Admission Guide for International Students

Graduate Scholarship

for Excellent Foreign Students

(GSFS Program)

- 2007 Fall -

Seoul National University

Contact Addresses

Gwanak Campus

San 56-1, Sillim-Dong, Gwanak-Gu, Seoul 151-742, Korea

Tel: +82 2 880 5114 Fax: +82 2 885 5272

Yongon Campus

28 Yongon-Dong, Chongro-Gu, Seoul 110-799, Korea

Tel: +82 2 740 8114 Fax: +82 2 742 5947

http://www.snu.ac.kr

Admissions and Inquires to:

Office of International Affairs

San 56-1, Sillim-Dong, Gwanak-Gu, Seoul 151-742, Korea

Tel: +82 2 880-8637 Fax: +82 2 880 8632

E-mail:

http://oia.snu.ac.kr

CONTENTS

Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students(GSFS) Program

Seoul National University History …………………………………………….1

Seoul National University Vision and Mission………………………………1

GSFS at SNU………………………………………………………………………2

GSFS Admissions Information

Eligible University List ……….…………………………………………………5

Admission Eligibility and Requirements …………………………….………6

Master’s Program Applicants

Doctoral Program Applicants

Application Instructions …………………………………………………...……7 Application Timeline ………………………………………………………..…...8

Important Notes for All Applicants ……………………………..……….…....8

Submitting Your Application ………………………………………….…..……9

General Information

Korean Language Program……………………………………….………...…10

Accommodation..…………..……………………………………….………...…10

Medical Insurance…………..……………………………………….……….....10

Service Facilities……………..……………………………………….…………11

Visa Issuance………………..……………………………………….……….....11

Certificate of Alien Registration…………………………………….………..11

Immigration Office…………..……………………………………….………....11

Transportation from the Airport…………………………………….………..12

Public Transportation………..……………………………………….………..12

Telephone Service…………..……………………………………….………....14

Climate ……………………..……………………………………….………...….14

Currency………………………..……………………………………….………..15

Campus Map…………………..……………………………………….………..15

Appendix : Programs Offered for Admission ……………………….……16

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Seoul National University History

Seoul National University has achieved a great deal in its sixty-year history. As an indisputable leader of higher education in Korea, it is known for its high caliber students and faculty. The University has earned this distinction by maintaining a high standard of instruction and research.

The founding of Seoul National University in 1946 marked the opening of the first national university in modern Korean history. Originally, the university was composed of one graduate school and nine colleges, with 491 faculty members and 4,500 students. The years between 1950 and 1960 marked an era of expansion for the university, with the addition of six colleges, three professional graduate schools and eleven research institutes.

Today, the university comprises of 16 colleges, 6 professional graduate schools, 64 research institutes and 28 supporting facilities distributed over two campuses.

The main campus of the university, called Gwanak, is located on the southern part of the city of Seoul. It accommodates 4 graduate schools, 13 colleges, 65 research institutes, main administrative building and other supporting facilities, and is located at the foot of the magnificent Gwanak Mountains with an area of 4.3 square kilometers.

Yeongeon, known as the medical campus, is located in downtown Seoul. It includes the College of Medicine, the College of Dentistry, the College of Nursing, the Graduate School of Public Health, the University Hospital, as well as other research institutes and organizations related to medical sciences. The University Hospital is nationally recognized as the most advanced medical services provider in Korea.

The Experimental Farms of Agriculture and Life Science College are located on the Suwon Campus in the city of Suwon in GyeongGi Province, which is about 40 km away from south of Seoul.

SNU offers its students outstanding educational, research, cultural, and recreational opportunities. There are also a wide variety of cultural and entertainment options in the college town of Gwanak and in the city of Seoul.

SNU has a student enrollment of approximately 20,000 at the undergraduate level and 11,000 at the graduate level. With a faculty of 1,784, the faculty-to-student ratio is approximately 1:17. Over 249,000 SNU alumni play a leading role in every sector of the Korean society.

Seoul National University Vision and Mission

The academic program is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of humankind and the world, to educate them with a broad perspective of both natural and social phenomena, and to foster a creative and intellectual mind through a systematic approach to learning.

Seoul National University strives to prepare individuals for continuous professional and personal growth, and to enable them to make significant contributions to the society in this rapidly changing world. By enhancing its liberal education and maintaining a strong focus on research, SNU continues to build upon its standing as an internationally recognized academic institution.

