Information on the GWNU Student Exchange Program 2024

General Information of the University

Name Gangneugn-Wonju National University (GWNU)

Website www.gwnu.ac.kr

Number of Campuses Two (Gangneung Campus / Wonju Campus)

Foundation November 11, 1946

Office of International Affairs

Website https://oia.gwnu.ac.kr/sites/oia/index.do
E-mail hi@gwnu.ac.kr
Program Coordinator Mr. Daniel Yoon
#506, Office of International Affairs, Education Support Center (C9)
Gangneung-Wonju National University
Address
7 Jukhoen-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
25457
Tel +82-33-640-2778

Office Hours 9 AM to 6 PM (Monday to Friday)

Important Dates

Spring Semester (March – June) Fall Semester(September – December)

Nomination Deadline December 20, 2023 TBC

Before submitting an application to GWNU, all exchange students must be

Note
nominated by their home institution.

Application Deadline December 20, 2023 TBC

Student documents must be collected by the outbound coordinator of the

Note partner university. The application documents must be submitted via PDF in
the order listed on the checklist.

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Nomination and Application Procedure
Qualified students will be selected and nominated by our partner
universities
▶ Name, Gender, Nationality, Date of Birth(MM/DD/YYYY), Email Address,
Nomination
Desired department/major of Study, and intended Term of Study etc.
▶ No minimum language score or CGPA requirement from GWNU, but
respect a partner university’s nomination criteria.
Incoming Exchange students should prepare required documents as
Application
following order below. (see ‘Application Documents’ table below)
▶ An official acceptance package will be sent to accepted students,
containing an Acceptance Letter, Certificate of Admission, and visa
documents [D-2]
Acceptance
▶ Accepted students are advised to wait to make travel plans and
embassy/consulate visits until they have received their official
acceptance package.

Application Documents

No Required documents Remarks

1 Application Form See the [Form 1]

2 Personal Statement See the [Form 2]

3 Recommendation Letter from home university See the [Form 3]

4 Personal Information Agreement See the [Form 4]

5 Medical Assessment Report See the [Form 5]

6 An official certificate of enrollment An apostille or in the form of notarized

7 An official academic transcript and translation in either Korean or English

8 A recent bank statement (within 30 days) See below [8] for further information

9 A copy of applicant’s valid passport

Translation in English and Korean must
A copy of local health insurance card/certificate or
10 be submitted upon arrival for Korean
A copy of travel insurance card/certificate
National Health Insurance exemption.
11 Korean or English Language Proficiency Certificates Optional
※ [8] A recent Bank Statement (issued within 30 days from the date of application)

- Original bank statement with an amount of USD6,000(for a semester) or USD12,000 (for 2 semesters)
or above (Korean or English)
- Submit bank statement in the name of applicant’s own name or parent’s name (If applicant’s bank
statement is under parent’s name, the applicant must submit family relationship certificate and
parent's passport)
- Applicant’s or parent’s English name on the statement must be exactly matched with the passport name.

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Visa

Visa Type Student Visa [D-2]

Location Korean embassy/consulate located in a student’s home country

GWNU Certificate of Admission

Required documents ※ The regulations for obtaining a visa are subject to change.
※ Extra documents such as a certificate of registration may be requested.

Health Insurance
Insurance Type Korean National Health Insurance
Mandatory nation-wide insurance for all international students including
exchange students staying in Korea for more than 3 months. Required to
General Information purchase even with a similar insurance coverage from a student’s home
country. Keep in mind that those who completed the alien registration will be
eligible for the service.
Cost USD 60/ monthly
Various including the following benefits
- Dental treatment
- Oriental medical treatment
- Pregnancy and childbirth-related medical expenses
- Outpatient medical service: 30~60%, varies by medical care institution type
Coverage
and area
- Hospitalization expenses: 20%
- Beneficiaries pay part of the medical expanses
- The insured is not required to claim benefits after receiving treatment
- Number and amount of benefits are not limited
- Treatment for diseases that do not affect work or daily life (e.g. plastic
Non-coverage
surgery)

Airport Pick-up Service

▶ For exchange students arriving in Gangneung on a predetermined date, we offer a free airport
pick-up service.
▶ In order to arrange a pick-up date, students must first contact GWNU's exchange program
coordinator. Once an exchange student has purchased a flight ticket, he or she must inform the
exchange coordinator immediately.
▶ It is not possible for the pick-up team to wait for students who do not arrive at the designated
place on time. If you miss the designated pick-up time, it is recommended that you use public
transportation to reach Gangneung and check into a dormitory.

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Academic Information
Undergraduate Programs

Colleges Department

○ Korean Language and Literature ○ Japanology

○ English Language and Literature ○ Philosophy
Humanities
○ German Language and Literature ○ History
○ Chinese Language and Literature

○ Economics ○ Law
○ Business Administration ○ Tourism Management
Social Sciences ○ Accounting ○ Local Government Administration
○ International Trade ○ International Commerce & Area
○ Urban Planning & Real Estate Studies

○ Biology
○ Mathematics
○ Atmospheric & Environmental
Natural Sciences ○ Data Science
Science
○ Physics and Energy
○ Chemistry & Advanced Materials

○ Aquatic Life Medicine

○ Food & Nutrition
○ Marine Bioscience
○ Marine Biology
Life Sciences ○ Plant Science
○ Marine Food Convergence
○ Environmental Landscape
○ Marine Ecology and Environment
Architecture

