FACT SHEET

Academic Calendar 2020-2021

September 1 - December 18, 20202020 Fall Semester:

March 2 - June 18, 20212021 Spring Semester:

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Expected Arrival Date (expected dormitory check-in date)- 2020 Fall Semester: August 29, 2020 - 2021 Spring Semester: February 27, 2021Orientation for both semesters will be on the first day of thesemester. 2020 Fall Application Deadlines- Nomination from Partner University: April 17, 2020 - Student’s Online Application to KNU: May 1, 2020 - Acceptance Letter to be issued by KNU: Mid-June- Enrollment: Late July 2021 Spring Application Deadlines- Nomination from Partner University: Until October 15, 2020 - Student’s Online Application to KNU: Until November 1, 2020 - Acceptance Letter to be issued by KNU: Mid -December- Enrollment: Late January

Academic Dates

- Available on the Website 

http://certp.knu.ac.kr- Will be sent to international students’home university coordinators in:

Transcripts Ms. Jungwoon KimIncoming StudentsTel: +82-53-950-2425 Email: sabroad@knu.ac.krMs. Saeron LeeOutgoing Students to USA,

Canada, Australia, and Asia &Incoming Self-funded StudentsTel: +82-53-950-2423Email: goglobal@knu.ac.krMs. Yoojin LeeOutgoing Students to Europe

Tel: +82-53-950-2413Email: knuexchange@knu.ac.kr

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Kyungpook National UniversityOffice of International AffairsRoom # 608, Global Plaza, 80 Daehak-ro,Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea, 41566Tel: +82-53-950-2425 Fax: +82-53-950-2419

Mailing Address

Classroom participation ismandatory. Students who miss

more than 25% of the entireclass will receive an “F” for thecourse. If students miss class

without having reasonablereasons, the professor may

give a lower grade. There willbe no exceptions made for

exchange students, inaccordance with KNU’s

academic policy.

Course Registration

Application Requirements

Attendance Policy

Truth. Pride. Service.

KNU Course Registration is available for  days in:

Early February Spring Semester3

July (Spring Semester)February (Fall Semester)

Early August Fall Semester

Online Application

Letter of Nomination from applicant'shome university

Official Transcript from applicant'shome university (100-Point Grading Scale)

Copy of Valid Passport - Face Page

Color ID Photo

BA Diploma

123

45

6

LanguageProficiency

Test (TOEFL / TOEIC)

Submission

RequiredNOT

(if any)*all dates subject to change

Course InformationVisit > InternationalPrograms > Student Exchange Program > Courses Final courses offered for exchange students will beprovided to the students via email after theadmission process. - Fall 2020 course catalog available in late July, 2020 - Spring 2021 course catalog available in late January, 2021

Academic Information forExchange Students

Credit1 Course = 3 US credits at KNU in general.For some majors, there are 2-creditcourses.

6 Credits / Semester

Maximum 21 Credits / Semester

Including internships

Maximum 9 Korean Credits

3 Courses

Including internship credits

Minimum/Maximum Credits Minimum Credits:

Undergraduate Students:

Graduate Students:

Admission RequirementsVisa RequirementsD-2 (Student Visa)Students must apply for a D-2 visa via theKorean Embassy/Consulate in their home country.

It is mandatory for all international studentsstudying in Korea to have insurance that coversmedical expenses in Korea.Medical benefits of at least USD $20,000 peraccident or illnessA deductible not to exceed 20% per accident orillnessRepatriation of remains in the amount of USD$10,000Medical evacuation in the amount of USD $10,000in the event an exchange visitor must be returnedto his or her home country due to a seriousmedical condition

Medical Insurance

Medical-Exam Certificate Confirming Absence of TuberculosisAccording to a new legislation by the Koreangovernment, the KNU housing office requires alldormitory residents to submit a medical certificateincluding a physician's written statement inENGLISH or KOREAN, confirming the absence oftuberculosis.Students must bring the ORIGINAL medicalcertificate. It is mandatory for all students whowant to use on-campus housing to submit amedical certificate due to safety reasons. The certificate must be submitted within 2months from the time of test results.

On-campus housing is available

at approximately USD $500 per

semester. Housing cafeteria

three meals per day is

approximately USD $600 per

semester.

All exchange students’ on-

campus housing (dormitory) is

guaranteed if they apply.

Students who wish to stay off-

campus must inform the

exchange program manager and

find housing for themselves.

Accommodations

Arrival & Pick-Up ServiceA KNU Student Buddy will greetinternational students upon arrival atmajor entry points in Daegu.

www.en.knu.ac.kr

Seoul

Daegu

Flight

Train

Bus

1 Hr

1 .4 Hrs

4 Hrs

3 US Credits = 45 hours of work,including classes and relatedacademic activities.

Asia-Pacific

302

Middle / SouthAmerica

9

KNUInternationalPartners

Middle EastAfrica

14

Universities, Colleges,and Institutes in Countries - Worldwide67

548

Europe

153North America

70

1,164

628

1,982Other

KNU Employment atMajor Companies

Over 3 Years: 3,774Positions

Water

Movie

BusSubway

Truth. Pride. Service.

1,000 0.87 .076

9,000 8.00 6.88

1,200 1.06 0.92

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Cost Comparisons

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