2020 Fall
This is a guide to help you prepare for your life in INU as an exchange student. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Mr. June Young, Choi +82 32-835-9575 Assistant Director Mr. Sang Byeong, Park +82 32-835-9571 International Coordinator (English speaking countries & South-east Asia & Japan) Mr. Hyo Soon, Lee +82 32-835-9577 International Coordinator (Chinese Exchange Program) Mr. Hyunkyu, Ko +82 32-835-9576 International Coordinator (European Exchange Program) Ms. Jung Eun Lee +82 32-835-9574
International Coordinator (Inbound Exchange Program)
Ms. Ye Rim, Heo +82 32-835-9573 CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of International Affairs
Incheon National University, #107 Headquarter Building (No. 1) 119 Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea 22012 Telephone : +82 32 835 9571~85
Inbound exchange program Ms. Ye Rim, Heo (International Coordinator, Office of International Affairs) [email protected] [email protected]
Websites http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667147&siteId=global
Incheon National University has been focusing heavily on its development to become a world-class national university with global perspectives.
Incheon National University aims to become one of the leading universities in Asia by promoting renovated education systems, strengthened research capacities and reformed administration services.
Quality-not-quantity education and world-class research are our prime objectives. Incheon National University will fulfill its educational duties of producing competent graduates.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020 FALL SEMESTER
Course Registration period: August 20(Thu) ~ 26(Wed) Fall semester begins: August 31st (Mon) Mid-term exams: October 19th (Mon) ~ 23rd (Fri) Final exams: December 7th(Mon) ~ 11th(Fri) Summer vacation starts: December 19th (Sat) * Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation.
For more information, please refer to: http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667154&siteId=global
ACADEMICS
Course offerings: Information about courses changes every semester, please make sure to previously check in our website: Courses list of 2020 Fall will be uploaded on our website in the mid of August Please refer to the last 2019 Fall course list instead. 2019 Fall : http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667114&siteId=global&dum=dum&boardId=521209& page=1&command=view&boardSeq=541425
Korean Language Course: We offer free Korean language courses to exchange students. http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667114&siteId=global&dum=dum&boardId=521209&page =1&command=view&boardSeq=541526 You don’t have to register the ‘Korean language courses’ during the official course registration period. The Korean level test will be held after the beginning of the semester. You can register the courses during the ‘course changing period (First week of September)
Grading:
Score Grade Point Score Grade Point Score Grade Point 95-100 A+ 4.5 80-84 B0 3.0 65-69 D+ 1.5 90-94 A0 4.0 75-79 C+ 2.5 60-64 D0 1.0 85-89 B+ 3.5 70-74 C0 2.0 < 59 F -
ADMISSION
How to apply Please refer to: http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667147&siteId=global
Requirement for applying (one of the two below) English – Minimum level B1 according to CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Korean – Minimum level 3 (TOPIK 3급)
Exchange student tuition fees Exchange Students from Sister Universities will not be charged any tuition fees.
Buddy Program Buddy students will pick you up from the airport and accompany you to your dormitory; buddy students will also help you settle down at the Incheon National University at the beginning of the semester. For more information, please refer to: http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667148&siteId=global
Visa information Every international student looking to study in Korea should hold a student visa (D-2) before arrival, which can be applied for and obtained in the nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate in your country. When applying, students are required to submit the “Certificate of Admission”, which will be officially issued by Incheon National University. Please consult your local Korean Embassy regarding other required documents for your visa application. For more information, please refer to: http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667160&siteId=global Check the e-Government website for Foreigners: https://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/main_en.pt
Alien Registration You will receive more information about the process at the International Students Orientation. Within 90 days of your arrival in Korea, you must go to the Immigration Office to register and get a Certificate of Alien Registration, regardless of the type of visa you received. Required documents: Application form (obtainable at the International Office) One color photo (size 3cm x 4cm, white background, visible ears and forehead, should be different with the photo in your passport) A copy of a valid passport Application fee: 30,000 KRW Certificate of University Enrollment (provided by the Office of International Affairs) Proof of Residency (prepared by the Office of International Affairs)
Health Insurance For minor health problems, you can visit the Health care center located on #17-104, Student Center. Nursing staff during office hours can attend you in English and provide basic health care service. All international students must have an international health insurance on their own for medical costs incurred during your stay in Korea. For more information, please refer to: http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667159&siteId=global Students have to apply for insurance either in their countries or in Korea. They do not have to apply in both countries. After students’ arrival, they have to submit the copy of the insurance to OIA.
CAMPUS LIFE
Medical Diagnosis
Students who do not take the medical examination will not be accepted by dormitory.
All exchange students should get the Medical Diagnosis before their arrival.
