Admission Procedure

Schedule of Procedures

Schedule of procedures

Procedures	Time	Remarks
Online Application	Sep 27(Thurs) ~ Oct 5(Fri), 2018 by 18:00	Refer to KNU website (http://en.knu.ac.kr)
Submission of Application Documents	Sep 27(Thurs) ~ Oct 12(Fri), 2018 by 18:00	to Office of International Affairs (Global Plaza Rm.608), Required documents ①~⑪
Screening of Qualifications for Application	Oct 15(Mon) ~ Oct 19(Fri), 2018	by Office of International Affairs.
Department Interviews	Oct 24(Wed) ~ Nov 2(Fri), 2018	Departments will provide notice (with an interview schedule if available)
Submission of Financial Documents	Nov 15(Thurs) ~ Nov 22(Thurs), 2018	Financial documents indicating funds of about USD18,000 can be submitted with the application forms.
Admissions Committee Screening	By November 26(Mon), 2018
Graduate School Council Screening	By December 3(Mon), 2018
Notification of Admission Results	December 7(Fri), 2018 expected	http://gp.knu.ac.kr (Korean) http://en.knu.ac.kr (English)
Certificate of Admission	From middle of December
	Overseas residents: International Post with address written on application. Applicants residing in Korea: Pick up by visiting the Office of International Affairs at Kyungpook National University after the tuition payment.
Registration	Late January 2019 (First chance), Late February 2019 (Second chance)	Applicants can receive an invoice from the Office of International Affairs
Submission of Verification Documents	By February 28(Thurs), 2019

※ Please refer to the site (http://en.knu.ac.kr, click 'admission') for online application

Flow Chart of Procedures

Academic Departments

Daegu Campus (Number of Admissions: based on a departmental limit.)

Academic Departments

Department	Master’s		Doctoral
Humanities / Social Sciences	Korean Language & Literature	English Language & Literature	Korean Language & Literature	English Language & Literature
	History	Philosophy	History	Philosophy
	French Language & Literature	German Language & Literature	French Language & Literature	German Language & Literature
	Chinese Language & Literature	Archaeology & Anthropology	Chinese Language & Literature	Archaeology & Anthropology
	Japanese Language & Literature	Korean Literature in Chinese Characters	Japanese Language & Literature	Korean Literature in Classical Chinese
	Russian Language & Literature	Political Science	Russian Language & Literature	Political Science
	Sociology	Geography	Sociology	Geography
	Library & Information Science	Psychology	Library & Information Science	Psychology
	Social Welfare (Major in Social Welfare Policy and Administration, Social Work Practice)	Mass Communication	Social Welfare (Major in Social Welfare Policy and Administration, Social Work Practice)	Mass Communication
	Economics	International Trade	Economics	International Trade
	Business Administration	Agricultural Economics	Business Administration	Agricultural Economics
	Law	Public Administration	Public Administration	Education
	Education	Ethics Education	Korean Language Education	Ethics Education
			English Language Education	Social Studies Education
Natural Sciences	Mathematics	Physics	Mathematics	Physics
	Chemistry	Life Science	Chemistry	Life Science
	Geology	Statistics	Geology	Statistics
	Astronomy & Atmospheric Science	Applied Biosciences (Major in Plant Biosciences; Agricultural Chemistry; Applied Biology)	Astronomy& Atmospheric Science	Applied Biosciences (Major in Plant Biosciences; Agricultural Chemistry; Applied Biology)
	Food Science & Biotechnology(Major in Food Biotechnology; Food Biomaterials; Food Application Technology)		Food Science & Biotechnology(major in Food Biotechnology; Food Biomaterials; Food Application Technology)
	Horticulture	Agricultural Engineering	Horticulture	Agricultural Engineering
	Bio-industrial Machinery Engineering	Bio-fibers and materials Science	Bio-industrial Machinery Engineering	Bio-fibers and materials Science
	Forestry	Wood Science & Technology	Forestry	Wood Science & Technology
	Landscape Architecture	Child & Family Studies	Landscape Architecture	Child and Family Studies
	Clothing & Textiles	Food Science & Nutrition	Clothing & Textiles	Food Science & Nutrition
	Nursing	Science Education	Nursing	Science Education
	Biomedical Science	Dental science	Biomedical Science	Dental science
	Pharmacy	Oceanography	Pharmacy	Public Health
			Mathematics Education	Home Economics Education
Engineering	Electronics Engineering	Electrical Engineering	Electronics Engineering	Electrical Engineering
	Computer Science and Engineering	Mechanical Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
	Textile System Engineering	Architecture	Textile System Engineering	Architecture
	Architectural, Civil, Environmental and Energy Engineering(Major in Architectural Engineering; Civil Engineering; Environmental and Energy Engineering)	Materials Science and Engineering(Major in Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering, Electronic Materials Engineering)	Architectural, Civil, Environmental and Energy Engineering(Major in Architectural Engineering; Civil Engineering; Environmental and Energy Engineering)	Materials Science and Engineering(Major in Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering, Electronic Materials Engineering)
	Applied Chemical Engineering(Major in Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering)		Applied Chemical Engineering(Major in Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering)
	Climate Change		Climate Change
Music & Arts & Physical Education	Music	Korean Classical Music	Music	Korean Classical Music
	Fine Arts	Design	Fine Arts	Design
	Physical Education		Physical Education
Medicine	Medicine	Dentistry	Medicine	Dentistry
	Veterinary Medicine		Veterinary Medicine
Law School			Law
Graduate School of International Studies	International Culture Studies (Major in Korean Culture Studies, Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language)		(no Doctoral programs)
Department	Combined Master’s & Doctoral Program(*Applicants should first check with the appropriate department to confirm they are recruiting international students.)

