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60 Years of Long March Forward
Founded in 1952, Chonnam National University (CNU) has remained committed to fostering
future leaders and professionals as one of the Korea’s leading universities with a reputation for its
research and teaching and important role in the local communities. Located in Chonnam
(Jeonnam or Jeollanamdo) province, at the southwest of Korea, CNU encompasses 17 colleges
and 11 graduate schools. With 2,200 academic staff, it provides comprehensive services to
30,000 students including 1,000 international students from 40 different countries in its strive to
build a “World Class” University, meeting the “Global Standard” with an open campus and
administrative system.
As a research university, CNU has been strong in such areas as robotics, mechanical engineering,
agriculture, information technology and bio-medicine among others, the last of which is
considered as one of the top fives among Korean universities. The total amount of research funds
exceeds $100,000,000 which constitutes one fourth of the annual expenditure.
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One of the top 10 research universities in Korea.
Selected as one of the BK21(Brain Korea) universities (1999 to present)
Number of SCI registered papers: 1,226 (2010)
Research funding: 117 million USD (2010)
Patented Intellectual Property Rights registered: 255 (2010)
Technology Transfer Performance: 1.9 million USD (2008-2010)
CNU International Summer Session
Experienced scholars from Chonnam National University as well as scholars from partner
universities around the world will guide you to true intellectual endeavor with experience added.
Student participants can take up to 6 credits during the four-week period (from June to July) in
the CNU International Summer Session.
Location of CNU - Gwangju
• Population: 1.5million / Location: Southwest of South Korea
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Meaning: The City of Light / Role: Cultural Hub City of Asia
May 18th Democratic Movement: Birthplace of Korean democracy
Industry: KIA Motors, Kumho Tires, Samsung Electronics
Academic Programs
Gwangju Campus
College of Agriculture & Life Science
College of Arts
College of Business Administration
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Humanities
College of Human Ecology
College of Law
College of Natural Sciences
College of Social Sciences
College of Medicine
College of Nursing
College of Pharmacy
College of Veterinary Medicine
Yeosu Campus
College of Engineering
College of Culture & Social Sciences
College of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences
Professional Graduate Schools
Graduate School of Business Administration
Graduate School of Dental Science
Graduate School of Culture
Medical School
Law School
Office of International Affairs
77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-757,
South Korea
Tel: +82-62-530-1270
Fax: +82-62-530-1269
E-mail: hacopunk@jnu.ac.kr (Exchange)
shannon@jnu.ac.kr (Summer Session)
internia@jnu.ac.kr (Graduate Admissions)
underia@jnu.ac.kr (Undergraduate Admissions)
□ 2013 Academic Calendar
Spring Semester
February 27 ~ June 20, 2013
Summer Session
July 2013 (TBD)
Fall Semester
September ~ December 2013
□ Admissions
Requirement
 Who can interact in classes either in Korean or English
 Who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study
 Who are recommended by the home university as an exchange student
How to Apply
 Required documents must be submitted by mail
- Application form with photo
- Copy of passport
- Cover letter of recommendation from the university representative
- Academic transcript and certificate of enrollment
 Application forms are sent by e-mail from OIA.
Application Deadline
 November 30 for Spring semester (March-June)
 May 31 for Fall semester (September-December)
Screening
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Contact
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Office of International
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Affairs
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Document screening by the relevant department
Name: Heejin GU
Tel: +82-62-530-1270
E-mail : hacopunk@chonnam.ac.kr
Address: 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 500-757, South Korea
□ Benefits for Exchange Students (http://international.jnu.ac.kr/en)
Tuition
Waived
CNU will provide on-campus accommodation (US$1,250) including three
meals a day as below.
Free Korean language classes of an hour a day for 14 weeks
Korean Language classes
(Monday-Friday)
Accommodation
□ On Campus Dormitory (http://dormitory.chonnam.ac.kr)
Building
Dorm 9
Room Type and Fee
1,400,000won (US$1,250)/semester
Double Room
Twin Beds / Shared en-suit room washroom / Internet access / 3 Meals a day
□ Airport Pickup Service
We offer airport pickup service at Incheon International Airport to incoming
exchange students. At the Gate D, CNU students will guide new incoming students
to take a limousine bus to get to Gwangju Express Bus Terminal. The bus ticket
costs approximately 30,900 KRW (USD 30.00). It will take about 4 hours to get to
Gwangju Express Bus Terminal. When they arrive in Gwangju Express Bus
Terminal, CNU students will take them to CNU dormitory and help them move-in
procedure.
□ Health Insurance
It is compulsory that incoming students purchase overseas insurance in their home country. If they
already have insurance from their home country, they are advised to bring proof of coverage when
they come to CNU.
Alternatively, students should purchase the insurance in Korea; full coverage for international
students costs around 170,000 KRW (USD 155.00) for a year and 100,000 KRW (USD 90.00) for a
semester.
□ Visa Requirement
Successful applicants will receive a Certificate of Admission from CNU. Students are needed to apply
for a Student Visa (D-2) at Korean embassy/consulate located in their home country.