Please prepare medical diagnosis document in English and submit it to OIA office on your arrival.
Tuberculosis (chest X-ray examination), Typhoid , Venereal disease(syphilis), Drug Examination (methamphetamine, cocaine)
Arrival information (For students arriving at Incheon International Airport)
Apply for the “Exchange student pick-up service” – Buddy Program, and a student from INU will help you arrive at INU (http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667148&siteId=global ).
If you don’t want to apply for pick-up service, please send us an email to inform your arrival information before your arrival.
Bus to INU: Either Limousine 6707B (price: 7,000 KRW) or Bus number 303/330, departs every 20 minutes. It takes 30 minutes from the airport to Incheon Coast Guard bus stop (해양경비안전본부 정류장), and there transfer to bus number 8 to get to INU Songdo Campus (인천대학교공과대학 정 류장). Price: 2,500 KRW.
Subway to INU: Take the Airport Railroad and transfer in Gyeyang Station to Incheon subway line (sky-blue line). You will arrive at University of Incheon subway station in about 90 minutes, where you will need to take a bus to get to INU Songdo Campus. Price: 4,200 KRW.
Upon arriving, you will need to purchase a bus/subway card at a subway station or a convenience store. Price: 10,000 KRW
‘Naver Map’ application is helpful to find directions in Korea.
Dormitory (type and fees) : On-campus / Off-Campus
On-campus dormitory: Meals are not included Dormitory website: http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexMain.do?siteId=dorm_eng Address: INU Dormitory, Incheon National University, 119 Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea 22012
Duration Location Room type Exclusive size Fees (KRW) * On-Campus 4 people 36.53㎡ 460,000 16 weeks On-Campus 2 people 18.52㎡ 760,000
For more information, please refer to: http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667155&siteId=global
Off-campus dormitory (Anipark) Meals are not included. Address (Anipark) : Ani-ocean building, 99 Incheon Tower Dae-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea 22013
Duration Location Room type Exclusive size Fees (KRW) * Off-Campus 3 people 40㎡ 1,225,000 16 weeks Off-Campus 2 people 25.86㎡ 1,425,000
For more information, please refer to: http://www.inu.ac.kr/user/indexSub.do?codyMenuSeq=1667155&siteId=global SERVICES AND OFFICES
On-Campus Off-campus Officedormitory Services Telephone Location General information, # 1-105 InternationalOn Affairs Immigrations (Visa), Health +82-(0)32 International Education Insurance 835-9571~7 Building Academic Operations & Academic Affairs, Records and # 1-103 835-9222~6 Records Team Transcripts Admin. Building Academic Affairs, Graduate # 15-304 Graduate School Office 835-8012~3 Scholarship College of Humanities Dormitory Office Payment of dormitory fee, # 18-110 835-0500/0450 (on-campus) dormitory-related matters Dormitory # 28-103 Health Care Center Minor health-services 835-9266 College of Urban Sciences # 11-106 Shinhan Bank Banking service 228-9172 Shops & Service Center # 11-105 Post Office Postal service 766-5567 Shops & Service Center On-campus convenience #11 Purchase of household items stores Shops & Service Center
Off-Campus Off-campus Officedormitory Location Near Incheon National University subway station, next to Central Park Lotte Mart On Bus from INU: 780, 780-1, 780-2, 8, 908, 909 Shinsegae Department Incheon Bus Terminal subway station entrance or exit no. 2 Store Square One Dongchun subway station exit no. 1
E-mart Dongchun subway station entrance or; Bus from INU no. 909
Homeplus Techno park subway station exit no. 2 NC Cube Canal Walk Near Central Park (Complex shopping Bus from INU: no. 780, 780-2, 8, 908, 6-1 center) Triple Street Techno park subway station exit no.2
CAMPUS MAP
1. Administrative Building (University Headquarter) _ Office of International Affairs 2. Faculty Office Building 3. INU Promotion Hall 4. Computing & Information Center (BM Contents Center) 5. College of Natural Sciences 6. Haksan Library 7. College of Information & Technology 8. College of Engineering 9. Joint Research Center 10. Guest House 11. Shops & Service Center 12. Convention Center 13. College of Social Sciences ∙ College of Law 14. College of Northeast Asian Economics & Commerce ∙ College of Business 15. College of Humanities ∙ Language Institute 16. College of Arts & Physical Education 17. Student Center 18. Dormitory 19. International Education Building
20. Sports Center ∙ Golf Training Course 21. Gymnasium 22. Reserve Officer’s Training Corps 23. Auditorium ∙ Concert Hall 24. INU Tower 25. INU Nursery School 26. Greenhouse 27. Second Joint Research Center 28. College of Urban Sciences 29. College of Biotechnology Engineering