2011 FALL SEMESTER ADMISSIONS GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (GRADUATE COURSE)

February 2011

Kyungpook National University

1. Eligibility
A. Master's Programs and Combined Graduate + Doctoral Programs
International applicants must meet all of the following requirements: 1) He or she holds (or is about to hold) a Bachelors degree; 2) He or she is not a citizen of Korea; 3) His or her parents are not citizens of Korea Applicants of Korean origin must meet all of the following requirements: 1) He or she received entire elementary, junior high, high school, and undergraduate education outside of Korea at the comparable and equivalent level of those provided in Korea; 2) He or she holds (or is about to hold) a Bachelors degree

B. Doctoral Programs

International applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

1) He or she holds (or is about to hold) a Masters degree; 2) He or she is not a citizen of Korea; 3) His or her parents are not citizens of Korea

Applicants of Korean origin must meet all of the following requirements:

1) He or she received entire elementary, middle school, high school, and undergraduate education outside of Korea at the comparable and equivalent level of those provided in Korea; 2) He or she holds (or is about to hold) a Masters degree.

C. Eligibility for language proficiency (Masters Programs, Doctoral Programs, Masters and Combined Graduate+Doctoral Programs)
- Applicants must provide one of the following: 1) Korean proficiency: A TOPIK certificate for level 3 or higher, or certificate of completion for level 3 or higher at a Korean Language Institute of universities. 2) English proficiency: A score report from a recognized English proficiency test (TOEFL - PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80, IELTS 5.5, TEPS 551 or higher)

Non-scholarship applicants who apply for following departments must submit required score report 1) Department of Economics and Trade, International Culture Studies (Graduate School of International
Studies): TOPIK certificate for level 3 or higher 2) Department of Public Administration and Department of History: TOPIK certificate for level 4 or higher 3) Department of Mass Communication (Masters course applicants): TOPIK certificate for level 4 or higher 4) Department of Philosophy: TOPIK certificate for laver 4 or higher. 5) Department of Sociology: TOPIK certificate for laver 4 or higher.

2. Available Programs
Masters, Doctoral degree programs, and combined Masters + Doctoral degree programs

3. Number of Admissions
International student admissions are based on a departmental limit.

4. Academic Departments
Department Daegu Korean Language & Literature History French Language & Literature Chinese Language & Literature Japanese Language & Literature Russian Language & Literature Humanities / Social Sciences Sociology Psychology Social Welfare Economics Business Administration Public Administration Education

Masters
English Language & Literature Philosophy German Language & Literature Archaeology & Anthropology Korean Literature in Classical Chinese Political Science Geography Library & Information Science Mass Communication International Trade Agricultural Economics Law National Ethics Education Korean Language & Literature History French Language & Literature

Doctoral
English Language & Literature Philosophy German Language & Literature Archaeology & Anthropology Korean Literature in Classical Chinese Political Science Geography Library & Information Science Mass Communication International Trade

Chinese Language & Literature Japanese Language & Literature Russian Language & Literature Sociology Psychology Social Welfare Economics

Business Administration Agricultural Economics Public Administration Education Korean Language Education Social Studies Education Law National Ethics Education English Language Education

Mathematics Chemistry Geology Astronomy & Atmospheric Science Horticulture Natural Fiber Science

Physics Life Science Statistics

Mathematics Chemistry Geology

Physics Life Science Statistics

Agricultural Engineering

Astronomy& Horticulture Atmospheric Science Agricultural Engineering Natural Fiber Science Forestry Landscape Architecture Bio-industrial Machinery Wood Science & Engineering Technology Child and Family Studies Food Science & Nutrition Public Health Science Education Clothing & Textiles Nursing Mathematics Education Home Economics Education

Forestry Bio-industrial Machinery Landscape Architecture Engineering Natural Sciences Wood Science & Technology Clothing & Textiles Nursing Child & Family Studies Food Science & Nutrition Science Education

Applied Biosciences (Major in Agronomy, Agricultural Applied Biosciences (Major in Agronomy, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Biology, Animal Science & Chemistry, Agricultural Biology, Animal Science & Molecular Genetics , Food Science & Biotechnology) Molecular Genetics , Food Science & Biotechnology) Biomedical Science Engineering Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Applied Chemistry Chemical Engineering Dental science Mechanical Engineering Architecture & Civil Engineering Polymer Science & Engineering Biomedical Science Dental science

