DONGGUK UNIVERSIT Y Guide for International Students

Dongguk University provides a world-class education that bridges East and West on many levels. We welcome inquiries regarding admissions from students of all countries in the world. Gyeongju Campus

Gyeongju Campus, Offi ce of Admission707 Seokjang-dong, Gyeongju City, Gyeongbuk Province, Dongguk University TEL +82-54-770-2031~4 FAX +82-54-770-2006 http://web.dongguk.ac.kr CONTENTS A Beautiful University with Great Potential

Dongguk University is over one hundred years old, and it is located in Gyeongju, a city with over one thousand years of history. Gyeongju City is full of unique traditions and rich culture. The University is considered as a prestigious private institution, and it has one of the best reputations in South Korea. Dongguk University embraces globalization through various international educational programs and its high-tech infrastructure. Dongguk University - a beautiful university with great potential. 04 Heritage & Vision The Most Korean, the Most Competitive University 06 Campus Infra Customized Study Programs For International Students 08 Major Methodical Curriculums, Educating Multi-professional Individuals 12 Interview International Students at Dongguk University 06

20 President Message President, Son Dong-jin 22 Information Admission of International Students 30 Just Do it Start at Dongguk University 31 Epilogue Thank you, Dongguk University 08

Publisher Sondongjin Published by Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus, Offi ce of Admission http://web.dongguk.ac.kr +82-54-770-2031~4 Heritage & Vision 04 05

The Most Korean, the Most Competitive Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus

Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus was established 104 years ago in the ancient capital of Korea, which is a Unesco World Heritage city, with over 2,000 years of continuous history. Among the other universities in South Korea, Dongguk University is the only one which inherited the unique culture and historical traditions of Korea. Located in the crossroads of Korea’s biggest metropolitan cities, the university is developing a high-tech infrastructure and has a strongly competitive environment.

Dongguk University, a Prestigious Private advanced sciences, for example the local construction of a proton- Institution in South Korea. based accelerator project and the establishment of the locally-based Dongguk University is an impressively large university with campuses Korean Hydro and Nuclear Power Corporation. Moreover, there are located in cities such as Gyeongju, Ilsan, Los Angeles, and the capital Gyeongju’s neighboring technology-rich cities: Daegu City, Korea’s city of Seoul. The university provides education to elite students and textile center, Pohang City, with its world leading Pohang Steel intellectuals as well as having cultivated various leaders of modern company (POSCO), Ulsan City, with its Hyundai Motor Company, and South Korea. Dongguk University was founded in 1906 and was Busan, the second largest city in Korea. Having strong connections strongly influenced by the traditions and the living culture of Silla with the energy-environment fields and advanced technologies, Dynasty Buddhism, Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus is proud to Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus is a leader in international have just celebrated its thirty-second anniversary. technology-based education and academic-industrial cooperation programs. Tradition, Science and a Global Human Resources Training Center Global Human Resources Training Center Gyeongju has been an organized urban center since the Silla Dynasty Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus embraces the thousand years period, when it became the capital of ancient Korea from 57 to 935 of tradition from the Silla Dynasty, but it also benefits from access a.d. Even though more than two thousand years has passed since to the biggest cities of South Korea. This has helped the campus its establishment, the city has kept its mystique and culture. Indeed transform itself into a more competitive and global university. Gyeongju City is a museum under the open sky. The city has a Having strong connections with energy-environment fi elds, advanced significant cultural heritage of Buddhist temples, historical ruins, technologies, and training programs for world-class professional stone pagodas, memorial halls, and more. This cultural and historical experts via various international education and academic-industrial heritage are the pride of Gyeongju. Both the nearby Namsan Mountains cooperation programs, the University is doing its best to find the and the East Sea have largely contributed to Gyeongju’s beautiful strategies to educate young, talented intellects. Learn Korean culture natural environment. and traditions at the best Korean University: Dongguk University Meanwhile, Gyeongju City is establishing a name for itself in the Gyeongju Campus. Campus Infra 06 07

Customized Study Programs for International Students

Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus offers well developed cultural experience programs. Through these programs, international students benefi t from experiencing the unique traditions and history of Korea. In order to ease the transition of international students, we have a well- developed, methodical system which assists students in different ways.

dormitory. All necessary facilities are available for international Institute of International Affairs 1. In front of 100th and Education students. This includes a hall, stationery store, lounge, fi tness center, 1 Memorial Hall 2. In dormitory 3 The Institute of International Affairs and Education is the international computer labs, study rooms, and cultural facilities. 2 3. International Lounge business division of Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus. It is Dormitories can accommodate about 1,500 people. Usually two or responsible for promoting the globalization of university education three persons use one room in a traditional corridor style with shared as well as assisting international students in settling into their lives at bathrooms. International students can also take advantage of the three Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus. meals offered per day. There is also a well-endowed library on campus, Moreover, the Institute of International Affairs and Education is in which has reading rooms with over 2,000 seats and approximately charge of recruiting international students, with their various academic 600,000 books. There are also over 5,000 domestic and foreign interests, to do their training and research at Dongguk University publications. Gyeongju Campus. This includes training in the Korean language, as well as offering international undergraduate and graduate degrees. International Lounge Students undertaking training in Korean language will also have the The international lounge on campus is the place where Korean and opportunity to aptitude tests in order to assist in choosing the right international students can hold discussions English and other foreign career. Face to face career guidance is also an option for Dongguk languages. It is equipped with various DVD audio-video programs so University Gyeongju Campus students. http://iiae.dongguk.ac.kr that students can participate in audio-video activities.

