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Introduction
1. University Snapshot
In 1934, Dr. Cho, Kwangwoon (Professional Name: Hwado) founded Chosun Radio Technical Institute with pioneering insight. He believed the electronics will lead the future industry and our nation’s independence will depend on education and practical training of our people. Thousands of Chosun Radio Technical Institute graduates built South Korea’s infrastructure in electronics and electronics communication industry. At our founding and it continues to this day Dr. Cho’s founding principles remains at the heart of every Kwangwoon family: “Be diligent at all work,” “Pursue economy at all behavior” and “Seek to self-motivate at work”.
For the past 84 years, Kwangwoon University has led South Korea’s Wireless-Communication and Electronics industries. Our alumni and faculty have distinguished themselves in both science and humanities. With our students, we are meeting the challenges of the 21st century.
We have embarked on an ambitious agenda and positioned ourselves as a “Glocal (Global + Local) Multi-University.” We will continuously dedicat ourselves to building a collaborative university community, discovering knowledge and to educating leaders. Trust among all members and communication at all levels of university will guide us to reach our goal to become a Glocal Multi-University. And last but not least, we will expand our knowledge and talents for the betterment of the world.
We hope for your warm support for Kwangwoon’s brave steps towards the future.
Jisang Yoo, Ph.D.
President of Kwangwoon University
Leadership Yoo, Jisang(President)
Type Private university
Faculty 834(As of year 2017)
Motto Practice diligence and economy, Seek thyself a work
Students 8,213 Undergraduate; 1,292 Graduate(As of year 2017)
Alumni 63,048 alumni around the world(As of year 2017)
Campus 132,000m², located in Seoul
Athletics Ice-hockey, soccer, and golf
Mascot Pegasus
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2. Key Progress
• Received Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning for Intelligence National Defense ICT Center• Received Ministry of Education funding for University for Creative Korea (English Language and Literature)
2016
• Selected as Korea's Dream-University by Donga-Daily's University Evaluation• Ranked 56th in QS Asia University Evaluation in terms of Specialized Education
2015
• Selected as the software centered university by Ministry of Science and ICT (Nation's Largest enrollment quota) • Received Ministry of Education Funding for Contributing to Excellent College Admission Process for 5 consecutive years• Opened Applied Plasma Medicine Center, APMC• Opend New dormitory for students(977 bed capacity)• 80th Anniversary Building & New Central Library Constructed
2017
• Engineering Research Center (ERC) in Holo-Digilog Human Media, $15 million for 10 years• Science Research Center (SRC) in Plasma-Bio Science, $10 million for 10 years
Government Designated Centers
Samsung Talent Program (STP), Customized Curriculum by Samsung
Employment ProgramsSTP
LG-Kwangwoon Employment Contract Program (Kwangwoon Exclusive in the nation),Receive Full-Time o�er after LG internship
internship
● Undergraduate
● Exchange Program
Language Course
●Graduate● ● Percentage of Professors
● Number of Professors●Number of Universities
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Global Exposure
1. Worldwide Network(136 institutional partners in 26 countries)
2. International Figures
USA- University of Michigan, Flint - University of Nebraska, Kearney - University of Arkansas - Purdue University, Northwest- University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Northern Michigan University- California State University, Northridge - University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
HUNGARY- Budapest University of Technology and Economics- Corvinus University of Budapest
TURKEY- Karabuk University - Koc University
CHINA- Jilin University- Shanxi University- Shenzhen University- Liaoning University - Beijing Normal University- Capital Normal University- Shandong University(Weihai)- North China Electric Power University- Capital University of Economics and Business - Harbin University of Science and Technology- Qingdao University of Science and Technology
JAPAN- Shinshu University – University of Shiga Prefecture- Bunkyo Gakuin University – Hiroshima University
FINLAND- Tampere University of Technology
THAILAND- Thammasat University- Dhurakij Pundit University
RUSSIA- Far Eastern State Transport University- Far Eastern Federal University
