SPRING 2017 ADMISSION GUIDELINE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT [FRESHMEN]

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1 SPRING 2017 ADMISSION GUIDELINE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT [FRESHMEN]

2 1. Application Schedule First Intake Procedure Schedule Remarks - Mailing Address: International Student Services Office Submission November 1 ~ November 11, 2nd floor of International Building of Application 2016 Yeungnam University Materials 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea Notification of Admission 15:00 on December 14, Result will be posted on Registration January 2 ~ 3, Invoice of tuition fees will be available at - Register at Daegu bank Orientation February To be announced. Start of Semester March 2, 2017 Second Intake Procedure Schedule Remarks - Mailing Address: International Student Services Office Submission December 12 ~ December 21, 2nd floor of International Building of Application 2016 Yeungnam University Materials 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea Notification of Admission 15:00 on January 18, 2017 Result will be posted on Registration January 23 ~ 24, Invoice of tuition fees is available at Orientation February To be announced. Start of Semester March 2, 2017 Application Fee 1) Application Fee: 60,000 KRW (or US $60) 2) The application fee must be paid in cash by no later than 4:00 p.m. on the last day of the application submission deadline. (First Intake: November 11, 2016/ Second Intake: December 21, 2016) 3) Payment Method: Bank Transfer (Domestic) or Foreign Exchange Remittee (International) 1

3 a) Domestic: Bank Transfer, Daegu Bank (Remittee: President of Yeungnam University) b) International: Foreign Exchange Remittance, Daegu Bank (Depositor: President of Yeungnam University) BANK Remittee NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS DAEGU BANK (Yeungnam University Branch) 2310 Dalgubeol-daero, Suseong-gu, Daegu 42123, Republic of Korea Yeungam University 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea Account Number Bank Code DAEBKR22 The remitter s name has to be identical to the applicant s name. The remittance slip has to be sent to the (yuiss@ynu.ac.kr) by the last day of the application submission deadline, if the remittance has been made from overseas. 2. Departments and Majors College Department/Schools Majors Korean Language & Literature Chinese Language & Culture Japanese Language & Literature English Language & Literature Liberal Arts Natural Science European Language & Literature Philosophy History Cultural Anthropology Psychology Sociology Media & Communication Mathematics Statistics Physics Chemistry & Biochemistry Life Sciences French Language & Literature, German Language & Literature Chemistry, Biochemistry 2

4 College Department/Schools Majors Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Urban Planning & Engineering Engineering Mechanical & IT Engineering Architecture Political Science & Public Administration Business & Economics Business Life & Applied Sciences Human Ecology & Kinesiology Materials Science & Engineering Chemical Engineering Fiber System Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering Information & Communication Engineering Automotive Engineering Robotics & Intelligent Machine Engineering Architecture Political Science & Diplomacy Public Administration Saemaul Studies & International Development Economics & Finance International Economics & Business Business Administration Accounting & Taxation Food & Resource Economics Horticulture & Life Sciences Forest Resource & Landscape Architecture Food Science & Technology Biotechnology Medical Biotechnology Family & Housing Studies Food & Nutrition Kinesiology Clothing & Fashion Materials Science & Engineering Polymer & Biomaterials, Chemical Engineering System, Chemical Engineering for Convergence, Chemical Engineering & Energy Mechanical System Engineering, Mechanical Design Engineering, Mechanical Advanced Engineering Architecture(5 years), Architectural Design, Architectural Engineering Economics & Finance International Economics & Business Sports Science, Dance 3

