STUDY ABROAD
STUDY ABROAD
Global Exchange Program(GEP)
STUDY ABROAD
Global Exchange Program(GEP)
Exchange Student Program
A student is sent to study at an overseas university with which our university has a student exchange agreement for one or two semesters for the purpose of earning credits. During the exchange student period, tuition is paid to the home university and tuition fees for overseas universities are exempted.
Visiting Student Program
A dispatch program where you pay tuition to both your home and an overseas university and study at an overseas university for one or two semesters for the purpose of earning credits.
Criteria
Exchange Students
Visiting Students
Method/Period of Selection
Exchange/visiting students are selected twice a year according to the same procedure (selected one semester prior to the semester of overseas program)
Selected Number of Students
1:1 exchange between the main and the host university
(2-3 people per host university)
No limit on number of students
(5 people per host university)
Tuition
Register at KAU only
Register at both KAU and the partner university
※ The above scholarships may change depending on school circumstances.
Information and Precautions
● Exchange students pay tuition only at their home university, and visiting students pay tuition at both their home and their partner university.
● The partner universities may change flexibly depending on the circumstances of the partner universities and KAU each semester, and the final selection of partner universities will be confirmed through the exchange student recruitment notice for the semester.
● Please check as the department and period of dispatch vary depending on the university to which you will be dispatched.
● The procedures after the selection of exchange students at our university are carried out by the students themselves as the characteristics are different for each university/department.
Eligibility
Criteria
Undergraduates
Transfer Students
Minimum Semester(s) Completion
2 Semesters or more
1 Semester or more
Grade(GPA)
3.0 or higher (based on 4.5 point-scale)
Language Proficiency
TOEFL IBT 71 or higher or IELTS 6.0 or higher, Language requirements of the host institution (Applicants for Japanese/Chinese universities follow the host university's HSK/JLPT criteria)
* Starting from the fall of 2020, students in their 8th semester can also apply. However, only those who agree to register for additional semesters will be selected.
* Re-application for the same program (exchange and visiting students) is not possible.
Selection ProcessSelection Period
Spring semester(for fall semester program)
Fall semester (for spring semester program of the following year)
When to Apply
January~February
July~August
How to Apply
Check the notice(web) and apply online (Check the OIA webpage)
Selecting Universities
Select 1st or 2nd choice when filling out the application
Selection(Evaluation)
Grade(100%) + Language(100%) + Interview(100%)
Announcement of Results
Within 2 weeks after the end of the interview
Restrictions
- Those who are disqualified from traveling abroad
- Those who submitted false documents
- Those who have completed the same program (exchange student and visiting student).
- Those expected to graduate right after the end of the dispatch semester, unless agreed to register for additional semesters
- It is not possible to study at an overseas university during the graduation semester (including those scheduled to graduate early).
Required Documents
1. Application (Submit online)
2. Official transcript of KAU (Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher/4.5 point-scale)
3. Official Language Proficiency test score (Valid within 2 years)
Support and Departure
1. Orientation
2. Fill out an application for admission to the overseas university (application deadlines vary depending on the host university)
3. Final acceptance: Receive admission letter from overseas university
4. Visa application (must be confirmed by the embassy (consulate) of the sending country, apply 2 months before the date of entry)
5. Apply for dormitory and purchase flight ticket
6. Payment of home university tuition (for visiting students, also pay tuition at host universities)
Cancellation of Selection (Future application to the same program is not possible)
- If you request cancellation of dispatch after submitting the final dispatch pledge
- If the contents of the submitted documents are different from the facts
- If you are not diligent in your academic performance
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Credit Recognition and Required Documents
1. Overseas University Exchange Student Grade Approval and Marking StandardsClassification
Type
Credits
Grade
Course Title
Substitute Courses
Major
Core or Elective Major
Recognized as home university's credit of equivalent substitute course
Graded
Course title and equivalent substitute course concurrently noted
Non-Transferable Courses
Recognized without changes
Course title is noted as is
General Education
(Substitute)General
Core or Elective General
Recognized as home university's credit of equivalent substitute course
P or NP
Course title and equivalent substitute course concurrently noted
Open Electives
Open Elevtives
Recognized without changes
Course title is noted as is
2. Course Registration
- Before registering for courses at an overseas University, select major and elective subjects considering graduation requirements
- Confirmation of major (preliminary review of major credit recognition through the University's department office)
- Cannot take seasonal courses at overseas Universities
- Overseas University course registration and study
- Credit Recognition : Apply for a maximum of 18 credits per semester; courses taken at KAU cannot be retaken
3. Credit Recognition and Required Documents
- Submit your overseas University original transcripts to the KAU Office of International Affairs- Submit overseas University transcripts and syllabus for courses requested for credit recognition to the Office of International Affairs
- Submit study report (Refer to the Study Abroad Document Forms)
- Final approval after review in accordance with the exchange student credit transfer procedures of KAU* The approval of the major is determined by the department authority, make sure to check the recognition status of the major with respective department before proceeding with course registration.
** Spring semester grades (submitted by Aug. 15th), fall semester grades (submitted by Feb. 15th of the following year) -
On-Campus Scholarships
Region
Exchange Student
Visiting Student
US, Europe, Australia
3M KRW
4M KRW
Asia
1M KRW
※ The scholarships may change depending on the University's circumstances
Off-Campus Scholarships
Mirae Asset Overseas Exchange Scholarship
Korea–U.S. Advanced Industry Youth Exchange Scholarship
ASEM DUO Scholarship
Eligible Applicants
Those selected as exchange/visiting students
Students selected as exchange or visiting students at U.S. universities
Those selected as exchange/visiting students for European Universities
Grade Criteria
GPA of 3.0 or higher in both the previous semester and overall GPA(based on 4.5 point-scale)
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.5)
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Financial Conditions
Basic recipient ~ within the 8th income percentile
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Support Amount
US/Europe/Others 8.5M KRW, Asia 6.5M KRW
- One semester: 12,420,000 KRW (for stays of 4 months or more)
- Two semesters or more: 24,840,000 KRW (for stays of 10 months or more)
4,000 euros for 4 months of exchange
How to Apply & Website
Twice a year, Apply online
https://foundation.miraeasset.com/Official website of the Korea–U.S. Advanced Industry Youth Exchange Program
※ The scholarships may change depending on the University's circumstances
