SKKU 2024 Fall Semester Fact Sheetfor Exchange & Visiting Students※ To engage in our university's exchange and visiting student programs, we kindly request you tothoroughly review and follow the provided information.

○ List of Contents① General & Contact Information② Nomination Information③ Application Information④ Academic Calendar⑤ Exchange/Visiting Student Orientation⑥ Expected Arrival Date
⑦ SKKU Credit System⑧ Maximum Credits & Credit Conversion⑨ Course Information⑩ IEC (International Exchange Course): Course Packet for Exchange/Visiting Student⑪ Korean Language Program (RKP, IKP, BKP)
⑫ Accommodation (Dormitory)⑬ Visa and ARC (Alien Registration Card)⑭ National Health Insurance System (NHIS)⑮ Buddy Program: HI-Club & SG MAPLE (SKKU Global Mentoring and Assisting PeoPLE)Ⓐ SKKU ISS (International Summer Semester)Ⓑ SKKU WISE (Winter International Student Experience)① General & Contact Information
Office Name

Sungkyunkwan University, Office of International Relations (SKKU OIR)

Campuses■ Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (Seoul) ■ Natural Sciences Campus (Suwon)

Contact Information■ Office of International Relations
Tel: +82-2-760-0156 / Fax: +82-2-760-0159 / Email: incoming@skku.edu■ Dormitory OfficeTel: +82-2-760-0163 / Fax: +82-2-760-0159 / Email: dorms@skku.edu

English Homepage

http://www.skku.edu/eng

Office Address

Office of International Relations (#90212), International Hall, Sungkyunkwan University,
25-2, Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03063, South Korea② Nomination Information (Only for Exchange Program Applicants)
Home University’s
Nomination Procedure■ Applicants must be officially nominated by their home institution to apply.
■ The sending institution's officer must notify the SKKU OIR by completing the designated Google Survey,
which will be sent via email, and provide a list of nominated students.
■ Applicants must select either Exchange Program [A] or [B] according to the guidance of their home university.
■ Period of stay can be either 1 semester or 2 semesters, but extension is not allowed once nominated.

Exchange Program
Information■ [ A ]: Students who wish to take the Regular Korean Program (Monday to Friday, 26 hours/week) ONLY:- Students MUST major in a Korean Language/Culture/Linguistics related major at their home university.
- Applicants must take the Regular Korean Program ONLY (CANNOT take with any other courses)■ [ B ]: Students who wish to take regular major/elective courses:- Students can take Basic/Intensive Korean Language courses along with other courses.
- Korean Language courses are NOT mandatory.

Nomination Deadline■ Spring Semester: October 15th
■ Fall Semester: April 15th

* Visiting Students should pay SKKU tuition(approx.$4,500~$6,000 per semester depending on major)

③ Application Information
Website: https://kingoinfo.skku.edu/gaia/nxui/outdex.html?language=EN&menuId=NIBGG040301M
Online Application* The online application system is most compatible on IE, Firefox, and Chrome; it may not work on Safari.
* The Authentication Code will be given to applicants once the SKKU OIR receives official nomination.

Application Guide

The Online Application Guide can be downloaded from the online application website.
All applicants must meet the following:■ Official nomination/recommendation of home/sending institution. (This only applies to exchange students)■ Completion of at least one year of study at the moment of application period.
■ Currently in the process of pursuing a degree at home institution■ GPA above 2.5/4.0, 2.7/4.3, 3.0/4.5 or 3.3/5.0
1) When using a different GPA scale, students must provide an official letter from the institution confirming
their GPA meets the specified criteria 2) Visiting students are not required to submit a GPA

Eligibility

Required Documents■ Legitimate photograph (png, jpg) ■ Valid passport with personal identification page
■ Certificate of enrollment for the degree the applicant is currently seeking■ A transcript with cumulative academic records for all courses taken until the application date.
■ Language Certificate (Applies ONLY to students who choose Business Administration at SKKU)■ Participation Agreement *Available on the first page of the online application website

Language Requirement■ Choose one: TOEFL (iBT 80 or above/ ITP 550 or above), IELTS (6.0 or above), English CEFR (B2 orabove), CET (4 or above), TOPIK (3 or above) or Duolingo English Test (110 or above).
* Proof of English proficiency certified by a home university other than the above transcript is NOT accepted.
* Not required for students who meet at least one of the following:1) Native speakers
2) Students other than those choosing Business Administration majors in SKKU
3) Applicants from institutions in which English is the primary language of instruction(Students must submit an official letter from the home university confirming the above statement.)* Late applications will NOT be accepted.
* Confirmation of application will not be sent. we willreach out to those who need changes/additional
submissions after the application period is over.