5 College Department/Schools Majors Design & Art Fine Arts Visual Communication Design Industrial Design Living Products Design Painting, Trans Art Vocal Music Music Instrumental Music Music Academic major will be decided by the student in the 2 nd year of the enrollment. 3. Submission of Application Documents and Inquiry Application materials must be submitted: 1) In person 2) By post: Application materials must be delivered by the last day of application. - Address: International Student Services Office 2nd floor of International Building, Yeungnam University 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea Choose one (1) department or major in application For more information - yuiss@ynu.ac.kr - Phone (Domestic): (English), (Chinese), (Japanese) - Phone (International): (English), (Chinese), (Japanese) Homepage: 4. Eligibility and Admission Procedure Eligibility Foreign applicants whose parents are both citizens of countries other than Republic of Korea and who meet the following requirements: Overseas Chinese applicants with one parent of Chinese or Taiwanese nationality are eligible to apply. Academic Requirements: Applicants must be high school graduates or be expected to graduate high school before the end of February Graduates (or graduates to be) of vocational high schools in Korea or in foreign countries are not eligible to apply. Language Proficiency Requirements: One (1) of the following requirements must be met for application: 4

6 1) TOPIK Level 2 or above An admitted students without TOPIK score or even with TOPIK Level 2 or lower must complete a Korean Language course of 250 hours offered by Yeungnam University in the 1 st academic year. If an admitted student with TOPIK Level 2 achieves Level 3 before the 2 nd semester in the first academic year, 120-class hours of a Korean Language course will be deemed to have been achieved out of 250 hours of required Korean Language course. The 250 hours of required Korean Language course include class hours of International Basic Curriculum in the School of International Studies. 2) Certificate of IC TOPIK - 1st IC TOPIK: 17:30 ~ 20:00 October 21, (Fri.) (Application Period: October 6 (Thu.) ~ October 18 (Tue.), 2016) - 2nd IC TOPIK: 17:30 ~ 20:00 December 7, 2016 (Wed.) (Application Period: November 21 (Mon.) ~ December 2 (Fri.), 2016) IC TOPIK is Intercollege TOPIK which is designed by Yeungnam University. 3) Completion of a level 4 or higher Korean Language Course at an educational institution within a Korean university 4) English Proficiency: TOEFL (PBT 530, CBT 197, ibt 71), IELTS 5.5, TEPS 600 or above 5) Other language skills considered are equivalent to the above. For overseas Chinese applicants (holding Chinese or Taiwanese nationality) who have graduated from elementary school, middle school and high school in Korea, the Korean Language Proficiency requirements shall be waived. Graduate Requirement: Admitted applicants who have not achieved a TOPIK level 4 at the time of admission must submit a certificate of TOPIK Level 4 to graduate from the university. Students majoring in Art, Music & Physical Education, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fiber System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information & Communication Engineering, Architecture, Forest Resources & Landscape Architecture, Biotechnology & Food & Nutrition must achieve a TOPIK Level 3 or higher before graduation. 5

7 Admission Procedure Submission of Application Materials Document Screening & Eligibility Verification Notification of Admission Payment of Tuition Issuance of Certificate of Admission Orientation Class Registration Entry of University 6. Required Documents No Required Documents For whom staying overseas In Korea Notes 1 Application Form (Freshmen) Form 1 (with 3.5x4.5cm of ID photo ) 2 Self-introduction and Study Plan Form 2 3 Affidavit of Financial Support Form 3 Official High School Graduation Certificate 4 Translated into Korean (or (or expected graduation date) English) with its notarial 5 High School Transcripts (Original copy) certificate 6 Academic Verification Chinese : Chinese Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development -Apply at Center Other nationalities - Academic verification with Apostille - Verified documents by the Korean Embassy of your respective country, or by your respective Embassies in Korea 7 Certificate of Language Proficiency Language Proficiency Report, or related documents 8 Certificate of Completion (or expected completion date) and Transcript of a Language Institution of a Korean University Only for students with Korean language learning experience in Korea 6