Scholarships for International Students International Student Council At Dongguk University, international students receive a 40 ~ 70 percent This organization was established in 2009 to help international discount on tuition. Requirements for receiving a scholarship include students with their various needs. Another main operating sphere fi fteen or more credit hours and a GPA of 2.0. Scholarships will not of the organization is the systematic management of international be granted if the student drops a course and no longer meets the students through conducting informative workshops with them while scholarship requirements. also establishing a network of emergency contacts. The organization facilitates international students to adapt and study with enjoyment Housing and Cultural Facilities and minimal diffi culties. Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus has a modern, on campus

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1. International students during the class 2. In front of Jeong-gak (the on-campus Buddhist Sanctuary) 3. Buddhist Scriptures

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College of Buddhist Culture College of Humanities Major of Buddhist Studies | Major of Buddhist Child Dept. of Korean Language and Literature | Major of Studies on Buddhism | Major of Seon (Zen) Studies | Korean Language Written in Chinese Characters | Major of Korean Traditional Music Major of Philosophy Essays | Major of Korean History

The College of Buddhist Culture is dedicated to the study and practice | Major of Archaeology and Arts History | Dept. of of Buddhism and cultivating a competent and complete character. We English Language and Literature | Dept. of Japanese include majors of Buddhist Studies, Seon (Zen) Studies, Buddhist- Language and Literature | Dept. of Chinese Language Oriented Child Studies, and Korean Traditional Music. These Buddhist and Literature | Dept. of Arts | Dept. of Social Athletics. programs promote an ideal life, focused on the planet, its natural The College of Humanities at Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus surroundings and on humanity. The Department of Buddhist-Oriented is considered as the symbol of academism and the flower of the Child Studies places emphasis on fostering experts who will work in education. It includes as the study of English, Japanese and Chinese child education. The Department of Korean Traditional Music offers languages as well as art and social athletics. The College of Humanities degrees in Korean Buddhist Music Studies and Traditional Art Culture. does not only aim to enrich the spiritual life but also to foster physically healthy individuals. The Dept. of Buddhist Studies is the flag-ship of Dongguk University, Gyeongju. This degree program stresses the importance of The Dept. of Korean Language and Literature was inaugurated understanding the teachings of the Buddha as well as understanding in 1979 when Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus was officially the true nature of the human condition. The academic goals in accredited as university. The department focuses on establishing a the Department of Buddhist Studies include understanding the systematic and scientifi c research in Korean language and literature. ultimate truth of the world and the cultivation of the ideal human, The department has three areas: modern literature, classical literature, the Bodhisattva, with the values fo self-development, creativity, and and Korean language. In modern literature, students gain knowledge meditation practice. of Korean literature through readings and analyses of literary works. Methodical Curriculums, In Korean classics, students learn to analyze and study literary works The Department of Seon Studies. The term ‘Seon’ comes from from ancient times of Korean literature. In Korean language, students the Sanskrit word Dhyana. It is a study rooted in Buddhism, and as are trained to learn syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, etc. Educating of Multi-professional Individuals such it is a way of life. The aim of Seon studies is to realize complete existential freedom, which is the birth-right of all beings. To live Dept. of Social Athletics is committed to the quest for excellence Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus provides the best learning environment for students naturally and in complete harmony with ourselves is the heart of Seon and the personal development of student-athletes as productive practice and as such, Seon meditation is a good way to begin this members of society, both academically and competitively. As a study through its methodically constructed academic programs and the broadening of international study. Therefore, the educational aims of Seon Studies is to cultivate of research, the department trains students to be physical education perspectives. Through our systematically designed curriculums, we train multi-professional intellectually competent leaders who shine with virtue and sensitivity teacher or physical education director in local communities, while also individuals according to all modern rules of globalization. based on the teachings and history of Seon. contributing to the educational ideas of Dongguk University. 10 11

College of Science and Technology College of Energy and Environment College of Social Science College of Management The Division of Bio Science | Dept. of Nano Bio The Division of Energy Environment System Major of Public Administration | Major of Politics and and Tourism

