Graduate Admissions Guide for International Students and Overseas Koreans Fall, 2011

Table of Contents
1. Admission Timetable 2. Eligibility 3. Number of Admitted and Academic Departments 4. Tuition Fees 5. Scholarships 6. Application Fee 7. Announcement of Admissions Decision 8. Required Documents 9. Special Notes for Applicants

Office of International Affairs

Chonnam National University

1. Admission Timetable
Steps Guidelines published Dates and Time April 1 ~ April 29, Notes Available on CNU Office of International Affairs website: http://international.jnu.ac.kr 1. Complete on-line application on CNU Office of International Affairs website: http://international.jnu.ac.kr 2. Print out completed application forms 1 and 2. Submit all documents including application forms 1 and 2 after website application to the following address: Office of International Affairs, Chonnam National University Buk-gu, Yongbong-ro 77, Gwangju 500-757, South Korea At the place designated by the relevant department -At the place designated by the relevant department -Screening by the alternate choice departments only for unsuccessful applicants in the previous review Decisions posted on CNU website: http://jnu.ac.kr At the bank designated by CNU

Application on website

April 4 ~ April 29

Submission of application and related documents (in person or by mail) Application review by the primary choice department Application review by the alternate choice department Announcement of successful applicants Payment of tuition Start of Classes

April 4 ~ April 29

May 18

June 1

June 21 June 27 ~ July 1 September 1

This schedule can be changed by CNU and prior notice will be posted on the website of the Office of International Affairs, if there is any change.

2. Eligibility
Program Master's Degrees Master's & Doctoral Degrees integrated Nationality - International students whose parents are both foreigners - Overseas Koreans or international students who have completed courses equivalent to elementary, secondary, and college education in Korea Educational Qualification -Those who have, or are expected to complete, a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent as stipulated by regulations. -Those who have, or are expected to complete, a Master's degree or its equivalent as stipulated by regulations. - Applicants who have a Master's degree in a special or different field should receive a recommendation from the head professor of the department for which they are applying.

Ph.D.

Applicants with dual citizenship or without nationality will not be recognized as international students. Korean citizens who hold dual citizenship will be considered as "Applicants of Korean Origin." No certificate for language skills are required.

3. Number of Admitted and Academic Departments

A. Number of Admitted: A limited number of students will be permitted to enter each department each year. The number of admitted is determined based on assessment of applicants' academic ability.

B. Academic Departments and language requirements

Standard Test of Proficiency in Korean (S-TOPIK) Level 5, Level 4, Level 3 CNU Language Education Center Korean Language Level 5 TOEFL 550 TOEFL 500

Gwangju Campus 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, Yeosu Campus: 386 Mipyeong-ro, Yeosu, Jeonnam
Division Department Business Administration International Trade Accounting Economics Regional Development Agricultural Economics Law Education Social Studies Education Korean Education English Lang Education Library & Info Science Sociology Communication Psychology Anthropology Political Science Geography Public Administration Korean Lang & Literature English Lang & Literature German Lang & Literature French Lang & Literature Japanese Lang & Literature Chinese Lang & Literature History Philosophy English Language Business Administration Transportation and Logistics Special Education International Trade Agriculture Chemistry Animal Science & Biotech Animal Science & Bioindustry Biotechnology Horticulture Food Science & Technology Applied Plant Science Applied Biology Bioenergy Science & Tech Forestry Natural Sciences (Gwangju) Landscape Architecture Regional Bio-system Eng Family Environment &Welfare Food and Nutrition Clothing and Textiles Pharmacy Physics Mathematics/Statistics Earth Systems & Envtl Sci Oceanography Chemistry Biological Science & Biotech Forest Products Tech Wood Science & Landscape Architecture Mast er Interdisciplina ry Programs (Yeosu) Interdisciplina ry Programs (Gwangju) PhD Arts Gwangju Medical Science (Gwangju) Integr ated Division Natural Sciences (Yeosu) Department Fisheries Science Environmental Oceanography Aqualife Medicine Food Science &Nutrition Architectural E Civil E Materials Science & E Mechanical E Advanced Chemicals & E Electronics & Computer E Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Energy & Resources E Architecture Mechanical Design E Civil and Environmental E Electronic Communication E Electrical & Semiconductor E Refrigeration & Air-Cond E Computer Engineering Automotive System E Biotech & Chemical E Traditional Korean Music Fine Arts Music Veterinary Medicine Medical Science Dental Science Brain Science Molecular Medical Science Global Diaspora Studies Biomedical Engineering Cultural Properties Electric Commerce Bioenergy and Biomaterial Archival Studies Nano-Science & Technology NGO Studies Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language Digital Convergence Fisheries & Marine Policy Studies Mast er Ph.D Integr ated

Engineering (Gwangju)

Humanities & Social Sciences (Gwangju)

Engineering (Yeosu)

Humanities & Social Sciences (Yeosu)

4. Tuition Fees (US$/Semester)

College Entrance Fee Tuition School Support Fee 2,364 1,455 1,958 Total 2,907 1,965 2,477 2,526 3,583 3,178 2,566
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Arts Humanities & Social Sciences Natural Science & Physical Education Engineering Medicine/Dentistry Veterinary Science Pharmacy

158 158 158 158 158 158 158

385 352 361 385 461 461 385

1,983
2,964

2,559 2,023

* The amount of fees is subject to change according to the exchange rate.

