International Programs Exchange Student Program

Overview

The Exchange Student Program at Konkuk University (KU) offers international students enrolled in partner institutions an opportunity to pursue their studies for one or two semesters at KU. Each semester, numerous exchange students from all over the world come and leave with rich academic experiences and lifelong friendships.

The Office of International Affairs at KU is committed to making exchange students’ transition to Korea and their stay at Konkuk as smooth as possible.

Program Highlights

Category	Notes
Host Institution	Konkuk University in Seoul, Korea
Name of Program	KU Exchange Student Program
Program Operation	Office of International Affairs
Length of Program	One or two semesters
Condition of Acceptance	Nomination by KU partner institutions
Participant Benefits	100% waiver of KU tuition Acquisition of up to 17 academic credits per semester Free, non-credit Korean language class for beginners Korean cultural programs KU Buddy Support
Program Coordinator	Mr. Dae-Hee Bahk Associate Director International Programs, Office of International Affairs +82-2-2049-6210 dhbach@konkuk.ac.kr

Qualifications

A prospective participant in the KU Exchange Student Program must meet ALL of the following qualifications:

1. A full-time student who has been officially selected and nominated by a KU partner institution
2. Successful completion of at least one semester at the partner institution
3. English or Korean language proficiency for successful completion of the exchange student program
4. A passport holder who can obtain a Korean visa
5. Physically healthy with no serious illnesses or injuries

Program Details