○ Advanced Ceramic and Materials ○ Construction and Environment

Engineering Engineering
Engineering
○ Electronic Engineering ○ Advanced Metal and Materials
○ Biochemical Engineering Engineering

○ Fine Arts & Craft Arts

○ Physical Education
Arts & Physical Education
○ Music
○ Fashion Design

○ Pre-dentistry
Dentistry ○ Dentistry
○ Dental Hygiene

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Academic Calendar
Spring 2023 Fall 2023
First day of Semester March 1 September 1
Course Add/Drop Period March 2 ~ 8 September 1 ~ 7
Mid-term Examination April 24 ~ 28 October 23 ~ 27
Final Examination June 12 ~ 16 December 14 ~ 20
Last day of Semester June 16 December 20
Vacation begins June 19 December 21
*These dates are tentative and subject to change
Students must register for courses online or application during the course
Course Registration registration period before semester starts. The procedure will be informed by
email individually.

Semester Programs
Regular Exchange Program Intensive Korean Language Program
(Korean Language School)
Campus Gangneung
12 credits (1 semester),
6 – 18 credits
16 credits (2 weeks)
※ Minimum credits to maintain
Credits ※ Please ensure that your home institution
GWNU exchange students status
acknowledges Intensive Korean Language
is 6 credits per semester.
credit.
▶ Level 1 (Beginner)
▶ Students may choose any
▶ Level 2 (Elementary)
courses offered by GWNU
▶ Level 3 (Intermediate)
regardless of your major.
▶ Level 4 (Advanced)
Course ▶ If your Korean language skill
▶ Level 5 (Upper Advanced)
is not very good enough,
※ Before semester begins, there is a level
taking a major course would
test to assess your Korean language
be difficult for you.
ability.
▶ Korea (Main)
▶ English
Language of Instruction ▶ Korean Only
(Only English lectures run by a
native-English professor)
Timetable Varies Monday to Friday 9 a.m. ~ 1 p.m.

Academic Notes
▶ Students can check each semester’s course list. The list of courses for a new semester is updated
in early February for Spring and in early August for Fall.
▶ Students should be aware of mandatory classes need to be taken from your home university
during their exchange program at GWNU.

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Grading System
Grade Score GPA Description
A+ 95 ~ 100 4.5 Excellent
A 90 ~ 94 4.0 Very good
B+ 85 ~ 89 3.5 Good
B 80 ~ 84 3.0 Highly satisfactory
C+ 75 ~ 79 2.5 Satisfactory
C 70 ~ 74 2.0 Fair/ Sufficient (Minimum passing grade)
D+ 65 ~ 69 1.5
D 60 ~ 64 1.0 Insufficient
F 0 ~ 59 0

Certificate and Transcript

Exchange Student Certificate works as a Proof of Enrollment at GWNU.
Exchange Student
- Location: Student Hall (C3) 1F
Certificate
- Cost: Free of Charge
One official copy of GWNU transcript will be sent to directly to the home
Transcripts
institution upon completion of student’s studies.
Korean Language One official copy of Korean Language School transcript will be sent to directly
School Transcript to the home institution upon completion of student’s studies.

Tuition Waiver

▶ GWNU offers not only waiving tuition fee but also Korean Language School(1 or 2 semesters) for
incoming exchange students.

On-Campus Programs
International students will be paired with current GWNU students who will help
Global 1:1 Buddy
with the transition period as well as their academic achievement. This may be
Program
a beginning of a life-long friendship.

A day trip around suburban areas of Gangneung and Gangwon Province will
Cultural Excursions allow students to indulge into Korean culture, cuisine, interact with the locals,
and experience difference aspects of Korean culture and history.
This program is a planning or organizing cultural trip to Korea by building a
team. It is a Korean language and culture program designed for students not
Korean Cultural only to develop their Korean skills but also discover Korea’s must-visit
Experience Program attractions and sites during summer or winter break. At the end of this
program, your will develop your team management skills, interpersonal skills
and improve cross-cultural understanding and communication skills.

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Life at GWNU
On-Campus Residence

Name International Exchange Dormitory

International Exchange Dormitory (C6)
Address Gangneung-Wonju National University
7 Jukhoen-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea 25457
700 USD* (One semester)
Fees 1,200 USD* (One semester and summer/winter break)
*Excluding meals
Room Type Double occupancy

Facilities Gym, Prayer Room, Student Lounge, Laundry Room, Public Kitchen

Meal Plans

Cost 530 USD / 7 days a week (One semester)

▶ 2 meals a day
Meal option
▶ Only lunch and dinner are included. Breakfast is not included.
▶ Meal plan is optional.
Remarks ▶ After submitting a dormitory registration form, you cannot change the
option.

Cost of Living
▶ Meal ticket (on campus): 5 USD
Food ▶ Local restaurants (off campus): 6-20 USD
▶ Cafe Drinks: 3-5 USD

Residence Card 30 USD

Korean National
60 USD a month
Health Insurance
Bus fare: 1-1.5 USD
Taxi fare: 3-15 USD in Gangneung
Local Transportation
Train fare: 30 USD (Gangneung – Seoul)
Inter-city bus fare: 20 USD (Gangneung – Seoul)
- Estimated monthly personal expenses in US dollars.
- The above fees and cost of living are subject to change.

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