8 No Required Documents For whom staying overseas In Korea Notes Chinese: The original family registration document and its notarized copy. If an applicant and his/her 9 Family Relationship Certificate (must be issued after September 1, 2016) parents have separate family registration, submit the certificate of domestic relations. Other nationalities : Verified documents such as family registration Original Copy of Bank Statement A minimum of $18,000 USD 10 Finance verification(certificate of Bank Balance) must be in the bank account (Valid until March 1, 2017) Certificate of employment : Applicant or financial sponsor Income Certification : Applicant or financial sponsor Issued within 30 days of submission Translated in Korean (or in English) with its notarial certificate 13 Photocopy of Passport 14 Photocopy of all family members Only for applicants applying from overseas 15 Photocopy of Alien Registration Card Only for applicants currently staying in Korea Important Notes for Documents 1) All submitted documents should be original copies and photo copies are only allowed extenuating circumstances. If an applicant acquires admission through copied documents, he/she must submit the originals to Yeungnam University by the end of the final registration period. 2) If original documents are in foreign languages besides English, applicants should submit the documents with their notarized translation in Korean (or in English). (E.g. High School Graduation Certificate (or expected graduation certificate), transcript, family registration, finance verification (certificate of employment or certificate of income) 3) If documents are translated in Korean (or in English) by an organization other than the document issuing authority or a translation agency, a certificate of translation should be submitted. (Refer to Form 4 from Korean Immigration Office.) 4) For Chinese applicants: The full marks of subjects and the field (Liberal Arts or Natural Sciences) should be stated in high school transcript. 7

9 5) The admission committee may request additional documents for admission review. 6) All submitted documents should be officially issued within 6 months of the date of application. 7) If the admission is based on a falsification of the application or a false or forged documents (including their translation), admission shall be revoked. 8) Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant. 7. Selection Criteria 1) Admission will be made through a screening process of the application documents. If deemed necessary during the document screening process, individual interview or performance test may be conducted. 2) If there are issues with document authenticity, eligibility, exam cheating, etc., admission will be revoked. 8. Tuition and Fees The following fees are based on the Fall semester of They may be subject to change in Academic Field Admission Fee Tuition Total (KRW) (KRW) (KRW) Liberal Arts & Sociology 712,000 2,913,000 3,625,000 Mathematics & Statistics 712,000 3,495,000 4,207,000 Natural Science, Physical Education & Engineering 712,000 4,075,000 4,787,000 Arts 712,000 4,514,000 5,226, Scholarships Freshmen Scholarship for the 1 st Semester Scholarship Eligibility 100% Tuition Waiver Applicants who have a TOPIK level 5 or 6 70% Tuition Waiver Applicants who have a TOPIK level 4 50% Tuition Waiver All other international students 8

10 Post Enrollment : The scholarship criteria for enrolled students may be subject to change. Category Required Qualifications 100% Tuition Waiver TOPIK level 4 or above & GPA 4.3~4.5 70%Tuition Waiver TOPIK level 4 or above & GPA 4.0~4.3 50%Tuition Waiver Those who are without TOPIK 4 & GPA 3.0~4.0 30% Tuition Waiver GPA 2.5~ Important Notes for Applicants 1) Application Fee Refund: - The applicant may choose either one of the following methods to obtain a refund: a) Refund to the applicant s bank account, as provided on the application form b) Visit Yeungnam University in person - If the applicants choose the first refund option, Yeungnam University will transfer the application fee less any charges incurred from using the bank system. If the bank system charges are more than the application fee, there will be no refund. 2) Other Important Notes: - All documents are required to be written and submitted in Korean or English. Applicants should submit documents in languages other than Korean or English with their notarized translations into Korean or English. - If any required documents are found to be falsified or counterfeited, the admission will be revoked. - If the applicant s name differs on any of the submitted documents, a proof of identity issued by an applicant s native-country legislative agency must be submitted. - Applicants must inform the International Student Services Office if their contact information changes during the admission process. 3) Any missing documents must be submitted no later than the application deadline. If applicants fail to submit the required documents within the designated period, their admission will be revoked.. 4) Once final registration at the university has been completed, admitted students cannot apply for other departments or other universities. 5) Other matters which are not expressly started under the admission guidelines are to be settled by the Admission Committee of the International Students at Yeungnam University. 11. Notification of Admission Result 1) Admission results will be posted on 2) Admitted students must print out the tuition fees invoice located on the website ( and pay the tuition. * Applicants staying in Korea - Bank transfer, Daegu Bank (Remittee: President of Yeungnam University) * Applicants staying overseas - Foreign exchange remittance, Daegu Bank (Remittee: President of Yeungnam University) 9