※ The Graduate School of International Studies has evening classes and has 5 semesters.

SangJu Campus

Academic Departments

Department	Master’s		Doctoral
Natural Sciences	Ecological Science	Animal BT Science	Ecological Science	Animal BT Science
	Ecology and Environmental System	Food and Food-service Industry	Ecology and Environmental System
Engineering	Automotive Engineering	Nano & Materials Science and Engineering	Automotive Engineering
	Constructional Disaster Prevention and Environmental Engineering	Textile & Fashion Design	Constructional Disaster Prevention and Environmental Engineering
	Software	Precision Mechanical Engineering
Sports	Leisure Sports		Leisure Sports
Department	Combined Master’s & Doctoral Program (* Applicants should first check with the appropriate department to confirm they are recruiting international students.)

Eligibility

Master's Programs and Combined Master’s / Doctoral Programs(refer to Academic Departments)

• International applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
  • He or she holds (or is about to hold) a Bachelor’s degree
  • He or she is not a citizen of Korea
  • His or her parents are not citizens of Korea

  ※ Applicants who hold dual Korean citizenship are prohibited from applying. Citizenship status is determined as that which is held at the date of the application deadline.

• Applicants of Korean origin must meet all of the following requirements:
  • He or she received their entire elementary, junior high, high school, and undergraduate education outside of Korea at a comparable and equivalent level to that which is provided in Korea
  • He or she holds (or is about to hold) a Bachelor’s degree

  ※ Applicants who hold dual Korean citizenship are prohibited from applying. Citizenship status is determined as that which is held at the date of the application deadline.

Doctoral Programs(refer to Academic Departments)

• International applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
  • He or she holds (or is about to hold) a Master’s degree
  • He or she is not a citizen of Korea
  • His or her parents are not citizens of Korea

  ※ Applicants who hold dual Korean citizenship are prohibited from applying. Citizenship status is determined as that which is held at the date of the application deadline.

• Applicants of Korean origin must meet all of the following requirements:
  • He or she received their entire elementary, junior high, high school, and undergraduate education outside of Korea at a comparable and equivalent level to that which is provided in Korea
  • He or she holds (or is about to hold) a Master’s degree

  ※ Applicants who hold dual Korean citizenship are prohibited from applying. Citizenship status is determined as that which is held at the date of the application deadline.

Eligibility for Language Proficiency

• (Master’s Programs, Doctoral Programs, Master’s and Combined Master’s/ Doctoral Programs) Applicants must provide one of the following as proof of language proficiency:
  • Korean proficiency: A "TOPIK" certificate for level 3 or higher
  • English proficiency: A score report from a recognized English proficiency test such as - TOEFL 530(CBT 197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600점, TOEIC 700 or higher
  • Be a native English speaker
  • A confirmation letter of English or Korean proficiency issued by the department after the initial admission interview. (May 23 - June 1)

※ Applicants who want to apply for the following departments MUST meet required conditions

Eligibility for language proficiency

Department		Eligibility for language proficiency
Graduate School	Korean Language & Literature	TOPIK level 5 or higher
	History/Philosophy/Pubic Administration/Sociology/Design/Business Administration/Fine Arts	TOPIK level 4 or higher
	Mass Communication/Geography	TOPIK level 4 or higher (※ interviews by telephone or internet are not acceptable)
	Psychology	TOPIK level 5 or higher; or ② ③ ④ stated in Eligibility, 3 (※ interviews by telephone or internet are not acceptable)
	Economics/International Trade	TOPIK level 3 or higher
	Nursing	Meet both ① and ② stated in Eligibility, 3
Graduate School of International Studies	Korean Culture Studies	TOPIK level 3 or higher
	Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language	TOPIK level 5 or higher

Application Procedure

Application period

• On-line Application: September 27(Thurs) ~ October 5(Fri) in 2018, by 18:00
• Application Site: To be announced at a later date on the KNU website. (http://en.knu.ac.kr)
• Application Number: Automatically created after you complete the on-line application.