■ Spring Semester: October 1st ~ October 31st
■ Fall Semester: April 1st ~ April 30th

Online Application
Period④ Academic Calendar
Academic Semesters■ 2024 Fall Semester: September 1st ~ December 20th 2024
■ 2025 Spring Semester: March 1st ~ June 20th 2025 (tentative)

Academic Year■ 2024 AY: March 1st 2024 ~ February 23rd 2025 (tentative)■ 2025 AY: February 24th 2025 ~ February 22nd 2026 (tentative)⑤ Exchange/Visiting Student Orientation
August 28th (subject to change)

Date

Venue

Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (Seoul)⑥ Expected Arrival Date
■ It is highly recommended for students to arrive at SKKU a few of days earlier than the orientation date.
■ If a student does not arrive in Korea by September 8th, his/her exchange program will automatically be canceled.
■ Even if students arrive late in Korea, there will be no additional course registration (Course Registration is available online.)⑦ SKKU Credit System
SKKU Credit

Class Hour/semester

Self-Study Hour/semester

SKKU Credit

Class Hour/semester

Self-Study Hour/semester

1

15 hrs

30 hrs4

60 hrs120 hrs2

30 hrs

60 hrs575 hrs150 hrs3

45 hrs90 hrs6

90 hrs180 hrs* Students must inquire with the student's home university regarding the compatibility of credits earned through the SKKU Credit system(the home university has the authority to recognize credit acquisition).
* To earn one SKKU credit in a semester, students must complete at least 45 hours of study including 15 hours of class time and 30
hours of self-study.

⑧ Maximum Credits & Credit Conversion
Maximum Credits

Courses

18 SKKU credits

6~7 courses

Remarks* The credit transfer ratio should be determined by the home institution.
* SKKU can provide supporting information and references for credit conversion/transfer.
* There are no exemptions for the maximum credit policy.
* As all exchange and visiting students are classified as bachelor's degree students in the SKKU system, they must follow a separate
method for enrolling in graduate school classes, which will be announced around course registration period.

⑨ Course Information
Course Catalog

Course Registration(Course Sign-up)■ Course Catalog is available at http://www.skku.edu/eng
Main> International > Study at SKKU > Inbound Exchange Program > Course Information > Course Catalog* Course syllabuses can be downloaded by double clicking the course code in the course catalog■ Spring Semester: in February■ Fall Semester: in August* Accepted students will be informed of the course sign-up period and method via email.

□ The number of English courses may be limited for undergraduate majors not stated below:
Natural Sciences and Engineering

Humanities and Social Sciences· Business Administration / Global Business Administration· Economics / Global Economics· Media & Communication· Political Science and Diplomacy· English Language and Literature· Sociology· Psychology· Film, Television and Multimedia· Civil and Environmental Engineering· Software· Systems Management Engineering· Mechanical Engineering· Architecture* Some courses in Global Business Administration and Global Economics can be restricted to exchange and visiting students.
(Details regarding the above statement can be verified during the course registration period.)□ The course restriction policy applies to various areas, including but not limited to the following programs listed below:
Graduate Programs

Undergraduate Programs· Specialty Graduate Schools- SKK Graduate School of Business- SKK Graduate School of China- Graduate School of Law- Graduate School of Governance- Graduate School of Education- Graduate School of TESOL/Translation· Special Graduate Schools· Graduate School of Medicine· Graduate School of Pharmacy· School of Medicine· School of Pharmacy· Public Affairs· Law· College of Art (Open, but very few courses conducted in English andsubjects in Theatre is not open for exchange students.)⑩ IEC (International Exchange Course): Course Packet for Exchange/Visiting Student
In an effort to provide academic courses tailored to international exchange/visiting students, the SKKU OIR offers the following courses:
Course Code

Title

IEC4007

Economics in Global Environments

IEC4008

Understanding Asian Culture

IEC4009

Contemporary Korean Society & Culture

IEC4010
IEC4014

Political & Economic Development in Korea
Comparative Thought and Culture: Horizons East and West

IEC4017

Popular Culture and Digital Media

RemarkEconomics
Asian & Korean Studies
Humanities/Interdisciplinary* The IEC course list is subject to change / can be added or removed from the list without prior notice.

⑪ Korean Language Program (RKP, IKP, BKP)
ProgramCampus

DetailCreditNote

12(Recommended)• Very tight schedule/application process.
• Students taking the Regular Korean Program for twosemesters must apply for each semester using theannounced method.
• When participating in this program all the othermodules are NOT available except for this.
• The course follows its own academic schedule.
• The campuses will announce results after theplacement test (Test date and method will also beannounced.)• Students cannot select or change assigned campuses
and classes.
• Please do NOT decide accommodations prior to theallocations of courses and campuses.

Regular
Korean
(RKP)

Seoul
Suwon

• 26 Hours / week
• Date: Monday ~ Friday• Time: 09:00 ~ 15:00

Intensive
Korean
(IKP)

Seoul

• 6 Hours / week
• Date: Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu

6• This program is for students who want to study
Korean intensively with other modules or courses

Basic
Korean
(BKP)

Seoul
Suwon

• 3 Hours/week• Date: Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu

3• Survival Korean for Beginners• BKP application is available during the course
registration period, but spots can be limited* RKP & IKP application will be announced via email.