Materials | Dept. of Statistics and Information College of Energy and Environment was fi rstly established in Republic Diplomacy | Dept. of Social Welfare Major of Economics | Major of International Trade | Science | Dept. of Safety Environmental System | The of Korea to enhance development of technology infrastructure. College of Social Science performs research and education in public Major of Management | Dept. of Accounting | Major Division of Information Communication Engineering The college intends to cover hot topics in Energy and Environment interest and welfare-related studies. In other words, students of the of Information and Management | Major of Tourism | The Division of Computer and Multimedia | Dept. of field such as efficiency improvement of development of technology college, are able to study philosophy, politics and practice plan in and Leisure Administration | Major of Hotel and Landscape Architecture and products, train practical and professional manpower for connection with social affairs. Convention Management industrialization. The 21st century knowledge-based society will lead the development Having large cities like Busan, Daegu, Pohang, and Ulsan nearby of advanced science and education. Therefore, the College of Science Major of Public Administration focuses on creative management is one of the strengths of Gyeongju. College of Management and and Technology aims to train creative individuals who will also play a The Division of Energy Environment System mainly focuses capability, rational problem solving, and performance capability. Tourism uses this advantages in order to educate individuals based on leadership role in society based on industrial-education. on energy independence, lower consumption of energy, and It provides students abilities to establish public values needed for industrial-educational cooperation curriculums. alternative energy development from petroleum in research area. social and administrative activities, and to acquire knowledge of The Division of Bio Science provides rigorous training in all Energy which is indispensable for industry and society in most cases understanding future’s vision and reality and to cultivate the problem Major of International Trade stresses a complete set of education areas of Life Science, Biotechnology, and Biomedical Science needs to undergo some sort of conversion according to the intended resolution, planning, and management to embody public welfare. It and training programs in international trade for globalization. With at the undergraduate level. As a part of high-tech fi elds toward purposes. Also, from the point of view of preservation of the global focuses on cultivating administrative and acquiring a certificate of solid and diversifi ed curricula, major places an emphasis on cultivating the 21st century, the Division of Bio Science provides physics, environment, innovative technology is called for. The Division provides qualifi cation such as an administrative expert, social survey analyst, an expert in the field of social service, business, banking facility, chemistry, medical science, pharmacology, agriculture, undergraduates with a variety of programs to devote themselves to their and policy analyst. international traffi c, and international trade relations. It focuses on such environmental science, and food science. These fields are studies. And it will commit in-service education, technical training, and areas as international management, international economics, marine related to the life sciences, in the search for understanding top program education for international sensibility. We are exploring Major of Politics & Diplomacy introduces students to the insurance, and trading theories. their basic principles and life phenomena. The Shared Division researches and projects for developing of nuclear power, hydrogen theoretical and practical aspects of relations including person to facilities include a state-of-art laboratory and a research. energy, solar energy, a fuel cell, bio, wind power, and tidal power. person, group to group, and country to country for globalization and Major of Hotel & Convention Management offers a variety of internationalization. It provides students with an understanding of programs in areas of food, tourism, and service. Major programs focus The Division of Information Communication Engineering foreign and domestic policies, international relationships, and research on meetings and expositions, entertainment and event management, offers the interdisciplinary programs integrating the fields of methods for exploring international and regional relation strategies. and hotel administration. Other programs include the fi nance of hotel, information technology and communication. And thus we bring up hotel marketing, and private club management. Major also offers technology application specialists for the communication fi eld as well Dept. of Social Welfare studies understanding and solving instruction in association management, hotel & food, and tourism & as to foster communication experts for the information technology problems in social welfare. Graduates from this department are service management. Major supports to work at hotel, travel agency, fi eld. The Division is preparing students for developing expertise within now activating all areas of social welfare works, and with expertise trading company, and tourist administration institution, etc. the context of telecommunications and information networks. they are improving their status. Department provides theories and practices such as volunteering works at the social welfare facilities. The Department also implements a collaborative program in social work. And it offers programs and opportunities for participation of undergraduate students.

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1. Labarotory Activities 3. Discussion Class 2. Computer Room Activities 4. Class with Multimedia facilities Interview 1 Korean Language Edu Student 12 13

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1. Zamayini experiences Yoga in Buddhist sanctuary 2. Zamayini enjoys learning Korean language

Greater Dream with Dongguk University Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus Korean Courses The course Zayamini fi rst contacted Dongguk University six years ago. In 2004, curriculum provides systematic Korean education. This includes basics, the Medical Corps of Dongguk University arrived to Sri Lanka’s standards, and culture in order to study Korean naturally. There are two separate Gamppa Area, and Zayamini helped them to unfold their medical courses for foreign students. These are regular courses (one year and four services. Dongguk Corps extended its help to her and since then, months) and short-term courses (four-week programs). Regular Korean courses Zayamini has lived her dream to study in South Korea. Living in the consist of six total courses including Elementary I,II, Intermediate I,II, and I Want to Share the Love Advanced I,II. There are also specialized Korean courses targeted at preparing beautiful city of Gyeongju, she resides in the student dormitory and students for higher education as well as courses designed for foreign workers pursues her studies. It has only been four months since her arrival, and and migrant women. There are four semesters in one academic year, and each and Knowledge Obtained she does not know the Korean language and culture very well yet. But semester consists of ten weeks and a total of 200 study hours. her hospitable and friendly English-speaking Korean roommates are The short-term Korean course application period starts from June 4, 2010. The helping her to adapt and study with enjoyment and minimal diffi culties course will be four weeks starting from the end of July and running to the end of at Dongguk University and burden. August. For more information, visit the Institute of Foreign Affairs and Education. http://iiae.dongguk.ac.kr Within a short period of time, she has made unforgettable memories ▶ Zayamini Korean Courses at Dongguk University. She was particularly impressed with her Best Culture Experience Program Due to its proximity to big cities such experience in the calligraphy and Korean Buddhism classes. She was as Daegu, Pohang, Ulsan, and Busan as well as its brilliant cultural history, equally impressed with Gyeongju World, karaoke rooms, and Korean students can benefi t from the Korean culture experience programs. The program barbeque, or samgyeopsal. Upon completion of her Korean language embraces visiting historical places and investigating the unique beauty of the courses, she is planning to enter the department of Social Welfare. This Korean temples. It also includes fi eld trips to cultural and industrial sites such as Gyeongju National Museum, Posco, Hyundai Motor Company, Nuclear Power is because she wants to share the love and knowledge she obtained Plant, and as well as experiences such as making Korean food, ceramics and at Dongguk University with the socially unprotected and insuffi ciently traditional masks, visiting rural areas and experiencing Korean classical music. supported citizens back home. Interview 2 Beautiful Days 14 15

