Graduate Admissions Guide for International Students and Overseas Koreans 2017 Spring Semester

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1 Graduate Admissions Guide for International Students and Overseas Koreans 2017 Spring Semester 1. Admission Timetable 2. Eligibility 3. Admission Criteria 4. Departments/Majors 5. Required Documents 6. Tuition 7. Scholarships 8. Application Fee 9. Acceptance Announcement 10. Important Notes

2 1 Admission Timetable Steps Dates and Time Notes On line Application (Mandatory) October 19 th (Wed.), 2016 ~ November 18 th (Fri.), :00 (local time in Korea) 1. Visit ( or ( 2. Sign up for the website 3. Complete on-line application form (upload applicant s photo: 3cm x 4cm) 4. Pay the application fee (Mandatory) Check if the application form has been completed Application & Document Submission (Apply via Internet & Submit all required documents to the OIA) October 19 th (Wed.), 2016 ~ November 25 th (Fri.), 2016 After completing the online application, submit all required documents including application forms 1 and 2 to the following postal address: < Office of International Affairs > Chonnam National University 77 Yongbong ro, Buk gu, Gwangju 61186, South Korea * All documents must be submitted in person or by post mail to OIA before the deadline. Application Review by the Department December 8 th (Thu.), 2016 If an interview is necessary, applicants will be notified of the time and location by the relevant department Final Decision Announcement December 29 th (Thu.), :00 (local time in Korea) Announced on the CNU Office of International Affairs website: ( Payment of Tuition December 30 th (Fri.), 2016 ~ January 5 th (Thu.), 2017 To the designated bank by CNU Start of Semester March 2 nd (Thu.), 2017 This schedule is subject to change, and updated information will be posted on the Office of International Affairs website. Please contact at internia@jnu.ac.kr for additional inquiries

3 ㅣ 2 Eligibility Program Educational Qualification Nationality Master's degree or Integrated Master's & Doctoral Degree Doctoral Degree Those who have or are expected to receive a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent as stipulated by regulations. Those who have or are expected to receive a Master's degree or its equivalent as stipulated by regulations. If applicants have a Master's degree with a different field of major from the major for which they are applying, they should receive a recommendation letter from the head professor of the department they are applying to. The nationality of the applicant and the applicant s parents must be non-korean Overseas Korean nationals are eligible if they have completed elementary, secondary and post-secondary education overseas, that is equivalent to that of Korean education. Applicants with no nationality or dual Korean citizenship are not eligible. No certificate for language skills are required, but applicants for some departments are required to have certain level of language skills as specified below. Please refer to the section 4 Departments/Majors. 3 Admission Criteria A. Admission decisions are based on document screening; including the candidate s academic achievements, personal accomplishments, and language proficiency. Depending on the policy of the department/major, a written examination, interview, or practical/performance test may be required. B. Important assessing factors for document screening academic performance such as Grade Point Average (GPA), level of completed courses, study plan, personal statement, etc. will be taken into consideration. C. Procedure of Admissions 1) Regardless of the degree/program received or completed by the applicant, acceptance selection will be made according to the order of applicants possessing the highest total score. 2) If an applicant fails to meet the admission criteria, the application will no longer be further considered. Classification Percentage Points in total Notes Language Proficiency Applicants will be evaluated by each department: 3 members of the selection committee will evaluate Academic Performance Applicants with less than 30 points for each category will not be accepted Total

