SKKU 2024 Fall Semester Fact Sheet

for Exchange & Visiting Students

※ To engage in our university's exchange and visiting student programs, we kindly request you to
thoroughly review and follow the provided information.
○ List of Contents
① General & Contact Information

② Nomination Information
③ Application Information

④ Academic Calendar
⑤ Exchange/Visiting Student Orientation
⑥ Expected Arrival Date

⑦ SKKU Credit System

⑧ Maximum Credits & Credit Conversion
⑨ Course Information
⑩ IEC (International Exchange Course): Course Packet for Exchange/Visiting Student
⑪ Korean Language Program (RKP, IKP, BKP)

⑫ Accommodation (Dormitory)
⑬ Visa and ARC (Alien Registration Card)
⑭ National Health Insurance System (NHIS)

⑮ Buddy Program: HI-Club & SG MAPLE (SKKU Global Mentoring and Assisting PeoPLE)

Ⓐ SKKU ISS (International Summer Semester)

Ⓑ SKKU WISE (Winter International Student Experience)

① General & Contact Information

Office Name Sungkyunkwan University, Office of International Relations (SKKU OIR)
Campuses ■ Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (Seoul) ■ Natural Sciences Campus (Suwon)
■ Office of International Relations
Tel: +82-2-760-0156 / Fax: +82-2-760-0159 / Email: [email protected]
Contact Information
■ Dormitory Office
Tel: +82-2-760-0163 / Fax: +82-2-760-0159 / Email: [email protected]
English Homepage http://www.skku.edu/eng
Office of International Relations (#90212), International Hall, Sungkyunkwan University,
Office Address
25-2, Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03063, South Korea

② Nomination Information (Only for Exchange Program Applicants)

■ Applicants must be officially nominated by their home institution to apply.
■ The sending institution's officer must notify the SKKU OIR by completing the designated Google Survey,
Home University’s
which will be sent via email, and provide a list of nominated students.
Nomination Procedure
■ Applicants must select either Exchange Program [A] or [B] according to the guidance of their home university.
■ Period of stay can be either 1 semester or 2 semesters, but extension is not allowed once nominated.

■ [ A ]: Students who wish to take the Regular Korean Program (Monday to Friday, 26 hours/week) ONLY:
- Students MUST major in a Korean Language/Culture/Linguistics related major at their home university.
Exchange Program - Applicants must take the Regular Korean Program ONLY (CANNOT take with any other courses)
Information ■ [ B ]: Students who wish to take regular major/elective courses:
- Students can take Basic/Intensive Korean Language courses along with other courses.
- Korean Language courses are NOT mandatory.

■ Spring Semester: October 15th * Visiting Students should pay SKKU tuition
Nomination Deadline
■ Fall Semester: April 15th (approx.$4,500~$6,000 per semester depending on major)
 ③ Application Information
Website: https://kingoinfo.skku.edu/gaia/nxui/outdex.html?language=EN&menuId=NIBGG040301M
Online Application * The online application system is most compatible on IE, Firefox, and Chrome; it may not work on Safari.
* The Authentication Code will be given to applicants once the SKKU OIR receives official nomination.

Application Guide The Online Application Guide can be downloaded from the online application website.

All applicants must meet the following:

■ Official nomination/recommendation of home/sending institution. (This only applies to exchange students)
■ Completion of at least one year of study at the moment of application period.
Eligibility ■ Currently in the process of pursuing a degree at home institution
■ GPA above 2.5/4.0, 2.7/4.3, 3.0/4.5 or 3.3/5.0
1) When using a different GPA scale, students must provide an official letter from the institution confirming
their GPA meets the specified criteria 2) Visiting students are not required to submit a GPA

■ Legitimate photograph (png, jpg) ■ Valid passport with personal identification page
■ Certificate of enrollment for the degree the applicant is currently seeking
Required Documents ■ A transcript with cumulative academic records for all courses taken until the application date.
■ Language Certificate (Applies ONLY to students who choose Business Administration at SKKU)
■ Participation Agreement *Available on the first page of the online application website

■ Choose one: TOEFL (iBT 80 or above/ ITP 550 or above), IELTS (6.0 or above), English CEFR (B2 or
above), CET (4 or above), TOPIK (3 or above) or Duolingo English Test (110 or above).
* Proof of English proficiency certified by a home university other than the above transcript is NOT accepted.
* Not required for students who meet at least one of the following:
Language Requirement
1) Native speakers
2) Students other than those choosing Business Administration majors in SKKU
3) Applicants from institutions in which English is the primary language of instruction
(Students must submit an official letter from the home university confirming the above statement.)
* Late applications will NOT be accepted.
Online Application ■ Spring Semester: October 1st ~ October 31st * Confirmation of application will not be sent. we will
Period ■ Fall Semester: April 1st ~ April 30th reach out to those who need changes/additional
submissions after the application period is over.

