PNU Fact Sheet for Exchange Program Contact Information

PNU Fact Sheet for Exchange Program
Contact Information
Name of University
Website of University
Name of Office dealing with
the Exchange Program
Website of Office dealing with
the Exchange Program
Postal Address
Phone and Fax
What is the nearest major
city?
Head of Office dealing with
study abroad/exchange
matter
Exchange Coordinator
Pusan National University
http://www.pusan.ac.kr
PNU International
http://international.pusan.ac.kr
Busandaehang-ro 63 beon-gil 2
Geumjeong-gu, Busan 609-735, South Korea
Phone: 82-51-510-3651 / Fax: 82-51-582-6980
Busan
Prof. Hongchan Chun
Dean for International Affairs
Ms. Miryeong(May) Choi (Inbound and Outbound)
Semester Information
Do you run on a two
semester system or trimester
system?
What are the semester dates
including the exam period?
Orientation Sessions
Do you have an academic
calendar online?
Two semester system
First(Spring) Semester: March 2 ~ June 20
Second(Fall) Semester: September 1 ~ December 20
Twice a year, one or two days before commencing each
semester
http://onestop.pusan.ac.kr/english
Application Information
Nomination Deadlines
October 5 for the first semester
April 5 for the second semester
Online Application Deadlines
October 31 for the first semester
April 30 for the second semester
Application Information
Nomination via email to [email protected] including:
- student’s name (as on passport)
- date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd)
- email address
- semester(s) of study
- area of study
The website for online application is open for a certain period
each semester at
http://onestop.pusan.ac.kr/exchange/ExUniv_Application_Eng
_Login.aspx
Language Requirements
Required documents when submitting online application:
- Online Application Form
- Study Plan
- Academic Transcript
- Diploma (graduate students only)
- ID page of the Passport
- Certificate of Bank Balances (USD4,000 and above)
Fluent Korean or English
Course Information and Selection
What is the main language of
instruction?
Do you offer courses in
English?
Do you offer a pre-semester
language course for
exchange students? If yes,
are there fees attached?
Is it possible for
undergraduate exchange
student to choose courses of
graduate programs?
What is the standard full time
load?
Is there a website that
contains a course list
available to exchange
students?
Korean
Yes (around 200 classes)
No pre-semester course, but we provide exchange students
with free Korean language course(3 hours per week) each
semester.
In principle, no. Negotiable if the need arises.
The minimum per semester is 12 credits and the maximum
is between 19 and 21, depending on the student's major.
There is no minimum requirement for exchange students.
http://onestop.pusan.ac.kr/english
(Click “courses” in the top menu bar, and see left menu to
find “courses in foreign languages”.)
Housing, Costs, Scholarships
Is on-campus housing offered by your
university?
If there is no on-campus housing, do you
provide assistance for students looking for
off-campus housing?
What are the approximate living costs?
Do exchange students have to have a
Yes.
Yes.
About 1,400,000 Korean won per semester
(room and board in the dormitory)
All foreign students must maintain overseas
particular insurance?
insurance?
If yes, what kind of
Will exchange students be provided with or
offered any scholarships, stipend, living
allowances etc. during their period of study?
traveler’s insurance which covers the insured
for medical expenses incurred outside their
home country to a minimum of USD 10,000.
For those who do not have a proper
insurance, we arrange them to purchase one
and get discounted group rates. It costs
approximately 100,000 won per year.
Yes, we have a special scholarship program
for exchange students. Its amount is around
2,500,000 KRW which would be enough to
cover a room and board, and some other
living expenses. It is very competitive and
only a few applicants will be able to get the
scholarship.
Other Information
Is there are buddy system or similar
program offered?
Yes, we have a buddy program.