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Introduction

1. University Snapshot

In 1934 during the gloomy and impoverished period of Japanese colonization, Dr. Kwangwoon Cho established Chosun radio School with the insight of a pioneer that “Our future depends on the education of practical knowl-edge and the future academy and industry will be led by electronics engineering and industry” and Kwangwoon University has been developed up till today under his founding spirit of diligence, thrift, and exploration in foundation of the school and the education philosophy of Veritas (Truth) and et Lux (Light).

Kwangwoon University is a higher education and research organization in the globalization era of infinite competition and puts the best efforts in fostering students who raise self-esteem and a vision for themselves, foster challenging and creative personalities and who are intelligent, and warmly sensitive to realize the practi-cal knowledge.

The dream began with passion in Kwangwoon has continuously improved and expanded in the environment of education, research, scholarship, and welfare to experience the butterfly effect that creates successful stories and changes the world.

We hope for your warm support for Kwangwoon’s brave steps towards the future.

Jangho Chun, Ph.D.

President of Kwangwoon University

Leadership President Jangho Chun

Type Private university

Faculty 843

Motto Practice diligence and economy, Seek thyself a work

Students 8,502 Undergraduate; 1,305 Graduate

Alumni 60,794 alumni around the world

Campus 132,000m², located in Seoul

Athletics Ice-hockey, soccer, and golf

Mascot Pegasus

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2. Performance

• Received Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning for Intelligence National Defense ICT Center• Received Ministry of Education funding for University for Creative KoreaC (English Language and Literature)

2016

• Selected as Korea's Dream-University by Donga-Daily's University Evaluation• Ranked 56th in QS Asia University Evaluation in terms of Specialized Education • Ranked 16th in Reputation Research of Science and Engineering University

2015

• Received Ministry of Education funding for Advancement of College Education• Received Ministry of Education Funding for Contributing to Excellent College Admission Process • Selected as Excellent University in Educational Capability by University News Network• Selected as the Best University in terms of Industry-Perspective(Environmental Engineering)

2014

• Engineering Research Center (ERC) in Holo-Digilog Human Media, $15 million for 10 years• Science Research Center (SRC) in Plasma-Bio Science, $10 million for 10 years

Government Designated Centers

Samsung Talent Program (STP), Customized Curriculum by Samsung

Employment ProgramsSTP

LG-Kwangwoon Employment Contract Program (Kwangwoon Exclusive in the nation),Receive Full-Time offer after LG internship

internship

● Undergraduate

● Exchange ProgramLanguage Course

●Graduate● ● Percentage of Professors

● Number of Professors

2016

30

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28

2014 2015

33

8.610

● Number of Universities

● Number of Students

2016

117

29

85

2014 2015

109

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242016

53

91

55

118

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Global Exposure

1. Worldwide Network (127 institutional partners in 25 countries)

2. International FiguresOutboundExchange Students

Full-timeForeign Professors Foreign Students

USA- University of California, San Diego- University of Michigan, Flint- State University of New York, Geneseo- University of Nebraska, Kearney - University of Arkansas- Lander University- University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh- California State University, Northridge

HUNGARY- Budapest University of Technology and Economics- Corvinus University of Budapest

TURKEY- Maltepe University- Koc University

CHINA- Jilin University- Shanxi University- Shenzhen University- Liaoning University - Beijing Normal University- Capital Normal University- Shandong University(Weihai)- North China Electronic Power University- Capital University of Economics and Business - Harbin University of Science and Technology- Qingdao University of Science and Technology

JAPAN- Shinshu University- Tokai University- Hiroshima University- Bunkyo Gakuin University

FINLAND- Tampere University of Technology

THAILAND- Thammasat University- Dhurakij Pundit University

RUSSIA- Far Eastern State Transport University- Far Eastern Federal University

MONGOLIA- The National University of Mongolia- Mongolia International University- Ulaanbaatar University- Huree University of Information and Communication Technology- Mongolian University of Science & Technology- University of Mongol Naadam

FRANCE - Groupe des ecoles d’arts et de Culture

GERMANY- Macromedia University of Applied Science- University of Applied Sciences-Zwickau

KAZAKHSTAN- KIMEP

Electronics and Information

Engineering

Engineering

Natural Sciences

Humanities andSocial Sciences

Policy and Law

Business

2. Admission Units

Software andConvergence

Computer and Information Engineering (Computer Engineering / Information Engineering)Software (System Software / Application Software)Information Convergence (Contents Technology / Data Science)

Electronic Engineering Electronics and Communication EngineeringElectronics Convergence Engineering Electrical EngineeringElectronic Material EngineeringRobotics (Information and Control / Intelligent System)

Public AdministrationLaw (General Law / International Legal / Science and Technology Law)International Studies (Area Studies)

Business Administration (Business Administration)International Trade (Korea-Japan Trade / Korea-China Trade)

Architecture(5 years)* Architectural Engineering(4 years)Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering

Mathematics Electronical & Biological Physics Chemistry

Korean Language and Literature English Language and LiteratureCommunications (Media and Information / Digital Media / Corporate Communication)Industrial PsychologyNortheast Asian Cultural Industries (Cultural Exchange / Cultural Contents)

College Academic Department (Major)

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Undergraduate Admission

1. Admission Schedule

Announcement ofDocument Screening

Announcement ofAdmission Result

28 Aug. 2017Semester Start

Admission Exam written test for Korean language Proficiency

Registration Tuition & fees should be paid to the designateduniversity account.