4 4 Departments/Majors TOPIK 5 TOPIK 4 TOPIK 3 TOPIK 4 (only for Chinese) Basic Korean Communication Skill CBT 210 or TOEFL(iBT 80 / PBT 550) or IELTS 5.5 or TOEIC 660 CBT 155 or TOEFL(iBT 60 / PBT 450) or IELTS 4.5 or TOEIC 550 Department with no marks does not require any language proficiency test score. Certificate of Completion of Korean Language Course level 3,4,5 and 6 can replace TOPIK level 3,4,5 and 6. (Only Certificate from Language Center of CNU could be accepted, Deaprtment of Korean Language and Literature is excepted) Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP) students with S TOPIK Level 3 are exempted from language proficiency test. Division Humanities & Social Sciences (Gwangju) Humanities & Social Sciences (Yeosu) Natural Sciences (Gwangju) Department Course Course Division Department Master Ph.D. Integrated Master Ph.D Intergated Accounting Oceanography Agricultural Economics Cultural Anthropology & Archaeology Business Administration, (National Scholarship Student) Chinese Language & Literature Communication Pharmacy Physics Rural & Biosystems Engineering Wood Science & Engineering Wood Science & Landscape Architecture (Confirmed by prospective Advisor) Early Childhood Education Aqualife Medicine Economics, Natural Culture Contents, Sciences Environmental Oceanography Education, (Confirmed by prospective Advisor) (Yeosu) Fisheries Science English Language Education Food Technology and nutrition English Language & Literature & Advanced Chemicals & Engineering French Language & Literature Architectural Engineering, Geography Chemical Engineering German Language & Literature Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering History International Trade, Engineering Electronics & Computer Engineering (Gwangju) Energy & Resources Engineering Japanese Language & Literature Environment & Energy Engineering, Korean Language Education Industrial Engineering Korean Language & Literature Materials Science & Engineering, Korean Language Course level 5 Law n Mechanical Engineering, Library & Information Science Philosophy Polymer Engineering Architecture Political Science Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering Psychology Civil & Environmental Engineering Public Administration Computer Engineering Engineering Regional Development, Electrical & Semiconductor Engineering (Yeosu) Social Studies Education Electronic Communication Engineering Sociology Mechanical Design Engineering Business Administration Production Engineering English Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Engineering Fine Arts International Commerce Arts Transportation & Logistics (Gwangju) Korean Traditional Music Agricultural Chemistry Music Biomedical Science Major of Biomedical Science Animal Science & Bioindustry Biomedical Science-Major of Medical Science Animal Science & Biotechnology Medical (Those with Medical Science diploma) Applied Biology Science Dental Science Applied Plant Science (Gwangju) Medical Science (Those with Medical Science diploma) Veterinary Medicine Bioenergy Science & Technology Archival Studies Bioenergy & Biomaterialsn Biological Science & Biotechnology Biomedical Engineering Cultural Properties Biotechnology Electronic Commerce, &n Chemistry Inter- Global Diaspora Studies(International Studies)n Disciplinary Interdisciplinary Program of Asian Culture Clothing & Textiles programs Interdisciplinary Program for Applied biology (Gwangju) Molecular Medicine Geology & Environmental Sciences Multimedia NGO Family Environment & Welfare, Photonics Engineering Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language Food & Nutrition Translation Korean Texts in Classical Chinesen Food Science & Technology Forestry Inter- Digital Convergence Horticulture Disciplinary East Asia Studies Landscape Architecture &n programs (Confirmed by prospective Advisor) (Yeosu) Biomedical and Electronic Engineering Mathematics & Statistics * Gwangju Campus: 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju * Yeosu Campus: 50 Daehak-ro, Yeosu, Jeonnam

5 5 Required Documents ( only for applicable applicants) After completing the Application Checklist(Form 7), submit whole documents in order. No Document M.S Ph.D. Integrated Remarks 1 Application Checklist Form 7 2 Application form 1, Official(Prospective) Graduation Certificate from Undergraduate Institution Official(Prospective) Graduation Certificate from Graduate Institution Form 1, 2 *Print out the forms after completing the online application and send them with other required documents to CNU OIA. Original or notarized copy *Certificates in other languages than English and Korean requires notarized certificate in English or Korean *If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, you MUST submit an official document that indicates your expected date of graduation. 5 6 Official Transcripts from Undergraduate Institution Official Transcripts from Graduate Institution Master's or Integrated program applicants must submit original or notarized copy of transcripts of all coursework in Bachelor's program For Ph.D. program applicants, original or notarized copy of transcripts of all coursework in Bachelor's and Master's program 7 Language Proficiency Certificate (Korean or English) 8 Letter of Consent 9 Personal Statement (Study plan) Form 4 10 Recommendation Letter for Ph.D. Program Applicant 11 Letter of Financial Guarantee Form 6 Submit if applicable(please see as below), 1) If applying major requires certain language certificate 2) for applicants applying for the Global or Global Plus Scholarship *Test scores are only valid for two years after the test date. Therefore, we do not accept the certificate which is issued before October 19 th, *Even though the department does not need any language requirements, please submit it if you have, for application review of the department. Form 3 *Signature, Exact address and contact number are needed Form 5 *Only for applicable applicants 12 Employment Certificate Only for applicants applying for the Global Plus Scholarship 13 A Copy of Passport Copy must be of a valid passport 14 A Copy of Alien Registration Card Applicable only for those who are currently residing in Korea 15 Proof of Eligibility (All documents need to be translated either in Korean / English ) 1) For applicants whose parents are both foreigners Official documents indicating parents' nationality and relationship between the applicants and his/her parents. (Please refer to examples of Family Relations Certificate as below) 2) For overseas Korean nationals who have completed education equivalent to elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education in Korea - official transcripts and graduation certificates from the institutions listed above. For Chinese applicants, plase refer to the table additional documents for Chinese Applicants only below. Examples of Family Relations Certificate Philippines: Family Census, Indonesia: KARTU KELUARGA, Bangladesh: Family Certificate, Vietnam: So Ho Khau, or Giay khai sinh, Mongolia: Certificate of Family Relations, Pakistan: Family Certificate, Sri Lanka: Family Relation Certificate, Myanmar: Family Relations Certificate, Nepal: Family Relation Certificate, Kyrgyzstan Kazakhstan Uzbekistan Ukraine Thailand: Birth Certificate

