2024/2025 FACT SHEETName of University

Kyungpook National University (Office of International Affairs)
Address: 80, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, 41566, South Korea
Website: http://en.knu.ac.kr
InboundExchange

Contacts

OutboundExchange
Academic Calendar
Nomination &Application Deadlines
Language Requirements
Credits

Undergraduate
Graduate

Application Documents

Course Registration

Scholarships

Visa &Alien Registration inKorea

Type
Academic Program

NameHaejin SHIN (Ms.)

Phone+82-53-950-2425

Emailshinhj@knu.ac.kr

Dormitory & Events

Sohee KOO (Ms.)+82-53-950-2427

sabroad@knu.ac.krEuropeSaeron LEE (Ms.)+82-53-950-2413

knuexchange@knu.ac.kr

Non-Europe

Niki LEE (Ms.)+82-53-950-2423

goglobal@knu.ac.kr

Fall Semester: September 1 to December 31, Spring Semester: March 2 to June 30 (expected)
SemesterNomination

Application

AcceptanceSpringOctober 15

November 15

Late December

FallApril 15

May 15Late June

No language proficiency test result is required, but KNU respects its partners’ nomination criteria.
1 course is typically 3 Korean credits, but some courses are only 1 or 2 credits.
Undergraduate students can take a maximum of 18 credits (6 courses) per semester, and theminimum requirement is 6 credits (2 courses per semester.)
Master’s students can take a maximum of 10 Korean credits, which is usually 3 courses.
1) Online application: http://en.knu.ac.kr/admission/exchange_app2.htm
2) Letter of nomination from the applicant’s home university
3) Official certificate of enrollment from the applicant’s home university (an apostille ornotarized certificate from the Embassy of South Korea is mandatory for non-OECD countries)4) Official transcript from the applicants’ home universities
5) Copy of a passport (face/data page, valid for at least 6 months beyond the day of departure)6) Color ID photo (not ID card but a face photo)7) Bank statement with an amount of at least KRW 8,000,000 (for one semester)* For non-OECD countries, the original forms of the 3) official certificate of enrollment and7) bank statement must be submitted by post right after the online submission andreceived at KNU before traveling to Korea.
Course list: http://en.knu.ac.kr/admission/exchange01.htm#con08
Students must register for courses online during the course registration period before thesemester starts. The procedure is explained by email.
KNU has several scholarship programs for international students, such as the Global Korea
Scholarship (GKS), ASEM-DUO, dormitory scholarships (by special agreements, for graduatelevel students or students from unbalanced institutes). Each applicable program is described inthe welcome letter and/or subsequent emails.
Students must get a Student Visa (D-2) before traveling to Korea. Once accepted from KNU
with the certificate of admission, students need to contact the local Korean embassy or
consulate at least 3 months before departure to begin the visa process. Please confirm thevisa requirements with the local Korean embassy or consulate.
Applying for the Alien Registration Card (ARC) is mandatory after arrival in Korea. Students
will get more information about this process from KNU at the orientation.

Vaccination for COVID

Vaccination and its certificate submission are no longer a mandatory for traveling to Korea.

Arrival Date

Arrival in Korea a week before the beginning of the semester is recommended for thecompulsory orientation. Students receive welcome kits necessary university-related informationand practical information including the ARC application to the Korean Immigration Office.

Buddy Program

On average, two exchange students will be paired with one Korean KNU student buddy toassist with settling into their new lives in Korea, communication, and cultural exchange.

Health Insurance

All international students in Korea are subject to mandatory enrollment in the National Health
Insurance Service (NHIS) while in Korea. The estimated cost is approximately KRW 71,520(USD $60) per month. Once enrolled, students will receive various benefits, including dental,
traditional Korean medicinal treatment, health exams and check-ups, and pregnancy and otherchildbirth-related medical coverage, just as Korean citizens receive.

Campus Dormitory

Students can apply for on-campus housing to be assigned to a shared room in one of several
on-campus dormitories. The dormitory fee for one semester can range from around USD $500
to $1,000, depending on the meal plan (which is optional). This application should becompleted separately by online application before the start of the semester.
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Nomination by Home University
Calls for nominations are announced every September (for Spring) andMarch (for Fall) to KNU’s partners by email with online links.

Deadline

All Students

Online Application at Kyungpook National University
http://en.knu.ac.kr/admission/exchange_app2.htm

May 15 (for Fall)
Nov. 15 (for Spring)

All Students

Student Visa (D-2) IssuanceOnce the Certificate of Admission and Acceptance Letter from KNU arereceived, students must apply for a Student Visa (D-2) at their local
Korean Embassy or Consulate. This must be received before departure.

Late July (for Fall)
Late Jan. (for Spring)

All Students

Apply for On-Campus Dormitory
On-campus dormitories are available for approximately US$ 500 to US$
1,000 for one semester (4 months). KNU guarantees on-campus housing to
all incoming exchange students upon request via online application. Notethat on-campus dormitories only provide shared rooms (i.e., with aroommate.)

Mid July (for Fall)
Mid Jan. (for Spring)

All Students

Buddy Matching
Every incoming student will be paired with a KNU Student Buddy, whowill help with getting adjusted to academic life at KNU and also provide
useful information about living on campus and in Korea in general.

Late July (for Fall)
Late Jan. (for Spring)

All Students

Student Number and Student ID Card
A student number will be assigned and emailed to students before thebeginning of the semester. Students can use a mobile student ID card bydownloading the “KNUPIA” app and logging in with their student number.

Mid Aug. (for Fall)
Mid Feb. (for Spring)

All Students

Private medical Insurance for traveling overseas countries (optional)
Students who have a private insurance plan from their home country cansubmit proof of enrollment to KNU.

Late Aug. (for Fall)
Late Feb. (for Spring)

All Students

Korean National Health Insurance Service (NHIS)
All international students staying in Korea with a D-2 visa are subject tomandatory enrollment in the National Health Insurance Service. The
monthly fee is around USD $60. Once you are enrolled, you can receive
various health services and benefits, just as Korean citizens receive.

Late Sept. (for Fall)
Late March (forSpring)

Dorm Applicants

Tuberculosis Test
Tuberculosis test results (in English) should be issued from a student’s
home country before coming to Korea and submitted to the KNU Housing
Office at the time of check-in.

Late Aug. (for Fall)
Late Feb. (for Spring)or at dorm check-in

All Students

Course List and Registration
Each semester’s course lists are finalized in July and January, and updated
on the KNU website (https://en.knu.ac.kr/admission/exchange01.htm).
Students should check the course list to prepare to register for classes
between the given period in early August (Fall Semester) and earlyFebruary (Spring Semester).

Late July (for Fall)
Late Jan. (for Spring)

All Students

OrientationOrientation is usually held a day or two before the semester starts.
Attendance is mandatory for all students.

Start of Semester

All Students

Starting Coursework
Attendance is taken very seriously at KNU. Make sure you attend all
your classes to avoid absence-related penalties.

Sept. 1 (for Fall)
March 2 (for Spring)

All Students

End of Semester
Late December and mid-June mark the end of the Fall and Springsemesters, respectively, and a Certificate of Completion will be issued toall exiting students.

Late Dec. (for Fall)
Late June (for Spring)

All Students

Receive your Official Transcript from Kyungpook National University
Official transcripts will be emailed to all students. Students can also findtheir official transcripts at: https://knu.certpia.com/?lang=enLate July (for Fall)
Late Jan. (for Spring)

All Students- 2 -April 15 (for Fall)
Oct. 15 (for Spring)