2010 KU INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM Office of International Programs Konkuk University

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction : What is ISP? Program Schedule Highlights of the Program More Details (Field Trip, Cultural Workshop etc) Course Selection List Credit and its Transfer Overall Costs Admission Information VISA Issuance Accommodation Star City Shopping Mall Point of Contact

INTRODUCTION - WHAT IS ISP? ISP International Summer Program Konkuk University One-Month Long Summer Program Learn & Experience Korea Students with general interest in Korea and/or Asia

PROGRAM SCHEDULE DateContent JUL 10~11Dormitory Opening JUL 12Orientation JUL 13~153-Day Field Trip JUL 16Classes Start AUG 9Classes End (Final Exam) AUG 10Completion Ceremony and Farewell Party AUG 10~12Dormitory Closing

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM Field Trips to Historical Places in Korea Weekly Cultural Workshops & Weekend Programs Specially Designed CoursesBuilding International Human Networks

MORE DETAILS #1 - FIELD TRIP 3-day Field Trip to Historical Places in Korea Provides deep insights on the past and the present-day Korea Generates camaraderie among program participants from other countries *Photographs of Gyeongju and Andong.

MORE DETAILS #2 – CULTURAL WORKSHOP Designed to foster familiarity with various Korean culture Offers activities such as pottery making, Taekwondo, Fork Village visit, Kimchi and other traditional food making * Two credits will be awarded for full participation in Field Trip and Cultural Workshops

2010 ISP COURSE SELECTION LIST Course NameCredits Biotechnology (Basic concepts and deployment)2 Economics of Innovation and Technology2 Basic and International Project Management2 International Migration and Urban Sociology2 Presenting a Performance2 Field Trip & Cultural Workshops (Full participation required)2 Korean Language2 Introduction to Korean Culture2 Korean Ceramics2 International Corporate Finance2 Apparel and Human Behavior2 Current Issues of the Global Economy2 Economic Integration and Globalization2 More courses will be added and the course list will be finalized in early May, 2010 The course registration will start in late May, 2010 * Two credits will be awarded for full participation in Field Trip and Cultural Workshops

CREDIT AND ITS TRANSFER Each credit is equivalent to 15 hours of classes. Students can take classes they want up to 6 credits. Course schedule and class registration will be available online. At a student’s request, a certified transcript of the summer program will be sent to the student’s home, college and/or university. Most universities accept our grade; however, students are advised to confirm with their institutions prior to application and registration to ISP.

OVERALL COSTS CategoryItemsCosts Fixed Costs Application Fee (Non-Refundable) USD $100 Field Trip & Cultural WorkshopsUSD $250 Tuition FeeUSD $1,800 Optional CostHousing (incl. breakfast)KW690,000 (USD $600) Estimated CostsMeals(estimated)USD $300 TotalestimatedUSD $3,050 ※ Tuition & Application fees are waived for exchange students from partner universities. Please consult with the study abroad advisor at your home institution to find out if you can apply as an exchange student.

DISCOUNTS ♦ Partner University Discount Students from partner universities (i.e. non-exchange students) will be eligible to receive a 50% reduction from the tuition. ♦ Early Bird Discount Students applying by April 15, 2010 will be eligible for a USD $500 tuition discount. ♦ Konkuk Family Scholarship Students whose parents are Konkuk alumni, a full-time faculty or staff member will receive a 50% reduction from the tuition. ♦ Regional Scholarship Students whose home university is from the following continents are eligible to receive a 50% reduction from the tuition - Applicable Regions: Southeast Asia, Middle East Asia, Africa ※ Students are only eligible for one of the discounts listed above.

ADMISSION INFORMATION #1 Qualification Criteria ∙ Applicants must be capable of carrying on college level works in English.∙ Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.∙ High school students with college/university acceptance can also apply.

ADMISSION INFORMATION #2 Requisites for Application 1. Completed On-line Application Form ( Academic Transcript from his/her College/University3. Application Fee : USD $100 (non-refundable) *Applicants must apply online(

ADMISSION INFORMATION #3 Payment Advice BankBeneficiary Account Number Swift Code Shinhan Bank (Konkuk University) Konkuk University SHBKKRSE * The application fee must be wire-transferred to the account below with the name of the applicant by the application deadline. * Please pay all wire transfer fees before sending in order to make the payment complete. * Application Deadline : May 30 th 2010

VISA ISSUANCE Upon acceptance to ISP, applicant will be issued with an Acceptance Letter from Konkuk University. All applicants must submit the letter and other documents required by Korean consulate or embassy in his/her country in order to obtain a C-3 VISA. Non-VISA nationals (countries with VISA Waiver Agreements with Republic of Korea) may enter without a VISA. For more information : Korean Immigration Bureau

ACCOMMODATION - KU:L HOUSE KU:L House is an ultra-modern university residence hall opened in All ISP participants will be placed in double occupancy rooms in KU:L House.

STAR CITY SHOPPING MALL Next to Konkuk University, within 5 minute walking distance, stands the Star City Shopping Mall. For more information, please refer to its webpage at List of Shops are as follows:

POINT OF CONTACT Mr. Inho SONG Office of International Affairs Tel Fax Ms. Jungwon KOO Office of International Affairs Tel Fax