SNU
Name, Address, Phone Number and email address of contact person at foreign institution
Application Deadline
Semester Dates for Fall 2016
Exam Session Dates Ms. Moon‐Kyung BAIK
Office of International Affairs
Seoul National University
Bldg. No. 152 (CJ International Center)
1 Gwanak‐ro, Gwanak‐gu,
Seoul 08826, Korea
Website: http://oia.snu.ac.kr/
SNU Law: http://law.snu.ac.kr/index_en.php
April 20, 2016
September 1, 2016 ‐ December 14, 2016
Academic Calendar: http://en.snu.ac.kr/academic‐calendar
There may be make‐up classes during the following week of the official semester ending date depending on courses and finals may take place during that week.
Orientation Program:
Is there an orientation program for international Yes. The orientation usually takes place on first day of a semester or a day earlier. It's mandatory.
exchange students?
If yes, what are the dates and is it mandatory?
Course Enrollment/Registration:
Are students pre‐enrolled or pre‐registered?
Yes, students can pre‐register for courses on‐line. If yes, can students do this themselves on‐line?
Costs in addition to tuition charged, including any fee charged for transferring or receiving credit earned there.
Estimated Cost of Living (in Local Currency)
On‐campus Accommodation (subject to change)
862,000 KRW / semester for undergraduate students
300,000 KRW/ month for graduate students
Off‐campus Accommodation (per month, if on‐campus accommodation is not available for exchange students):
400,000 KRW ~ 800,000 KRW / month.
Food/Meal (per month):
300,000 KRW ~ 800,000 KRW / month.
Books, Course Materials and Stationeries (per semester):
600,000 KRW / semester.
Local Transportation (per month):
200,000 KRW / month.
Telecommunication:
100,000 KRW / month.
Other Personal Expenses (per month; including laundry, sundries and others):
300,000 KRW / month.
Upon request, the 4.3‐scale GPA may be converted to a percentage scale. This service is optional, and applicants must notify the school in advance.
Requirements for student Grade A+ A0 A‐ B+ B0 B‐ C+ C0 C‐ D+ D0 D‐ F performance and grading GPA 4.3 4 3.7 3.3 3 2.7 2.3 2 1.7 1.3 1 0.7 0 methods
100% 100 96 93 89 86 83 79 76 73 69 66 63 0 For more information about academic records, contact doris@snu.ac.kr at the Division of Educational Affairs. Extent to which country, city and facilities are Many of on‐campus facilities are accessible to disabled individuals
accessible to disabled individuals
On Campus accommodation is available for exchange students but not guaranteed. Apply when we request after get accepted to exchange program
Information on availability, On‐campus housing ( Gwanak Residence Halls ): http://dorm.snu.ac.kr/eng/
approximate cost, and Contact the Office of Dormitory at kth1004@snu.ac.kr or 82‐2‐881‐9011
location of housing
Any information available for off‐campus accommodation?
Will be given when it is requested. 400,000 KRW ~ 800,000 KRW / month
Health Insurance Requirements:
Do exchange students have No. SNU does not provide a compulsory health insurance plan, but we ask all to purchase health insurance?
exchange students purchase a health insurance that covers major injuries and Does your university offer illnesses in Korea.
health insurance?
If so, how much does this cost per semester?
Visa Information:
Do students need a visa? If Yes, students need a Visa. The procedures are found here:
so, when will the papers be http://oia.snu.ac.kr/ or http://www.immigration.go.kr/
sent to the students?
Immunization/Health For students staying on‐capus housing need to submit medical certificate that Issues:
includes Chest‐X ray result, Doctor’s signature, Issuing date and Hospital address Are there any immunizations students (Should be written in English or in Korean) and Measles Vaccination Report
are required to have?