Yeungnam University

Spring 2016 Graduate Admissions

for International Students

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1. Schedule for the Admission to the Graduate School

All the applicants must follow the application procedure shown below.

Application Procedure

Details on Dates & Notes

Online Application

2015. 9. 30(Wed.) 09:30 ~ 2015. 10. 27(Tues.) 16:00

Online application only (available at the Graduate Schools website) Go to http://engraduate.yu.ac.kr and click apply All the application documents must be written in Korean or English.

Payment of the Application Fee

2015. 9. 30(Wed.) 09:30 ~ 2015. 10. 27(Tues.) 16:00

Application Fee : 100,000 KRW or 140 USD Bank : Daegu Bank (118 Suseong-2-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu 706-712, Republic of Korea) Account Number : 91000-11-272908 Account Holder : President of Yeungnam University Swift Code : DAEBKR22 (Only applicable to international transfer)

Documents Submission

2015. 9. 30(Wed.) 09:30 ~ 2015. 10. 30(Fri.) 16:00

Completed Online application form and all required documents should be submitted using one of the following methods: 1) In person 2) Mail (either express or regular registered mail) Rm. 113, Office of Graduate School, Yeungnam University,

280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeonbuk 38541, Republic of Korea

Notification of Result

2015. 11. 27(Fri.) 14:00

The announcement will be made at the Graduate Schools website http://engraduate.yu.ac.kr

Registration

2015. 12. 7(Mon.) ~ 2015. 12. 9(Wed.) 16:00

Print out tuition invoice online at http://www.yu.ac.kr and make a payment to Daegu Bank by (international) wire transfer

( For detailed information regarding registration, contact graduate@yu.ac.kr)

Degree Verification 2015. 12. 11(Fri.) ~ 2016. 1. 29(Fri.)

Notes Application will not be processed without payment of application fee. All the required documents must be submitted by the last day of the application period. Neither any of the submitted documents nor the application fee will be returned.

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2. Departments & Majors

Field DepartmentsDegree

MajorsM.A. / M.S. Ph.D.

Joint M.A. / M.S. &

Ph.D.

Humanities /Social fields

Korean Language and Literature O O - Korean Language- Korean Literature

English Language and Literature O O O - English Language- English Literature

Chinese language and Culture O O O - Chinese Language and Literature

Japanese Language and Literature O O - Japanese Language and Literature

French Language and Literature O - French Language and Literature

German Language and Literature O - German Language and Literature

Korean Literature in Chinese O O O - Korean Literature in Chinese

Philosophy O O O - Eastern Philosophy- Western Philosophy

History O O - Korean History

O O O - Eastern History- Western History

Cultural Anthropology O O - Archaeology- Social Anthropology and Folklore Aesthetics and Art History O O O - Aesthetics and Art History

Education O O O - Education

Public Law O O O - Constitutional and Administrative Law- Public Law

Private Law O O O - Civil Law- Commercial Law

Public Administration O O O - Public Administration- Policy Studies

Political Science and Diplomacy O O O - Political Science and Diplomacy

Regional Development and Welfare Administration O O O

- Regional Development and Real Estate- Social Welfare and Community Development

Economics O O - Theory of Economics- Applied Economics

Business Administration O O

- Human Resource Management and Organization Studies- Production and Operations Management - Management Information Systems - Finance- Marketing- Accounting

International Economics and Business O O

- International Commerce- International Business and Trade Practice

Food and Resource Economics O O - Food and Resource Economics

Psychology O O O - Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Sociology O O - Sociology

Early Childhood Education O O O - Early Childhood Education

Media and Communication O O O - Media and Communication

Korean Language Education O O O - Korean Language Education

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Field DepartmentsDegree

MajorsM.A. / M.S. Ph.D.

Joint M.A. / M.S. &

Ph.D.

Natural Sciences

Mathematics O O O - Mathematics- Applied Mathematics

Statistics O O O - Statistics

Physics O O O - Physics

Chemistry O O O - Chemistry

Life Sciences O O O - Life Sciences

Biochemistry O O O - Biochemistry

Applied Microbiology andBiotechnology O O - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Forest Resources O O - Forest Resources- Forest Utilization

Horticultural Science O O O - Horticultural Science

Food Science O O O - Food Science and Technology- Restaurant and Culinary Management

Family and Housing O O O- Specialization in Environmental Interior Design- Specialization in Family Welfare and Family Counseling

Clothing and Fashion O O O - Clothing and Fashion

Food and Nutrition O O O - Food and Nutrition

Pharmacy O O O - Pharmacy

Biotechnology O O O - Biotechnology

Medical Biotechnology O O O - Medical Biotechnology

Mathematics Education O - Mathematics Education

Engineerings

Civil Engineering O O O- Structural Engineering- Water Resources and Environmental Engineering- Geotechnical and Highway Engineering

