Yeungnam University

2024 Fact Sheet

GENERAL INFORMATIONName of Institution

Yeungnam University

Country

Republic of Korea

In-Charge Unitfor student exchage

Name of Unit : Office of International Cooperation
Address : #201 International Center
Daehak Ro 280, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk
38541, Republic of Korea
phone : +82-53-810-7871~6 / Fax : +82-53-813-4016
Email : intl@yu.ac.kr

Relevant Website

Institute : http://www.yu.ac.kr
Student Exchange : http://ic.yu.ac.kr

Main Contact
Inbound & Outbound ExchangeManager of International Cooperation_ WONYOUNG LEE (Dr.) l
Email:helena5115@yu.ac.krl Phone: +82-53-810-7871
Inbound Exchange Program_ NAKPYEONG CHOE (Mr.)
l Email: cnp1356@yu.ac.kr
l Phone: +82-53-810-7872
Outbound Exchange Program_ WOOMIN SON (Ms.)
Position: International Program Officerl Email : woomin@yu.ac.kr
l Phone : +82-53-810-7876
University Inovation Project_ SUNYOUNG CHOI (Ms.)
Position: International Program Officerl Email : sychoi14@yu.ac.kr
l Phone : +82-53-810-7873

General background

The Predecessors of Yeungnam University are Deagu College andChunggu College, the former established in 1947 and the later
established in 1950. Finally in 1967, Yeungnam University wasestablished by the merger of Daegu College and Chunggu College by Mr.
Chung Hee PARK, Former President of the Korean Central Government.
Yeungnam University is one of the leading private universities locatedin Gyeongsan City and Daegu Metropolitan City, the 3rd largest city inKorea, with undergraduate and graduate enrollments of 28,429 and2,789 respectively in 16 colleges, 9 graduate schools, 68 schools anddepartments.

Type of Institution

PrivateLocation and Campus Map

Located in the city of Gyeongsan in the south-eastern part of the Korean
Peninsula, Yeungnam is surrounded by scenic nature and historic relics.
The city is adjacent to the Daegu metropolis, the 3rd largest city in Korea,
and it takes two and half hours from Seoul, Capital of Korea by train, andone hour from Busan, the 2nd largest city in Korea . With a population of
approximately 250,000, the city offers a perfect mixture of urban andrural environments.

Student Enrollment

Total no. of students: 31,218 (Undergraduate 28,429, Graduate 2,789)
Number of International/exchange students : Approximately 1,500

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Spring Semester
2024

Fall Semester
2024

Arrival Dates

February 24–February 25

August 30 –August 31

Orientation Day/WeekFebruary 26–February 29

September 1

Teaching period starts

March 4September 2

Teaching period ends(tentative)

June 25

December 22

Academic Calendar* Subject to changeHolidays* January 1: New Year’s Day* February 09 - February 12 : New Year’s Day (Lunar Calendar)* March 1: Independence Movement Day* April 10: The 22nd National Assembly Election* May 1: Labor’s Day* May 6: Substitute Holiday for Children’s Day* May 15: Buddha’s Birthday* June 6: Memorial Day* August 15: National Liberation Day* September 15 – September 18: Korean Thanks Giving Day* October 3: The National Foundation Day* October 9 : Hangul Proclamation Day* December 25: Christmas

Examination
periodMid-term exam: 8th week of the semester
Final exam : 16th week of the semester

Language of Instruction

Korean, English

Exchange Duration

One semester / One academic year*
Either 1 or 2 Semesters

Study Load forexchange students per Semester

Credit Equivalence

Minimum study load l 12 credits
Maximum study load l 17 credits

No. of credits per course

1 ~ 3 credits

For each credit, number of contact hours in a week

1 hourNo. of teaching week in a semester

15 weeks

For each course, total number of contact hours in a semester

45 hours(3 credits x 1 hour x 15wk)

Grading System

Course Information

Course GradeInterpretation

Grade Point EquivalentA+

Score 95~100

4.5

A

Score 90~94

4.0

B+

Score 85~89

3.5

B

Score 80~84

3.0C+

Score 75~79

2.5

C

Score 70~74

2.0

D+

Score 65~69

1.5

D

Score 60~64

1.0F

Score 0~590P

Score PassAverage Point Admitted

ic.yu.ac.kr ▶ Exchange Student Program ▶ Courses Offered in English* Yeungnam University provides Korean language and culture courses tailored forstudents who are not proficient in Korean.
* Korean language proficient students can attend most of the courses except those in
the medical, pharmacy, college of global leader, and education faculties.