⑫ Accommodation (Dormitory)Campus

Dormitory

Fee / four months(Subject to change)

Type

Location

I-HouseHumanities and Social Sciences Campus(@ Seoul)

C-House
G-House1,700 USD
(Meal plan not available,
subject to change)

M-HouseNatural Sciences Campus(@ Suwon)Shin-gwan

Twin

Off-campus

Flat
1,300 USD
(Meal plan available but the price notincluded, subject to change)Twin

On-campus* SKKU may NOT be able to provide accommodation for all exchange/visiting students due to limited availability.
* Dormitories and room types are randomly assigned and cannot be changed.
* Before applying, please check the campuses where the desired courses will be held.
* Overseas transfers take a few days and late remittance can result in automatic cancellation of application.
* Dormitory application information will be provided to students via email who have submitted all necessary documents.

⑬ Visa and ARC (Alien Registration Card)■ The student visa comes in two types: D-2-6 for exchange students and D-2-8 for visiting students.
■ Students should secure a D-2 visa from their home country and are responsible for any issues upon entry with a tourist visa (K-ETA).
■ You can apply for an Alien Registration Card (ARC) individually or as a group.
*Group applications are managed by our school's chosen agency, Hire Diversity, and may incur associated costs■ The ARC issuance time, typically around 45 days, remains uncertain regardless of whether you apply individually or as a group.
■ Leaving Korea without obtaining an ARC after entering with a D-2 student visa will automatically invalidate your visa.
■ Travel to other countries is only possible after obtaining the ARC, so it’s recommended to plan your trips after the midterm exams.
■ Visa extensions for personal reasons after the semester ends must be handled individually, as the university can not provide assistance.

⑭ National Health Insurance System (NHIS)■ Students with a D-2 Visa are subject to the mandatory subscription to the National health insurance of Korea.
■ A monthly fee of about USD 60 is automatically charged (No action required from students.)■ If a student doesn’t pay the fee, visa extension after the semester may be restricted.
■ Since NHIS does not cover all injury costs, it is recommended to obtain personal full-coverage insurance during one’s stay in Korea.
■ Inquiries: https://www.nhis.or.kr/english/wbheaa02100m01.do / +82-1577-1000 (Dial 7 for foreign language assistance)⑮ Buddy Program: HI-Club & SG MAPLEThe SKKU OIR and the HI-Club, a student group that supports the OIR, manages a buddy program called SG MAPLE, or SKKU Global
Mentoring and Assisting PeoPLE. Every semester, they invite a group of SKKU students who want to support and make new international
friends. Instagram: @skku_hiclubⒶ SKKU ISS (International Summer Semester)

Description

Official Website

The SKKU International Summer Semester (ISS) is an annual 4-week summer program. Details about this year’s
program are available on the official website; every year, the program selects a theme that is most intriguing andrelevant to their courses, ensuring that each one is cohesively related to it. A number of renowned professors
around the world will share their knowledge and insight with highly motivated international students at the Seoul
campus of SKKU. Exchange students are eligible for a 100% tuition scholarship, which means they are exemptedfrom paying tuition fees. (it should be noted that cultural activities fees may still apply)
https://summer.skku.edu (QuickLink)

Contact

issoffice@skku.edu/82-2-760-0184Ⓑ SKKU WISE (Winter International Student Experience)■ Academic Courses: WISE courses have the same academic standards as those offered during the fall andspring semesters, and depending on the host university's policies, they may be used as transfer credits. Courses
are offered in English or Korean.

Description■ Explore Korea: A unique two-week program that takes place at the end of January. It is focused on intensive
Korean language studies and K-Culture (media, entertainment, music, dance, fashion), which has swept the globe
in recent years. This program is an excellent opportunity for international students to learn about what drives
K-Culture’s international popularity all while experiencing the beauty of winter in Korea.
■ Intensive Korean Language Course: This is an online course offered every January for for students who are
beginners to learn Korean effectively in a short period of time.

Official Website

https://winter.skku.edu (QuickLink)

Contact

wiseoffice@skku.edu/82-2-760-0184■ NOTE 1: Acceptance Package- The SKKU OIR will send each accepted exchange/visiting student an acceptance package which includes a Certificate of Admission, aLetter of Acceptance (for visa applications) in late June (for Fall Semester) or late December (for Spring Semester).
- Students will receive instructions regarding document submission for the Acceptance package, which include proof of living expenses.
- In accordance with the Korean Immigration policy, the university may issue visa documents after verifying all documents fromexchange and visiting students. Therefore, students residing in countries where the visa process takes a lot of time are encouraged tosubmit their documents quickly.
■ NOTE 2: Additional Resources
This document and additional useful resources, such as the student handbook, application form, off-campus housing information, etc.,
are available on our website. Please visit http://www.skku.edu/eng>International>StudyatSKKU>Inboundexchange/visitingprogram.
■ NOTE 3: Our Institutional Instagram accounts are: @SKKU_intl, @experienceskku* The information provided in this document is subject to change depending on the university’s circumstances.