21 Aug. 2017Student Orientation Placement test for Korean language Proficiency

Application

2 Jun. 2017

16 Jun. 2017

8 Jun. 2017

19 ~ 23 Jun. 2017

15 ~ 26 May 2017

14 Jul. 2017

28 Jul. 2017

19 Jul. 2017

31 Jul. ~ 4 Aug. 2017

26 Jun. ~ 7 Jul. 2017

Submit application form and required documentsto Office of International Affairs, KwangwoonUniversity, 20 Kwangwoon-ro, Nowon-gu,Seoul 01897, Korea

Categories Remarks2017 Fall Semester(First)

2017 FallSemester(Second)

* Spring semester admission only

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Nationality

Education

FreshmenAdmission

TransferAdmission

3. Eligibility

Korean Proficiency(reference)

Applicant must have completed to complete primary and secondary education at the time of application or prospective graduate.

Both Applicant and parents must be non-Korean citizens.Applicant should not have dual nationality.

Applicant must meet one of below conditions;

General Application : Applicant whose Korean proficiency is qualified to attend undergraduate classes Conditional Application : Applicant who is not qualified for General Application

Sophomore Transfera) Was enrolled in a 4-year university for more than 1 year(two semesters)b) Was enrolled in a 2(3)-year community college and received or is expected to receive a degree

Junior Transfer a) Was enrolled in a 4-year university for more than 2 year(four semesters)b) Was enrolled in a 2(3)-year community college and received or is expected to receive a degree

RemarksCategories

4. Selection Process

GeneralApplication

Conditional Application

1st Step : Document Screening

2nd Step : Written exam

DocumentScreening

※ Conditional Application is open for undergraduate applicants without Korean proficiency3.

Applicant who passes document screening (1st step) can take written exam(2nd step).Written exam is to test applicant’s Korean proficiency. Either submission of a certificate of TOPIK level 3 (or higher) or on condition ofcompletion of level 4 course at Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language andCulture will be exempt from written exam.Applicant who failed the written exam after passing document screening can beadmitted conditionally if he or she wishes.

Applicant who is conditional admitted should register Korean language courseoffered from Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language and Culture. Conditionally admitted student can start undergraduate course from next semesterif he or she meets one of following conditions; 1) obtains a certificate of TOPIK level 3 or above 2) completes Level 4 course from Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language and Culture Grace period can not exceed 1 year.Conditionally admitted student can not change his or her visa to D-2.Admission can be cancelled if applicant is unable to stay in Korea legally due tochange of visa status or failure to visa extension.

Categories Selection Process Remarks

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Official authorization for inquiry into enrollmentand academic credit

A copy of applicant's passport and Alien RegistrationCard(if available)

A legal, state-issued certificate of family registry,which verifies applicant's family relationship, Copy of an applicant’s and each family member’sidentification card

Korean proficiency document (If available)

Application fee KRW 100,000(USD 80)

Statement of Purpose http://iphak.ac.kr(download)

Certificate of Bank Statement

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5. Required Application Materials

Official high school transcript and diploma(orexpected date of graduation)Diploma(or completion certificate) and transcript ofpreviously attending university or collegeNotarized Certificate of Diploma

※ All documents should be original hard copies and submitted documents and application fee will not be returned. ※ Notarized Certificate of Diploma should be an Apostille or an official endorsement from the applicant's country embassy(with notarization marks printed on the diploma and transcripts)※ If it is found that the accepted documents are false, the student’s admission can be cancelled.

Application Form http://iphak.kw.ac.kr(download) / ·3 pictures (4*5cm）

http://iphak.ac.kr(download)

Applicant for undergraduate transfer courses shouldaccompany Korean or English translation forall the documents.

Attach applicant's or sponsor's bank statementindicating minimum deposit of USD 20,000Amount deposit should be remained until semesterstarts.

RemarksDocumentsNo

Certificate of TOPIK scoreCertificate of Completion and Transcript for Koreanlanguage course

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6. Tuition fee (Tuition fee for each academic year may be subject to change.)