11 BANK Remittee NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS DAEGU BANK(Yeungnam University Branch) 2310 Dalgubeol-daero, Suseong-gu, Daegu 42123, Republic of Korea Yeungam University 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea Account Number Bank Code DAEBKR22 The remitter s name has to be identical to the applicant s name. The remittance slip has to be sent to the (yuiss@ynu.ac.kr) by the end of the registration period. 3) Certificate of Admission will be issued to those who complete the tuition payment. 4) Any applicant submitting a certificate of expected graduation must submit the original copy of the graduation certificate before the Spring semester of If he or she fails to graduate high school or to submit the certificate, admission shall be revoked. 12. On campus Housing 1) All international students must live in on-campus housing for one (1) year for the first academic year. 2) On-campus Housing Fees The following fees are based on Fall semester of They may be subject to change in * Gyeongbuk Global Exchange Center (For 6 Months) Type of Room Boarding Fee Deposit Meal Plan(optional) Double KR \1,140,000 KR \100,000 KR \ 674,000 (4 months) * Yeungnam University Dormitory (For 4 Months) Type of Room Boarding Fee Members Fee(optional) Meal Plan(optional) Double KR \563,000 KR \10,000 KR \ 674,000 For Yeungnam University Dormitory residences, additional payment will be required for those who wish to stay during summer or winter vacation period. 3) Inquiry about housing should be directed towards: - Gyeongbuk Global Exchange Center ( - Yeungnam University Dormitory ( 4) Dormitory cancellation penalties may apply in case of cancelling a dormitory application due to personal matters. 5) Meal plan: 3 meals a day including weekends (offered during the semester) - Students staying during summer or winter vacations who wish to have a meal plan must pay additional costs st Year Basic Curriculum for the International Students (Required) 10

12 - International students admitted as freshmen must complete the 1 st Year Basic Curriculum for International Students. - Curriculum information: Korean language courses, Korean culture and society related courses and other common required general education courses (39 credits in total) Students who completed a 12-year education (from elementary to high school) in Korea will be exempted from the 1 st Year Basic Curriculum for International Students 14. International Students Insurance (Required) - International students of Yeungnam University must sign up for insurance. - Insurance information is scheduled to be shared during the orientation after enrollment. - Members of National Health Insurance and other insurances must submit the proof of the insurance to International Student Services Office during orientation. - Insurance Cost: approximately KRW 150,000 KRW per year - Students without insurance will have disadvantages during course registration. - Detailed information will be provided during the orientation. 15. Certification of Admission and VISA Certification of Admission will be issued after the tuition payment has been confirmed. VISA Issuance for Students Overseas - The following documents will be sent to the admitted students: Certificate of admission, university registration certificate, certificate of tuition payment, etc. - VISA: Students must apply for a visa by submitting documents from Yeungnam University as well as others requested by the Korean Embassy. - Each Korean Embassy may request different documents for issuing a VISA. Contact your local Korean Embassy or consulate before applying for a VISA. 11

13 Note for Apostille Apostille Convention 1) The Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents is an international treaty drafted by the Hague Conference on Private International Law and has been effective in Korea since July 7, ) It specifies the modalities through which a document issued in one of the signatory countries can be certified for legal purposes in all the other signatory states. 3) Such a certification that is called an apostille is an international certification comparable to a notarization in domestic law, and normally supplements a local notarization of the document. States that are party to the convention Recognized in Korea since July 10, 2012 Region No. States Asia 13 Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong*, Macao, Japan, India, Israel, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Oman England, France, German, Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Europe 46 Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Macedonia, FYR of, Ukraine, Andorra, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Liechtenstein, San Marino USA, Mexico, Peru, Commonwealth of Dominica, Argentina, Panama, Suriname, Venezuela, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, America 24 Andorra, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Uruguay, Costa Rica Africa 10 South Africa, Mauritius, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Botswana, Lesotho, Liberia, Namibia, Swaziland, Malawi Oceania 10 New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Cook islands, Seychelles, Niue 12

