Office of International Affairs

Office of International Affairs
UOS Partner Information

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Office of International Affairs
UOS Partner Information

Name of University
Mailing Address
Phone/Fax

University website
UOS OIA website

Responsibility

Partnerships andAgreements

Inbound Exchange &Visiting Student Program
Outbound Exchange
ProgramContacts

University of Seoul (UOS)

University of Seoul, Office of International Affairs
163 Seoulsiripdae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea 02504+82-2-6490-6662 / +82-2-6490-6664
www.uos.ac.kr
oia.uos.ac.kr
Person in charge

Eunhwa SHIN : New Agreement
Heewon PARK : Renewal Agreement

Jean SONG : All regions except Europe and ISEP
Eunhwa SHIN : EuropeHeewon PARK : All regions except Europe and ISEP
Jane Jee Won HWANG : Europe2Contact details
global@uos.ac.kr
exchangein@uos.ac.kr
exchangeout@uos.ac.kr

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Institute of International Cooperationand Education(IICE)UOS Partner Information

UOS Partner Information

Student Exchange Program
Exchange students are those who have applied and are nominated by an overseas university
Exchange students are those who have applied and are nominated by an overseas university

under a formal exchange agreement. Exchange student candidates can apply through theunder a formal exchange agreement. Exchange student candidates can apply through theinternational office of their home university. Tuition is paid to the home university, and ininternational office of their home university. Tuition is paid to the home university, and in
most cases, the application and documentation fee is waived. Students from UOS partner

most cases, the application and documentation fee is waived. Students from UOS partner

universities can apply for the UOS student exchange program. Applications should proceed

universities can apply for the UOS student exchange program. Applications should proceedwith the approval of the international office of the students' home university.

with the approval of the international office of the students’ home university.
2-1. Semester Dates
Academic Year
2-1.
Semester Dates*Orientation

Academic YearClasses begin

Orientation

Classes end

Spring Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Fall Semester

end of February

end of August

March 2September 1

End of February

End of August

3rd week of June

3rd week of December

Classes begin

Mid-term in April, Final in June

March 2Mid-term in October, Final in DecemberClasses
Vacationend

from mid of June to August 31

3rd week of Junefrom mid of December to February 28

Mid-termOctoberin April,
Final in June
15

Mid-term in October,
Final in December
April 15

31to August 31
from midOctoberof June

April 30
from mid of December
to February 28

Examination Period(Winter/Summer)

Examination
PeriodNomination Deadline
Vacation(Winter/Summer)

Application Deadline

September 1

3rd week of December

Nomination Deadline

Early December

October 15

Early June

Application Deadline

October 31

April 30

Early December

Early June

Admission Issue- Above Information is subject to change and all the changes will be informed accordingly.

Admission Issue

April 15- Above Information is subject to change and all the changes will be informed accordingly.

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UOS Partner Information

2-2. Nomination & Application Process

Nomination
Process

Application
Process- The international offices of UOS partner universities are required to nominate
candidate(s) via the following site:
http://oia.uos.ac.kr/iice/nomination/write.do- Reference: IICE website (http://oia.uos.ac.kr) → For International Students →Studying in UOS → Nomination- Nomination system will be opened in March and September- Nominated students are required to complete UOS online application via thefollowing site:
https://oia.uos.ac.kr/iiceEng/studentExchange/application.do?w=4&x=2&y=1 -Reference: IICE website (http://oia.uos.ac.kr) → For International Students →Studying in UOS Student Exchange Program → Application- What to submit on arrival(1) One official photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm, full color with white background) for alien registration(2) Certificate of Health,TB test result (or Chest X-ray) (it is a mandatory document only for
on-campus housing residents and required to submit to housing office at check-in)

2-3. Language

Courses given inwhich language(s)Language requirements(i.e.TOEFL scores)
Korean language
courses

Mostly Korean, but some of classes lectured in English* List of the courses offered in English: refer to the IICE website→ http://oia.uos.ac.kr/iice/study/prEnglish.do* The final course list can be found a month before each semester starts.
We cannot guarantee the courses your students would like to take.
N/AApplicants should have good commend of either Korean or English.
Various levels of Korean Language courses offered for exchange students- Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced and Practical Korean Language* 3 credits (45 hours) per class4