6 Additional Documents (For Chinese Applicants only) 1 Documents M.S Ph.D. Integrated Remarks A copy of the applicant s and both parent s Chinese ID card 2 Census registration Every Chinese applicant MUST submit 1) Every Chinese applicant MUST submit with notarization. 2) In case of parents death(divorce), a death(divorce) certificate submission is compulsory. 3 Family relations certificate Applicant who separated from one s family in census registration should submit with notarization. Additional Documents required for College of Arts Applicants Traditional Korean Music & Music (Voice, Orchestral music, and Piano) major: CD of the applicant s musical performance up to 15 minutes long Music (Composition) major: 1) CD of the applicant s piano performance 2) At least 3 pieces of music scores including the above piano performance Fine Arts major: Portfolio CD of the applicant s artwork Additional Documents for Department of Education, Landscape Architecture, Wood Science and Landscape Architecture Applicants Letter of recommendation (confirmation) required from the Department Chair(submit Form 5.2) Students who apply for Department of Education must achieve TOPIK level 4 within 1 year after admission Requirement for 1Department of Biomedical Science - Major of Medical Science and 2Medical Science - Korean citizens must hold a medical license, Foreigners must hold a Medical Science diploma All documents should be written in either English or Korean. Documents in other languages MUST be accompanied by a complete English or Korean translations. Submission of Document certifying the highest level of education Admitted applicants MUST submit a document certifying their academic background(degree). *Please choose one of the following. Category Apostille Convention Countries Countries outside the Apostille Convention Applicants who graduated from Chinese university Documents for Submission - Document: Graduation Certificate (Degree Certificate) Apostilled - Issuing Organization: Organizations that the relevant government designated General information about Apostille - Document: Degree verified by the consulate - Issuing Organization: the Korean consulate or the applicant s embassy in Korea - Documents: 1 copy of Academic/Degree certificate issued by China Academic Degree & Graduate Education Development Center - Issuing Organization: China Academic Degree & Graduate Education Development Center( Submission: Admitted applicants (There is no need to submit documents mentioned above for those who graduated from Korean domestic universities. They can submit an original or notarized copy of the degree.) Deadline: February 28 th (Tue), 2017 Note: All documents should be in either Korean or English. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by notarized Korean or English translations.

