KOREA UNIVERSITYINTERNATIONAL SUMMER

CAMPUS

WELCOME TO KOREA In recent years, interest in Korea has been on the

rise This is mainly due to the popularity of Korean pop

culture in other nations, including K-pop music and dramas

Those who are interested usually come to Korea as tourists and stay for a couple of weeks

However, there is a better way to experience Korea and learn about the country, culture, and people: Participate in Korea University’s International Summer Campus (ISC) program

The ISC is a gateway to understanding Korea and enjoying all the nation has to offer

ABOUT KOREA UNIVERSITY First established in 1905, it has been one of the most

prestigious universities in Korea for over 100 years Korea University is ranked as the overall top private

institute in Korea by The Times and is known as one of the top research institutions in Korea

The University’s motto is “Liberty, Justice, and Truth” The University Campus covers 190 acres and houses more

than 33,000 students from all over the nation and the world

ABOUT THE ISC PROGRAM

The ISC program run by Korea University is a 4 or 6 week academic program that runs from the end of June or early July until August

In 2014, over 1,600 students participated from 230 institutions in about 40 countries in the world.

Classes are held at Woo Dang Hall, which is a newly renovated six-story building with a computer lab on the first floor

Woo Dang Hall

FACILITIES In addition to specialized

libraries such as the Law School Library, there are four main libraries: the Central Library, Science Library, Medical Library, and Seochang Library with combined holdings of over 2.6 million volumes

The books and periodicals have been electronically catalogued on the University’s AIMS systemPhotos: Top left is Central Library, Bottom Right is the Centennial Digital Library built in 2005 (equipped by Samsung)

FACILITIES (CONT.) The University Welfare and Health Center provides

primary medical and dental care for students. There is one central clinic on the Main Campus and two branch clinics on the Science and Seochang Campus

The Korea Medical Center consists of two general hospitals and two teaching hospitals with the latest technology available for the detection and treatment of disease

The Community Education Center offers programs that provide meaningful educational opportunities to the community such as special lectures by guest speakers on issues of public interest

COURSES OFFEREDEconomics & BusinessHumanitiesSociology & Cultural

StudiesFine Arts & DesignScienceLaw, Politics &

International RelationsKorean & East Asian

StudiesKorean Language

CLASS STRUCTURE Each class is 3 credits each and offers a full-semester load of

coursework totaling 48 hours All courses are taught in English except for Korean language Classes are held Monday through Thursday and students can

take a maximum of 3 classes All classes have a limit of 50 students and if there are less

than 10 students enrolled in a class, that class may be canceled

Day trips are available during weekends to places such as the DMZ, Folk Village, and Gyeong Bok Palace

GRADINGAcademic performance is graded on four factors:

exams, assignments, attendance, and class participation.

KU’s academic regulations state that students must attend at least 70 percent of the class in order to receive a passing grade, but different professors may have their own attendance policy

95-100 A+ 90-94 A85-89 B+ 80-84 B75-79 C+ 70-74 C65-69 D+ 60-64 D0-59 F

STUDENT LIFE Visa and Alien Registration

It is the student’s responsibility to use the acceptance letter to obtain the correct type of visa at the Korean Embassy or Consulate Office. A 90 day student (C-3) visa is ideal.

HousingCJ International House: built in 2005 with single/twin beds and complete facilities such as a computer lab, fitness center, cafeteria, and laundry room

Frontier House: newest dormitory with fully furnished rooms and double beds

TUITION AND FEES

Application (Non-Refundable)

100,000 KRW Approx. 90 USD

Tuition (3 courses) 3,700,000 KRW

Approx. 3,360 USD

TOTAL 3,800,000 KRW

Approx. 3,450 USD

2016 Mandatory fees

2016 Optional fees (Housing – 6 weeks)C-J International House Single

1,120,000 KRW

Approx. 940 USD

C-J International House Double 940,000 KRW Approx. 850 USDFrontier House Double 940,000 KRW Approx. 850 USDGlobal House 714,000 KRW Approx. 649 USD• Prices are for 2016 and are subject to change due to rise in

costs.• There are discounts available for early registration and re-

enrollment.

PAYMENT Tuition and all other fees can be

paid by credit card online (only if credit cards are issued by overseas banks) or wire transfers

Credit Card: To pay online, go to http://isc.korea.ac.kr, then click on Fees under the Registration tab

Wire Transfers: Bank is Hana Bank – Godae Branch (Swift Code: HNBNKRSE), Address: Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Korea 136-075

You will need a virtual account number, which will be given to each applicant upon completion of the online application

REQUIRED DOCUMENTSIn order to be eligible, students must have completed

at least one semester in a college or universityAll students will need to submit their academic

transcriptInternational students must also send a copy of their

passport page that shows the photo, name, and passport number

International students must provide proof of health insurance that is VALID during the period of the ISC program

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1) Complete the application online and receive an 8 digit application number

2) Pay the non-refundable application fee of 100,000 KRW3) Mail an official academic transcript to the ISC office and

wait for an email from the ISC office with a letter of acceptance

4) Send a copy of your passport to the ISC office via mail, fax, or email

5) Pay the tuition, housing, and any other applicable fees6) Send proof of health insurance via email, fax, or in person7) Come to Korea University to enjoy your summer experience

CONTACT INFORMATIONISC Mailing Address:#301 Dongwon Global Leadership HallInternational Summer CampusOffice of International Affairs, Korea UniversityAnam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Korea 136-701

Telephone: 82-2-3290-1153, 1154, 1156, 1598, 1599Fax: 82-2-922-5820Website: http://isc.korea.ac.kr/ Please check online for updated

information regarding 2013 fees, academic calendar, and scholarships