First, the university undertakes creative research activities that will enhance academic strength both in theoretical and applied sciences. To generate the kind of cooperation necessary to achieve major technological breakthroughs, the university will actively promote organic links with both industry and the government.

Second, SNU concentrates on investing in the development of a highly professional graduate school that will conduct in-depth research.

Third, to promote globalization, the university focuses on joint research activities with international institutions, and increases academic exchanges with leading universities of the world. Our objectives are not only to pursue the latest international academic trends, but also to contribute to the progress of the history of humankind.

Finally, the university assists in the eventual settlement of peace on the Korean Peninsula by providing both a professional and a functional basis for national unification. With the ideal of liberal education and progressive visions for the twenty-first century, Seoul National University continues to take a leading position as the most prestigious, research-oriented and global academic institution in Korea.

Graduate Scholarship for

Excellent Foreign Students(GSFS) at SNU

This prospectus aims to provide you with the essential information necessary for you to make the important decision of embarking on a Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (GSFS) at Seoul National University. As SNU strives to share both cultural and advanced academic knowledge with international students through joint research, this Graduate Scholarship for Foreign Students is offered to graduates from select universities in East, Southeast, and Central Asia to help them achieve their dream of continuing graduate studies at an internationally renowned university. (Please see page 5 for a list of eligible universities.)

Studying at SNU requires dedication and diligence but it also offers many rewards including opportunities to meet life-long friends, enjoy new cultural experiences, and develop self confidence and skills which will help you throughout your life. We hope that you will decide that SNU is the right place for you. We invite you to join us in our distinguished history, exciting present, and bright future.

College / Selection Numbers / Tuition / Duration
Social Science / 1 / Tuition waived / 2 academic years
(4 semesters)
Natural Sciences / 4
Business Administration / 1
Engineering / 5
Agriculture & Life Sciences / 5
Law / 1
Education / 1
Veterinary Medicine / 1
Dentistry / 2
International Studies / 1
Total / 22

College / Department/Faculties / Major / Stipend / Duration
Social Science / Economics / M : 500,000 won
D : 900,000won / 2 years
Natural Sciences / Mathematical Science / M : 500,000 won
D : 900,000won / 2years
Biological Sciences / M : 600,000 won
D : 900,000won / M: 2 years
D: 3 years
Earth & Environmental Sciences / M : 600,000 won
D : 900,000won / 2 years
Interdisciplinary Programs / Nanoscience & Technology / M : 700,000 won
D : 900,000won / 2 years
Business Administration / Business Administration / None
Engineering / Architecture / None
Energy Systems Science and Engineering / M : 500,000 won
D : 600,000won / 2 years
Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science(*) / Electrical Engineering / M : 600,000 won / 2 years
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering / M : 500,000 won
D : 900,000won / 2 years
Civil and Environmental Engineering / M : 400,000 won
D : 600,000won / Full
Agriculture &
Life Sciences / Plant Sciences / Corp Science & Biotechnology / M/D : 600,000 won / 2 years
Horticultural Science / 3 years
Forest Sciences / Forest Environmental Science / M/D : 600,000 won / 2 years
Environmental Materials Science
Agricultural Biotechnology / Animal Science and Biotechnology / M : 500,000 won
D : 700,000won / 2 years
Landscape Architecture and Rural System Engineering / Rural System Engineering / M/D : 600,000 won / 3 years
Biosystems & Biomaterials Science and Engineering / M/D : 600,000 won / 2 years
Education / Social Studies Education / History / None
Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary Microbiology / M/D : 500,000 won / 2 years
Veterinary Public Health / M : 500,000 won
D : 900,000 won / Full
Dentistry / Dentistry / M/D : 500,000 won
- 900,000won / Full
International Studies / International Studies / None

※ M : Maters’ Program / D : Doctoral Program (*) Masters’ program Only

Please refer to page 16 to view Appendix <Programs Offered for Admission>

Admissions decisions are based on the candidate’s academic achievements and potential, as well as his or her personal accomplishments.

The admissions committee reviews a number of factors – records of past studies (such as grade point average or GPA), study plan, personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Other achievement records and specific qualifications such as language proficiency are also taken into consideration. The candidate’s application is reviewed in the context of the level of studies completed, quality of achievement, and characteristics of institutions attended. Finally, the appropriateness of the applicant’s academic goals and suitability of preparation for the proposed program of studies are assessed.

