Kyungpook National University Korean Language Program

About Kyungpook National University (KNU)

To train leaders that can be at the forefront of Korea's development on a global level, Kyungpook National University offers a unique and challenging learning environment that combines the pursuit of academic excellence with industrial relevance and innovative thinking. Committed to becoming a world-class educational institution, KNU is pursuing a strategy of bench marking with the best, while building on its own unique strength. * http://www.knu.ac.kr

Location KNU is located in Daegu in the southeastern part of Korea. Daegu is the third largest city in Korea with a population of approximately 2.5 million and conveniently located in relation to Seoul (Less than 2 hours by express train) and Busan (1 hour). An educational and cultural city with strong historical links, Daegu is also known as the “Green and Fashion City” and a key center for regional industrial development.

Program Overview This course is designed to offer Korean language instruction to overseas Koreans and foreigners with a minimum requirement of high school completion. Before instruction starts, students undergo testing for proper placement. Instructors experienced in teaching Korean language with advanced post-secondary degrees in the humanities or social sciences will use various audio-visual materials for real world education. In addition, our program of Korean cultural exploration will provide good opportunities to understand Korean culture.

▪ 4semesters per year : 10 weeks of classes, plus cultural activities every semester ▪ 4 ｘ 1-hour classes per day, 5 days per week : 200 hours of language instruction per semester ※ Dormitories are not available. ※ Daegu Campus doesn’t offer airport pick-up service.

Application qualification ▪ Students or other persons who are interested in learning Korean. ▪ Students or other persons who have no criminal record. Korean Language Courses . Classes are taught by experienced instructors and focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and practical and academic skills. . Based on the results of the placement test, students will be registered in the appropriate level according to their Korean language proficiency (beginner, intermediate, advanced levels). . Class size: around 15 students per class . Cultural program every semester: activities include visiting historical and culturally important places, field trips, lots of hands-on experiences. . Scholarships will be awarded differently to outstanding students who rank within the top 40% at the end of each semester according to the students test scores. . Certificate: A certificate and transcript will be issued to students who successfully complete each semester.

Recruiting Calendar(2011) Application Payment of Arrival Level Level test Class Term Deadline Tuition Fee Deadline tests Announcement Begins Spring 01.24 02.04 02.23 02.28 03.03 03.07

Summer 04.22 04.29 05.25 05.30 06.02 06. 07

Fall 07.22 07.29 08.24 08.29 09.01 09.05

Winter 10.21 10.28 11.23 11.28 12.01 12.05 ※The schedules could be subject to change.

Regular Programs (2011)

Quarter Duration Break 03.07 (Mon) ~ 05. 14(Sat) Spring 05.15 ~ 06.06 ※ Placement tests: 02.28 06. 07(Mon) ~ 08. 13(Sat) Summer 08.14 ~ 09.04 ※ Placement tests: 05.30 09.05(Mon) ~ 11. 12(Sat) Fall 11.13 ~ 12.04 ※ Placement tests: 08.27 12.05(Mon) ~ 2012. 02.04(Sat) Winter 2012. 02.05 ~03.04 ※ Placement tests: 11.28 ※The schedules could be subject to change.

Tuition, Fees, and Scholarships ▪ Application Fee : $60/person ▪ Tuition : 4,800,000 KRW for 4 semesters (1 year), also includes educational materials and cultural activities. ※ Payment in a lump sum ※ Those who enter Korea Holding a D-4 visa are eligible for admission only if they enroll for at least 4 semesters at KNU.

▪ Insurance : 100,000 KRW for 1 year of AIG health insurance

▪ Scholarships will be awarded differently to outstanding students who rank within the top 40% at the end of each semester according to the students test scores. Candidates in the top 40% should have obtained a score greater than 75 to qualify for the scholarship.

Payment Account

- Account Holder : Kyungpook Univ - Bank Name : Daegu Bank - Swift Address(Code) : DAEBKR 22 - Account Number : 218-10-000668

※ The exchange rate may fluctuate according to the rate at the time of payment. ※ Payment should be made in the name of the applicant. ※ Personal checks are not accepted. ※ Write the applicant’s name on the deposit slip or the receipt after the remittance, and send it to the Language Institute by Fax or e-mail. ※ Contact us for more details: E-mail : [email protected] Tel : +82-53-950-7535 Fax : +82-53-950-6724

Required Documents 1. Completed Application Form for Korean Language Course 2. Self Introduction & Study Plan 3. The academic certificate/ transcript of final degree from current school 4. Sponsor’s Certificate of Employment 5. Sponsor’s Certificate of Tax Payment 6. Sponsor’s Bank Statement showing at least USD3,000.00 7. Copy of Full Birth Certificate 8. 6 passport photos (3 x 4cm) ※ Forms for 1~3 can be requested by e-mail. ※ All submitted documents will be non-returnable to the applicant. ※ You are permitted to enroll in ONE Korean language course even if you enter Korea without a visa or with only a traveler’s visa. ※ The registration and documentation process will be simpler if you are already in Korea.

Admission Procedure 1. Students submit applications and required documents for admission to the university. 2. The university will review the documents to make decision on admission, and notify the potential students of their results by e-mail/phone call. 3. Students pay the tuition and accommodation fees. 4. After confirmation of students' registration, the university will send the college acceptance letters to the students. 5. Students can apply for a visa with the college acceptance letters in the Korean Embassy.

Visa Information ▪ General Student Visa, D-4 This visa is for a student who is going to study a foreign language. After receiving the admission documents from the Language Education Center, apply to the embassy for a visa. Processing of the visa application takes approximately one month, and the visa is usually valid for only 6 months. If you want to study longer, register at the institute and present your certificate of enrollment to the embassy for the extension / renewal of your visa.

▪ If you wish to stay in Korea for a longer time, after receipt of tuition fees, your residency status can be changed to qualify for a General Student Visa.

Postponement, Cancel, Refund

A. Postponement - In the event that you cannot participate in the study and training owing to personal reasons, it will be possible to apply for postpone until the next semester if you can provide an acceptable reason for failure to participate one week before the semester starts. - If you postpone the classes, you should take classes the following semester. - If you do not participate in the study and your training has already been postponed once, your registration is automatically cancelled and tuition is not refunded. (Postponing more than once is impossible.)

B. Cancel - As far as unavoidable circumstances such as illness, natural disaster etc, if you can get permission from the Executive Director of the Language Education Center, you can cancel your registration. - If you cancel registration, you are required to do it in person. - If you cancel registration, according to the refund regulations, your tuition is refunded.

C. Refund - Application fee is not refunded. - Before classes begin : 100% of tuition fees - Within one week after classes begin : 80% of tuition fees - Within two weeks after classes start : 60% of tuition fees - 2 weeks after classes start : non-refunded - When you apply for a refund, your tuition receipt and the copy of remitter’s bank account are required.

Contact us : ▪ Kim Ju Hee(Ms) Korean Language Program Coordinator Language Institute 1F, Kyungpook National University 1370# Sankyuk-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu Korea Post Code : 702-701 ▪ T e l : +82-53-950-7535 ▪ F a x : +82-53-950-6724 ▪ E-mail : [email protected]