ArchitectureO O - Architecture- Architectural Engineering

O - Architecture Engineering

Urban Planning and Engineering O O O - Urban and Environmental Planning- Transportation Engineering

Mechanical Engineering O O O - Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering O O O - Materials Science and Engineering

Electrical Engineering O O O - Energy and Electromagnetic Environment - Control and Electric Machinery Power Conversion

Electronic Engineering O O O - Electronic Engineering

Information and Communication Engineering O O O - Information and Communication Engineering

Computer Engineering O O O - Computer Engineering

Chemical Engineering and Technology O O O - Chemical Engineering and Technology

Textile Engineering and Technology O O O - Textile Engineering and Technology

Environmental Engineering O O O - Environmental Engineering

Advanced Organic Materials Engineering O O O - Advanced Organic Materials Engineering

Landscape Architecture O O O - Landscape Planning- Landscape Design

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Field DepartmentsDegree

MajorsM.A. / M.S. Ph.D.

Joint M.A. / M.S. &

Ph.D.

Fine Arts / Physical

Education

Composition O - Composition- Conducting

Vocal Music O - Vocal Music

Instrumental Music O - Piano- Orchestral Instrument

Korean Music O - Korean Music

Painting O - Korean Painting- Painting

Visual Communication Design O O O - Visual Communication Design

Industrial Interaction Design O - Industrial Interaction Design

Living Products Design O - Living Products Design

Transart O - Transart

Kinesiology O O - Physical Education

Medicine Medical Science O O O

- Anatomy- Physiology- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology- Pathology- Micro-Biology- Pharmacology- Preventive Medicine- Internal Medicine- Neurology- Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery- Neuro-Surgery- Thoracic Surgery- Plastic Surgery- Pediatrics- Psychiatry- Obstetrics and Gynecology- Ophthalmology- Ear Nose Throat- Dermatology- Urology- Radiology- Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine- Laboratory Medicine- Rehabilitation Medicine- Emergency Medicine- Family Medicine- Dentistry- Nuclear Medicine- Medical Science

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Field DepartmentsDegree

MajorsM.A. / M.S. Ph.D.

Joint M.A. / M.S. &

Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Korean Study O O - Korean Study

Applied Electronics O O O - Applied Electronics

Biomedical Engineering O O O - Biomedical Engineering

Public Health O - Public Health

Art Therapy O - Art Therapy

Korean Language Education as A Second Language O O

- Korean Language Education as A Second Language

Art and Design O - Fine Art- Design

Musical Arts O - Musicology- Performance

Global Business O O - Global Business

Korean Women's Leadership Studies O - Korean Women's Leadership

Reading and Writing O O O - Reading and Writing

European Regions and CultureStudies O O - European Regions and Culture Studies

Smart Industrial Safety O O - Smart Industrial Safety

Biomedical Science O O O - Biomedical Science

Energy Convergence Engineering O O O- New and Renewable Energy- Smart Car- Industrial Management

Mechanical Engineering Science O O O - Mechanical Engineering Science

Digital Convergence Business O O O - Digital Convergence Business

Dance Performing Art O - Dance Performing Art

Saemaul Studies and International Development O O O - Saemaul Studies and International Development

East Asian Cultural Studies O O O - East Asian Cultural Studies

Automotive Lighting Convergence Engineering O O O - Automotive Lighting Convergence Engineering

Translation study O O O - Translation

Advanced Root Industry Engineering O O O - Advanced Root Industry Engineering

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3. Applicants Qualifications

International Students QualificationApplicants must meet one of the following requirements.

1. A person whose both parents hold nationalities other than Korean 2. A person who completed elementary, middle, high school and college or university education in countries other than Korea

Applicants can apply for any department regardless of their previous Bachelor's (or Master's) study field. Applicants who hold a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Clinic are eligible for studies in the Clinical

Medicine Field of Medical Science. No Yeungnam University professors other than International Professors for Education affiliated with the College

of Basic Studies is allowed for admission under the University policy.

Degree Qualification

Note: Official certificate of the Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational attainment must be submitted no later than the last day of the admission period.

4. Admissions Procedure

Degree Courses Eligibility

M.A. / M.S.1. A Bachelor's Degree from an internationally recognized college or university. OR2. Educational attainment equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree.

Ph. D. 1. A Master's Degree from an internationally recognized college or university. OR2. Educational attainment equivalent to a Master's Degree

Joint MA/MS/PhD1. A Bachelor's Degree from an internationally recognized college or university. OR2. Educational attainment equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree.

