KOREA UNIVERSITY International Summer Campus
1. Seoul, Korea 2. Korea University 3. KUISC 4. Extracurricular Activities 5. KU Facilities 6. Fees and Application Process
HERE Dongdaemun Hongdae & Sinchon Han River Myeong-dong Itaewon Namdaemun & Seoul N Tower Gangnam COEX
1. KOREA
Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of Korea. Home to over 10 million citizens, Seoul is one of the largest cities in the world.
Living Expenses in Seoul Accommodation: 550~650 (6 weeks) Meal: 5~7 Books: 10-20 Public Transport: 0.5 Coffee: 2~4
2-1. OVERVIEW OF KU (AS OF 2014) Students - Undergraduate: 27,272 - Postgraduate : 10,345 Faculty - Full-Time : 1,707 - Part-Time: 3,058 Educational Institutions Graduate Schools 23 Colleges & Divisions 24 Research Institutions 130 Courses in English: 40% International Partnerships - 863 Institutions in 91 countries International Organizations - Association of Pacific Rim Universities - Universitas 21 - icube - Asia-Pacific Association for Int l Education
2-2. WHY KOREA UNIVERSITY 17 subjects in the top 100 4 subjects in the top 50 Overall QS 2015 Ranking: 104
2-3. WHY KOREA UNIVERSITY 26 th in THE Alma Mater Index Top 100 14% of CEOs of listed companies 30% of board members in media organizations 30% of National Assembly members
3-1. WHY KU ISC Launched in 2004, offers one semester s worth of classes condensed into six weeks Designed for college students who wish to study in Korea but may not be able to do so during the regular academic year 1 Academic Session 2 Over 120 Courses 90% Int l Faculty 2016 4 3 Classes : Field Trips : One of the & summer programs in the world
No.1 Summer Program in the World Internships at 30 Companies And Organizations 60 internationally Distinguished Academics 120 Courses Delivered in English 1,600 students from 230 institutions around the world
3-2. NUMBERS OF ISC Number of Participants from UK 1,800 1,500 1,200 900 961 1,378 1,406 1612 600 300 0 281 2004 2006 2010 2013 2014 KU ISC's outstanding reputation has resulted in a 500% increase in student enrollment in the past decade.
3-3 FACULTY INFORMATION ISC may just be the ideal teaching environment : The students are very smart and motivated. The support staff makes it possible to concentrate on teaching rather than on logistics, and this includes a problem-free stay in Seoul. The colleagues are generous, friendly, and fascinating G. Marcus Cole Stanford University Washington State University University of Cambridge Cornell University University of Tokyo The Johns Hopkins University UCLA University of Oxford University of Washington Stanford University King s College London University of Penn (Wharton) Emory University UC San Diego University of Nottingham
3-4. CLASS INFORMATION 4 times week, 100 minutes per session (48 class hours) Taught in English (Except for Korean Language Classes) KUISC Class Information Guaranteed Course Registration Max No. of Students : 50 students Type of Assessment : Absolute Transcript Type : Letter grade(s) with avg. GPA
4-1. INTERNSHIP KU sponsors an opportunity for international students to work in a major corporate setting specific to Korea. Period : May 30 th June 24 th <4 weeks> Application Deadline : March 25 th Remuneration : Non-paid
4-2. FIELD TRIPS KU ISC provides field trips every Friday so students can taste Korea s unique culture. Most of the trips are sponsored by KU ISC! K-POP Temple Stay, Palaces Theme Parks Musical instrument Korean Cooking Taekwondo
4-2. FIELD TRIPS
4-2. FIELD TRIPS
4-2. FIELD TRIPS
4-3. BUDDY PROGRAM [Korea University Student Volunteers] - Designed to ensure that KUISC students are comfortable in their new surroundings
5-1. FACILITIES
5-2. FACILITIES Central Library Science Library Libraries Centennial Digital Library Medical Library Law Library
5-3. FACILITIES KU Fitness Club Hana Fitness Center Hwajeong Sport Complex Gym, Indoor Rock-Climbing, Squash Court,..
5-4. DORMITORIES CJ International House Fitness Center Two kitchens on every floor Shower facility & toilet in each suite Coin Laundromat, piano room, study room, seminar room, lounge * Cafeteria & Convenience Store Frontier House Shower facility & toilet in each suite Coin Laundromat, seminar room * Cafeteria & Convenience Store
6-1. ISC FEES Mandatory Fees up to 2 courses (6 credits) Optional Fees 3 courses (9 credits) Application (Non-Refundable) KRW 100,000 (Appx. USD 90) KRW 100,000 (Appx. USD 90) Tuition KRW 2,800,000 (Appx. USD 2,550) KRW 3,700,000 (Appx. USD 3,360) Total KRW 2,900,000 (Appx. USD 2,640) KRW 3,800,000 (Appx. USD 3,450) Accommodation and airport collection Dormitory (Single Room) KRW 1,120,000 (Appx. 630) Dormitory (Double Room) KRW 940,000 (Appx. 530) Airport collection Complimentary (during designated dates)
6-2. APPLICATION PROCESS Application opens : January 11, 2016 Application Deadline : May 18, 2016 Official Transcript and Health ISC Period : June 27 ~ August 4, 2016
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