Interviews, examinations, and/or additional documents may be required from the applicant, based on the policy of the specific college or department to which the applicant is applying. The applicant will be notified individually.

Successful applicants have the option of residing on campus at the Gwanak-sa dormitory. (Please see details on page 10.)

The OIA will provide GSFS students with the following additional assistance:

1) Certificate of Admission and Information Guide

2) Registration Management

Eligible University List

Country / University
Nepal / Tribhuvan University
Malaysia / University of Malaya, Technological University of Malaysia(UTM), Science University of Malaysia(USM), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia SABAH
Mongolia / National University of Mongolia, Monglian Technical University, Ulaanbaatar University
Vietnam / Vietnam National University of Hanoi, Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh,
Hanoi University of Education, Hanoi Law University, Hanoi Construction University, Research Institute of Architecture, Thai Nguyen University, University of Cantho,
College of Agriculture and Forestry, Forest University of Vietnam,
University of Agriculture and Forestry of Hochiminh city, Non Lam University,
Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi Open University, Hanoi University of Pharmacy
Hochiminh City University of Technology, Hanoi University of Science, Hanoi University of Technology
Laos / National University of Laos
Myanmar / University of Forestry in Myanmar, Institute of Forestry, Forest Research Institute
Cambodia / Royal University of Agriculture
Bangladesh / Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology,
Khulna University, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Pakistan / National University of Science and Technology
Yemen / Yemen University
India / Mangalore University, Bilrla Institute of Technology & Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University
IIT Madras, Delhi, Bombay, Kanpur, Rookee, Kharagpur, University of Pune,
University of Mumbai(University of Bombay), Ch.Charan Singh University,
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, CCS Haryana Agricultural University
Indian Institute of Science, Assam Agricultural University, IARI
Indonesia / University of Indonesia, Bandung Institute of Technology
Bogor Agricultural University, Universita Gadjah Mada
Uzbekistan / ISTEDOD Foundation, Taskent State Agrarian University,
Kazakhstan / Korean Embassy, Korean Education Center, Kazak State University of Agriculture
Kyrgyzstan / Korean Embassy, Korean Education Center, Kyrgyz State National University
Philippines / University of Philippines, University of Santo Tomas,, Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Phillippines Diliman, University of Phillippines at Los Banos
Thailand / Thmmasat University, Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University,
Suranaree University of Technology, Kasetsart University
Chiang Mai University

Admissions Eligibility and Requirements

• Eligibility requirements for each category of candidates are explained in the following pages. All requirements must be met before enrollment, not necessarily at the time of application.

• Submitted documents become the property of SNU and will not be returned to the applicants.

Documents that are not in English or Korean must be accompanied by an English or Korean notarized translation. Please submit the original documents as well.

• International applicants with unusual cases and individual circumstances may be given special consideration.

Master's Program Applicants

Eligibility for Application

l Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

l Common Requirements

1) He or she holds a Bachelor’s degree; 2) He or she is not a citizen of Korea; 3) His or her parents are not citizens of Korea; 4) A letter of Recommendation from the university the applicants are currently attending in his/her country

Required Documents

1. One completed Application Form (Form 1)

2. Study Plan and Personal Statement (Free style; in English or Korean)

3. A letter of Recommendation (Form2) from the university the applicants are currently attending in his/her country

4. Official documents:

l Official Undergraduate Studies Transcript

l Notarized Certificate of a Bachelor's Degree

l Undergraduate School Graduation Certificate

5. A copy of the applicant's passport (or other official document indicating your nationality)

6. Copies of both parents' passports (or other official documents indicating parents' nationality)

7. Official document indicating parent-child relationship between the applicant and his/her parents

8. Optional materials

l Scores of language proficiency tests (Korean Proficiency Test, TOEFL, TEPS)

l Certificates of relevant work experiences, test scores and/or other achievements

Doctoral Program Applicants

Eligibility for Application

l Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

l Common Requirements

1) He or she holds a Masters’ degree; 2) He or she is not a citizen of Korea; 3) His or her parents are not citizens of Korea; 4) A letter of Recommendation(Form2) from the university which the applicants are currently attending in his/her country

Required Documents

1. One completed Application Form (Form 1)

2. Study Plan and Personal Statement (in English or Korean)

3. A letter of Recommendation(Form2) from the university the applicants are currently attending in his/her country

4. Official documents: