1. 2011 KU INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM
Office of International Affairs
Konkuk University
2011 KU INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM

2. Table of Contents Introduction : What is ISP? Program Schedule
Highlights of the Program
More Details (Field Trip, Cultural Workshop etc)
Course Selection List
Credit and its Transfer
Overall Costs
Admission Information
VISA Issuance
Accommodation
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Point of Contact

3. Introduction - What is ISP?
Konkuk University
Student/Faculty/Staff Mobilizing Program
One-Month Long Summer Program
Learn & Experience Korea
Students with general interest in Korea and/or Asia

4. Distinct Features of KU ISP - ‘The Only One International Summer Program’
Mobilization of ‘ALL’ Students, Faculty and Staff Members from KU’s Partner Institutions over the World will ALL Participate in the Program
Genuine & Qualitative Internationalization Diversification & Balance of Participants’ Nationalities – ‘Quality before Quantity’ and Stepping-Stone to Partnership for New Comers
No Prference But Fairness
No Financial Inducement for Participants from Specific Institutions in Developed Countries but Support Students from Developing Countries for the First Step to Internationalization
100% On-Campus Accommodation Guaranteed
KU Accommodates All ISP Participants at On-Campus Housing – Students, Faculty and Staff Members
Student-Orientated Program
Participating Students from both KU and Partner Universities will Enjoy Our ‘Hands-On’ Policy of the Program from its Planning and Application Stages

5. Highlights of the Program
Customized Pre-Program Buddy System
Field Trips to Historical Places in Korea
Weekly Cultural Workshops & Weekend Programs
Weekly Cultural Workshops & Weekend Programs
Specially Designed Courses in English
Building International Networks

6. Program Schedule Date Content JUL 9~10 Dormitory Opening JUL 11
Orientation
JUL 12~14
3-Day Field Trip to Jeju Island
JUL 15
Classes Start
JUL 20
1st Cultural Workshop - Taekwondo & Seoul City Tour
JUL 27
2nd Cultural Workshop - Pottery & Kimchi Making
AUG 3
3rd Cultural Workshop – DMZ Tour
AUG 9
Classes End (Final Exam)
AUG 10
Completion Ceremony and Farewell Party
AUG 10~11
Dormitory Closing

7. More Details #1 - Field Trip
3-day Field Trip to Historical Places in Korea – Jeju Island for 2011
Provides deep insights on the past and the present-day Korea
Generates camaraderie among program participants from other countries
*Photographs of Gyeongju and Andong.

8. More Details #2 – Cultural Workshop
Designed to foster familiarity with various Korean culture
Offers activities such as pottery making, Taekwondo, Fork Village visit,
Kimchi and other traditional food making
* Two credits will be awarded for full participation in Field Trip and Cultural Workshops

9. Credit and its Transfer
Each credit is equivalent to 15 hours of classes.
Students can take classes they want up to 6 credits.
Course schedule and class registration will be available online.
At a student’s request, a certified transcript of the summer program will be sent to the student’s home, college and/or university.
Most universities accept our grade; however, students are advised to confirm with their institutions prior to application and registration to the ISP.

10. Overall Costs Category Items Costs Fixed Costs
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
USD $100
Field Trip & Cultural Workshops
USD $250
Tuition Fee
USD $2,000
Optional Cost
Housing
USD $400
Estimated Costs
Meals(estimated for a month)
USD $350
Total
USD $3,100
※ Tuition & Application fees are waived for exchange students from partner universities. Please consult with the study abroad advisor at your home institution to find out if you can apply as an exchange student.

11. Discounts ♦ Partner University Discount
Students from partner universities (i.e. non-exchange students) will be eligible to receive a 50% reduction from the tuition.
♦ Early Bird Discount
Students applying by April 15, 2011 will be eligible for a USD $500 tuition discount.
♦ Konkuk Family Scholarship
Students whose parents are Konkuk alumni, a full-time faculty or staff member will receive a 50% reduction from the tuition.
♦ Regional Scholarship
Students whose home university is from the following continents are eligible to receive a 50% reduction from the tuition - Applicable Regions: Southeast Asia, Middle East Asia, Africa
※Students are only eligible for one of the discounts listed above.

12. Admission Information #1
Qualification Criteria
∙ Applicants must be capable of carrying on college level works in English.
∙ Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
∙ High school students with college/university acceptance can also apply.

13. Admission Information #2
Requisites for Application
1. Completed Application Form (
2. Academic Transcript from his/her College/University
3. Application Fee : USD $100 (non-refundable)
*Applicants must apply by or post

14. Admission Information #3
Payment Advice
* The application fee must be wire-transferred to the account below with the name
of the applicant by the application deadline.
* Please pay all wire transfer fees before sending in order to make the payment complete.
* Application Deadline : May 31st 2011
Bank
Beneficiary
Account Number
Swift Code
Shinhan Bank
(Konkuk University)
Konkuk University
SHBKKRSE

15. VISA Issuance
Upon acceptance to the ISP, applicants will be issued with an Acceptance Letter from Konkuk University.
All applicants must submit the letter and other documents required by Korean consulate or embassy in his/her country in order to obtain a C-3 VISA.
Non-VISA nationals(countries with VISA Waiver Agreements with Republic of Korea) may enter without a VISA.
For more information : Korean Immigration Bureau

16. Accommodation - KU:L House
KU:L House is an ultra-modern university residence hall opened in 2006.
All ISP participants will be placed in double occupancy rooms in KU:L House.

17. Office of Glocal Cooperation Email songi@konkuk.ac.kr
Point of Contact
Mr. Inho SONG
Office of Glocal Cooperation
Konkuk University
Seoul, Korea
Tel
Fax