Colleges Admission Fee (1 semester only)st Tuition (per semester)

KRW 954,000(USD 795)

Electronics & Information Engineering,Software and Convergence, Engineering

Business

Humanities and Social Sciences, Policy and Law

Northeast Asian Cultural Industries,International Studies

Natural Sciences, Communication Arts

KRW 4,266,000(USD 3,550)

KRW 3,753,000(USD 3,130)

KRW 3,630,000(USD 3,020)

KRW 3,432,000(USD 2,860)

KRW 3,244,000(USD 2,700)

GPA2016

Spring / Fall2014

Spring / Fall2015

Spring / Fall

C. International Students GPA chart

Under 2.0 (No scholarship)

Over 2.0 (30% of tuition fee waived)

Over 2.5 (40% of tuition fee waived)

Over 3.0 (50% of tuition fee waived)

Over 3.5 (70% of tuition fee waived)

Over 4.0 (100% of tuition fee waived)

26.3% / 25.8%

18.4% / 26.9%

23.7% / 25.8%

21.1% / 10.8%

10.5% / 7.5%

- / 3.2%

37.5% / 33.3%

19.3% / 17.4%

21.6% / 31.9%

15.9% / 10.1%

3.4% / 4.3% 2.3% / 2.9%

26.5% / 29.2%

26.5% / 22.5%

28.6% / 30.3%

13.3% / 14.6%

4.1% / 3.4%

1.0% / -

BenefitGPA total of the previous semester

B. 2nd semester and after

100% of tuition fee waived

70% of tuition fee waived

50% of tuition fee waived

40% of tuition fee waived

30% of tuition fee waived

over 4.0

over 3.5

over 3.0

over 2.5

over 2.0

7. ScholarshipsA. 1st semester

Applicant who does not meet above conditions 50% of tuition fee waived

60% of tuition fee waivedApplicant from Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language and Culture Applicant from sister universities in foreign countries

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8. Dormitory facilities

Extra-curricular activities for international students

9. Notes1) If it is proved that accepted documents have been forged or illegally altered, admission will be revoked even in attendance at university.

2) Any disadvantages due to typos of the completed application form will be responsible for the applicant

himself/herself.

3) Contact information on the application form should be contactable during the examination period.

Categories International House

a room for six persons

KRW 100,000(USD 80) / month

KRW 100,000(USD 80) / semester

Room type

Cost

Deposit

Bissolje

a room for two persons

KRW 240,000(USD 200) / month

KRW 100,000(USD 80) / semester

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2. Tuition fee • 1 term (8 weeks) : KRW 1,300,000(USD 1,080) ※ Expenses for cultural experiences are not included.• Students can choose to register for varied terms from 8 weeks to 1 year.

2017

Duration of StudyYear Application Deadline Level Test

3. Schedule

2 Jan. - 24 Feb. 2017

6 Mar. - 28 Apr. 2017

1 May - 23 Jun. 2017

3 Jul. - 25 Aug. 2017

4 Sep. - 27 Oct. 2017

6 Nov. - 29 Dec. 2017

18 Nov. 2016

20 Jan. 2017

17 Mar. 2017

19 May 2017

21 Jul. 2017

22 Sep. 2017

23 Dec. 2016

24 Feb. 2017

21 Apr. 2017

23 Jun. 2017

25 Aug. 2017

27 Oct. 2017

Class DescriptionTime

1. Class Organization

The Intensive Program consists of six levels from level 1 to 6. Total 200 hours of lesson is provided, 5 hours daily for 8 weeks.Students can complete six terms in one year.Students can practice authentic Korean as they participate in various activities every day. Students can experience a variety of Korean culture every week including taekwondo, traditional percussionquartet, K-pop, and dance, and so on.

9:00 ~ 12:00

12:00 ~ 13:00

13:00 ~ 15:00Mon. ~ Thu.

Fri.

Textbook-based grammar lesson & practice-focused integrated lesson

Activity, and task-based class specified for skills including pronunciation, speaking,reading, and writing, etc.

Korean traditional and popular culture class chosen by individual students

Lunch

Korean Language Course

| PLAY |Ice rinkThe first university ice rink built in Korea, you can enjoyice-hockey and ice-skating all year round.

Kwangwoon Art Center2019-seated Grand Theater and 398-seated Little Theater

provide venues for diverse cultural events and performances.

Fitness Center

Weight training room along with equipment measuring

body fat is available to all members of the university.

| LIVE |International HouseAccommodation designed for foreign students and professors,International House consists of 96 beds and 16 departments.

| EAT |Foodcourt

Homemade-style cafeteria gives multinational food choicesincluding Korean, Chinese, Western cuisine and more.

Where to live, eat and play

Address : Kwangwoon University, 20 Kwangwoon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Korea

Admission : International AffairsTelephone : +82-2-940-5014~5, Fax : +82-2-940-5016Webpage : http://www.kw.ac.kr, http://iphak.kw.ac.krE-mail : mcshin@kw.ac.kr

Korean Language Course : Kwangwoon Center for Korean Language and CultureTelephone : +82-2-940-5307, Fax : +82-2-940-5016Webpage : http://kcklc.kw.ac.kr E-mail : kcklc5307@kw.ac.kr

Kwangwoon Univerisity's dormitory(Open in Sep., 2017)