Trio Unifi ed by Basketball He was particularly swayed by the fact he would have no more than Zhang Yuhao, Wu Di, and Shen Jiawei are from different regions fi fteen credits per semester, and if his grades were above a C average, of China, and they study in different departments. But at Dongguk he would receive a scholarship from Dongguk University. University Gyeongju Campus, they are unifi ed by basketball and forget Wu Di is in his first year in regular Korean courses. He likes fried their homesickness playing basketball together. chicken, and he enjoys watching Korean dramas. He is a big fan of ◀ Shen Jiawei Zhang Yuhao, who studies in the department of Hotel and Tourism, the Korean bands “Bigban” and “Girl’s Generation.” Above all, Wu Di Major of Management, 2nd grade came to know Dongguk University from his friend, who was studying says he is very proud to study in Gyeongju because of its historical at the university. His friend told him he was very pleased with the low charm. Upon his completion, he will enter the department of Business fees and its nice facilities. But most of all, he was especially happy with Administration. the popularity of his department, Hotel and Tourism. Moreover, Zhang International Student Basketball Club was formed in order to make Yuhao makes a great effort to maintain Dongguk University’s image international students’ lives more enjoyable. It was established last fall and overseas by actively working as a public relations assistant. currently consists of fi fteen Chinese international students. There is one training Shen Jiawei came to Dongguk University in 2008, and he is currently session a week, and sometimes there are friendly matches with Korean mates. in his second year in the department of Business Administration. His Besides this basketball club, there is also a dance club which operates for decision to join Dongguk University was motivated by several factors. international students.

It is More Joyful to Live Studying ◀ Wu Di and Playing Basketball Together! Division of Economics and Commerce, 1st grade

▶ Zhang Yuhao

1 2 Division of Hotel, Tourism and Management, 1st grade 1. Basketbal makes international students’ lives more enjoyable 2. Do not forget study Interview 3 Enjoy Gyeongju 16 17

The Best Choice I Have Ever Made in My Life is Gyeonju and Dongguk University

The New Gyeongju Whenever I See it facilities, and several other factors allow him to live comfortably in One of the nicknames of Aziz is “Kim Bom.” Kim Bom is a movie star Gyeongju. He says it is very hard to find time to meet his friends in Korea, and Aziz looks like him. He has already spent three years in because of his demanding doctoral courses. Whenever he is available, Korea. He came to Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus in 2007 though, he likes to travel around the city. Even though he has visited ◀ Aziz Nasridinov to pursue his Masters degree in Computer Science. Currently, he is a many places in Gyeongju over his three years, he always discovers Doctoral Degree in Computer Science Doctoral student in the same department. something new whenever he visits those places again. He came to know Dongguk University in the fall of 2006 while studying at Tashkent University of Information Technology. With a smile on Bomun Resort offers tourists various accommodations and facilities, and it his face, he remembers meeting his current academic advisor. They is the pride of Gyeongju City. It gains tremendous interest from visitors with its met at a conference in Tashkent, and at that time, he offered Aziz the spectacular scenes during the cherry blossoms season in April. There are also amusement parks called Gyeongju World and California Beach within the Bomun opportunity to come to South Korea to study at Dongguk University Resort. During the weekend, you can take pleasure in witnessing a stunning view Gyeongju Campus. from Gyeongju Tower. After a while, Aziz realized it was the best decision he had ever made

because of the academic standards of Dongguk University Gyeongju Anapchi pond was built approximately 1300 year ago. When King Munmu Campus and the beauty and historical charm of Gyeongju City. ruled the Silla Dynasty, Anapchi Pond was constructed as a form of Silla’s map. There are the four different, beautiful seasons of Korea, the wonderful Anapchi is one of the most tourist attracted place, therefore, people say, we always discover something new whenever we visit Anapchi again. Gyeongju campus of Dongguk University, the well-equipped research

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1. Bomun Resort in Gyeongju 2. Bomun Resort during cherry blossom 3. Anapchi pond in Gyeongju Interview 4 with Dongguk Friends 18 19

