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Guidebook for International Students

Center for International Programs Yeungnam CONTENTS CONTENTS Welcome

03 WELCOME TO YEUNGNAM UNIVERSITY all the

ACADEMICS international students! 04 � undergraduate program 05 � graduate programs 06 � academic calendar 06 � grading system 06 � scholarship It gives us a great pleasure to extend warmest congratulations to all of you to study at LIFE ON CAMPUS Yeungnam, and to develop and your bright future with us. 07 � pick-up service Since its foundation, Yeungnam University has enhanced a reputation as a prestigious 07 � reporting arrival & departure university, with 150,000 graduates who have been playing an important role domestically 08 � on-campus housing and internationally. Geared with its tremendous potentiality originated from its and 08 � other services for students tradition, Yeungnam University is regenerating itself through the ‘Reinventing Yeungnam’ 09 � Service Center project along with a new resolution. 10 � One-Stop Service Center 11 � Yeungnam University has the fortune to possess powerful propulsion for the long march to 12 � on campus become the finest institute leading the new millennium. It has excellent human 12 � Post Office such as energetic, and creative students, and the renowned and dedicated faculty, as well 13 � insurance as the state-of-the- facilities and well-organized administrative systems on the widest 13 � student ID Card and the most beautiful campus in . 13 � opening bank accounts

ABOUT KOREA All the faculty and staff at Yeungnam will create a friendly and spirited atmosphere for the 14 � national holidays effective interactions and dynamics in the campus-community. We will also do our best to 15 � weathers be qualified for competence with the other global schools.

VISA & OTHER PROCEDURES 16 � foreign registration procedure 17 � procedure of permission for extension of stay Where is Yeungnam? 18 � procedure of re-entry permit

CAMPUS MAP Located in the city of in the south-eastern part of the Korean Peninsula, Yeungnam is surrounded by scenic nature and historic relics. The city is adjacent to the metropolis, the 22 � how to get to yeungnam university 3rd largest city in Korea, and it takes one and a half hours from , Capital of Korea by train, and one hour from , the 2nd largest city in Korea. With a population of approximately 250,000, the city offers a perfect mixture of urban and rural environments. 2 3 ACADEMICS ACADEMICS

Yeungnam University (YU) has two ; Gyeongsan Campus is the main one located on Academic Programs : Independent Schools 900 scenic acres, and Daegu Campus with the University Medical Center is located in School Major Daemyung-dong in the city of Daegu. Productive Processing, Materials Processing, Clothing & Biotechnology, Molecular - Biotechnology, Microbiological Biotechnology Currently, there are 13 colleges, one (1) evening program, four (4) independent schools, one (1) Electronic , Engineering Electronic Engineering, , & Communication Engineering graduate school and eight (8) professional graduate schools. YU consists of 22,000 & Computer Science undergraduate students, 3,000 graduate students, and 1,000 faculty members and staff with Chinese Language & Chinese Literature, Chinese Culture, Chinese Translation & Interpretation fine facilities and academic organizations. The university has over 1,200,000 volumes, and the university holds the distinction of being named‘ Best Cultural Facility'. There are also 11 auxiliary organizations including the Center for International Programs, the �graduate programs Institute, and 38 academic institutes . - Graduate School - Graduate School of Administration - Graduate School of Environmental & Public Health Studies �undergraduate program - Graduate School of Public Administration College Department - Graduate School of Korean, Japanese, English, German, French, , Korean History, Liberal - Graduate School of Industrial Science & History, Cultural , , , Journalism - Graduate School of Art & Design , , , , , - Graduate School of Sports Science , Environmental Engineering, Urban Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Display - Graduate School of Clinical & Law Political Science Political Science, Public Administration & Public Administration Commerce & Economics & , , International Economics & Business Medicine Pharmacy Pharmacy Food Industry Management, Horticulture, Forestry, Food Science & Services Natural Resources Industry, Applied , Biological Resources Human & Kinesiology Family & Housing Studies, Food & , Kinesiology Education, Korean Education, English Education, Archaic Sino-Korean Education Education, Mathematics Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Physical Education Art & Design Fine Art, Design Composition, Vocal Music, Piano, Orchestral Music, Korean Traditional Music

