Utveksling/Seoul National University

OverviewCampus

Ved **Seoul National University (SNU)** tilbys 2 plasser.

Language
Language of instructions
What courses can I take?
What is the duration of the semester?
Høstsemester: 1. september - 22. desember
Vårsemester: 1. mars - 22. juni
How to apply?
The host institution application deadline

## Language

"How many courses are offered in English? Although we offer a number of courses in English, we strongly advise students to study Korean during their time at SNU as most courses are in Korean. Please note that the level of Korean proficiency required to achieve a degree will vary according to the program you wish to attend. Therefore, we would kindly recommend that you contact the department of your interest directly for this matter. All inquiries specific to the department/major of your interest can be better assisted by the staff at the department. Also, please keep in mind that there is a high chance that you may not be able to fulfill credits required for graduation without taking courses offered in Korean regardless of your major."

Fluent level of either English or Korean language proficiency is highly recommended, but no certification is required.

 IELTS
 TEPS
 KOREAN

## Course list

"You can find the course list and syllabi on SNU course registration website. Please note that the final course catalog is updated online every July for Fall semester and January for Spring semester. Until then, you should refer to the catalogs of the previous semesters.http://sugang.snu.ac.kr"

"Can I take courses outside of my department? Yes, you can take courses that are provided from other colleges and departments. However, please note that some courses have restrictions."

## Accommodation

"On-campus housing is provided and partial support for fees for taking Korean language courses will be offered. For more information on this program, visit the website of the SNU Office of International Affairs."

"How do I apply for housing? Admitted applicants should apply for the dormitory to the relevant office during the student selection period according to application instruction. Freshmen should apply online at the SNU Gwanak Residence Halls website (http://dorm.snu.ac.kr). For more detailed information, please do not hesitate to contact SNU Gwanak Residence Halls (http://dorm.snu.ac.kr)."

"You can request for information on off-campus housing to SNU OIA or ask your SNU buddy for help. While SNU will assist you in searching for housing, it is your own responsibility to obtain and maintain the off-campus housing contract. http://oia.snu.ac.kr/page/c\_housing\_off.php."

## Admission

"How does SNU decide whom to admit? Admission decisions are based on a number of factors, including academic achievement such as grade point average (GPA), study plan, personal statements, letters of recommendation, as well as other achievement records and/or descriptions of specific qualification."

"In reviewing applications, the admissions committee considers the level of studies completed, the quality of achievement, characteristics of the institution attended, appropriateness of goals and suitability of preparation for the proposed program of studies. Proficiency in Korean and other languages is also taken into consideration. Depending on the policy of the college or department to which the applicant is applying, interviews and examinations may also be required. Applicants will be notified of interviews when deemed necessary."

"May I apply to multiple programs or departments at SNU? You may not apply to more than one program per admissions season. Should you wish to study more than one program, you may apply for a double major after admissions."

### Utenfor avtalenettet

"If you cannot obtain recommendation from your university, or your university does not have a student exchange agreement with SNU, you can still apply for the Visiting Student Program ... These two programs are very similar, however there are some differences. Exchange students do not have to pay tuition to SNU, but should be registered at their home university. Visiting students should pay SNU's tuition fee, which is decided by the amount of credits a student has registered for. Additionally, at the end of the semester, a copy of the student's official transcript will be sent to the partner university in the case of exchange students. Visiting students will have their transcripts sent directly to them."

How can I transfer my credits earned at SNU to my home university? Regarding credit transfer, the only thing that SNU does is "to issue an English transcript from their registrar's office."

### Academic Programs

"All applicants for exchange/visiting program must choose one college and department as their affiliation and in general, applicants choose one that most suits their academic background or study abroad purpose. Students can, however, take other unrestricted courses from different colleges and departments."

* Applicants from SNU’s university-wide partners can in principle apply for any academic program. Please, however, **note that applicants must read the restrictions below thoroughly and applicants may be required to change their choice if SNU finds it difficult to accommodate it.**
* Applicants from SNU’s college/department-level parters must choose the specific college and department. More information:
	+ Undergraduate : https://en.snu.ac.kr/undergraduate-programs
	+ Graduate : https://en.snu.ac.kr/academics/programs/graduate https://en.snu.ac.kr/professional-graduate-schools

* Dept. of Korean History/Psychology/Statistics/Pharmacy requires applicants to provide a proof of Korean language proficiency. A satisfactory level of Korean language ability should be Level 5 or above of the official Korean Language Proficiency Test, TOPIK.

## SNU Buddy

SNU Buddy, a non-profit organization first established in 2005, is a student-run organization overseen by the SNU Office of International Affairs (OIA). SNU Buddy began as an organization of volunteers aimed at assisting exchange students in adjusting to life in Korea, but its vision expanded further in 2009 when it began organizing social events ... The program is now well-known for helping exchange students adapt to Korean culture, and for creating a community that meets frequently to promote friendships. Read more here.

"SNU runs SNU Buddy, a student group helping exchange students’ settlement at SNU. SNU buddy organizes various events and activities throughout the semester. All exchange students offered acceptance will receive an invitation e-mail to join the SNU buddy before the beginning of the semester."

## Kontaktinfo

For more questions on exchange or visiting program, please contact Office of International Affairs.

* E-mail exchange@snu.ac.kr
* Tel 82-2-880-8633

* Contact person for university-wide agreements: Ms. Yunju Hwang, Office of International Affairs (yunju96@snu.ac.kr)

## Eksterne lenker

* Startside: https://en.snu.ac.kr/index.html
* For utvekslingsstudenter: https://en.snu.ac.kr/admission/exchange/programs

## Referanseliste

1. ↑ 1,00 1,01 1,02 1,03 1,04 1,05 1,06 1,07 1,08 1,09 1,10 1,11 Seoul National University: FAQ, 2023
2. ↑ 2,0 2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,5 SNU Exchange Program
3. ↑ 3,0 3,1 3,2 3,3 SNU OIA: Exchange Program FAQs 2023
4. ↑ Seoul National University: Exchange Programs, 2023