④ Academic Calendar
■ 2024 Fall Semester: September 1st ~ December 20th 2024
Academic Semesters
■ 2025 Spring Semester: March 1st ~ June 20th 2025 (tentative)

■ 2024 AY: March 1st 2024 ~ February 23rd 2025 (tentative)

Academic Year
■ 2025 AY: February 24th 2025 ~ February 22nd 2026 (tentative)

⑤ Exchange/Visiting Student Orientation

Date August 28th (subject to change) Venue Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (Seoul)

⑥ Expected Arrival Date

■ It is highly recommended for students to arrive at SKKU a few of days earlier than the orientation date.
■ If a student does not arrive in Korea by September 8th, his/her exchange program will automatically be canceled.
■ Even if students arrive late in Korea, there will be no additional course registration (Course Registration is available online.)

⑦ SKKU Credit System

SKKU Credit Class Hour/semester Self-Study Hour/semester SKKU Credit Class Hour/semester Self-Study Hour/semester
1 15 hrs 30 hrs 4 60 hrs 120 hrs
2 30 hrs 60 hrs 5 75 hrs 150 hrs
3 45 hrs 90 hrs 6 90 hrs 180 hrs

* Students must inquire with the student's home university regarding the compatibility of credits earned through the SKKU Credit system
(the home university has the authority to recognize credit acquisition).
* To earn one SKKU credit in a semester, students must complete at least 45 hours of study including 15 hours of class time and 30
hours of self-study.
 ⑧ Maximum Credits & Credit Conversion
Maximum Credits Courses Remarks
18 SKKU credits 6~7 courses

* The credit transfer ratio should be determined by the home institution.

* SKKU can provide supporting information and references for credit conversion/transfer.
* There are no exemptions for the maximum credit policy.
* As all exchange and visiting students are classified as bachelor's degree students in the SKKU system, they must follow a separate
method for enrolling in graduate school classes, which will be announced around course registration period.

⑨ Course Information
■ Course Catalog is available at http://www.skku.edu/eng
Course Catalog Main> International > Study at SKKU > Inbound Exchange Program > Course Information > Course Catalog
* Course syllabuses can be downloaded by double clicking the course code in the course catalog

Course Registration ■ Spring Semester: in February ■ Fall Semester: in August

(Course Sign-up) * Accepted students will be informed of the course sign-up period and method via email.

□ The number of English courses may be limited for undergraduate majors not stated below:
Humanities and Social Sciences Natural Sciences and Engineering
· Business Administration / Global Business Administration · Civil and Environmental Engineering
· Economics / Global Economics · Software
· Media & Communication · Systems Management Engineering
· Political Science and Diplomacy · Mechanical Engineering
· English Language and Literature · Architecture
· Sociology
· Psychology
· Film, Television and Multimedia
* Some courses in Global Business Administration and Global Economics can be restricted to exchange and visiting students.
(Details regarding the above statement can be verified during the course registration period.)

□ The course restriction policy applies to various areas, including but not limited to the following programs listed below:
Graduate Programs Undergraduate Programs
· Specialty Graduate Schools · School of Medicine
- SKK Graduate School of Business · School of Pharmacy
- SKK Graduate School of China · Public Affairs
- Graduate School of Law · Law
- Graduate School of Governance · College of Art (Open, but very few courses conducted in English and
- Graduate School of Education subjects in Theatre is not open for exchange students.)
- Graduate School of TESOL/Translation
· Special Graduate Schools
· Graduate School of Medicine
· Graduate School of Pharmacy

⑩ IEC (International Exchange Course): Course Packet for Exchange/Visiting Student

In an effort to provide academic courses tailored to international exchange/visiting students, the SKKU OIR offers the following courses:
Course Code Title Remark
IEC4007 Economics in Global Environments
IEC4008 Understanding Asian Culture
Economics
IEC4009 Contemporary Korean Society & Culture
Asian & Korean Studies
IEC4010 Political & Economic Development in Korea
Humanities/Interdisciplinary
IEC4014 Comparative Thought and Culture: Horizons East and West
IEC4017 Popular Culture and Digital Media
* The IEC course list is subject to change / can be added or removed from the list without prior notice.
 ⑪ Korean Language Program (RKP, IKP, BKP)
Program Campus Detail Credit Note

• Very tight schedule/application process.

• Students taking the Regular Korean Program for two
semesters must apply for each semester using the
announced method.
• When participating in this program all the other
modules are NOT available except for this.
Regular • 26 Hours / week
Seoul 12 • The course follows its own academic schedule.
Korean • Date: Monday ~ Friday
Suwon (Recommended) • The campuses will announce results after the
(RKP) • Time: 09:00 ~ 15:00
placement test (Test date and method will also be
announced.)
• Students cannot select or change assigned campuses
and classes.
• Please do NOT decide accommodations prior to the
allocations of courses and campuses.
Intensive
• 6 Hours / week • This program is for students who want to study
Korean Seoul 6
• Date: Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu Korean intensively with other modules or courses
(IKP)

Basic • Survival Korean for Beginners

Seoul • 3 Hours/week
Korean 3 • BKP application is available during the course
Suwon • Date: Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu
(BKP) registration period, but spots can be limited

* RKP & IKP application will be announced via email.