Dahyeon is a Friend and Protector of Hanae they would visit the historical sites of Gyeongju. They currently do Dahyeon and Hanae call themselves best friends. They think the medical service activities together. During this summer vacation, they cultural difference between Japan and Korea, language barriers, and the are taking a trip to Jeju Island. pains of the past don’t affect their friendship. It has been a year since Sometimes Dahyeon even protects her friend Hanae. Once, when they met, and while studying together, they have gotten to know each Hanae suddenly got sick, Dahyeon took her to the hospital and took other deeply. care of her. Hanae believes that with such a great friend, there is no Specifically, Dahyeon and Hanae got to know each other when threat for her. Rather, there is just a lot of fun. Dahyeong went to Japan last summer to enroll in short-term language Hanae’s dream is to become an elementary school teacher, and it training courses at Nayoro University in Hokkaido. At the time, Hanae seems Dahyeon will be long remembered by Hanae after she achieves was a student in the department of Early Childhood Education. Later, her dream. Hanae came to Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus in February as an exchange student, and Dahyeon helped her to settle down through Dongguk Friends is a program to help international students settle down the Dongguk Friends Program. easily at Dongguk University. Mainly, it is a community of students who help international students smoothly adapt to campus life and easily attend lectures. Dahyeon greatly helped her learn how to get around. During weekends,

We are the Best Friends Beyond Borders

▶ Oda Hanae Korean Language and Literature Department, 2nd grade

▶ Kim Da-hyun English Language and Literature Department, 3rd grade President Message 20 21

Become Global Individual at Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus

Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus has thirty-two years of history, while Dongguk University has a 104-year history. Students of our university are taught based on history and tradition, and those same students are currently working in different fi elds across our country and the world. At Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus, international students can benefi t especially from various fi elds of education and advanced science curriculums. Also, in order to live comfortably, international students are provided with excellently equipped accommodations, the best educational infrastructure, numerous courses for international students, and a scholarship program. We invite you to study at Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus and actively participate in the thousand-year-long history of Gyeongju and the hundred-year-long history of Dongguk University. An ancient Korean proverb states that a victory without challenge is not enjoyable. So, if you want to study in the global era, and if you want to develop your global talents, we welcome you to Dongguk University. Dongguk University will do its best to make your dream come true.

President of Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus, Son Dong-jin

Information 2011 Admission Guide for Foreign Students 22 23

Korean language course

2011 Admission Guide Level Korean language level

· Knowledge of Korean alphabet, proper pronunciation · Basic vocabulary needed for everyday communication (self-introduction, food, objects and etc) for Foreign Students 1 level 02 · Ability to understand and talk about oneself, family, hobby, weather and other topics related to oneself Course · Ability to understand and use basic vocabulary and basic grammar structures to make simple sentences Elementary Description · Ability to have conversations involving asking for a favour, making suggestions, giving advice · Ability deal with common everyday situations (interactions in shops, restaurants, banks, post office) 2 level · Ability to apply basic vocabulary and grammar in everyday situations (listening, speaking, reading and writing) · Ability to understand Korean culture related to everyday life

· Ability to use basic vocabulary needed for interaction in various public institutions and official circles 3 level · Ability to understand content related to familiar social situations in expressed in literary words · Ability to use and understand fundamental specific vocabulary, both literary and colloquial Course of Study Category Requirements · Ability to use vocabulary required in social interactions required vocabulary, ability to conveniently use 1. Foreign students whose parents are foreigners. Intermediate Nationality Requirements 2. A student who completed education abroad and ability to express one’s opinion. 01 3. North Korean defect · Ability to understand simple contents from news and newspaper articles 4 level Admission General ·Ability to freely and correctly understand and interact in general social and abstract situations 1. Korean Proficiency Test (TOPIK) level 3 · Ability to use and understand most common idiomatic expressions and content related to korean culture Academic requirements Requirements 2. TOEFL(PBT 550, CBT 210, IBT 80) or above and social life.

Student pursuing degree at our university, who wishes to take a preparatory course · Ability to some extent use vocabulary needed in specialised research field and business Korean Language New entry 1. Korean proficiency Test (TOPIK) level 2 5 level · Ability to understand political, economic, social and cultural issues and express one’s opinions about it Course 2. Applicant has previously taken 1 year (or more) long Korean language course either domestically or abroad · Ability to use appropriate and coherent official language in public and informal context Advanced 1 year · Ability to express oneself accurately in undergraduate and graduate studies and business related situations using appropriate vocabulary New Entry Applicant graduated regular high school domestically or abroad and content (freshman) 6 level · Ability to provide logical reasoning on political, economic, social, cultural issues 2 year Applicant completed 1st year of undergraduate program at regular university · No difficulty in expressing meanings and funtional language even if it is not the same as native people Undergraduate (sophomore) ( with 2·3-4 year programme) Transfer 3 year Applicant completed of 2nd year of undergraduate program at regular university (junior) ( with 2·3-4 year programme)

1. Applicant completed 4-year undergraduate programme domestically or abroad, and obtrained undegraduate/ master’s degree or any equivalent qualifications Graduate New Entry 2. Applicant studied abroad and completed educational programme corresponding to domestic, and obtained undergraduate/master’s degree.