Submission of Application

All required documents should be submitted to the Office of International Affairs using one of the following methods:

• In person
• By Post (either express or regular registered post-mail)

• Application Period: September 27(Thurs) ~ October 12(Fri) in 2018, by 18:00
• Where to Submit: The Office of International Affairs at Kyungpook National University (Global Plaza 6F, Room 608)
• How to Submit: Applicants should submit completed and printed application forms downloaded from the online application site, along with required documents ①~⑪ in section Required Documents. (Financial documents should be submitted after the department interview, except for applicants who can submit financial documents indicating funds of about USD18,000.
  ※ All required documents must be submitted by the last day of the application period.

Qualification Screening

• Screening Period: October 15(Mon) ~ October 19(Fri), 2018
• Screening Method: Examination of the suitability of applicants academic background and language proficiency, so as to be deemed as “qualified” or “unqualified.”

Department Screening(Interview)

• Screening Period: October 24(Wed) ~ November 2(Fri), 2018
• Screening Method: Comprehensive evaluation of the candidate’s previous degree performance, language eligibility, study plan, and major knowledge, so as to be deemed as “qualified” or “unqualified.”

Required Documents

Additional Application Documents (After completing the online application)

Schedule of procedures

Master’s / Combined Master’s & Doctoral Program	Doctoral Program
① Completed application form (print through online application and submit with other documents)
② Statement of Purpose and study plan (KNU format, on KNU website, in English or Korean)
③ One Letter of recommendation from a professor at a previously attended university (KNU format(English) / KNU format(Korean) on KNU website) NOTE: A Letter of recommendation must be sealed with the recommender's signature on the envelope.
④ Certificate of Degree (Notarized copies or original)	④ Certificate of Degree (Notarized copies or original) - both Undergraduate and Master's
⑤ Graduation certificates from universities attended previously (Notarized or original copies)	⑤ Graduation certificates from universities attended previously (Notarized or original copies) - both Undergraduate and Master's
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.
⑥ Official transcripts from universities attended previously (Notarized or original copies) ※ Including transcript before transfer for Bachelor’s	⑥ Official transcripts from universities attended previously - both Undergraduate and Master's for Doctoral program (Notarized or original copies) ※ Including transcript before transfer for Bachelor’s
⑦ English proficiency test results or Korean proficiency test results ※ Only accepted if expiry date is after October 5, 2018. ※ Will not be accepted after application period
⑧ Certificate of enrollment and transcript at a Korean Language Institute (if applicable)
⑨ Copy of applicant's alien registration card, front and back (if applicable)
⑩ Copy of applicant's passport (page with photo and passport number)
⑪ Full birth certificate or Family Census Register

※ All required documents should be submitted along with one additional photocopy.

※ ⑪ Full Birth Certificate or Family Census Register : Official documents indicating parents' nationality and relationship between the applicants and his/her parents.

Examples of Family Census Register

※ Documents in another language(except Korean and English) should be accompanied with a notarized translation in Korean or English.

Financial Documents

• For whom: Applicants who have passed Admissions Committee Screening
• Required Financing Amount: USD18,000
• Submission Period: November 15(Thurs) to November 22(Thurs), 2018.

  ※ Applicants who can submit the financial documents indicating support funds of USD18,000 can submit the document with the other application documents.

• Required documents must meet one of the following criteria ①, ②, ③ :
  • ① If the applicant is the financial guarantor self-financing the cost of study
    • Submit the original bank certificate of deposit balance (in English) showing the amount of USD18,000.

    ※ Must be issued within 30 days prior to the submission date. If there is an expiration date on the documents, it is valid till the expiration date. (The deposit should remain in place until and after February 2019).

  • ② If the financial guarantor is a parent
    • Submit the original bank certificate of deposit balance (in English) showing the amount of USD18,000.
    • Employment Certificate or Business Registration Certificate from a financial guarantor (Korean or English)

    ※ Issued within 30 days prior to the submission date.