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�academic calendar Semester Month Date Semester Timings LIFE ON CAMPUS March 1st week Beginning classes 1st semester April 8th week of the semester Mid-term exam (Spring semester) 16th week of the semester Final exam June Last week of June Beginning summer vacation �pick-up service 3rd week of August Registration & signing up classes August The Center for International Programs(CIP), Yeungnam University offers a pick-up service to Last week of August Beginning classes all the international students. International students should submit a written notification at 2nd semester October 8th week of the semester Mid-term exam least two (2) weeks prior to arrival. The service is available only between Daegu Airport and (Fall semester) 16th week of the semester Final exam December 3rd week of December Beginning winter vacation Yeungnam University. For more information, contact the CIP (phone : 810-1624/1630/1629) February 3rd week of February Registration & signing up classes �reporting arrival & departure �grading system The next working day after arrival at Yeungnam University, the international students must Grade Average Point Score report to the Center for International Programs (CIP) for the information on immigration and A+ 4.5 95~100 campus rules. And all the international students should report to the CIP when returning to A 4.0 90~94 his or her country after finishing the study at Yeungnam at least three (3) weeks before in B+ 3.5 85~89 accordance to the law of the Korean Immigration Bureau. For more information, contact the B 3.0 80~84 CIP (phone : 810-1624/1630/1629) C+ 2.5 75~79 C 2.0 70~74 D+ 1.5 65~69 D 1.0 60~64 F 0 0~59 P admitted PASS

�scholarship All of undergraduate international students are eligible to be beneficiaries of “Yeungnam University International Student Scholarship” for the 1st semester of entry and depending on the GPA in the each last semester. The criteria of international students’ awarding scholarship are as follows: GPA 4.0 or above on a scale of 0.00 to 4.5 : 70% waiver of the tuition GPA between 2.5 and under 4.0 on a scale of 0.00 to 4.5 : 50% waiver of the tuition GPA between 2.0 and under 2.0 on a scale of 0.00 to 4.5 : 30% waiver of the tuition

*These criteria will be valid from the fall semester of academic year of 2008. For more information, please contact ‘Scholarship Team’ (phone : 810-1142).

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� local transportation * shuttle bus The university offers shuttle buses for the students on the campus, and between the campus and the subway stations during the weekdays. The fare is free of charge. - on-campus shuttle buses run from 08:30 AM to 5:50 PM. - shuttle buses between the subway stations (near campus) and the campus run almost every ten minutes, from 06:50 AM to 10:40 PM.

* getting downtown of Daegu - by public buses : There are several buses #609, 509, 649, 840 going downtown of Daegu. The �on-campus housing bus station is just across from the main gate of the university. - by subway : The university shuttle buses take you to the Sawol Station or Banyawol Station. The Accommodation services of the university aim to foster an excellent quality residential life in destination for downtown of Daegu is Banwoldang Station. the academic environments providing the residents with comfort and convenience. The accommodation is designed to embrace various needs of the students. All campus facilities are in walking distance from the residence halls, and the residents can build their academic and personal competences by fully utilizing the accommodation at the university.

All of the residents should join the meal plan of the cafeteria, and all the international students will be eligible to apply for on-campus accommodation unless the applicants possess any epidemic disease or any other disease’s which could be harmful to public health and safety. Returning students will be eligible to apply for on-campus housing unless they are on a bad status in the dormitory in the past. �Health Service Center The center provides excellent health care service for student, faculty and staff, and is affiliated For more information, contact the University Dormitory Office (phone : 810-1815). with Yeungnam University Medical Center at Daemyung-dong Campus in Daegu. It works specifically for prevention, early detection and first-aid treatment as well as for the � off-campus housing improvement of public health on campus. It regularly conducts physical check-ups for An alternative to accommodation on campus is a studio apartment type located near students, immunizations, hygienic and health consultation. It is located on the 1st floor of the campus. One-room or two-room apartments are available. Student Support Center Building. The working hour is 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

� Treatment Schedule �other services for students Kind of treatment Treatment schedule Time Convenient facilities such as student cafeterias, convenient stores, stationery are on campus Family Medicine Monday to Friday 09:30 to 16:30 for the students. Internal Medicine Monday to Friday 09:30 to 16:30 - Three (3) student cafeterias on campus are serving for the students from 07:00 to 19:00. Dermatology Wednesday 13:30 to 16:30 - Several convenient stores are available from 08:00 to 24:00. Ophthalmology Monday 09:30 to 16:30 - In the Multi-complex Welfare Building, there are bookstore, fast food restaurants on the 1st ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Friday 13:30 to 16:30 floor, stationery, travel agent, florist, sport goods shop, optician’s and convenient store on the Dental Service Tuesday & Friday 09:30 to 16:30 2nd floor, and barbershop, beauty shop and coffee shop on the 3rd floor. For more information, contact the Health Service Center (phone : 810-1792). 8 9 LIFE ON CAMPUS

�One-Stop Service Center � Libraries The Yeungnam University libraries are comprised of the Main Library and two branch The One-stop Service Center is offering various kinds of services to the students such as libraries, the Science Library and the Medical Library. The libraries provide state-of-the-art certificate issuance service, lost & found service, fax service, etc. located in the Student services for all clientele, and containing over 1,500,000 academic and non-academic Support Center Building. Its office hour is from 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday during the materials such as publications, literature, monographs, academic journals, microfilms, semesters, and from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday during the vacations. The center is audio & video materials. offering the following services: 1) certificate issuance service, 2) consultation service for university life, 3) lost & found service, 4) internet access service, 5) fax service * The libraries will not be opened on national holidays and the date of the University Anniversary, December 22 every year. - contact of the center - phone : 810-1161~4

� Library Services Circulation Loan Period for undergraduate students loaning up to five (5) books & returning within 14 days for graduate school students loaning up to ten (10) books & returning within 30 days

� Reservation Materials that have been borrowed by others can be placed on hold so that when they are returned, you will be given preference in checking them out.