Course Registration

Registration Periodl Spring Semester: around mid-Februaryl Fall Semester: around mid-AugustMethodl The registration can be done by online(http://sugang.yu.ac.

kr) during registration period. Students are to be given student ID
number in advance.
l There will be an add and drop period once the semester
begins. You can consult with professors and your buddy tochange classes.

Add/Drop period

Spring Semester: In first week of March
Fall Semester: In first week of September

NOMINATION & APPLICATION
Eligibilityl Students must be enrolled in their home university as full-time students.
l Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a maximum of 4.5.
l No official Language Score is required. However, incoming exchange
students must be proficient enough in English or Korean to attendlectures and handle administrative procedures.

Nomination

Deadline Fall Semester▶ May 15th
Spring Semester ▶ November 15th
* Nomination link will be sent to the home university's coordinator email.

Application

Deadline Fall Semester▶ End of May
Spring Semester ▶ End of November* Application website will be opened from October 10(Spring Semestser).

Application Website

ic.yu.ac.kr ▶ Exchange Student Program ▶ Applicationl We do not accept any applications directly from individualstudents.
l Applicants should be officially nominated by their home universities andchecked if they meet the eligibility.

Required documentsl Upload the following documents to the YU Application website
1. Application Form for the Exchange Program
2. Academic Transcript
3. Certificate of Enrollment
4. Photo Copy of Applicant’s Valid Passport: This passport number will be used
to issue the certificate of admission.

ACCOMODATION
Dormitory
for Exchange Students

On-campus accommodation is available, but students have the option tolive off-campus.

Dormitory Website

http://eggec.happydorm.or.kr/

Type of accommodation

Single-room / Double-room

Estimated Accommodation Fee
per semester 6 months

1,600,000 KRW(double)
3,200,000 KRW (single)

Meal plan Optional

3 meals a day: 1,320,000 KRW/semester
2 meals a day: 990,000 KRW/semester

Facilities

Inside bedroom: Bed, Desk, Chair, Closet and Locker
Laundry: washing machine on each floor
Kitchen: Gyeongbuk : one on each floor

Procedure

Off-Campus Housing

OnlineApplication▶

Invoice Issuanceby Dormitory▶

Payment
by Student▶

Arrival andCheck-in

Various housing options are available in Gyeongsan..
YU does not provide information about off-campus housing.
Students are advised to consider staying at YU dormitory.

MISCELLANEOUS
ESTIMATED Living Expenses
for reference onlyl Accommodationl Booksl Meall Local Transportation

1,600,000 KRW to 3,200,000 KRW/ semester
150,000 KRW/ semester
900,000 KRW/month
150,000 KRW/month

Visa Application Procedures

Students must submit the necessary documents to the Republic of Korea
consulate. The required documents include a passport photocopy, Visa
Issuance Application, Admission Letter, and Bank Balance Certificate. For
the visa application form and application procedure details, please visit
http://www.hikorea.go.kr

Visa Application Feel Single entry : US $50l Multiple entry : US $80* Please note that the fees are subject to change.

Insurance

YU Medical Care: about 20,500 KRW/semester(30,500KRW for graduate school students)l Mandatory
l Complimentary health care service provided at the on-campus HealthCare Centerl Available treatment: Internal Medicine, Dental treatment, Mental
Health Treatment
Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT(Ear, Nose & Throat), Dental treatmentl Treatment cost spent at an affiliated hospital will be reimbursed.
DB International Insurance: about 70,000 KRW/semesterl Mandatoryl Reimbursement for medical treatment expenses incurred at Korean
hospitalsl Network Hospital: Semyung Hospital in Gyeongsan (No paperwork
required for students)l Guarantee payment for hospitalization and treatment
Korean National Health Insurance: about 50,000KRW/monthl Mandatory
l Visa extension is not possible without it.

Pick-up Service

l Daegu International Airportl Dongdaegu KTX Stationl Dongdaegu Transfer Center

Support for Exchange Studentsl Orientationl Buddy Program: Exchange students can pair up with YU students.
l LPP(Language Partner Program): Selected students lead foreign
language conversation groups for 8hours per week (including
preparation time) and receive a scholarship of 300,000 KRW/month(approximately 250 USD/month).
l GHF(Global Harmony for the Future): Exchange students can teamup with buddies and visit local middle/high schools to share their homecountry's culture and history.
lField Trip to Korean historical cities and cultural activities.