1 2 3

Online Application(with Application Fee) Documents Submission Document Screening

6 5 4

Sending VisaDocuments /

Visa Issuance Number Registration (Tuition Payment)

Notification of Screening Result

(Notice of Registration)

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5. Required Documents

Required Documents (All documents must be Original or Notarized documents which are in English or Korean)

1) Applicants who submitted Certificate of Prospective Graduation must submit Certificate of Graduation/Diploma after admission decision.2) Original transcript issued by the last attended educational institution.3) Two recommendation letters from two professors from the last attended educational institution.4) 5) 6) Certificates of Employment of both father and mother; either parent can be the primary sponsor of the applicant. If the academic supervisor employed at our university provides financial support for an applicant, the applicant does NOT

need to submit his/her Certificate of Employment, Certificate of Income and Original Bank Statements. However, Chinese applicants who need to get an entry visa to Korea should submit the following documents even though the

academic supervisor provides financial support. (Certificates of Employment, Certificates of Income and Original Bank Statements for both father and mother, respectively)

7) If all family members are not in one household register, Certificate of Family Relations must be submitted.8) Official report of English or Korean Proficiency test taken after November 1, 2013(TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, IELTS, KLPT, KLAT

or TOPIK) is only valid and should be included in the application package, if applicable.

No. Required DocumentsChinese

NationalityOther

Nationalities NotesIn China

In Korea

In home countries

In Korea

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- Application Form- Statement of Academic Purpose- Personal Statement- Affidavit of Financial Support- Official Agreement for Academic Record Verification

fill in an Online Application form at website (http://engraduate.yu.ac.kr) Print out Upload or Attach a color photo on the application form All application documents must be written in Korean or English only.

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Certificate of Graduation (to be) orBachelors & Masters Diploma1)

Applicants for Ph. D. degree must submit both Bachelor's and Master's Certificate of Graduation/Diploma and official transcript.

Original document or Notarized document which is in English or Korean

* For Chinese in China 1) original copy/ duplicate copy 2) translation copy (English or Korean) 3) confirmation of translation (see the last page of Chinese admission guide)

3 Official Transcript2) * For Chinese in China 1) original copy 2) translation copy (English or Korean) 3) confirmation of translation (see the

last page of Chinese admission guide)

4 Recommendation Letters from TwoProfessors3) Must include the Department(s) & Contact number(s) of the Professors

5 Color Photos (3.5cm x 4.5cm) 2 Color Photos taken within the last 3 months6 Photocopy of Passport 7 Original Copy of Bank Statement indicating Sponsors Account Balance4)

Must show a Balance over 13,000(USD) that is valid until March, 2016

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Certificates of Employment forSponsor5)

* For Chinese in China 1) original copy 2) translation copy (English or Korean) 3) confirmation of translation (see the last

page of Chinese admission guide) Certificate of Income for Sponsor6)

9 Notarized Household Register7) Must include all Household Members for

Chinese in China The latest one issued after Sep. 2015

10 Photocopies of ID Cards for allHousehold Members

11 Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (both sides)

12 Official Report of English or KoreanProficiency Test Results8) (if applicable)

13 Certificate of Employment (if applicable) Full-time Professor or Researchers employed in one of the National Research Institutes in Home Countries

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Additional Required Documents Applicable only to applicants from or receiving his/her degree from China

6. Contact Information

7. Application Fee

Application Fee : 100,000 KRW or 140 USD How to Pay : Transfer to designated Daegu Bank Account (See page 2) Remarks : Please note that application will not be processed without paid application fee.

The remitter's name has to be identical to the applicant's name.

8. Additional Information for Application

All required documents must be translated into Korean or English. The applicant should select the major and department that he/she is applying for. Any disadvantage caused by the

applicants mistake is her/his responsibility and application documents and fees will not be returned. If any required documents are found to be counterfeit and not submitted, admission will be revoked. Admission-related matters not specified in this guideline will follow the rules prescribed by the Graduate School

Committee. Applicant should submit additional documents when requested from Yeungnam University for fact checking Applicants who submitted Certificate of Prospective Graduation must submit Certificate of Graduation/Diploma

ASAP after the admission decision. Otherwise admission will be canceled.

Section Notes

WebsiteYeungnam University http://www.yu.ac.kr

Yeungnam University Graduate SchoolKorean) http://graduate.yu.ac.krEnglish) http://engraduate.yu.ac.kr

E-mail Graduate School Admission Officer Jiwon Baekgraduate@yu.ac.kr / jwbaek@yu.ac.kr

Address

Korean) ()38541, 280 113 ( 1 ) English) #113, Graduate School, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeonbuk, 38541, Republic of Korea

Required Documents Notes

Certified Diploma/Certificate of Graduation

Certificate issued by China Higher Education Student Information (http://www.chsi.com.cn)

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9. Tuition Fees

The fee for the Spring semester of 2016 might be subject to change. USD amount is subject to change according to currency rate change. ($1=\1100)

10. Scholarships

Category Required Qualification

100%TuitionWaiver

Applicants who meet one of the criteria below will be awarded 100% tuition waivers. 100% tuition waivers are given only if the applicants are recommended by their departments.

