Kwangwoon University (KWU)
| Name | Sunae Han (Coordinator) |
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| Department | Office of International Affairs |
| sunae_01@kw.ac.kr | |
| Website | http://www.kw.ac.kr/en |
| Telephone | +82-2-940-5014 |
| Address | 111 Munhwa Bld., 20 Kwangwoon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01897, South Korea |
Recommended arrival dates (airport pickup)
| Spring Semester | 16-17 Feb(Tentative) |
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| Fall Semester | 16-17 Aug(Tentative) |
* Please make sure to send a scanned copy of your flight ticket to
sunae_01@kw.ac.kr 2 weeks before the arrival date. Students must arrive in Korea
on the designated day for free pickup. (There are two airports – Incheon and
Gimpo Airport. Please make sure to arrive at the airport before 3 pm)
Semester period
| Spring Semester | Mar 2 ~ Jun21(Tentative) |
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| Fall Semester | Sep 1 ~ 21 Dec(Tentative) |
Orientation dates
| Spring Semester | 18 Feb(Tentative) |
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| Fall Semester | 18 Aug(Tentative) |
* It is mandatory for new exchange students to attend the orientation
| Nomination deadline |
· May 1st for fall semester · Nov 1st for spring semester |
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| Application deadline |
· May 15th for fall semester · Nov 15th for spring semester |
| Language requirements |
English (TOEFL IBT 61, IELTS 5.0, etc.) or TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) 4 Level or proof of min. 2 Korean courses complete |
| Visa requirements | D-2 Visa |
| Duration of process | 1 month |
| Application documents |
(Please scan document ①-⑤ all together and send to sunae_01@kw.ac.kr : 1 pdf file for 1 student) ① Completed application form ② Certificate of University Enrollment (English) ③ Official academic transcript (English) ④ Copy of Passport ⑤ Certificate of English proficiency test(See above) |
| Application deadline |
· May 15th for fall semester · Nov 15th for spring semester |
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| Fee |
KRW 1,632,820 (include KRW 100,000 for deposit/semester) * Students can only pay by cash |
| Meal | Not provided |
| Student number in a room | 2 |
| Facilities |
· Room: beds, desks, wardrobes, bathroom, air-conditioner · Public facilities: washing machine, fitness room, kitchen, seminar rooms, delivery compartment, convenience store |
| Document | Must bring results of chest X-ray for checking status of pulmonary tuberculosis |
| Note |
· Students need to bring or buy blankets, pillows and bed spreads by themselves. · If students arrive earlier than the recommended arrival date, they need to find their own temporary accommodation. |
| Terms & Conditions | Students are required to join the national health insurance from 2021. |
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| Insurance fee | Fee will be announced after arrival |
| Terms and conditions of insurance | Further explanation will be provided during our orientation |
| Student number in a room | 2 |
| Buddy Program | Student can apply for Buddy Program within 1~2 weeks after arrival |
| Orientation contents |
① Campus & library tour ② Korean language level test ③ Registration of courses ④ Additional information |
| Visa | Make sure to receive your visa prior to arrival in home country, especially students from European countries. |
