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HKUST School of Business and Management Undergraduate Outbound Exchange Program: Korea University (South Korea) (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Seoul, South Korea
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: HKUST applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Fall, Spring
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Languages of Instruction: English Language Requirement: Exempted
Accommodation: On-campus (Not guaranteed)
Program Description:

Program Overview

About Korea University

Korea University (KU), founded in 1905, is widely acknowledged as one of Korea's oldest, largest and top-ranked universities. Its reputation for quality is based on excellence in teaching, research and service to Korea society. KU offers a rich variety of courses in liberal arts and sciences as well as in all professional fields, including law, medicine and business administration.
The KU campus covers over 182 acres and is home to more than 37,000 students from all over the nation and the world.

 

Term date

  • Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
  • You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
  • Please CLICK HERE for more information on host institution’s term dates.

Eligibility (for students applying via School of Business and Management)

SBM 4Y students can exchange-out either in Year-3 Fall or Spring or Year-4 Fall. Application periods are usually the year before exchange and are as follows:

  • Year-3 Fall Exchange – Apply end of 2nd year fall
  • Year-3 Spring Exchange – Apply end of 2nd year spring
  • Year-4 Fall Exchange – Apply end of 3rd year fall

Exchange CGA Requirements: The minimum CGA criterion for exchange is 2.65 (Past Average CGA for 2014/15)


Application Process

To apply, click the "Apply Now via SBM" button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.

Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
 
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)

If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.

Visa Information

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Health Insurance

Health insurance is required by law in some countries. Please CLICK HERE for details.


Accommodation

Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.

Last update: 28 Dec 2016