Electrical Engineering & Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Applied Chemistry Chemical Engineering Architecture & Civil Engineering Polymer Science & Engineering

Textile System Environmental Engineering Engineering Materials Science and Engineering (Major in Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering , Electronic Materials Engineering )

Textile System Environmental Engineering Engineering Materials Science and Engineering (Major in Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering , Electronic Materials Engineering )

Music & Arts & Physical Education Medicine Graduate School of Science and Technology Natural Sciences Engineering Department

Music Fine Arts Medicine Dentistry

Korean Classical Music Physical Education Veterinary Medicine Pharmacy

Music Fine Arts Medicine Dentistry

Korean Classical Music Physical Education Veterinary Medicine Pharmacy

21 majors

(no Doctoral programs)

(Sangju Campus)

Animal BT Science

Ecology Science

Animal BT Science

Ecology Science

Automotive Engineering(Environment Friendly Automotive Engineering(Environment Friendly Vehicle Vehicle Engineering, Intelligent Vehicle Engineering) Engineering, Intelligent Vehicle Engineering) Combined Masters & Doctoral Program

* Applicants should first check with the appropriate department to confirm they are recruiting international students

Note
Graduate School of Science and Technology programs are evening classes.

5. Application Schedule
Fall semester 2011 Graduate non scholarship applicants Graduate KHS applicants Screening for Application Documents 2011. 4. 1(Fri) ~ 4. 22(Fri) 18:00 Note Submit all application documents to Office of International Affairs Submit all application documents to academic advisor. Screen documents by admission officer.

Deadline for applications

2011.5.2(Mon) ~ 5.20(Fri) 18:00

2011. 4. 25(Mon) ~ 5. 6(Fri)

Interview by department Submission of supplementary documents Screening by Admissions Committee

~ May 20(Fri), 2011

Applicants will be individually notified of date and place for interviews. (KHS applicants do not need to be interviewed)

~ June 3(Fri), 2011 ~ June 10(Fri), 2011

Notification of admission results

2011. 6. 24(expected)

Results will be posted on website of Office of International Affairs (http://gp.knu.ac.kr).

Payment of tuition fees (enrollment) Korean Proficiency Test(Undergraduate) Orientation for new international students Semester Begins

First Second

Beginning of July End of August Middle of August End of August Date to be announced

September 1(Thu), 2011

6. Procedure
1) Application - Non-scholarship applicants: Complete application documents pay application fee submit documents the Office of International Affairs - KNU Honors Scholarships (KHS) Applicants: Consult academic advisor for KHS scholarship submit application forms and documents to academic advisor pay application fee academic advisor sends application documents to Office of International Affairs along with recommendation letter and financial support letter

2) Admission Examination of documents by Office of International Affairs, KNU main Campus Scholastic Achievement Test by departments - Based on review of application documents and interview (*KHS applicants do not complete this step) Screening by University Admissions Committee and Graduate School Committee

7. Required Documents All required documents should be submitted along with one copy
Masters / Combined Masters & Doctoral Program Doctoral Program

Completed application form (download from Office of International Affairs website) Statement of Purpose and study plan (KNU format, in English or Korean) Letters of recommendation from professors of universities attended previously (KNU format) Letters of recommendation must be sealed with the recommender's signature on the envelope.

Graduation certificate (or proof of Completion) from Graduation certificate (or proof of Completion) universities attended previously (both from universities attended previously (original and Undergraduate and Master's for Doctoral program) copy) (original and copy) Note: If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, you should submit an official document that indicates your expected date of graduation. Official transcripts from universities attended previously (original and copy) Official transcripts from universities attended previously (both Undergraduate and Master's for Doctoral program) (original and copy)

KHS applicants from countries included on the proficiency list (see next page) must submit their score report of an English proficiency test or Korean proficiency test. Non-scholarship applicants are asked to submit these scores or certificate of enrollment at Korean Language Institute if possible. Copy of applicant's alien registration card, front and back (if applicable) Copy of applicant's passport (face page) Full birth certificate or Family Census Register Non-scholarship applicants should submit their birth certificate after passing the departmental Scholastic Achievement Test. Original copy of bank statement (in English) or certificate stipulating that applicant will receive a scholarship from an institution other than KNU. - Non-scholarship applicants: submit bank statement showing more than USD10,000 after passing departmental Scholastic Achievement Test. - KHS applicants: submit bank statement showing more than USD4,000 with application documents. No bank statement is required if academic advisor for KHS applicant submits a Certificate of Financial Support. Employment certificate and certificate of income from financial guarantor. - Non-scholarship applicants: Submit documents after passing departmental Scholastic Achievement Test. No bank statement is required if academic advisor for KHS applicant submits a Certificate of Financial Support.