MONGOLIA- The National University of Mongolia- Mongolia International University- Ulaanbaatar University- Huree University of Information and Communication Technology- Mongolian University of Science & Technology- University of Mongol Naadam
FRANCE - Groupe des ecoles d’arts et de Culture
GERMANY- Macromedia University of Applied Science- University of Applied Sciences-Zwickau
KAZAKHSTAN- KIMEP
Outbound Exchange Students
Full-time Foreign Professors
Foreign Students
2017
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2015 2016
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2017
117
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2015 2016
109
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VIETNAM - Le Quy Don Technical University- Thuongmai University
Electronics and Information
Engineering
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Humanities andSocial Sciences
Policy and Law
Business
2. Admission Units
Software andConvergence
Computer and Information Engineering (Computer Engineering / Information Engineering)Software (System Software / Application Software)Information Convergence (Contents Technology / Data Science)
Electronic Engineering Electronics and Communication EngineeringElectronics Convergence Engineering Electrical EngineeringElectronic Material EngineeringRobotics (Information and Control / Intelligent System)
Public AdministrationLaw (General Law / International Legal / Science and Technology Law)International Studies (Area Studies)
Business Administration (Business Administration)International Trade (Korea-Japan Trade / Korea-China Trade)
Architecture(5 years)* Architectural Engineering(4 years)Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering
Mathematics Electronical & Biological Physics Chemistry
Korean Language and Literature English Language and LiteratureCommunications (Media and Information / Digital Media / Strategic Communication)Industrial PsychologyNortheast Asian Cultural Industries (Cultural Exchange / Cultural Contents)
College Academic Department (Major)
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Undergraduate Admission
1. Admission Schedule
Announcement of Document Screening Result
Final Announcement of Admission Result
27 Aug. 2018Semester Start
Admission Exam Written test for Korean language Pro�ciency
Registration Tuition & fees should be paid to the designated university account.
21 ~ 22 Aug. 2018Student Orientation Placement test for Korean language Pro�ciency
Online Application &
Document Submission
25 May 2018
8 Jun. 2018
30 May 2018
11 ~ 15 Jun. 2018
7 ~ 18 May 2018
6 Jul. 2018
20 Jul. 2018
11 Jul. 2018
23 ~ 27 Jul. 2018
18 ~ 29 Jun. 2018
Online Application(http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr)Submit required documents after online application to O�ce of International A�airs, Kwangwoon University, 20 Kwangwoon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01897, Korea
Categories Remarks2018 Fall Semester(First)
2018 FallSemester(Second)
* Spring semester admission only
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Nationality
Education
FreshmenAdmission
TransferAdmission
3. Eligibility
Korean Pro�ciency(reference)
Applicant must have completed primary and secondary education at the time of application or prospective graduate.
Both Applicant and parents must be non-Korean citizens.Applicant should not have dual nationality.
Applicant must meet one of below conditions;
General Application : Applicant whose Korean pro�ciency is quali�ed to attend undergraduate classes Conditional Application : Applicant who is not quali�ed for General Application
Sophomore Transfera) Was enrolled in a 4-year university for more than 1 year(two semesters)b) Was enrolled in a 2(3)-year community college and received or is expected to receive a degree
Junior Transfer a) Was enrolled in a 4-year university for more than 2 year(four semesters)b) Was enrolled in a 2(3)-year community college and received or is expected to receive a degree
RemarksCategories
4. Selection Process
GeneralApplication
Conditional Application
1st Step : Document Screening
2nd Step : Written exam
DocumentScreening
※ Conditional Application is open for undergraduate applicants without Korean pro�ciency.
Applicant who passes document screening (1st step) can take written exam(2nd step).Written exam is to test applicant’s Korean pro�ciency. Either submission of a certi�cate of TOPIK level 3 (or higher) or on condition ofcompletion of level 4 course at Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language andCulture will be exempt from written exam.Applicant who failed the written exam after passing document screening can beadmitted conditionally if he or she wishes.
