ASPIRE Exchanges Factsheet

Sungkyunkwan University Seoul and Suwon, South Korea Spring Semester 2020

GENERAL INFORMATION

University Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Student body 25,286 International students at 2,149 university Main site: https://admission-global.skku.edu/eng/index.html Website Exchange site, SKKU Office of International Relations: https://www.skku.edu/eng/International/StudySKKU/Introduction.do • Humanities and Social Sciences in Seoul Academic units • Natural Sciences in Suwon Course load IU students are expected to take 15 credits

https://kingoinfo.skku.edu/gaia/nxui/outdex.html?language=EN&menuId= Course catalog NHSSU030840M

Language of Primarily Korean. Approximately 30% of SKKU’s undergraduate courses are Instruction taught in English. Course https://cts.admissions.indiana.edu/transferin.cfm equivalencies SKKU will provide a transcript at the end of the exchange. At the student’s Grades and request, the College will review courses to determine how they will apply to Transcripts your degree. Please note that IU does not accept Pass/Fail. Spring semester: March 1-June 21, 2019 Arrival date: Students should arrive before the start of orientation Academic calendar [Academic Year: March 1, runs for 12 months) https://admission-global.skku.edu/eng/information/academic.html

TRAVELING TO AND LIVING IN SOUTH KOREA

Student visa Exchange students need to apply for a D-2-6 visa. information SKKU provides guidance on the requirements for this process. https://www.skku.edu/eng/International/StudySKKU/Introduction.do

Exchange students will be responsible for arranging and purchasing their own round-trip international airline tickets for dates appropriate for the Air travel term at the host university. Exchange students should only purchase tickets once SKKU has confirmed the dates of arrival. Students who are nominated for the exchange are eligible for a travel grant from OIA. Nearest international Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport

SKKU has housing designated for exchange students but may not be able to provide accommodation for all due to demand. At the Humanities and Social Housing Sciences Campus (Seoul), housing options are off-campus. At the Natural Sciences Campus (Suwon), housing is on-campus. https://www.skku.edu/eng/CampusLife/support/dormitory02.do

Pre-departure The College OIA staff will provide an in-person orientation near the end of orientation the fall semester to help students prepare for their programs.

SKKU’s International Student Orientation provides an orientation for students to discover campus resources, meet fellow international students, Arrival information discuss academic issues and course registration, and have a campus tour. https://www.skku.edu/eng/International/StudySKKU/Introduction.do

Tuition IU Tuition Housing and Food $2,000-$2,800 Estimated costs per Books and incidentals $800 semester Local Transportation $300 OVST administrative fee $233 + insurance, visa, airfare

APPLICATION INFORMATION • Must be pursuing a degree within the College of Arts and Sciences Student eligibility • Have completed a minimum of one year at IUB prior to enrolling abroad requirements • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

• Have a passport by the time applications are due at the host university, valid at least 6 months after the anticipated return date

For this program, students must be nominated by the College Office of International Affairs (OIA).

Due date for Monday, September 30, 2019 applications to OIA

• If you would like to apply for this exchange, please visit http://go.iu.edu/ASPIREexchanges • Click on Apply Now to access the application form. • Complete the form and upload a statement of intent. • Send the recommendation form link to the person who will supply a reference for you. It must be submitted by the application deadline. Application process • OIA staff will conduct interviews with select students (semi-finalists) to determine their suitability and preparedness for the exchange. Students must come to the interview prepared with a list of prospective courses they might like to take abroad. • OIA will nominate finalists to SKKU. Upon acceptance, SKKU will contact students to invite them to apply for admission. An academic transcript and copy of your passport will be required at this point.

Deadline for student applications to November 15, 2019 SKKU

Questions can be directed to the College Office of International Affairs at [email protected]