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Undergraduate School Graduate School ▶ Master and doctoral degree curriculum

College Category Deparment / Division Major Course Cate- Humanities Division of Buddhism Department, Seon Study School Department Integrated Major gory Docto- program Master Department of Child Study rate (master Buddhism Culture Humanities +doctorate) on Buddhism Buddhism Huma- Buddhist study ◦ ◦ Buddhism studies Art Korean Music Culture nities Seon Study ◦ ◦ Seon master, Seon philosophy, Seon study Korean Language and Literature, Korean Literature in Chinese Characters, Korean Language Korean language studies, Contemporary literature, Classic literature, Korean language Humanities Humanities Department ◦ ◦ Korean History, Archaeology & Art History and Literature instruction, Korean as a foreign language Humanities English Language & Literature Korean Literature in ◦ Korean literature Chinese Characters Humanities Humanities Japanese Language & Literature Korean History, Eastern history, Western history Science Humanities Chinese Language & Literature Huma- History ◦ Huma- Archaeology & Art History Art Department of Art nities nities Archaeology & Art Science ◦ Archeology, Art history Department of Sports History Physical and Leisure Studies English Science Division of Bio Sciences Language & ◦ English literature, English language Literature Nano Materials Chemistry, Statistics and Information Science, Safety & Science Science & Engineering Environmental System Engineering Art Art ◦ Buddhist art, Korean art, Western art, Sculpture Chemistry ◦ Chemical analysis, Chemical weapons, Physical chemistry, Organic chemistry, Biochemistry Division of Information & Science & Science Communication Engineering Statistics ◦ Statistics Technology Division of Computer & Entomology, Microbiology, Plant physiology and Genetics, Animal physiology and Science Bio Science ◦ ◦ Multimedia biochemistry,Zoology and Ecology, Molecular Biology, Immunology Biology Land planning and design, Design and construction, Urban landscape design and landscape Department of Landscape ◦ Science Landscape assessment Architecture ◦ Science & Architecture Land planning and design, Design and construction, Urban landscape design and landscape Energy· Division of Energy Environment ◦ Science Techno- assessment, Computer-aided landscape design and geographic information systems Environment Systems logy Bio Engineering ◦ Natural products chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular microbiology, Molecular cell biology Division of Politics & Sociology Public Administration, Politics and Diplomacy Computer Science ◦ ◦ ◦ Computer science Public Administration Sociology ◦ Machinery safety, Chemical safety, Electrical safety, Safety management Department of Social Welfare Sociology Enginee- Safety Environment Mechanical Equipment Safety, Chemical. Environment and Safety, Electrical Safety, Safety Studies ◦ ring Management Division of Economics & Economics and banking, International Trade, Management, Accounting, Sociology Information & ◦ ◦ Information and communication Management· Commerce Information Management Communication Tourism Division of Hotel, Tourism Leisure Management, Hotel Convention Management, Energy· Enginee- Energy· Sociology ◦ Energy conversion, Renewable energy, Nuclear power Tourism and Management Food & Beverage Management Environment ring Environment Department of Childhood Social Welfare ◦ ◦ Social welfare Sociology Education Sociology Sociology Public ◦ ◦ Public administration, Public policy Department of Home Economics Administration Education Science Education Business administration, Human resource management, Production and operations Manage- Management ◦ Social management, Management information systems, Marketing, Financial management Department of ment · Science studies Hotel & Tourism Tourism management, Hotel management, Tourism and leisure development, Event Mathematics Education Tourism ◦ ◦ ◦ Management management, Catering business Humanities· Huma- Early Childhood Early childhood education, Children psychology, Children welfare, Children art, Children Open Major Division ◦ ◦ Science nities Education study Education Oriental Natural Home Economics Science Oriental Medicine ◦ ◦ Clothing & textiles, Food and nutrition, Children and family studies, Consumer studies Medicine studies Education Science Pre-medical course Physiology, Pathology, Herbal medicine, Nuclear medicine (physicians), Acupuncture, Oriental Preventive medicine, Diagnostics, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Internal medicine, Medicine Medicine Oriental Medicine ◦ ◦ Science Nursing Medicine Acupuncture, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Rehabilitation medicine, Constitutional medicine, Neuropsychiatry, Optometry, Dermatology ✽ College of Education and Pre-medical course are not open for enrollment General medicine: Anatomy, pathology, preventive medicine, physiology, pharmacology, ✽ International Students at Dongguk University in the first year of their studies become students of Open Major Division and will be able to decide their majors after obtaining education in Korean language and microbiology, biochemistry Korean Culture. Medicine Medicine ◦ ◦ ◦ Surgery, Obstetrics and science, pediatrics, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, orthopedic surgery, dermatology,Medical diagnosis, imaging, urology science, science and general Medicine anesthesia, plastic surgery, ophthalmology,Family medicine, Otolaryngology science, Medicine, neuroscience, Dentistry, Mental Sciences, Rehabilitation Medicine Natural Nursing ◦ Department of Nursing studies

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Graduate School Joint courses ▶ Master course majors