Applicant who is conditional admitted should register Korean language courseo�ered from Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language and Culture. Conditionally admitted student can start undergraduate course from next semesterif he or she meets one of following conditions; 1) obtains a certi�cate of TOPIK level 3 or above 2) completes Level 4 course from Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language and Culture Grace period can not exceed 1 year.Conditionally admitted student can not change his or her visa to D-2.Admission can be cancelled if applicant is unable to stay in Korea legally due tochange of visa status or failure to visa extension.
Categories Selection Process Remarks
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A copy of applicant's passport and Alien RegistrationCard(if available)
A legal, state-issued certi�cate of family registry,which veri�es applicant's family relationship, Copy of an applicant’s and each family member’sidenti�cation card
Korean pro�ciency document (If available)
Application fee of KRW 100,000
O�cial authorization for inquiry into enrollment and academic credit
Certi�cate of Bank Statement
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5. Required Application Materials
O�cial high school transcript and diploma(orexpected date of graduation)Diploma(or completion certi�cate) and transcript ofpreviously attending university or college(Only transfer courses)Notarized Certi�cate of Diploma
※ All documents should be original hard copies and submitted documents and application fee will not be returned. ※ Notarized Certi�cate of Diploma should be an Apostille or an o�cial endorsement from the applicant's country embassy(with notarization marks printed on the diploma and transcripts)※ If it is found that the accepted documents are false, the student’s admission can be cancelled.※ Applications are only processed after application fees are paid in full. Online application, submission of documents and application fee must be completed by the deadline. If not,your application will be rejected. ○ Bank Information - Applicants who are in Korea : Hana Bank 244-910004-29605 - Applicants who are not in Korea 1. Bank Name : HANA Bank 2. Account Number : 244-910004-29605(Kwangwoon University) 3. Swift Code : KOEXKRSE 4. Address & Tel : 20 Kwangwoon-Ro, Nowon-Gu, Seoul, Korea 01897, +82-2-918-1111
Application Form
2 Statement of PurposeOnline Application(http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr)Print out and submit the application after completing the online registration
Applicant for undergraduate transfer courses shouldaccompany Korean or English translation forall the documents.
Attach applicant's or sponsor's bank statementindicating minimum deposit of USD 20,000Amount deposit should be remained until semesterstarts.
RemarksDocumentsNo
Certi�cate of TOPIK scoreCerti�cate of Completion and Transcript for Koreanlanguage course
Transfer under the name of applicants and submit the receipt
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6. Tuition fee (Tuition fee for each academic year may be subject to change.)
Colleges Admission Fee (1 semester only)st Tuition (per semester)
KRW 801,000(USD 667)
Electronics & Information Engineering,Software and Convergence, Engineering
Business
Humanities and Social Sciences, Policy and Law
Northeast Asian Cultural Industries,International Studies
Natural Sciences, Communication Arts
KRW 4,266,000(USD 3,550)
KRW 3,753,000(USD 3,130)
KRW 3,630,000(USD 3,020)
KRW 3,432,000(USD 2,860)
KRW 3,244,000(USD 2,700)
GPA2017
Spring / Fall2015
Spring / Fall2016
Spring / Fall
C. International Students GPA chart
Under 2.0 (No scholarship)
Over 2.0 (30% of tuition fee waived)
Over 2.5 (40% of tuition fee waived)
Over 3.0 (50% of tuition fee waived)
Over 3.5 (70% of tuition fee waived)
Over 4.0 (100% of tuition fee waived)
26.3% / 25.8%
18.4% / 26.9%
23.7% / 25.8%
21.1% / 10.8%
10.5% / 7.5%
- / 3.2%
24.1% / 38.9%
23% / 25.3%
25.3% / 23.2%
14.9% / 9.5%
9.2% / 3.2%
3.4% / -
37.5% / 33.3%
19.3% / 17.4%
21.6% / 31.9%
15.9% / 10.1%
3.4% / 4.3% 2.3% / 2.9%
BenefitGPA total of the previous semester
B. 2nd semester and after
100% of tuition fee waived
70% of tuition fee waived
50% of tuition fee waived
40% of tuition fee waived
30% of tuition fee waived
over 4.0
over 3.5
over 3.0
over 2.5
over 2.0
7. ScholarshipsA. 1st semester
Applicant who does not meet above conditions 50% of tuition fee waived
60% of tuition fee waivedApplicant from Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language and Culture Applicant from sister universities in foreign countries
TotalClassification
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8. Dormitory facilities
9. Notes1) If it is proved that accepted documents have been forged or illegally altered, admission will be revoked even in attendance at university.
