University & Program Information 2015-16 Seoul National CLS General Information Question Answer Q1 Full name of institution in English The College of Liberal Studies Seoul National University Q2 Location (city, state/shire, and country) Seoul, Korea Q3 Website: http://cls.snu.ac.kr Q4 Contact Person Information The Office of International Affairs: Hyun-Ji Lee (Ms.) Email: exchange_asia@snu.ac.kr Seoul National University CLS: Ae-Ra Jung (Ms.) Email: raidew@snu.ac.kr Q5 Student quota :number of exchange students your institution can accept from SILS in the academic year 2014-15 (please refer to the Up to one student for one academic year or up to two students for one semester (one academic year is preferable) agreement) Q6 Academic calendar 2014-15 (e.g., fall semester: Sep.-Dec., spring semester: Jan.-May) Fall semester: Sep.1 - Feb. 28 Spring semester: Mar. 1 Aug. 31 Course registration and student orientation are held before the beginning of classes, so students are expected to arrive at least 10 days prior to the start of their period of study. Q7 Number of weeks in 1 term/semester/ trimester/quarter 15 weeks/semester Q8 Is enrollment open to students of any nationality including your own country? If "no", please specify all restrictions. Yes 1
Application and Admission Requirements Q9 Q10 Q10-a- 1 Q10-a- 2 GPA requirement on the 4-point scale (Please Have a GPA 3.0 or above / 4.0 also indicate any other specific requirements regarding grades.) Language(s) of instruction If it is English, please answer Q10-a-1, a-2. If it is other than English, please answer CLS and SNU offer a number of English Q10-b. If it varies from program to program, please Korean Language courses in Korean answer all questions below. CLS lecture courses are mainly conducted in Korean. lecture courses. TOEFL requirements: English: ibt 88 or above Please specify required minimum scores on PBT, CBT and ibt. Please add section-score IELTS 6.0 or above requirements if there are any (e.g., CBT: 22 on Korean: KLPT Level 5 or above each section for all programs). TOPIC Level 5 or above Other English proficiency requirements (Please enter the requirement(s) only if the TOEFL test is not acceptable or another language test is required in addition to the TOEFL test. Otherwise, please enter "None" or "NIL".) Language proficiency of either English or Korean is highly recommended, but not compulsory. None Q10-b Language proficiency requirement(s) other than English: One semester of Korean learning experience is strongly recommended for the student s daily life in Korea. Q11 Other admission requirements Must be enrolled at least 2 semesters at home institute Q12 Website for Application http://oia.snu.ac.kr/03study_snu/0302 _01.html Q13 Application deadline for 2014-15 program Fall semester: April 20 Spring semester: Oct. 20 Q14 Anticipated date for notification of admission Fall semester: Late May Spring semester: Late Nov. 2
Curriculum Q14 Course load requirements that an exchange None. student must take to meet SILS requirements Q15 Number of courses SILS would recommend an Maximum:18 credits/semester exchange student should take during one It is recommended to take over 6 credits. semester Q16 Credit and grading system Credit: 1 credit is given for every 15 hours (or more) of lectures per semester. However, for a lab or practical training (physical education) course, 1 credit is given for every 30 hours (or more) per semester Grading: A+(100-97), A0(94-96), A-(90-93), B+(87-89), B0(84-86), B-(80-83), C+(77-79), C0(74-76), C-(70-73), D+(67-69), D0(64-66), D-(63-65), F(0-62, Fail) Programs & Courses Q17 Course information http://sugang.snu.ac.kr Q18 Programs and/or courses that are taught in languages other than English and are open to an exchange student. Majority of courses are taught in Korean but each college or department offers a number of courses in English. List of courses for a new semester is available at the beginning of January or July each year. 3
Q19 Q20 Programs and/or courses not to open to exchange students. Language courses for exchange students. The College of Medicine is restricted to students who are currently studying medicine at their home university. The College of Dentistry is open ONLY to masters level students currently enrolled in a master program at School of Dentistry or equivalent at their home university. The student exchange program is NOT available at the undergraduate level for the College of Dentistry. Applicants, who apply for the Korean History major, must provide a proof of Korean language ability. A satisfactory level of Korean language ability should be either (1) Level 5 or above of official Korean Language Proficient Test or (2) Level 5 or above of the Korean Test conducted at the SNU Language Institute. MBA program does not accept exchange program through the OIA. In order to apply for an exchange program at MBA, please inquire at mba@snu.ac.kr THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION is restricted to students who are currently studying business at their home university. It is possible to take Korean Language courses in LEI (Language Education Institute), but it is not compulsory. If students want to take Korean Language courses in LEI, OIA will pay half of tuition fee. Other Information Q21 Types of accommodation available to exchange students and estimated fees On-campus 456,000 ~ 762,000 KRW /semester for undergraduate students 190,000 ~ 293,000KRW /MONTH for postgraduate students (Placement in dormitory is not guaranteed) Off-Campus 300,000 ~ 800,000 KRW / month 4
Q22 Q23 Average cost of living for 1 academic year (An Local Transportation: 200,000 itemized list would be appreciated.) KRW/month Meals: 500,000 KRW/month Books and School Supplies: 500,000 KRW/ semester Telecommunication: 100,000 KRW/month Personal Expenses: 200,000 KRW/month Other useful information (e.g., visa, orientation, A student visa (D-2) is required to study local information) in Korea if a student is not of Korean nationality. In most cases, exchange students can acquire their D-2 visa easily when they present their Certificates of Admission issued by the SNU to the relevant passport officials in their home country. Please contact your nearest Korean Embassy or consulate for more detailed information on the visa application process. Q24 Mandatory fees SILS exchange students must pay. None 5
Q25 Insurance plan: Travel Insurance: It is mandatory for every exchange/visiting student to obtain travel medical insurance. Students should comply with the following guidelines: -You have to be insured by an insurance company which takes effect in your country or in Korea. -The insurance policy should cover sickness, accident and death during your study in SNU. - You can register for courses after submitting the copy of the insurance policy which states the above conditions -Insurance policies in languages other than Korean or English should be notarized before submission. -In case the insurance expires before finishing the course, you have to resubmit the insurance policy copy or the notarized document after renewal or reapplication of the insurance policy. -Any inquiries and information regarding insurance should be conducted by yourselves with the staffs of insurance company. SNU does not involve in any insurance-related affairs. Medical Mutual Aid Service: SNU provides students medical mutual aid service, which provides partial support for the health cost of a student s medical expense on illness, accidents (occurred on campus) and other medical care. Students can receive the benefits of the mutual aid by paying the fee of 4,000 KRW per semester upon the entrance of SNU. It is not mandatory but is recommended to register for the service. 6
Medical Care Maximum Amount: 200,000 KRW Up to 100,000 Won, 60% Coverage, (SNU Health Center, Coverage up to 70%) Amount exceeding 100,000 Won, 40% Coverage Dental Care Maximum Amount: 100,000 KRW Up to 50,000 Won, 60% Coverage, (SNU Health Center, Coverage up to 70%) Amount exceeding 50,000 Won, 40% Coverage Thank you! 7