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2-4. Academics
Admission

Requirementsfor Undergraduate
Admission

Requirements

for Graduate students

Conditions for choosing
academic programs
Recommended
credit points

per semester

Undergraduate students should have completed at least two terms of university
studies.
UOS accepts international graduate students to graduate school as non-degreeshortterm exchange students. However, all the courses offered at graduate level
are taught in Korean. For the graduate students who are not fluent in Korean isstrongly advised to be enrolled to undergraduate program.
In this case, the student should ask his/her study abroad coordinator at the home
university if this option would be accepted according to the university’s policy.
Most of the departments or schools of UOS welcome exchange students.
However, it is strongly recommended for exchange students to apply to theirfield of studies.
15 credits* Most courses are equivalent to 3 credits.
* 1 credit = 15 class hours* A student should take at least 6 credits and can take up to 20 credits.
Letter GradeGrade Point Average(out of 4.5)

Percentage

A0

4.0

90-94

A+

4.5

B+

Grading System

3.5

B0

3.0

C+

2.5

C0

2.0

D+

1.5

D0

1.0

F (fail)

Course Registration

0.0

95-100
85-89
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64

below 59

UOS Course Registration System (UOSCRS) for international exchange student- http://wise.uos.ac.kr/uosdoc/ucr.UcrlntchTlsnLogin.servStudents are required to do online course registration via UOSCRS and detailed
information will be announced early February and early August.
* Course List is available only a month before each semester starts (early February/early August).
UOS regional coordinators contact to each student as soon as course list completed.

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2-5. Insurance & Certificate of Health2-5. Insurance & Certificate of Health■ Yes■ YesNo ☐ No

the policyof the MinistryHealthandWelfare,D-2 visa* According* According
to theto
policyof the Ministryof Health ofandWelfare,D-2visa holders
are holders areautomatically included in the mandatory National Health Insurance program in thepurpose of protection international students from unexpected accidents and medical
purpose of protection international students from unexpected accidents and medicalexpenses. All international students are required to pay the ‘Health Insurance Fee forexpenses. All international students are required to pay the 'Health Insurance Fee forInt’l Students’ every month from alien registration date.
Any insurance packages
automatically included in the mandatory National Health Insurance program in theAnythat
insurance
packages
students
arethat students
arerequired
to purchaserequiredpurchase
aftertoarrival?
after arrival?

Int'l Students' every month from alien registration date.

Insurance Benefits(The samebenefits as the Korean citizens) Various benefits are available, including
Insurance
Benefits
dentalandoriental
medicaltreatment,
andavailable,
pregnancyand(The same benefits
as theKoreancitizens) health
Various checkups,
benefits areincludingchildbirth related medical expenses.
dental and oriental medical treatment, health checkups, and pregnancy and childbirth-Enrollment Procedure
No actionis required from students, as they are automatically subscribed toEnrollment
Procedure
thy NHIS(NationalHealth
Insurance Service).
No healthaction insurance
is required byfromstudents,
as they
are automaticallysubscribed to healthrelated medical expenses.

Does Certificate of
Health need to be

Does Certificate of

insurance by thy NHIS (National Health Insurance Service).
■ Yes (conditional)No■ Yes(conditional)☐ No*The Certificate of Health is required to be submitted to on-campus housing office for
Health need to beprepared before conning*The Certificate of Health is required to be submitted to on-campus housing office forthose who stay on-campus housing.
prepared before conning
those who stay on-campus housing.
to Korea?
to Korea?