Joint major Course College Category Details of the major Related departments name Korean Under Type List of Documents Document details Graduate E-commerce technology, E-commerce management, Department of Economics and Finance, Department of Language -graduate E-commerce Management Social and Cyber trade zone International Trade, Department of Information Management 05 outside residing outside residing outside residing Korea in Korea Korea in Korea Korea in Korea and Tourism studies Department of Economics and Finance, Department of International business Global management, International economy Application Business Administration, Department of International Trade Application Form Can be found Natural Department of Oriental Medicine, Department of Western Documents Application details ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Oriental medicine Oriental life science Oriental life science in the Admission Guide Pack studies Medicine, Faculty of Biotechnology Self introduction and Study Plan General Colour photos (4cm*5cm) 5 pcs ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Documents Copy (in case of changed/extended Passport ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ passport original is required)

Alien card Original ◦ ◦ ◦ (foreigner identification card) Admission period Section Dates Comments Korean language proficiency test results Copy ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Submisson of Application Form (TOPIK) OR (TOEFL) results 2010. 11. 1(Monday) ~ 12(Friday) Submit documents in person or through postal service and Documents 2011 academic year Acade- Certificate of high school completion Original ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Paper review -1st semester 2010. 11. 20(Saturday) Documents are reviewed by University designated committee mic and Interview High school transcripts Original ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ 03 (starting in March) perfor- Notification of the results 2010. 11. 26(Friday) Applicants are notified of results on individual basis mance Final degree certificate of completion/ Admission Original ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Tuition payments 2010. 12. 3(Friday) Payment is to be done through University designated banks graduation Submisson of Application Form Schedule 2011. 5. 2(Monday) ~ 13(Friday) Submit documents in person or through postal service Final degree academic transcript Original ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ and Documents 2011 academic year Foreign issued certificate corresponding -2nd semester Paper review and Interview 2011. 5. 28(Saturday) Documents are reviewed by University designated committee Document regarding family relations to a family register issued ◦ ◦ ◦ (starting in September) Notification of the results 2011. 6. 3(Friday) Applicants are notified of results on individual basis For in the Republic of Korea Tuition payments 2011. 6. 10(Friday) Payment is to be done through University designated banks foreign Social Family register natio- status Copy ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ nals (only for Chinese students) National identification document Copy ◦ ◦ ◦ (only for Chinese students) (applicant, applicant’s father and mother)

Certificate of bank balance - Visa requirement : Support period: Evidence of continuous not less then US $10,000 deposit for more then 1 month ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Written Interview - Visa type change/extension : Validity period : 1 month after admission Classification Total Additinal requirements examination examination Finan- more then 3 million won cing Written examination Sponsor letter OR Original General 50% 50% 100% ◦ ◦ ◦ (Korean language ability test, level 4) Certificate of business ownership (sponsor contacts should be specified)

04 ✽ If the preliminary screening of application finds that the applicant is not capable of studying in the University, admission may be canceled regardless of his/her entrance exam scores. Parents’ tax payment releated documents for the past 1 year ◦ ◦ ◦ ✽ If an international student does not study hard or behave in a responsible manner in the University, admission may be cancel their admission. Certificate of elementary, middle Admission Original ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ and high school completion Method Elementary, middle, high school Original ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ transcripts Completion of Certificate of graduation general education Original (if applicable) ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ from the last university you attended

College transcripts Original (if applicable) ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦

Korean national registration card Copy of cancellation of registration ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ (for Korean citizens) for overseas Koreans

Certificate of National Registration The certificates are issued ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Defectors from for defectors from North Korea by the staff charged with Noth Korea Certificate of Academic background protecting North Korean defectors ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦

✽ Certificates of graduation/completion can be replaced by certificates of academic ability issued by National Center of Education. ✽ Family register should be written within 1month. ✽ A Chinese student should submit Korean notarization paper issued by Chinese government center of notarization if it is asked.