    ※ Brothers and sisters can be guarantors only in case of parents’ absence.

  • ③ Scholarship certificate from other organization
    • If applicants are financially supported from their own countries’ government or another organization
    • If an academic advisor is the financial guarantor, the academic advisor's certificate of financial support and his/her employment certificate can be substituted for the above documents. (KNU format will be provided to academic advisors directly upon request)

  ※ If the total amount of scholarship or support funds is less than USD18,000, the applicant will have to submit the original bank certificate of deposit balance for the remaining amount as required per ① or ②.

Academic Degree Verification Documents

• For whom: Final successful applicants
• When: by February 28(Thurs), 2019
• Required documents: Successful applicants must submit one of the following documents ①,②,③
  • ① Apostille Certificate of your previous academic documents
  • ② Documents verified by the Korean Embassy in other countries or the Embassy in Korea
  • ③ Documents confirmed by the China Academic Degree & Graduate Education Development Center(Only for applicants who hold a degree from universities in China)

※ Applicants who graduated from Universities in Korea can submit a copy of the degree instead of verified copies.

Application Fee

￦60,000 (Korean Currency)

• The application fee should be paid using the on-line payment system.
• Failure to pay the application fee during the application period will result in cancellation.
• You can get the application number after payment of the application fee.

※ NOTE: It is not possible to revise the contents of the application after payment.

Scholarships (KNU International Graduate Scholarships) and Benefits

Qualifications

Students recommended by departments

Number of Selected Applicants

• New international students: up to 70 applicants based on 100% tuition payment
• Enrolled students: up to 210 applicants based on 100% tuition payment

Procedure

※ Professors will recommend students for KINGS based on their academic performance, language ability, etc.

Related Information for Enrolled Students

• Benefits: 100% or 50% of tuition fees waived
• Scholarship students will be selected every semester up to the 4th semester contingent on the following
  • New international students: academic performance (i.e. grades), language ability, knowledge of major, etc.
  • Enrolled students:
    • ① Having Insurance
    • ② Receiving higher than a B0 grade in the previous semester
• Scholarship beneficiaries will be selected every semester.

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 application will be canceled.
3. Any applicant submitting a certificate of expected graduation must submit the original copy or a notarized copy of the graduation certificate before beginning their first semester at Kyungpook National University.
4. The Office of International Affairs is not responsible for application cancellation due to incorrect contact information (such as address and phone number, etc.).
5. If an applicant’s visa is not issued or is rejected, his or her application will be canceled.
6. Applicants receiving a scholarship from another institution are not required to submit a certificate of financial guarantee; however, they must submit a certificate/letter from the institution confirming that they will pay your tuition during your period of study at Kyungpook National University.
7. No submitted documents or application fees will be returned to the applicant. (Original copies of certificates of degree will be returned after the screening process is completed.)
8. Applicants should remember one’s application number which is issued after the online application.

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Tuition Fees (per semester)

Daegu CampusFor 2018 Fall semester

Tuition Fees

Department	Entrance Fees	General Tuition	Total(KRW)
Humanities / Social Sciences	￦189,000	￦2,246,000	￦2,435,000
Natural Sciences / Physical Education (including department of Nursing, Biomedical Science, Dental Science)	￦189,000	￦2,893,000	￦3,082,000
Engineering	￦189,000	￦2,955,000	￦3,144,000
Music & Arts	￦189,000	￦3,557,000	￦3,746,000
Music & Arts (Korean Classical Music, Music)	￦189,000	￦3,674,000	￦3,863,000
Medicine(Master)	￦189,000	￦4,181,000	￦4,370,000
Medicine(Doctor)	￦189,000	￦4,284,000	￦4,473,000
Dentistry(Master)	￦189,000	￦4,181,000	￦4,370,000
Dentistry(Doctor)	￦189,000	￦4,284,000	￦4,473,000
Veterinary Medicine(Master, Doctor)	￦189,000	￦4,078,000	￦4,267,000
Pharmacy	￦189,000	￦3,210,000	￦3,399,000
Law School(Doctor)	￦186,500	￦2,207,000	￦2,393,500
Graduate School of International Studies	￦189,000	￦2,364,000	￦2,553,000

※Note: total amounts may be subject to change

Sangju Campus

Tuition Fees

Department	Entrance Fees	General Tuition	Total(KRW)
Natural Sciences / Physical Education	￦189,000	￦2,960,000	￦3,149,000
Engineering	￦189,000	￦3,015,000	￦3,204,000

※ Note: total amounts may be subject to change

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