Location

• 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, Korea

Tuition Fees

No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.

Nomination Deadline

• Fall Semester: April 10

• Spring Semester: October 10

Application Deadline

• Fall Semester: April 30

• Spring Semester: October 31

Academic Calendar

• Fall Semester: September 2–December 20

• Spring Semester: March 3 –June 27

* Each semester is for 15 weeks.

* Orientation is one week prior to the start of each semester.

Eligibility

• Must be enrolled at a PKNU partner institution

• Language proficiency: English (B2) or Korean

• No official language certificate required

Required Documents

• Application form

• Study plan

• Official transcript in English

• Certificate of enrollment from home university (Apostille or Korean Consular confirmation required for Non-OECD applicants)

• Proof of English proficiency or recognized equivalent (waived if two years of prior English-medium study).

• Declaration of finances

• Bank statement

• Passport (valid at least six months beyond study end date).

• Copy of passport (bio page)

• One passport-sized photo (white background)

*All documents must be combined into one PDF file and submitted by email.

Certificate of Admission

• Fall Semester: End of June

• Spring Semester: End of December

Transcript

• Fall Semester: Mid-January

• Spring Semester: Mid-July

Courses

• Most courses are taught in Korean, but a variety are offered in English.

• The English course list is released 1–2 months before each semester and sent by email with registration instructions.

• Exchange students may take up to 18 credits per semester.

• A Korean Language Program is available at a 30% discount during the semester.

• For certain majors (Architecture, Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Korean Language & Literature, Fisheries Education, etc.), advanced Korean proficiency (TOPIK 5–6) is required.

Courses Transfer

• All courses are credit-bearing and recognized by most institutions.

• Students must confirm credit transfer with their home university before the program.

• Credit system: 3 credits = 45 contact hours, 2 credits = 30 contact hours.

Grading Scale (4.5 GPA System)

A+       =       95–100       (4.5)

A0       =       90–94          (4.0)

B+       =       85–89          (3.5)

B0       =       80–84          (3.0)

C+       =      75–79           (2.5)

C0       =      70–74           (2.0)

D+       =      65–69           (1.5)

D0       =      60–64           (1.0)

F          =      0–59              (0)

National Health Insurance

• All exchange students are automatically enrolled in the Korean National Health Insurance on the day of their alien registration after arrival.

• Further details will be provided to accepted students.

Housing

• All exchange students are automatically assigned a shared room in the on-campus dormitories.

• Cost: approx. KRW 1,700,000 per semester (4 months) = 40,000–45,000 THB, including 3 meals per day at the cafeteria.

• Students may choose to live off-campus if they prefer.

• Payment: A bill is given at check-in. Payment must be made in KRW cash, so please prepare enough cash before arrival.

I-Friend Program (Korean Buddy Program)

• PKNU student buddy will help exchange students adjust to a new life at PKNU.

• PKNU buddy will contact exchange students vie email prior to their arrival in Korea

Estimated Monthly Living Costs

• National Health Insurance: approx.  ₩ 80,000

• Accommodation (3 meals included): ₩1,700,000 per semester

• Other Expenses    ₩ 100,000 – ₩ 200,000