� Purchase request The libraries welcome material purchase requests that the libraries do not hold. The online purchase service (SLIMA-ST) can be used to make such requests.

� Information Service Librarians provide reference assistance and general information concerning resources and facilities, and explain features of the library systems (SLIMA-ST) and how to search for information.

� contact of the libraries - phone : 810-1675

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� insurance All of the international students are strongly recommended to purchase medical insurance for unexpected happenings. For more information, visit the Center for International Programs. For more information at the CIP - phone : 810-1629

� student ID card Please visit the One-stop Service Center or Daegu Bank on campus, and fill out the application form for issuance of a Student ID card, and submit the form with your Alien Registration Card to the bank. Student ID cards are issued by the center two (2) weeks later. Students can enter the libraries, loan the books from the libraries, and draw money from ATM (Automated Teller Machine) with this ID card.

� opening bank accounts All of the Yeungnam University students are asked to open bank accounts of Daegu Bank of Yeungnam University Branch. Student ID cards are used as ATM cards. Please bring a passport, one (1) photo and an alien registration card which is issued by the Daegu Immigration Office after your arrival at Yeungnam University to the bank. Daegu Bank is located on the 1st floor in the Multi-Complex Welfare Building. ATMs on-campus and off- campus are available from 09:00 to 24:00 every day for the whole year. Banks in Korea are closed on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

� computers on campus Any of Yeungnam University students can freely use the computers in the libraries, Global Lounge and each college, and wireless internet is available on campus.

� Post Office For the postal service, please visit the post office located on the 1st floor in the Amphitheater. Its working hour is from 09:00 to 17:00 during the weekdays.

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�national holidays

1st of January New Year’s Day

* 1st of January New Year’s Day by the lunar calendar * The day falls in February by the solar calendar

1st of March Independence Movement Day

5th of May Children’s Day

* 8th of April Buddha’s Birthday by the lunar calendar �weathers : average temperature and precipitation of Korea * The day falls in May by the solar calendar Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. temperature (C°) -2.5 -.03 5.2 12.1 17.4 21.9 27.9 29.4 20.8 14.4 6.9 0.2 15th of August precipitation(mm) 21 23 45 77 102 133 327. 348. 137 50 53 25 Independence Day

� cultural sites * 15th of August The beauty of the YU Museum comes from its ideal location on the northern part of the Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving day) * The day falls in September or October by the solar calendar. campus, while YU sits in the very center of the Confucian-Buddhist cultural areas connecting Andong, , Haein Temple, and many other important cultural sites. Andong, which is October 3 only one and a half hours by car from the YU campus, is famous for presenting a National Foundation Day panographic view of the ancient , especially that of the Lee Dynasty and Confucianism. Hahoe Village will give visitors insights on Korean as well as Asian culture. December 25 After spending a little time in the village, people will find themselves in love with food, Christmas customs and traditions of Korea. An investment of less than an hour to the East Coast takes one to the beautiful ancient capital of the Dynasty, Gyeongju. And to the west, Haein Temple is the repository of more than 81,000 movable wooden printing blocks, the Tripitaka Koreana, which containg the complete Buddhist Scriptures.

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VISA & OTHER � registration period * Foreigners intending to stay for more than 90 days in Korea after entry within 90 days of PROCEDURES entry * Foreigners with permission granted for status to stay or change of status upon receiving the permissions (immediately) �Foreign registration procedure * For example, B-2 (Tourism/Transit) holding Canadian citizens, after five months of stay, applying for change of their status, must register upon application

Applicant 1. Before your applying, please visit the center for International Programs with your documents and make sure the documents are properly made out. Application Period Submitted Documents 2. If you submit the documents to the center for International Programs within a certain period of - Within 90 days from the - Application time, the CIP could submit them to the Immigration Office on behalf of the students. arrival date - Passport - For foreigners who were - 2 Color Photos(3x4cm) granted status or change - Attached Documents per of status at the time Status of Stay �procedure of permission for extension of stay when such permissions - Fee : KRW 10,000 were given

Applicant Period Submission of Application Before the Expiration for Foreign Registration