2) Any disadvantages due to typos of the completed application form will be responsible for the applicant
himself/herself.
3) Contact information on the application form should be contactable during the examination period.
* Cost for each semester may be subject to change.
Categories Dormitory(Bitsoljae)
a room for two persons
KRW 247,200(USD 205) / month (KRW 100,000(USD 83) for deposit / semester)
beds(except bedding), desks, bookcases, chairs, wardrobes, bathroom, internet, etc.
washing machines, �tness room, seminar rooms, kitchen, delivery boxes, etc.
Room type
Cost
Room facilities
Public facilities
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2. Tuition fee • 1 term : KRW1,300,000 (USD 1,080) * Included Expenses for cultural experiences• Students can choose to register for varied terms from 1 term to 1 year.
The Regular Program consists of six levels from level 1 to 6. 4terms per year(Spring/Fall-10weeks, Summer/Winter-8weeks)5days a week, total 200 hours of lesson is providedStudents can practice authentic Korean as they participate in various activities Provide a variety of Korean culture including taekwondo, traditional percussion quartet, K-pop, and dance, and so on.
Class DescriptionTime Hours
1. Class Organization
Spring/Fall(10weeks) 9:00 ~ 13:00 Integrated education in 4 areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing
* Practical practice of related vocabulary and grammar
* Various activities for practical use of learning contents
* Systematic pronunciation trainingSummer/Winter
(8weeks)9:00 ~ 15:00
*lunch 12:00~13:00
Korean Language Course
* The schedule may change depending on circumstances.
Duration of Study2018Application Deadline
Overseas KoreaLevel Test
3. Schedule
19 Mar. - 29 May. 2018
25 Jun. - 20 Aug. 2018
17 Sep. - 30 Nov. 2018
17 Dec. 2018 – 15 Feb. 2019
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
9 Feb. 2018
25 May 2018
17 Aug. 2018
16 Nov. 2018
9 Mar. 2018
15 Jun. 2018
7 Sep. 2018
7 Dec. 2018
14 Mar. 2018
20 Jun. 2018
12 Sep. 2018
12 Dec. 2018
| PLAY |Ice rinkThe first university ice rink built in Korea, you can enjoyice-hockey and ice-skating all year round.
Kwangwoon Art Center2005-seated Grand Theater and 398-seated Little Theaterprovide venues for diverse cultural events and performances.
Fitness Center Weight training room along with equipment measuringbody fat is available to all members of the university.
| LIVE |Dormitory(Bitsoljae)Accommodation designed for foreign students and professors,International House consists of 96 beds and 16 departments.
| EAT |Foodcourt
Homemade-style cafeteria gives multinational food choicesincluding Korean, Chinese, Western cuisine and more.
Where to live, eat and play
Address : Kwangwoon University, 20 Kwangwoon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Korea
Admission : International A�airsTelephone : +82-2-940-5014~5, Fax : +82-2-940-5016Webpage : http://www.kw.ac.kr/en, http://iphak.kw.ac.krE-mail : [email protected](Chinese Applicants), [email protected](Non-Chinese Applicants)
Korean Language Course : Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language and CultureTelephone : +82-2-940-5307, Fax : +82-2-940-5016Webpage : http://kcklc.kw.ac.kr E-mail : [email protected]