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Accommodation
Accommodation
3-1. On Campus Housing: Residence Hall & International House
3-1. On Campus Housing: Residence Hall & In ternational House- UOS only secure/guarantee on-campus housing only for those exchange students- UOSuniversities
only secure/guarantee
on-campusfor students.
those exchange students
whosesecure/guarantee
on-campushousinghousing onlyfor UOS

IMPORTANT

whoseuniversities
on-campus
UOS students.
- ISEPstudents
are assignedsecure/guarantee
to stay on-campus housing(only in housing
ResidenceforHall)NOTES- UOS do not secure on-campus housing to all partner universities for dormitory room

IMPORTANTNOTES- ISEP students are assigned to stay on-campus housing (only in Residence Hall)- UOS do not secure on-campus housing to all partner universities for dormitory room
shortage. Please confirm with your home university coordinator your housing option
shortage. Please confirm with your home university coordinator your housing option
before complete UOS online application.
before complete UOS online application.

Room
TypeRoom
Typeof ofResidence
HallResidence
HallRemarks

Each room of double occupancy, 15 rooms on each of the 7 floors- Shower room,Toilet, and Laundry are shared.
- Extension
possibleduring vacations.
- Extension
possibleduring vacations.
* Fees:6,000KRW/semester+ 100,000KRW
deposit = deposit
7 000KRW
Fees:
664,000KRW/semester+ 100,000KRW= 764,000KRW** Feesforvacation(about2months):000
KRW
33* Fees for vacation (about 2 months): 332,000 KRW* Applicationfor vacation:right before
eachbefore
semesterends
for vacation:righteachsemester ends
* Application
Each room of double occupancy, 15 rooms on each of the 7 floors- Shower room,Toilet, and Laundry are shared.

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Room Type ofInternational House

Each unit with 2 rooms / 3 rooms / 5 rooms of single occupancy- Shower room, Toilet, and Laundry are shared.
- Extension possible during vacations.
* Fees : 956,000(KRW/semeste r + 100,000KRW depos it = 1,056,000KRW* Fees for vacation (about 2 months): 478,000KRW* Application for vacation: right before each semester ends

Remarks
How to apply

In both housings, male and female sections are segregated.
Allocation will be done on random basis.
Fees are payable on arrival at UOS.
Deposit will be refunded after the fees for usage of facilities are deducted.
You will have applied it through the UOS on-line application system.

Above information is subject to change.

3-2. Off-campus Housing

Several Options
Recommended

UOS introduce several off-campus accommodations near UOS campus or in downtown.
The list of available housing can be different every semester.
NOTE: Off-campus housing is a contractual matter between students andaccommodation, and the UOS OIA is not involved at all. Please review the terms andconditions of the accommodation contract carefully before you sign the contract.

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Visiting Student Program
UOS provides various field of courses for international students from Partner University
who is interested in spending their precious time in Korea up to a year.

The Visiting Student Program allows students from our Partner University who were notable to be nominated as exchange student, to be enrolled as one of UOS members andtake opportunity to study at UOS campus.

1. Must have completed at least two semesters at home university when they
participate the program.

Eligibility &Requirements

2. A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (GPA by US standard) or grades equivalent
to a B average.

3. Must be a currently enrolled student from one of UOS Partner University
4. Must pay the tuition fee to the Ulniveristy of Seoul

5. No language requirement. But applicant should have good command of wither
Korean or English.

Tution Fee &Application* Tution Fee : around 2,044,000KRW (depends on each department)* Application Process- Submit online application & required documents- Deadline: May 31 (for Fall admission) & November 30 (for Spring admission)

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Average cost ofliving per semester
UOS buddy Program:“SeoulMate”
Transportation from/to Airport
GKS Scholarship(by National Institute forInternational Education (NIIED))

UOS’s location in Seoul

Estimated costs: 800,000 KRW - 1,000,000 KRW per month* Including food, local transportation, books, entertainment, etc.

The SeoulMate, UOS Korean buddy students, will voluntarily join and help
international students to adjust their life in UOS. Exchange students will hear fromSeoulMate by email about a month before each semester starts.
Please refer to the following website.

https://www.airport.kr/ap_cnt/en/tpt/direction/direction.do
GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) for exchange students offer a monthly stipend of 500,000
KRW, National Health Insurance fee and roundtrip airfare.
http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/sub/gks/allnew_exchange.do
10km away from City Hall (North East Seoul)

Above information is subject to change.

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