8. Application Fee: 60,000 (Korean currency)

Please send application fee to following account: Shinhan Bank, Kyungpook National University Branch Account number: 100-020-603847 Swift Code: SHBKKRSE Name of Account Holder: Kyungpook National University

* Be sure to send fee using the applicants name in Korean or English. 9. Scholarships and Benefits KNU Honors Scholarships

- Qualifications: Applicants with recommendations from their academic advisors and Dean of their department. Applicants should meet one of the conditions listed below: Students with the following English or Korean Proficiency test scores or above
English TOEFL(IBT) 85 TOEIC 830 TEPS 600 IELTS 6.0 Korean TOPIK

level 5

To promote an wider international distribution of scholarships, all applicants except for applicants from countries on the proficiency list1 are not required to submit these scores.
Proficiency list: Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, China, Pakistan

- Benefits: 100% or 50% of tuition fees, health insurance, monthly stipend from academic advisor (consult your academic advisor to see if you can be paid or not) - Support Period: Masters & Doctoral programs: Two (2) years Combined Masters & Doctoral program: Four (4) years * Scholarships will be reviewed after every semester and continuation of a scholarship into another semester is not guaranteed. To continue receiving a scholarship, the recipient should be recommended by their academic advisor, complete at least 6 credits of Korean Language Classes over two semesters and maintain a minimum average grade of B.

10. Important notes for Applicants

1) All documents should be in Korean or English. Documents in another language should be

accompanied by a notarized Korean or English translation.

2) If any required documents are found to be false or counterfeit, your admission status will be

canceled.
3) Any applicant submitting a certificate of expected graduation must submit the original copy

of the graduation certificate before beginning their first semester at KNU. 4) Office of International Affairs is not responsibility for cancellation due to incorrect contact information(address and phone number) 5) If an applicants visa is not issued or rejected, admission will be canceled. 6) Applicants receiving a scholarship from another institution are not required to submit a certificate of financial guarantee; however, you must submit a certificate/letter of confirmation from the institution that will pay your tuition during your period of study at KNU. 7) No submitted documents or application fees will be returned to the applicant. (Original copies of certificates of graduation will be returned after the screening process is completed.)
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8) To avoid a system overloaded on the last day of the application period, please complete
your application in advance. 9) Successful Chinese applicants should submit confirmation from the China Academic Degree & Graduate Education Development Center or Education Office of the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China in Korea before the semester begins (Aug.31. 2011). Refer to website http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn or http://eoe.or.kr .(not applicable for Korean degree holders)

11. Contact Us
Office of International Affairs, Kyungpook National University Daegu, 702-701, Republic of Korea Homepage: http://knuglobal.knu.ac.kr Graduate: Sejin PARK Tel: 053-950-6091 / Fax: 053-950-6093 E-mail: admission@knu.ac.kr

12. Tuition Fees (per semester) Daegu Campus

Department Humanities /Social Sciences Natural Sciences/ Physical Education (including department of nursing, biomedical science) Engineering Entrance Fees 178,000 178,000 General Tuition 2,101,500 2,706,500 Total(KRW) 2,279,500 2,884,500

178,000

2,764,500

2,942,500

Music & Arts Music & Arts (Korean Classical Music, Music) Medicine(Master) Medicine(Doctor) Dentistry(Master) Dentistry(Doctor) Veterinary Medicine (Master, Doctor) Graduate School of International Studies

178,000 178,000 178,000 178,000 178,000 178,000 178,000 178,000

3,327,500 3,437,000 3,914,000 4,014,000 3,914,000 4,014,000 3,814,000 2,212,000

3,505,500 3,615,000 4,092,000 4,192,000 4,092,000 4,192,000 3,992,000 2,390,000

Sangju Campus
Department
Humanities /Social Sciences Natural Sciences Engineering Arts Physical Education

Entrance Fees
178,000 178,000 178,000 178,000 178,000

General Tuition
2,212,000 2,769,500 2,820,000 2,820,000 2,769,500

Total(KRW)
2,390,000 2,947,500 2,998,000 2,998,000 2,947,500