At the Immigration Office or Branch Office Under Relevant Jurisdictions

Application of Permission Attached Documents Issuance of Foreign for Extention of Stay - Application on Permission for Extention of Stay Registration Card Immigration Office - Passport Registration as Foreigner affixed in the Passport - Foreign Registration Card (If applicable) - Attached Documents per Status � foreign registration of Stay Examination - Fee : KRW 30,000 * Foreigners intending to stay in Korea for more than 90 days after entry (except for F-2 : KRW20,000) * Acquired foreign nationality by losing Korean nationality, or where foreigners born in Korea are given residence status and intend to stay for more than 90 days from the time they are born * Exceptions of foreign registration: Permission Rejection - Those carrying out , official missions, agreements and their family members (A-1, A-2, A-3) - Permission for - Informing the cause - Those undertaking diplomatic, industrial, or other important duties for the national security and extention affixed on - Depature Order their family members, and other foreigners found to be unnecessary to register as foreigners by the Passport the Minister of Justice - Description on - Foreigners from intending to stay for less than 6 months and carry out the following Foreign Registration Card activities-> Culture/Arts (D-1), Religious Works (D-6), Visit & Stay with family (F-1), Family dependency (F-3), others (G-1)

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� permission for extension of stay � applicant * In case of expiration of permission of stay, the foreigner shall receive permission for *A registered foreigner who would like to stay more than 91 days intends to reenter extension of stay if he/she desires to stay continuously in Korea within permitted period of stay, he should issue re-entry permit. *If a foreigner who is exempted the foreign registration intends to enter Korea again, he/she has to issue re-entry permit. � application period for extension * The foreigner shall apply before 2 months from the current expiration date to the expiration date. � types of re-entry permit * In case of applying for the extension after the expiration date, the individual shall pay * Single - Possible to re-enter one time, 1 year at the most the penalty according to Article 25 of Immigration Act. * Multiple - Possible to re-enter more than 2 times, 2 years at the most

� required document for applying for re-entry permit � how to apply for permission for extension of stay * Passport and Foreign Registration Card * Principal or principal’s agent shall prepare the required documents (See the documents * Application for Re-entry Permit by the qualification) to the Immigration Office having the jurisdiction * Fee: Single- KRW 30,000 (Government Revenue Stamp) ,Multiple- KRW 50,000 * To check the documents by the qualification, click the qualification table on the upper part. (Government Revenue Stamp)

�procedure of re-entry permit 1. A recommendation letter from employers or officers of training places is required for those who have industrial training(D-3)status, training employment(E-8)status, non-professional employment(E-9)status and Labor aboard(E-10)status. Applicant Period 2. Documents or statements to prove working as diplomacy (A-1) status, official missions (A-2) Before Departing status and agreements (A-3) status.

Application of Re-entry Attached Documents Permit - Application on Re-entry permit - Passport Immigration Office - Foreign Registration Card (If applicable) - Attached Documents per Status - Fee : Singular - KRW 40,000 Multiple - KRW 50,000 Examination

Permission Rejection

- Re-entry Permit affixed - Informing the cause on the passport

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� how to apply for re-entry permit * Principal or principal's agent shall prepare the required documents (See the documents CAMPUS MAP by the status) to the Immigration Office under the jurisdiction. * Single re-entry permit is able to be applied at airport immigration offices on the departure date. * on-line application

� re-entry permit at airport immigration offices * Applications to airport allow only single re-entry permit on the departure date. * For the applicant who has the Treaty investment (D-8) status - Issuance of multiple reentry permit within 1 year * For the applicant who has the spouse of the national (F-2-1) status - Issuance of multiple reentry permit within 2 years

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how to get to Yeungnam University

a. Arriving at Incheon International Airport near Seoul, Capital of Korea, and taking a domestic airline from Incheon to Daegu International Airport b. Arriving at Incheon International Airport, taking a shuttle bus to Seoul Station (one hour drive from the airport to the station) and taking the KTX (Korean Train Express) to Dong Daegu Station (one hour and forty minutes from the station to the station) c. Arriving at Daegu International Airport directly from your home country such as Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Shenyang, in , Manila in Phillippines, Bangkok in Thailand d. Arriving at Gimhae International Airport near Busan, 2nd largest city in Korea, taking a taxi to Gupo Train Station (10 minutes from the airport to the station), and taking a train to Gyeongsan Train Station (maximum one (1) hour from the station to the station)

* After arriving at Daegu International Airport, it takes 25 minutes from the airport to the university by taxi. * After arriving at Dong Daegu Station, it takes 30 minutes from the station to the university by taxi. * After arriving at Gyeongsan Station, it takes 5 minutes from the station to the university by taxi.

* Please note that Yeungnam University has two campuses, Gyeongsan (Main Campus) and Daegu Campus. The Center International Programs is in the main campus.

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