1. Applicants whose English or Korean language proficiency test score is equal to or above the figures given below. ( Note: Test score is not valid after two years of the test date)

* Any unofficial report from Institutional Program(IP), Institutional Testing Program(ITP), etc is NOT permitted.

2. Applicants who were born in a country where English is a native language3. Applicants who have received four years of post-secondary education in English in a country where English is the official language, and have submitted document(s) certifying the education received.4. Applicants who are full-time professors or researchers in one of the national research institutes in their home countries at the moment(September, 2015)

English KoreanTOEFL(official) TOEIC

(official)TEPS IELTS KLAT/ KLPT TOPIKIBT CBT PBT

61 173 500 650 550 5.5 Level 4 Level 4

30%TuitionWaiver

1. Applicants who are not eligible for 100% tuition waivers or are not recommended by departments

2. Applicants who does not buy medical insurance

A student receiving a 100% tuition waiver should work as a Teaching or Research Assistant for 10 hours every week. A student who does not buy medical insurance is NOT eligible for a 100% tuition waiver under the Government Policy. A student can buy medical insurance in Korea after admission(by the beginning of March, 2016) or provide proof of one's

own medical insurance that is accepted in Korea. International Professors for Education affiliated with the College of Basic Studies in Yeungnam University are NOT eligible for a full tuition waiver under the University policy.

Academic Fields Master's Program Doctoral ProgramKRW (\) USD ($) KRW (\) USD ($)

Tuition

Liberal Arts & Sociology 3,476,000 3,160 4,172,000 3,793 Mathematics & Statistics 4,172,000 3,793 5,002,000 4,547

Natural Science, Physical Education & Engineering 4,866,000 4,424 5,838,000 5,307

Architecture Architectural Engineering 4,866,000 4,424 5,838,000 5,307 Architecture 6,815,000 6,195 8,176,000 7,433 Arts 5,388,000 4,898 6,466,000 5,878

Pharmacy 5,460,000 4,964 6,550,000 5,955 Medicine 6,574,000 5,976 7,890,000 7,173

Admission Fee 796,000 724 796,000 724

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11. Dormitory

How to Apply : When applying for admission, click Yes if you want to live in the dormitory Room Assignment and Dormitory Fee Payment : At the end of January, 2016

The fee above might be subject to change for the Spring semester of 2016.

12. Visa Issue

Sojourn status : D-2 Where to Apply : Local Korean Embassy or Consulate For citizen of China, Yeungnam University requests for visa issuance and notifies the approval number to the student.

Students with a D-2 visa who wish to stay in Korea for more than 90 days must visit a local immigration office or branch office and apply for an alien registration card within 90 days of entry in Korea.

Occupancy Dormitory Fee Meal Fee (Optional) Total amount

Double 499,000 KRW 645,450 KRW 1,144,450 KRW

Nationality Procedure

China

1. Yeungnam University applies for Visa Issuance Certificate Number at the Korean Immigration Office in Daegu.2. The university receives Visa Issuance Certificate Number from the Korean Immigration Office in Daegu.3. The university delivers Visa Number to applicants by E-mail.4. Applicants apply for Student Visa with the Visa Issuance Certificate Number' and the

required documents at the Korean Embassy or at the Korean Consulate in China. 5. Applicants obtain Student Visa (D-2), and enter Korea.

Others

1. Yeungnam University mails admission materials, including Certificate of Admission, to applicants in order to apply for Student Visa.2. Applicants apply for Student Visa with the required documents at the Korean Embassy or

at the Korean Consulate in the applicants country.3. Applicants obtain Student Visa (D-2), and enter Korea.

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13. Degree Verification

Admitted applicants who received the degree from universities outside of Korea must submit

the following documents for degree verification.

Submission deadline Admitted applicants who already graduated: by December 11, 2015 Admitted applicants who will graduate after December 11, 2015: by January 29, 2016 Required documents: Official Degree Certificates

The admitted applicants who graduated from universities in Korea do not need to submit the document(s). Applicants who graduated from universities in China must submit the document(s) during the application period. Failure to submit the degree verification document(s) will result in cancellation of admission under the University policy.

Required Documents Notes

Official Degree Certificates

One of the following documents must be submitted.1. Degree Certificates with the official Apostille seal2. Degree Certificates verified by the Korean Embassy in applicants home

countries or home countries embassies/consulates in Korea