GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENT FOREIGN STUDENTS (GSFS PROGRAM) - SPRING SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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1 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENT FOREIGN STUDENTS (GSFS PROGRAM) - SPRING SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

2 Contact Addresses Gwanak Campus 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul , Republic of Korea Tel: Fax: Yongon Campus 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul , Republic of Korea Tel: Fax: GSFS-Related Inquires to: Office of International Affairs 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul , Republic of Korea Tel: Fax: intlscholarship@snu.ac.kr Admissions-Related Inquires to: Office of Admissions 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul , Republic of Korea Tel: Fax: snuadmit@snu.ac.kr 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENT FOREIGN STUDENTS (GSFS) GSFS at SNU 4 Tuition Support 4 The Number of Selection 5 Financial Support 6 Selection Criteria 7 Accommodation 7 Other Assistance provided by OIA 7 GSFS APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Eligibility Criteria/Application Procedure 8 List of Eligible Universities 9 Application Timeline 10 3

4 Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) at SNU This catalogue aims to provide students with the essential information necessary to make the important decision of embarking as a Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) at Seoul National University. As SNU strives to share both cultural and advanced academic knowledge with international students through joint research, this Graduate Scholarship for Foreign Students is offered to graduates from select universities in East, Southeast, and Central Asia to help them achieve their dream of continuing graduate studies at an internationally renowned university. (Please see page 9 for a list of eligible universities.) Studying at SNU requires dedication and diligence but it also offers many rewards including opportunities to meet life-long friends, new cultural experiences, and develop self confidence and skills which will help you throughout your life. We hope that you will decide that SNU is the right place for you. We invite you to join us in our distinguished history, exciting present and bright future. In order to provide more equal opportunities for foreign students, the applying method is as the following: For students who wish to apply for GSFS, s/he should first go through the application process for foreign students at While Office of International Affairs deals with GSFS, Office of Admissions is in charge of admission application. After submitting your admission applications online, please send your scholarship application for the GSFS to Office of International Affairs. <Tuition Support> Application fee & Tuition Duration Application Fee for admission. The application fee ( 90,000) should be paid online as you apply for admission. GSFS does not cover application fee for admission. Entire tuitions will be waived as long as the students to maintain average grade point of 3.0/ academic years (4 semesters) 4

5 <The Number of Selection> College Department/School Major Selection Numbers Social Sciences Economics 1 Social Welfare 1 Chemistry 1 Natural Sciences Earth and Environmental Sciences 1 Physics & Astronomy 1 Computer Science and 1 Mechanical and Aerospace Mechanical Major 1 Energy Systems Nuclear 1 Civil and Environmental 1 Agricultural Genomics 1 Agriculture and Life Sciences Animal Science and Biotechnology 1 College of Education All departments 1 Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine 1 Pharmacy Pharmacy 1 Medicine Medicine 3 Dentistry Dental Science 1 Graduate School of Environmental Studies Interdisciplinary Programs Landscape Architecture 1 International Studies International Studies 1 Total 20 *Only those who apply for designated department listed above are eligible for GSFS Spring

6 <Financial Support> College Department/School Major Stipend (KRW) Duration Social Sciences Natural Sciences Economics Social Welfare Chemistry Earth and Environmental Sciences Physics & Astronomy Computer Science and Mechanical and Aerospace Energy Systems Civil and Environmental Mechanical Major Nuclear M:500,000 D:900,000 D:700,000 M:600,000 D:1,000,000 C.M.D-M: 600,000 C.M.D-D: 1,000,000 D:1,000,000 M:600,000 D:1,000,000 C.M.D-M: 600,000 C.M.D-D: 1,000,000 M:500,000 D:900,000 M:600,000 D:1,000,000 M:600,000 D:1,000,000 D:700, ,000 2 years Until taking a degree 4 years Until taking a degree 2 years 2 years 4 semesters (the Period of attendance at School) 4 years Agriculture and Life Sciences Agricultural Genomics D:1,000,000 3 years Animal Science and Biotechnology D:800,000 2 years Education All departments M:400,000 2 years Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Public Health D: 600,000 3 years Pharmacy Pharmacy M, D, CMD: 600,000 Medicine Medicine M: 600,000 D: 700,000 Mar Feb, years 3 years Dentistry Dental Science 800,000-1,200,000 5 years Graduate School of Environmental Studies International Studies Interdisciplinary Programs Landscape Architecture D: 700,000 2 years International Studies M,D: 500,000 1 year M: Master s program / D: Ph.D. s program / M*: Master s program Only / D*: Ph.D. s program Only C.M.D.: Combined Master s/doctoral program - C.M.D-M: in master years / C.M.D-D: in doctoral years 6

