Korean Language Program
Entrance Outline
Dongguk University's own merits of Korean Language Program (KLP)
Dormitory
The dormitory at Dongguk University, capable of fifteen hundred people, assigns rooms to KLP
students (one for three students) and provides meals three times a day. It also supports the
students through providing a scholarship for meals to KLP students participating the program
during summer or winter vacation.
IIAE (Institute of International Affairs and Education)
IIAE supports KLP students as well as exchange students and undergraduates from various
countries in diverse aspects in order that they may adapt themselves to the life in Korea. IIAE
also helps KLP students to make a choice of their career after they complete the program
through an aptitude test and career guidance.
Additional Points for Entrance as Undergraduates
There are eleven faculties in nine colleges and forty one departments in Dongguk University,
and students who complete KLP program are eligible to be granted additional points when they
apply for admission to Dongguk University. The University also provides a scholarship (50% of
tuition fee) to entering students under the provision of scholarship.
Dongguk Friends
Dongguk Friends, who are Dongguk University students interested in languages of KLP students
from various countries, will be good friends to KLP students by learning languages and culture
from each other. This system aims at adapting foreign students to a life in a new country and
school.
International Lounge
International Lounge is a designated place for students at Dongguk University and foreign
students, where they can study and talk freely in a variety of languages. Foreign students
including KLP students are able to use free international telephone calls for their convenience.
Host Family
Students who participate the KLP program have a chance to experience culture or Korean family
once or twice a month.
Mentoring
Students at Dongguk University become mentors of foreign students and help them to study in
easy circumstances.
1. Dongguk University at Gyeongju
100 years of history, World Wide Dongguk
Founded in 1906, Dongguk University was one of the first institutions of higher education in
Korea. It has become a mammoth school which has campuses in Seoul, GyeongJu and Ilsan as
well as a campus in Los Angeles in the U.S.A. In addition, it has seven (7) secondary schools
and a preschool.
Dongguk University was founded according to the principles of Buddhist teachings to ensure
the highest levels of educational achievement and personal integrity, to bring the nation, human
society, and nature together by enlightening them with the companion spirits of wisdom and
charity, and to foster an open academic community in which each individual can inherit
confidence and respect as their academic reward.
Gyeongju : Where 1,000 years of history come alive
The Gyeongju campus is located in the world heritage listed city of Gyeongju, which was the
capital of the ancient Shilla dynasty, which ruled Korea for more than a thousand years, from 57
B.C to 935 A.D. Many monuments and artifacts of Shilla culture, such as Bulguksa temple and
Seokgulam grotto, dot the city. These unique sculptures and art objects make this city "an
outdoor tourist museum". In addition to historical monuments, Gyeongju also offers modern
accommodations, well-suited to both families and individuals, state-of-the-art facilities, and a
well-developed transportation system linking Gyeongju to the nearby big cities of Busan, Ulsan
and Pohang.
Gyeongju campus has 9 colleges, 45 departments, a medical hospital and a Chinese hospital
as well as a newly-built dormitory which can accommodate more than 1,500 students.
2. Korean Language Program (KLP)
The Korean Language Program(KLP) at Gyeongju campus focuses on intensive study of the
Korean Language. Courses in Korean culture are also offered as a supplement to Language
studies.
Students are placed in appropriate levels, ranging from one through six, using placement tests,
and progress evaluations are given each semester. Successful completion of level 4 guarantees
effective Korean communication in everyday situations. Students who have completed level 6
will be able to take college-level courses and are eligible for admission referrals to University
degree programs.
The college location in the historical city of Gyeongju offers students the opportunity to view
and take part in Korean cultural activities.
3. Korean Language Program (KLP)
① Regular Program
- Six semesters (one year and 6 months)
- Beginner Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Intermediate Ⅰ,Ⅱ, Advanced Ⅰ,Ⅱ
- 200~220 hours per semester (10~11 weeks per semester)
- Course Schedule
Semester
Period
Application Deadline
Spring
Mar ~ May (10weeks)
15 Dec
Summer
May ~ Aug (11weeks)
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Fall
Sep ~ Nov (10weeks)
15 Jun
Winter
Nov ~ Feb (11weeks)
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- Class Schedule: 09:00 ~13:00(Optional activities on Friday afternoon)
② Intensive Courses
- Good for learning Korean as well as Korean culture during short term
- 4 weeks, 140 hours: including 48 hours of Korean cultural activities
Semester
Period
Application Deadline
Summer
4 weeks (will begin in Jul)
mid Jun
Winter
4 weeks (will begin in Jan)
mid Dec
- Weekly Class Schedule
Time
Mon - Fri
09:00 - 13:00
Korean Language (50 min class and 10 min recess)
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
Korean
14:00 - 16:00
Korean
free time
culture
Korean
free time
culture
culture
③ Korean Culture Activities
-Visits to Korean traditional Villages, GyeongJu National Museum,
Shilla Millenium Park, Tongdo Amusement Park, Hyundai Motors, Posco etc.
-Making Kimchi, Making Korean traditional pottery, Korean Paper Art. Various concerts etc.
-Classes in Taekwondo-Korean Martial Art, Meditation, Yoga etc.
-Learning to sing in Korean, perform role plays, etc.
