their study at Sogang.
2. Additionally, all exchange students are obliged to sign up for the Korean national
healthcare (NHIS). This is a mandatory insurance policy required by the Korean
government. The premium (price) per month is around USD 45-50. It is our policy thatexchange students keep both insurances active throughout the exchange program.

Buddy Program

Sogang has a very active student organization called Hands Up for Gathering (HUG).
Buddies from HUG are Sogang students who help international students adjust smoothly
into the life and culture of Korea. HUG organizes different field trips, parties, Korean
language tutoring, and many cultural activities. Students are automatically applied for the
buddy program when submitting their online application for exchange. The buddies will
start contacting the exchange students from 2 weeks before the semester starts.