7 ㅣ 6 Tuitions (USD$ / per semester) College Admission Fee Tuition Total Engineering 165 2,500 2,665 Veterinary Science 165 3,190 3,355 Pharmacy 165 2,550 2,715 Arts 165 2,900 3,065 Medicine/Dentistry 165 3,620 3,785 Natural Science & Physical Education 165 2,450 2,615 Humanities & Social Sciences 165 1,900 2,065 Fees are subject to change according to the exchange rate.(the above fees are only applied for the 2016 Spring semester.) Successful(Admitted) applicants must pay the tuition fee during the designated period. Otherwise, the admission will be canceled. Successful(Admitted) applicants can get a tuition fee refund if they withdraw their admission before official admission date(2 nd March, 2017.) 7 Scholarships A. Academic Performance Scholarship Benefit: Admission Fee and Partial Tuition Waiver for the first semester B. Global Plus Scholarship 1) Qualifications: a) Applicants who are recommended as research assistants by CNU prospective academic professors b) Applicants who pass the department screening procedures your prospective advising professor should have also applied for Global Plus Scholarship program 2) How to Apply: must be submitted in person or by post mail before November 25 th (Fri.), ) Required Documents: Scholarship application form, Official Transcript original, (if applicable) Proof of employment 4) Benefits: Full scholarship (total tuition waiver) for 4 semesters 5) Selection Standards: international graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding research (alumnus/alumna from post-secondary education institutions which institutions list high in international/national university rankings) 6) Conditions of Keeping the Scholarship: GPA 4.0(4.5 scale) or above in the previous semester GPA 3.5(4.5 scale) is acceptable for the first semester only. C. Global Scholarship 1) Qualifications: a) Applicants who are recommended as research assistants by CNU prospective academic professors b) Applicants who pass the department screening procedures your prospective advising professor should have also applied for Global Scholarship program 2) How to Apply: must be submitted in person or by post mail before November 25 th (Fri.), ) Required Documents: Scholarship application form, Official school transcript original 4) Benefits: Full scholarship (total tuition waiver) for the first semester Scholarship offers may change in the future 2017 academic period. All the required documents for scholarships need to be submitted before the deadline.

8 ㅣ ㅣ 8 Application Fee Application Fee: 60,000 KRW If the application fee is not paid, the applicant s application will not be considered. Application Fee Refund Policy In most cases, the application fee is non-refundable. However, exceptions may be made based on the following circumstances: Reason for Refund Refund Amount Refund Method Over-payment of the application fee *will only refund the fee except the transferring fee & may not refund if the transferring fee exceeds the actual amount of the refund) Failure to submit application due to reasons caused by the university Failure to complete application due to natural disaster Failure to complete application due to the applicant s hospitalization (from an illness or accident) or death. (must submit supporting documents) Overpaid amount Full amount Full amount Full amount Will contact the applicant individually Applied for the admission but the application was not admitted due to admission eligibility (e.g. missing or insufficient documentation etc.) *will only refund the fee except the transferring fee & may not refund if the transferring fee exceeds the actual amount of the refund) 30,000 KRW 9 Acceptance Announcement On December 29 th (THURSDAY), 2016 at 16:00 (Local time in Korea), applicants will be able to check the admission results on the CNU Office of International Affairs website. ( 10 Important Notes A. All documents should be in either Korean or English. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by notarized Korean or English translations. B. 1Students found to have forged or illegally changed any application documents or 2Students academic background proves to be insufficient (e. g. completion of unaccredited university in the corresponding country)may have their admission to CNU revoked regardless of their academic status(before or after admission, including graduation). C. Applicants who have submitted a certificate of prospective(expected) graduation must submit the officially verified graduation certificate by February 28(Tuesday), Otherwise, the admission will be cancelled.

9 D. If applicants write their contact information(such as address, phone number, address, etc.) incorrectly, or they are out of contact, they are responsible for all the inconveniences resulting from those mistakes. (applicants may even have their admission revoked) E. All the information including your NAME should match exactly as written on your passport. (In English) In addition, Change of department is not allowed after completing the online application. F. CNU does not reveal the evaluation records of each application process in any circumstances and Submitted documents will not be returned. (Only the Original certificate of graduation diploma will be returned after the application process is completed.) G. A bank balance statement (more than USD 18,000) is required to be submitted to the Korean Consulate, Embassy, or the Immigration Office to get a student visa. All applicants should prepare the statement in addition to the Letter of Financial Guarantee (Form 6). H. Applicants are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement if they meet any of the following criteria: 1) By being a citizen or a national of the following 7 English speaking countries; Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Republic of South Africa, U.S.A. 2) Completed a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the above English speaking countries I. Matters that are not included in this guide shall proceed according to the guidelines of CNU Graduate School Committee. Admission Inquiries: Office of International Affairs, CNU PHONE : FAX: internia@jnu.ac.kr Address: (Postal Code 61186) Office of International Affairs, Chonnam National University 77 Yongbong-ro, Bukgu, Gwangju On-line : Jinhakapply Inc. PHONE : FAX 02) apply@jinhakapply.com