4. Application
① Qualifications for entry to KPL
- Foreigners who have completed high school or who have completed primary and
secondary school abroad
② Application Material (※Application material will not be returned)
- Completed application form, applicant's resume
- Statement of purpose: briefly indicate the purpose of your study, and the
academic preparation (Korean or English translation)
- A photocopy of passport or alien registration card
- A photocopy of the diploma from the school or a certificate of student
status (enrollment)
- A bank statement (certificate of deposit balance) that shows US$10,000 for a period of at
least one month or a certificate of money order / exchange for over US$ 10,000 (※short
program course: US$ 3,000)
- 3 passport-sized photos (plain background)
- Application fee of 50,000 won (KRW) (non-refundable)
- A certificate of attendance for local Korean Language Program - relevant person only
③ How to apply
- Call to get the application documents, or download them from the IIAE website
http://wwwk.dongguk.ac.kr/~language/
- Submit the documents in person, or by mail to;
IIAE, Dongguk University 707 Seokjangdong Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, South Korea,
④ Tuition and Fees
Regular Course
Short-term Course
(21 weeks)
(4 weeks)
Application Fee
￦50,000-
￦100,000-
Tuition Fee
￦1,955,000-
￦480,000-
Text book
-
￦30,000-
Dormitory Fee
￦595,000-
￦196,000-
Changable if necessary
Meal Fee
￦830,000
-
Changable if necessary
-
￦200,000-
Classification
Remark
Culture Activities
Except Optional
Fee
Weekend Activities
Insurance Fee
￦150,000-
-
Total
￦3,620,000-
￦1,006,000-
⑤ Insurance
Classification
Korean Won(KRW)
others
150,000 won
Guarantee for a year(Regular program)
38,000 won
Guarantee for a month(Short-term program)
Insurance
※Students should be an insured during study in case of sickness or injury
※Insurance guarantees up to 100,000,000 won.
※No insurance payment will be made for treatment for sickness or injuries that
come to less than 100,000 won.
⑥ Payment Instructions
Bank
Shinhan Bank, Gyeongju, South Korea
Swift Code
SHBKKRSE
Account Number
100-022-506635
Holder
Dongguk University Gyeongju Campus
Dongguk University 707 Seokjangdong Gyeongju,Gyeongbuk,
Beneficiary Address
South Korea, 780-714
※ Must submit the remittance receipt and applicant's name if remitter and applicant are
different
⑦ Refunds
- When withdrawing from the course, applicants need to fill out an Application form
for the refund.
- Refunds will be granted based on the following conditions:
Application fee: non-refundable
Tuition fee: 80% refund if withdrawing within one week after the course begin.
60% refund if withdrawing within two weeks after the course begin.
non-refundable if withdrawing after two weeks
5. Campus Life
① Dormitory
- Rooms shared by two or three people
- Internet access in each room
② Library: approx. 600,000 books, 2,000 seats, multi-media room, reference
books and periodicals room
③ Dongguk Friends : Buddy System, Native Korean students volunteer
④ Computer room: Free high speed internet access for all students
⑤ Gym: can use fitness room, basketball court
6. Undergraduate School Admission
① Area of Study
College
Category
Department/Division
Division of Buddhism
Buddhist
Major
Buddhism, Seon Studies
Humanities
Dept. of Child Study on Buddhism
Culture
Arts
Korean Music
Korean Language & Literature,
Division of Liberal Arts
Korean Literature in Chinese Characters, History,
Archaeology & Art History, Philosophy
인 문
Humanities
과 학
Arts
Division of Foreign
English Language & Literature, Japanese Language &
Language & Literature
Literature, Chinese Language & Literature
Art, Dept. of Physical Education and Society
Division of Bio Science
Nano Materials Engineering, Statistics & Information
Science & Engineering
Science &
Safety & Environmental System Engineering
Science
Technology
Science,
Division of Information
Division of Computer & Multimedia
Department of Landscape Architecture
Energy·
Science
Division of Energy·Environment System
Environment
Politics & Public
Public Administration, Politics & Diplomacy
Sociology
Humanities Administration
Department of Social Welfare Science
Tourism
Leisure
Management,
Hotel
Convention
Division of Hotel,
Management,
Tourism and Management
Food and Beverage Management
Management·Tourism Humanities
Economics,
International
Division of Economics and
Accounting,
Commence
Electronic Commerce
Humanities
Open Major Division
Science
Oriental Medicine
Science
Oriental Medicine
Trade,
Management,
Medicine
Science
Nursing
② Admission Schedule
- Spring Semester: March
- Fall Semester: September
※The schedule above may change.
③ Qualification for admissions to degree programs.
A. Freshman Admission
a. Foreigners who have completed high school in Korea or abroad and whose
parents are both of foreign nationality
b. Foreigners who have completed primary and secondary education outside
Korea
B. Transfer to the second year of an undergraduate school
a. Same eligibility criteria as for freshman admission
b. Foreigners who have completed at least 1-year of higher education at a 4-year
university outside Korea
c. Foreigners who have graduated from a 2-3 year university outside Korea
④ Entrance Test
Category
Written Test
Interview
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50% (Korean Test)
50%
Oriental Medicine
80% (Biochemistry)
20%
⑤ Application materials
A. Application Form
B. Applicant Information Form
C. Official Authorization for Inquiry into Enrollment and Academic Credit
D. Guarantee of immigration control (applicant)
E. High school Grade Certificate
F. Certificate of high school completion or graduation
G. Copy of Passport (applicant)
H. University enrollment and Grade Certificate (transfer applicants)
I. Guarantee of Finace
J. Certificate of holding office or Business registration certificate (guardian)
Remarks
K. Guarantee of payment of tax of Applicant's guardian (Documents should be that
of the recent 1 year)
7. Special Scholarship for International Students:
-. 50% discount on Tuition Fees.: Over 2.5 GPA(C+) with 15 credits is required