7 <Selection Criteria> Selections will be based on student s overall academic progress, records of past studies, study plan, personal statement, other achievement records and financial needs by each college. <Accommodation> Applicants have the option of living on campus at the Gwanak-sa dormitory and Yeongeon dormitory. Applications for accommodation should be directed to the relevant dormitory office during the student selection period. Applicants should apply online at the Gwanak-sa homepage at or the Yeongeon dormitory homepage at Dormitory fees will be charged (not be covered by GSFS). <Other Assistance provided by OIA> The OIA will provide GSFS students with the following additional assistance: Certificate of Admission and Information Guide: i-office at OIA (i-office@snu.ac.kr) Registration Management GSFS Applications Information <Eligibility Criteria> (a) International applicants who are currently enrolling or who graduated from the eligible universities of Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Graduate Students Program (b) International applicants who applied for Spring 2016 Admission of SNU. (c) Students who applied for the designated department which participate with GSFS Program for Spring See <Number of Selections> for information on designated department. (d)demonstrate financial need <Application Procedure> (a) Applying for international admission online at (b) Submission of Admission Application to SNU Office of Admissions (c) Submission of Scholarship Application to the Office of International Affairs (d) Mail the completed form with the official document indicating your financial status to the following address: GSFS Coordinator Office of International Affairs, CJ International Center (Bldg.152) Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul , Republic of Korea Tel Fax ed/Faxed Applications are not acceptable. Late documents will not be considered under any circumstance. 7

8 <Notice of Awards> Students will be notified by individually in Dec 14(Mon), * Only those who finally selected as GSFS recipients will be contacted by . <Renewal of Scholarship > (a) Scholarship may be renewed on an academic semester basis; the recipients must maintain an average grade point level of 3.0/4.3. (b) Please note that the recipients of GSFS Program might be restricted of taking leave of absence. For leave of absence, recipients should contact OIA and the office of representative college office. < Eligible Universities> Country Nepal Malaysia Mongolia Vietnam Laos Russia Myanmar Cambodia Bangladesh Pakistan Yemen Congo Ukraine Uzbekistan Jordan Iran University Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, B.P.Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, The Institute of Forestry (IOF) University of Malaya, Technological University of Malaysia(UTM), Science University of Malaysia(USM), University Putra Malaysia, University Malaysia SABAH, University Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM) National University of Mongolia, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar University, Mongolian State University of Agriculture, Mongolia University of the Humanities, Health Sciences University of Mongolia Vietnam National University of Hanoi, Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi Law University, Hanoi Construction University, Research Institute of Architecture, Thai Nguyen University, Nong Lam University, University of Can Tho, Hanoi University of Civil, Hanoi Open University, Hanoi University of Pharmacy,Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Hanoi University of Science, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Odonto- Stomatology, Haiphong Medical University, Hanoi Agricultural University, Saigon Technology University, The University of Medicine & Pharmacy at Hochiminh City, University of sociial sciences and humanities, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi University of Technology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Forest University of Vietnam, Hannoi School of Public Health, Hanoi Open University, Hanoi University of Agriculture, Hanoi University Mining and Geology, Hanoi Agricultural University, HoChiMinh University of Pharmacy National University of Laos Novosibirsk State University, Moscow State University, National Economics Academy under the Government of Russian Federation, Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Bauman Moscow State Technical University University of Yangon, University of Forestry, Yezin, Forest Research Institute Royal University of Phnom Penh, Royal University of Agriculture, University of Health Care Science, Mae Fah Luang Univ. Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh University of and Technology, North South University(NSU), City Dental College, University of Dhaka, Khulna University, Bangladesh Agricultural University, University of Development Alternative, University of Science and Technology Chittagong National University of Science and Technology, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Science and Technology, SZAB Institute of Science and Technology, University of and technology Lahore, Bloan Medical College, University of Punjab, Pakistan Institute of and Applied Sciences, Pakistan Institute of and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), University of the Sargodha, Sargodha, Yemen University of Science and Technology The University of Congo, University of Kinshasa Kyev Institute Slovonic University Tashkent State Agrarian University, Academy of Sciences, Westminster International University, University of World Economy and Diplomacy, National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies, Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent Medical Academy, ISTEDOD Foundation, Tashkent State Pedagogical University name after Nizamiy Jordan University of Sciences & Technology Tehran University, Teheran University of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Shiraz University, Isfahan University of Technology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad 8