14 Apostille Issue Process 1) To be eligible for an apostille, a document must first be issued or certified by an officer recognized by the proper authority. 2) Identify the authorized organization in your home country that is eligible for apostilles. 3) Documents from private sectors should be notarized first before applying to be apostilled. 4) International students from a member state of the Apostille Convention staying in Korea as of the application period with required documents for applying for an apostille can visit the Diplomatic Service in Seoul to apply. 13

15 [Attachment #1] Yeungnam University Spring 2017 Application for Undergraduate Admission For Freshmen Photo 3.5cm 4.5cm 1.Information of Applicant Name in Korean Name in English 1) Name Family Name Given Name 2) Nationality 3) Country of Birth 4) Place of Birth 5) Date of Birth Year Month Date 6) Alien Registration Number (if any) Passport No. 7) Gender Male [ ] Female [ ] 8) Mailing Address 9) Contact Information Korea (if any) Home Country Address Korea (if any) Home Country 10) 2. Application Information 1) College 2) Department (School) 3) Major (if applicable) 14

16 3. Educational Background Course Name of School Country Entered (Year/Month) Graduated (Year/Month) Elementary Middle School High School Korean Language Institute 4. Other Information Educational Institution Name Phone High School Korean Language Institute Registrar Teacher 5. Language Proficiency Please tick ( ) in the appropriate box. TOPIK Level 2 TOPIK Level 3 TOPIK Level 4 TOPIK Level 5 TOPIK Level 6 IC TOPIK Certificate English Proficiency Test/Score Others Test Date 6. Family Information Relationship Name Date of Birth Occupation Position 7. Application for On-campus Housing 15

17 Gyeongbuk Global Exchange Center Yeungnam University Dormitory Choose the type of housing of your preference 8. Application Fee Refund Bank Transfer Visiting Yeungnam University Choose the option of refund [For applicants with domestic bank account] Bank Account Number Remittee [For applicants with international bank account] Bank Bank Address Remittee Remittee Address Account Number Swift Code If the applicant chooses bank transfer for the refund, Yeungnam University will transfer the application fee after deducting any charges incurred for using the bank system. Should the bank system charges be more than the application fee, there will be no refund. I hereby certify that the information given in this application is complete and accurate and I understand that false or fraudulent statements within this application may result in denial of admission. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the university. Date: (year) (month) (day) Applicant s Name: (signature) 16

18 [Attachment #2] Self-introduction and Study Plan (In Korean) Name in Korean Department/School Name in English College Use more page if you need. 17

19 [Attachment #3] Affidavit of Financial Support Applicant's Information Family Name Given Name Name in Full Korean English Date of Birth (year) (month) (day) Department/School Sponsor's Information Name Relationship to Applicant Occupation Company Name and Position Annual Income Amount of Finance Affordable Per Year Address Phone No. and Cell phone No. I hereby guarantee to provide the affidavit of financial support for the above student for educational costs and living expenses while the student is attending Yeungnam University. Here enclosed is the Confirmation of Balance on Accounts (Bank Statement). Sponsor's Signature Date 18

20 [Attachment #4] 확인서 ( 번역자 ) 번역자인적사항 국적성명생년월일성별 주소 연락처 ( ) 번역물원본의 명의인인적사항 국적성명생년월일성별 번역대상물 첨부한번역내용은원본의문구에맞게사실대로번역하였으며, 번역내용이사실과다른경우에는 이에따른모든법적책임을감수하겠습니다 번역자 : 법무부장관귀하 19