2022 FACT SHEETA.

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 : +82-53-810-7871~5 / 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 Exchange
fname, address, phone, fax, e-mailManager of International Cooperation_ DAEHYUNG SON (Mr)l Email: soneson@yu.ac.kr
l Phone: +82-53-810-7871
Inbound Exchange Program_ BOKYUNG SONG (Ms.)
l Email: bokyungsong@ynu.ac.kr l Phone: +82-53-810-7872
Outbound Exchange Program_ WOOMIN SON (Ms.)
l Email : woomin@yu.ac.kr
l Phone : +82-53-810-7876
University Inovation Project_ SUNYOUNG CHOI (Ms.)
l 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 in
Korea, with undergraduate and graduate enrollments of 23,513 and3,236 respectively in 17 colleges, 12 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 one and a half hours from Seoul, Capital of Korea by train,
and one hour from Busan, the 2nd largest city in Korea. With a populationof approximately 250,000, the city offers a perfect mixture of urban andrural environments.

Student Enrollment

Total no. of students: 32,785 (Undergraduate 29,827, Graduate 2,958)
Number of International/exchange students : Approximately 1,500

Staff Strength
no. of academic staff,no. of administrative staff, etc

Faculty : 848 / Staff : 273 (as of September 2021)

B.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Academic Calendar

Spring Semester 2022

Fall Semester 2022

February9th– February 12th

August 14th– August 17th

Orientation Day tentative

March 2nd

August 31stTeaching period starts tentative

March 2nd

September1stTeaching period ends tentative

June 18th

December 17th

Arrival Dates tentative

Holidays* January 1st : New Year’s Day* January 30th - February 2nd : New Year’s Day(Lunar Calendar)* March 1st: Independence Movement Day* March 9th : 20th President Election* May 1st: Labor’s Day* May 5th: Children’s Day* May 8th : Buddha’s Birthday* June 1st : Righteous Army Day* June 6th: Memorial Day* August 15th : National Liberation Day* September 9th – 12nd : Korean Thanks Giving Day* October 3rd: The National Foundation Day* October 9th : Hangul Proclamation Day* October 10th : Substitute Holiday* December 25th : Christmas

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

Relevant website: ic.yu.ac.kr

Language of Instruction

Korean, English

Exchange Duration

One semester / one academic year*
Either 1 or 2 Semester

Study Load forexchange students per Semester

Required Study Load l No. of credits / Courses per semester
Minimum study load l 12 credits/ 4 courses
Maximum study load l 18 credits / 6 courses

Credit Equivalence

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

Grading System

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

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

2.0D+

Score 65~69

1.5

D

Score 60~64

1.0F

Score 0~590

P

Score Pass

Average Point Admitted

Course Information

ic.yu.ac.kr ▶ Exchange Student Program ▶ Courses Offered in English

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 thesemester begins. You can consult with professors
and your buddy to change classes.

Add/Drop period

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

APPLICATION

Academic Requirement

Those who are selected by relevant regulations at home institutions

English Proficiency Requirements

We don’t request official Language Score, but all incoming exchange
students have to be able to follow lectures and administrative proceduresin English or Korean.

Application Form

ic.yu.ac.kr ▶ Exchange Student Program ▶ Application

Other supporting
documents required

1. Application Form for the Exchange Programl Online application must be filled out before print. Link will be sent tostudents who are nominated.
2. Academic Transcript (issued by the applicant's home university)
3. Certificate of Enrollment (issued by the applicant's home university)
4. Photo Copy of Applicant’s Passport

Academic Requirement▶ End of April
Fall Semester
Spring Semester ▶ End of October

ACCOMMODATION
Guarantee Dormitory
for Exchange Students

On-campus accommodation will be provided.
*During COVID-19 we only provide Gyeongbuk Global Exchange CenterDormitory Website

l Gyeongbuk : http://eggec.happydorm.or.kr/
l Chunma : http://edormi.yu.ac.kr/indexSub.jsp?linkUrl=1_1.html

Type of accommodationl Gyeongbuk : Single-room or shared room among 2 students
l Chunma : Shared room among 2 or 4 students

Estimated Accommodation Fee per semester

1,290,000 KRW to 2,580,000 KRW depending on the accommodation

Meal plan Optionall 3 meals a day : about 1,100,000 KRW/semesterl 2 meals a day : 800,000 KRW/semester

Facilities

Inside bedroom: Bed, Desk, Chair, Closet and Locker
Shared Facilities
Bathroom ● Room for four : Sharing bathroom on each floor● Room for two : Sharing bathroom in each apartment● Room for one : Private bathroom in each room
● washing machine on each floor
Laundry● Gyeongbuk : one on each floor
Kitchen● Chunma : Noneom

Application Form and Procedures

All exchange students in their first semester should stay in Yeungnam
Dormitory. Students can make online request.

Application Deadline

All the exchange program applicants will have automatic application for housing.

Exceptions

If you plan to stay out-side of dormitory, you need to provide thepermission from your home university by the beginning of August for fallsemester, and February for spring semester.

MISCELLANEOUS
1,290,000 KRW to 2,580,000 KRW/ semester
1,000,000 KRW/ semester
300,000 KRW/month
100,000 KRW/mont

ESTIMATED Living Expenses
for reference onlyl Accommodationl Booksl Meall Local Transportation

Visa Application Procedures

Students should submit required documents or the consulate of theRepublic of Korea.
Required documents : A photocopy of passport, Application for Visa
Issuance, Admission Letter, Certificate of Bank Balance
Website for visa application form and information on application
procedure : http://www.hikorea.go.kr

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

Insurance

YU Medical Care: about 17,000 KRW/semesterl Mandatoryl Free health care service at the Health Care Center on campusl Available treatment: Internal, Medicine, 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 Medical treatment cost spent at Korean hospital will be reimbursedl Network Hospital : Semyung Hospital in Gyeongsan(No paper workfor students)l Guarantee payment for hospitalization and treatment due to COVID-19
Korean National Health Insurance: about 50,000KRW/monthl Mandatory
l Without it visa extension is not possible.

Health Check up

Exchange student must test for COVID-19 and tuberculosis upon arrival.

Pick-up Servicel Pick up should be done by Yeungnam University until the end of COVID-19.
l Exchange students should arrive at designated locations and dates (OnlyDongdaegu KTX station until the end of COVID-19) instructed by office ofinternational cooperation.

Support for Exchange Studentsl Orientationl Buddy Program : Exchange students can buddy with YU’s studentsl LPP (Language Partner Program): Selected students are to manage
foreign language conversation group for 20 hours per month and receive
scholarship of 300,000 KRW/ month (*approximately 300 USD/month).
l Global Harmony for the Future: Exchange students can team up withbuddies and go to local middle/high school to share culture and historyof students’ home country.
l Field Trip to Korean historical cities and cultural activities.