5. Scholarships

A. Academic Excellence Scholarships

Types of Scholarships New Students Enrolled Students

Entrance and Tuition Waiver Tuition Waiver School Support Fee Waiver

For 30% of new international students For 30% of international students For 10% of new international students For 10% of international students

Scholarships are granted for four semesters for Master's or Doctoral programs and eight semesters for the Consolidated Master's and Doctoral programs. B. Global Scholarships 1) Eligibility: Up to 10% of new graduate students 2) Application: By April 29, 2011 via e-mail (gradia@jnu.ac.kr) 3) Required Documents: Scholarship application form, Letter of Recommendation for Global Scholarship written by a future academic advisor, and eligibility verification documents 4) Benefits: Exemption from fees and tuition (entrance fees, tuition, school support fees) within four-semester time limit for degree completion for Master's or Doctoral programs 5) Minimum Qualifications: Instructors or researchers in colleges or its equivalent research institute. C. Research Scholarships 1) Qualifications: a) Applicants who are recommended as research assistants by their academic advisors b) Applicants who pass the research scholarship screening procedures. 2) How to Apply: Via e-mail (exchangeia2@jnu.ac.kr) by April 29, 2011 3) Benefits: Full scholarship in the first semester plus the financial support by their academic advisors D. S-TOPIK (Korean Language Proficiency Test) Scholarships 1) How to Apply: Via e-mail (gradia@jnu.ac.kr) by June 10 and submit the S-TOPIK Certificate (Original copy) by August 10 to the Office of International Affairs. 2) Benefits
S-TOPIK Level 6: Full Scholarship in the first semester) and Tuition exemption from the second semester S-TOPIK Level 5: Half Scholarship (School Support Fees) in the first semester

* Students who get level 6 on S-TOPIK at CNU are exempted from tuition from the next semester.

E. Support for New Students 1) Supports self-catering dormitory fees (660,000 KRW/ 581 US$) for new students in the first semester 2) Supports 70% of medical insurance cost in the first semester F. Recipients of home country governmental scholarship are given a partial tuition waiver.

6. Application Fee: The fee of 60,000 KRW will be included in your first semester tuition bill. 7. Announcement of Successful Applicants: At 4 p.m., June 21, on http://jnu.ac.kr

8. Required Documents
No 1 Document Application form 1, 2

should be submitted only by the relevant applicants Notice: All documents should be in either Korean or English. Documents in other languages must be
accompanied by notarized Korean or English translations.
Applican Chinese ts Applicants Remarks Form 1, 2 (Print out after completing online) - For Master's or Integrated program applicants, original transcripts of all coursework in Bachelor's program - For Ph.D. program applicants, original transcripts of all coursework in Bachelor's and Master's program - For transfer and exchange applicants, original transcripts of their previous and present universities If applicable Original or notarized copy Original or notarized copy Form 3 Form 4 Form 5: (Applicable only for Ph.D. applicants applying for a major different from their Master's) Form 6 If applicable Applicable only to those who reside in Korea Photocopies of both the applicant's and his/her parents' are needed. Only for Dept. of Traditional Korean Music and Dept. of Music (Major of voice, orchestra parts and piano) At least 3 pieces of music including piano work with scores Only for Dept. of Music (Major of composition) Only for Dept. of Fine Arts 1) For applicants whose parents are both foreigners - A photocopy of proof of foreigner status of both parents (e. g. citizenship certificate) - Notarized proof of family relations (e. g. family register) 2) For overseas Koreans who have completed the courses that are equivalent to elementary, secondary, and college education in Korea

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Korean and English Test Score Proof of Graduation Diploma Transcript Release Personal statement (Study plan) Recommendation Letter for Ph.D. Program Applicant Letter of Financial Guarantee Proof of Employment A Photocopy of Passport A Photocopy of Alien Registration Card A Photocopy of Resident Identification Card Music CD of performance (up to 15 minute long) Music CD of piano performance Portfolio CD of art work

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Proof of Eligibility

9. Special Notes for Applicants

A. Applications must be filled out on the University's website. B. After completing the application, it is impossible to change the department that will receive the application packet. C. Applicants who have submitted verification of expected graduation from university must submit official verification of graduation within 15 days of admission to the Office of International Affairs at CNU. D. Students found to have forged or illegally changed application documents may have their admission to CNU revoked. E. If applicants write their address and telephone number incorrectly, or they are out of contact, they are responsible for all the inconveniences resulting from those mistakes. F. Submitted documents and application fees will neither be returned nor refunded. (Original certificate of graduation is returned after the application process is completed.) G. CNU does not reveal the evaluation records of each application process in any circumstance. H. Every notification relevant to admissions will be posted on the website of CNU Office of International Affairs. I. Matters that are not included in this guide shall proceed according to evaluation methods and process of CNUs Admissions Management Committee.