9 India Indonesia Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Turkmenistan Philippines Thailand East Timor Miscellaneous Mangalore University, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Indian Institute of Technology (Madras, Delhi, Bombay, Kanpur, Roorkee, Kharagpur), Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Mumbai(University of Bombay), University of Pune, Ch.Charan Singh University, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Indian Institute of Science, Assam Agricultural University, University of Calicut, Monon manian Sundarnar University, Than Thai Hans Roever College, Alagappa University, University of Delhi, Bangalore University, University of Madras, Sambalpur University, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Bharathidasan University, Jamia Hamdard, Amity University, VIT University, IGIB OF CSIR, Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkur, Karnatak, An Autonomous college, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Solapur Univeersity, Shivaji University, Banaras Hindu University, Anna University, Punjab Technical University, Nagpur University, Sharif University of Technology University of Indonesia, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bogor Agricultural University, Gadjah Mada University, Winaya Mukti University, Padjadjaran University(UNPAD), Institut Teknologi Bandung(ITB), ITS University Korean Embassy, Korean Education Center, Kazak State University of Agriculture, Kazakh University of the Humanities and Law, Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics and Strategic Research, Kazakhstan State University Korean Embassy, Korean Education Center, Kyrgyz State National University, American University in Kyrgyzstan, American University of Central Asia University of the Philippines(Diliman, Los Banos), University of Santo Tomas, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Philippine Christian University, St. Paul University Philippines, University of San Carlos, College of Medicine University of the Philippines, Mountain view college, University of Philippines Thammasat University, Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University, Suranaree University of Technology, Kasetsart University, Chiang Mai University, Prince of Songkla University, Chandrakasem Rajabhat University, Mae Fah Luang University, Silpakorn University Timor Leste University, Dili University Other academies (University of Zambia, University of Cape Town, University of Cairo) have signed exchange agreements with SNU are eligible <Application Timeline> SNU s academic year begins in the spring. The university offers admissions for Spring and Fall semesters. Please note the following important dates: Important dates Deadline Notes On-line Application Deadline Aug. 3 (Mon), 2015 ~ Sep. 17 (Thu), 2015 (by 6:00 pm, local time in Korea) An applicant should apply online *Create an account at the SNU website ( * The program starts in Spring Submission of Documents (send by post or in person) Aug, 3 (Mon), 2015 ~ Sep. 18(Fri), 2015 (by 6:00 pm, local time in Korea) The required documents should arrive at the SNU Office of Admissions by this date. Applicants must have already completed the online application. Submission of GSFS Scholarship Application (send by post or in person) Aug, 3 (Mon), 2015 ~ Sep. 18(Fri), 2015 (by 6:00 pm, local time in Korea) The application form with official document indicating family s gross income/your financial status MUST BE handed to OIA by Sep. 18(Fri), 2015 (by 6:00 pm, local time in Korea) Announcement of Admissions Decision Nov. 27(Fri), 2015 Results will be posted on the SNU website ( Notification of GSFS Result Dec. 14(Mon), 2015 The GSFS recipient will be notified individually via . * s will be sent only for final recipients of GSFS 9

10 Registration Period Feb. 2016(TBA) The dates above are subject to change without a prior notice. N.B.: Your application for the GSFS scholarship should arrived in Office of International Affairs by Sep. 18(Fri), 2015 (by 6:00 pm, local time in Korea) via registered mail along with official documents indicating your family s gross income or income tax return. 10