Application guide and Scholarship for Latin America 2017

1. Key Application Dates

Application Process Fall semester 2017

1. Online Application February 21 - April 20, 2017

2. Material Submission February 21 - April 21, 2017

3. Result release June 9, 2017

2. Korea University Undergraduate Scholarship for Latin American Students

Korea University (KU) introduced a new scholarship award program for Mexican students with
outstanding academic ability. KU hopes to provide undergraduate study opportunities to up to
twenty Mexican national students by awarding academic scholarships from the academic year of
2017.

Type Benefits

Scholarship A  100% tuition waiver

Scholarship B  50% tuition waiver

Korea University would welcome many Mexican students to apply for the scholarship award and
grab the change to explore your dreams and unlock your potential with us.

3. Korea University Global Friends Scholarships for Latin America

Korea University launched an innovative KU Latin America project called ‘KU Global Friends
Scholarships’ in an effort to create educational opportunities for students of Latin American
countries.

KU has signed collaborative agreements with various educational organisations as well as

ministries of education to further strengthen its ties with Latin American countries and they are:

- The Ministry of Education of Peru

- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica
- The Ministry of National Education of Colombia
- The National Council for Science and Technology of the United Mexican States
- The Secretariat of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of the Republic
of Ecuador
Applicants can learn more about details and also can apply for the KU Global Friends Scholarship
through the organisational bodies above in the relevant countries of their origin. Outstanding
applicants will be able to benefit from tuition waiver, as well as allowances for room and board
throughout their undergraduate study at Korea University.

Furthermore, KU plans to accelerate its Latin American project by expanding its reach to Argentina,
Brazil and Chile in the near future.

4. Academic Calendar

Calendar Dates

Spring semester (semester 1) Beginning of March – Middle of June

Summer holiday Middle of June – End of August

Fall semester (semester 2) Beginning of September – Middle of December

Winter holiday Middle of December – End of February

 Student can start the academic year in either semester.

5. General Entry Requirements

For details on the entry requirements, please refer to the admission guide on the KU website
http://oia.korea.ac.kr > Degree Program > Admission Guide

6. How to Apply

Applications for all non-Korean nationals will be processed through the International
Education team at the Office of International Affairs. Apply online at http://oia.korea.ac.kr >
Degree Program > Overview

7. Contacts

International Education Team, Office of International Affairs, Korea University

145 Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, 02841 Seoul, Korea
Website: http://oia.korea.ac.kr Telephone: +82 (0)2 3290 5156 Email: admission@korea.ac.kr
8. Why Korea University

1) Top Ranked

a. #1 private university in Korea and #16 in QS Asian University Rankings 2016

b. #23 in 42 subject areas in world’s top 100 by QS Subject Rankings 2016, and #98 by QS
World University Rankings 2016

2) Globally Engaged

a. 40% of all courses delivered in the English language across all disciplines

b. Over 10,000 international students from more than 80 countries

c. Wide range of interdisciplinary courses to suit all interests including the distinctive Global
Korean Studies program designed exclusively for international students encompassing
history, politics, economy, literature, media studies, society and culture

3) Support for Success

a. KU Global Friends Scholarships available for outstanding Latin American students

 Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru

b. Free peer tutoring program available for international students

c. Excellent buddy program, make friends and receive a helping hand as you adjust to KU life

4) Influential Alumni Network

a. #26 in the Times Higher Education’s Alma Mater Index Global Executives 2013

b. Join an influential global alumni network

9. Dynamic Campus Life

KU is committed to providing you with a stimulating and supportive environment. You will have
access to all kinds of experiences both inside and outside academic life, and Korea University
International Student Assistants (KUISA) will help ease your transition to Korea and KU in no
time and ensure your experience is enjoyable, safe and successful. With more than 100 clubs and
societies, and volunteering opportunities to choose from, all tastes and interests are catered for.
There is also a wide range of support services to help you with by trained professionals.

KU will offer you first-class support and enriching experiences: international students’
orientation, KU buddy program, Korean language and culture education, international students’
festival, international one-stop service center, health and medical benefits at KU hospitals on
campus, 24-hour reading rooms, digital library, UN depository, multi-functional rooms for
students, top sport facilities, ice rink, KU cinema, restaurants, cafes, and many more

Korea University Social Service Organization (KUSSO) strives to foster dedicated intellectuals to
connect to humanity and become multinational global leaders that will contribute to the future of
civilization

Global Leadership Development Center provides internship programs and various thematic
studies opportunities in Korea and overseas. E.g. KU-China, KU-Europe, KU-Japan, KU-Russia

The Korea-Yonsei Games serve as the most hotly contested collegiate rivalries between the two
of the most prestigious private universities in Korea. It is a long tradition to hold various festivals
before and after the friendship games and the games served as the most passionately contested
collegiate rivalries in the country!

10. Live on campus

There is an excellent supply of accommodation both on and off-campus. The University

recommends the newly built and modern Anam Global House or Frontier Hall for first year
students, particularly those moving away from home for the first time.

Nestled in lush mountain-side greenery, KU’s on-campus housing provides furnished rooms
(including bed, desk, chair and bookshelf), high-speed internet, 24-hour and year-round
security/reception to assist anyone who needs help, shared common rooms, in-house laundry
rooms, study space and various social activities and so on. All KU halls of residences are smoke
free.

Centrally located in Seoul, there are shops, restaurants, cafes of all kinds and two subway stations
within 5-10 minutes of walking distance nearby the campus.
11. Undergraduate Tuition Fees

Fields Fees per semester

Humanities Approximately KRW 3,600,000 (USD3,000)
Sciences Approximately KRW 4,200,000 (USD3,600)

12. Fields of Study

College/Division Field Major

Korea University Business
Humanities Business Administration
School
Korean Language and Literature
Philosophy
Korean History
History
Psychology
Sociology
Classical Chinese
College of Liberal Arts Humanities English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Linguistics
Life Sciences
Biotechnology
Science Food Bioscience and Technology
College of Life Sciences
Environmental Science and Ecological
Engineering
Humanities Food and Resource Economics
Political Science and International
College of Political Relations
Science Humanities Economics
and Economics Statistics
Public Administration
College of Science Science Mathematics
 Physics
Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Chemical & Biological Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
Civil, Environmental, and Architectural
Engineering
College of Engineering Science
Architecture1
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Management Engineering
Electrical Engineering
College of Medicine Science Medicine
College of Education Education
Korean Language Education
Humanities English Education
Geography Education
History Education
Home Economics Education
Science
Mathematics Education
Physical Physical Education
College of Nursing Science Nursing
Computer Science & Communications
College of Informatics Science
Engineering
School of Art and Design Art and Design Art and Design
Division of International
Humanities International Studies
Studies
School of Media &
Humanities Media & Communication
Communication
Biomedical Engineering
College of Health Science Bio-system & Biomedical Science
Science Health Environmental Science
Humanities Health Policy & Management
School of
Humanities/Science School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
1. Architecture is a 5-year long program.

2. For Nursing and Medicine, application is open for freshman in the Spring semester intake only.

3. According to the Regulations for Student Enrollment of the College of Education, the acceptance
rate of international students cannot exceed 10% of the admission quota, and transfer applicants
will not be able to apply.