⑫ Accommodation (Dormitory)
Fee / four months
Campus Dormitory Type Location
(Subject to change)
I-House
1,700 USD
Humanities and Social Sciences Campus C-House Twin
(Meal plan not available, Off-campus
(@ Seoul) G-House
subject to change)
M-House Flat
1,300 USD
Natural Sciences Campus
Shin-gwan (Meal plan available but the price not Twin On-campus
(@ Suwon)
included, subject to change)

* SKKU may NOT be able to provide accommodation for all exchange/visiting students due to limited availability.
* Dormitories and room types are randomly assigned and cannot be changed.
* Before applying, please check the campuses where the desired courses will be held.
* Overseas transfers take a few days and late remittance can result in automatic cancellation of application.
* Dormitory application information will be provided to students via email who have submitted all necessary documents.

⑬ Visa and ARC (Alien Registration Card)

■ The student visa comes in two types: D-2-6 for exchange students and D-2-8 for visiting students.
■ Students should secure a D-2 visa from their home country and are responsible for any issues upon entry with a tourist visa (K-ETA).
■ You can apply for an Alien Registration Card (ARC) individually or as a group.
*Group applications are managed by our school's chosen agency, Hire Diversity, and may incur associated costs
■ The ARC issuance time, typically around 45 days, remains uncertain regardless of whether you apply individually or as a group.
■ Leaving Korea without obtaining an ARC after entering with a D-2 student visa will automatically invalidate your visa.
■ Travel to other countries is only possible after obtaining the ARC, so it’s recommended to plan your trips after the midterm exams.
■ Visa extensions for personal reasons after the semester ends must be handled individually, as the university can not provide assistance.

⑭ National Health Insurance System (NHIS)

■ Students with a D-2 Visa are subject to the mandatory subscription to the National health insurance of Korea.
■ A monthly fee of about USD 60 is automatically charged (No action required from students.)
■ If a student doesn’t pay the fee, visa extension after the semester may be restricted.
■ Since NHIS does not cover all injury costs, it is recommended to obtain personal full-coverage insurance during one’s stay in Korea.
■ Inquiries: https://www.nhis.or.kr/english/wbheaa02100m01.do / +82-1577-1000 (Dial 7 for foreign language assistance)
 ⑮ Buddy Program: HI-Club & SG MAPLE
The SKKU OIR and the HI-Club, a student group that supports the OIR, manages a buddy program called SG MAPLE, or SKKU Global
Mentoring and Assisting PeoPLE. Every semester, they invite a group of SKKU students who want to support and make new international
friends. Instagram: @skku_hiclub

Ⓐ SKKU ISS (International Summer Semester)

The SKKU International Summer Semester (ISS) is an annual 4-week summer program. Details about this year’s
program are available on the official website; every year, the program selects a theme that is most intriguing and
relevant to their courses, ensuring that each one is cohesively related to it. A number of renowned professors
Description
around the world will share their knowledge and insight with highly motivated international students at the Seoul
campus of SKKU. Exchange students are eligible for a 100% tuition scholarship, which means they are exempted
from paying tuition fees. (it should be noted that cultural activities fees may still apply)

Official Website https://summer.skku.edu (QuickLink) Contact [email protected]/82-2-760-0184

Ⓑ SKKU WISE (Winter International Student Experience)

■ Academic Courses: WISE courses have the same academic standards as those offered during the fall and
spring semesters, and depending on the host university's policies, they may be used as transfer credits. Courses
are offered in English or Korean.

■ Explore Korea: A unique two-week program that takes place at the end of January. It is focused on intensive
Description Korean language studies and K-Culture (media, entertainment, music, dance, fashion), which has swept the globe
in recent years. This program is an excellent opportunity for international students to learn about what drives
K-Culture’s international popularity all while experiencing the beauty of winter in Korea.

■ Intensive Korean Language Course: This is an online course offered every January for for students who are
beginners to learn Korean effectively in a short period of time.

Official Website https://winter.skku.edu (QuickLink) Contact [email protected]/82-2-760-0184

■ NOTE 1: Acceptance Package

- The SKKU OIR will send each accepted exchange/visiting student an acceptance package which includes a Certificate of Admission, a
Letter of Acceptance (for visa applications) in late June (for Fall Semester) or late December (for Spring Semester).
- Students will receive instructions regarding document submission for the Acceptance package, which include proof of living expenses.
- In accordance with the Korean Immigration policy, the university may issue visa documents after verifying all documents from
exchange and visiting students. Therefore, students residing in countries where the visa process takes a lot of time are encouraged to
submit their documents quickly.

■ NOTE 2: Additional Resources

This document and additional useful resources, such as the student handbook, application form, off-campus housing information, etc.,
are available on our website. Please visit http://www.skku.edu/eng>International>StudyatSKKU>Inboundexchange/visitingprogram.

■ NOTE 3: Our Institutional Instagram accounts are: @SKKU_intl, @experienceskku

* The information provided in this document is subject to change depending on the university’s circumstances.