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Samples of Form Tuition fee

Course Item Amount in KRW Comments Korean Language Course Tuition fee 2,000,000 6 months 06 Humanities/Social studies 1,737,000 Application Form Application Card Undergraduate Tuition fee Science/Physical Education 2,014,000 1 semester Registration Number Name Registration number Tuition and Engineering/Arts 2,290,000 Course of study Course type Registration period Korean Language Regular courses Short-term courses Spring Summer Autumn Winter 1. What is your Korean language level proficiency? Undergraduate Both parents are foreign nationals Entrance year Entrance semester Advanced Upper-intermediate Intermediate Elementary None Registration fee 989,000 one-time payment at admission Master 1year(freshman) 2. How long have you previously studied Korean language? ( years months) Degree Gradu- Completed previous education abroad 1 semester Dormitory Fee Doctor 2year(sophomore) course ate North Korean national 2 semester Language ability 3. In case if before applying to our university you studied Korean language at Korean Language Education Center while studying at Humanities/Social studies 2,234,000 Combined 3year(junior) domestic university, please, indicate its name: Enrollment Dongguk University Schoo Department Major ( School Department School Year Attended/Graduated) Graduate Chinese ( School Korean Language Center Level Attended/Graduated) Name Korean Tuition Fee Science/Physical Education 2,592,000 1 semester English 4. What is your official Korean language proficiency test (TOPIK) level/geup? ( level) Nationality applicant Father Mother Engineering/Arts 2,951,000 Gender Date of birth yyyy/ mm/ dd Appli- Foreign Photo cant Passport number registration - (4×5) number 1. Current total family financial assets in USD : ✽ The above information is valid for the 2nd semester of 2010 academic year. Any updates and changes in regulations are announced before registration every semester School name 2. Current value of family property in USD : Educational background School type High school 2,3 year college university 3. Current value of other possessions family belonging in USD : Completion details ( )year completed graduated ✽ Scholarship for foreign nationals (40%~60% tuition fee waiver) will not be given to students if they do not maintain minimum requirements (completion of 15 (17) credits each semester, and maintaining 4. How do you plan to cover tuition and other expenses needed for studying at our university? Academic background School name Duration [year] [month] ~ [year] [month] Major School location (Please, describe specifically) High school ~ minimum grade of 2.0 (equivalent of C0)). 5. Please, fill out information about parents’ occupation and annual income. Abroad ~ University Domestic ~ Family Annual income Name Date of Birth Occupation Job title Work contacts Graduate school ~ Financial information relationships (US$) Domestic : SampleAddress SampleKorean . . Country of origin : Father Chinese . . Phone (☎) E-mail English . . Emergency Name Relationship Home ☎ Contact information contact Office ☎ Korean . . (international) Mobile ☎ Mother Chinese . .

Emergency Name Relationship Home ☎ English . . contact Office ☎ Dormitory fees (domestic) Mobile ☎ Bank Name Account number Refund account information Beneficiary SWIFT NUMBER Period (6month) 1. Please, enter your passport number. (PASSPORT NO. ) Course type Amount in KRW Comments I apply to study at Dongguk university and I possess all required documents. 2. If you have previously entered Korea, please, state the date, length of stay, type of visa: Date of the first visit : year month day During semester During school vacation 2010 [month] [date] VISA Period of stay : month(s), Visa type:

related information Applicant Name (signature) 3. Please, write down your present day foreigner registration number. (NO. ) International Students 1,070,000 870,000 1,940,000 3 students per room 4. What is your current visa type? (Ex. : D-4, C-3) President of Dongguk University Visa 5. What is your current visa expiration date? ( year month day) ✽ The above information is valid for the 2nd semester of 2010 academic year. Any updates and changes in regulations are announced before registration every semester ✽ Your name in English should be written as it appears in passport. ✽ Our university staff will carefully consider applicants’s references. ✽ Students registered Korean language course have to make a standard payment for 6months, whereas degree course students can make payments only during semester. ✽ Must be written in Korean (except for Korean language course applicants) in your own handwriting. If the content contains any false information your application can be revoked.

Payment method

Category Details Self-introduction

· Applicant can bring tuition bill and make payment at any national branch office of Shinhan Bank and Nonghyop Bank Name Registration number Domestic payment · Tuition bill has unique identification number of account for each student and students can transfer the money to own account. Self-introduction

· Wire transfer must be done in Korean national currency (KRW), and extra fee shold be payed by students. International payment · It is recommended to pay added up to 10% of original tuition fee including exchange rate and tranfer fees. Any excess amount will be refunded 100% after admission.

Account number Study Plan Sample Category Details Korena Language Course 100022506635 Account number Degree Course 140006619101 Bank Shinhan Bank, Gyeongju, South Korea Beneficiary Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus Swift Number SHBKKRSE Address Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, South Korea, 780-714

✽ The content must be written in Korean (except for Korean language course applicants) and in your own handwriting. Please, include accurate information about your ✽ Payment should be done in student’s name. academic background, family status, interests, skills and plans after graduation. Just Do it

Why You Have to Start at Dongguk University, Gyeongju Campus

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Thank You Dongguk University!

This letter is personally written by exchange student from Uzbekistan, Choi Evgeniya. Two Campuses! Two Competitors! In Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus, students can get opportunities to study in Gyeongju, the center of Korea Tourism, and in Seoul, the capital city of Korea at the same time. These program is only available in Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus. Also we provide insurance to all foreign I remember my fi rst day at Dongguk University. I was very surprised by the beautiful buildings, clean atmosphere, students to learn in a safe environment. and kind and professional teachers. Thanks to Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus, I learned a lot about Korean culture through it Korean culture classes. Also, my teachers of Korean language courses were very qualifi ed. They Metropolitan Cities nearby Gyeongju. Work Advantages always used good teaching methods. All in all I am now sure of accomplishing my goal of becoming a Korean Gyeongju benefi ts from its close proximity to Busan, the second largest city in South Korea. It also benefi ts from Daegu with its various textile teacher. The education system of Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus is very effective. companies, Ulsan with Hyundai Motor Company, and Pohang with world giant Pohang Steel Company (POSCO). The close proximity of these cities help to broaden knowledge of international students. After graduation students will have job-hunting advantage in these cities. June, 2010 Choi Evgeniya