# KOREA UNIVERSITY Global Services Center

**Source**: https://gsc.korea.ac.kr/usr/exchange/faq_list.do
**Parent**: https://gsc.korea.ac.kr/usr/international/student_orientation.do

# Exchange/Visiting Student

Korea University, leading the future by contributing to society through the pursuit of education

### FAQs

Application

[*Q*
Can I submit the Certificate of Health after I submit the application?](#application-collapse-23)

*A*

No, you need to submit it within the deadline.

[*Q*
What is the difference between exchange student and visiting student?](#application-collapse-24)

*A*

We would like to recommend all the students to visit their home university study abroad coordinator. If there is an agreement between your home university and KU,
the coordinator will give you further details to prepare before you apply for the exchange program.
If not, you can apply for the visiting student program but please make sure your home university knows the details about your plan.
There is possibility that some universities might not be able to accept the credits you have achieved from KU so make your plan in advance.

[*Q*
My passport will be expired soon, but my new passport will not arrive within the application period what should I do?](#application-collapse-25)

*A*

Please submit your old passport first and complete the application.
However, make sure to submit the new passport as soon as you receive it.

[*Q*
My university has agreement with KU, but can I still apply for the Visiting Student Program?](#application-collapse-26)

*A*

Please contact your home university study abroad coordinator and ask about this matter.
It should be discussed with your university first since you need to discuss about the credits.

[*Q*
How should I submit the Certificate of Health?](#application-collapse-27)

*A*

The Health Certificate must be completed by the physician/doctor only and submitted within the application deadline.
Please be reminded that those who wish to stay on campus must take the TB test afterwards.

[*Q*
What kind of insurance should I submit?](#application-collapse-28)

*A*

It is required by the Korean Ministry of Education that all incoming international students are covered by private health/medical insurance during their stay in Korea prior to beginning their studies at KU.
The insurance should support you in case you need to see the doctor or in case you get injured.
For more details, please contact the insurance company you are planning to register.

[*Q*
I cannot submit my on-line application form for exchange/visiting program](#application-collapse-29)

*A*

The error might occur depending on the browser/system or other various reasons. Please try the two steps below.
1. Please check if you have compressed the file.
Though the maximum size is 50kb for your photo, and 1mb for each of the documents, it is
recommended compressing it little bit more. (45KB for your photo, and 900KB for each documents)
2. Please try to submit the application using different browser.
If it still does not work, please contact us via
[studyabroad@korea.ac.kr](mailto:studyabroad@korea.ac.kr)

[*Q*
When can I know the results for the Exchange/Visiting Program?](#application-collapse-30)

*A*

It takes approximately 6 - 8 weeks for the results after the application period ends.

[*Q*
How and when can I do the course registration?](#course-collapse-17)

*A*

The details about the course registration will be given via e-mail to students before the semester starts.
The course registration usually starts in the first week of February for spring semester and in the first week of August for fall semester.

[*Q*
Can I take graduate course?](#course-collapse-18)

*A*

Only graduate students who applied to exchange program can take graduate courses.
Only the departments below “Graduate School” are allowed to exchange/visiting students.
However, the courses in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Information Security, Business (BUS, INT) department and all courses in Sejong Campus are not available. The details will be given via e-mail.

[*Q*
Which department courses are not offered to Exchange/visiting students?](#course-collapse-19)

*A*

For the undergraduate courses, Medicine,Nursing, Law, Information Security, Pharmacy and all the courses at Sejong campus are not offered to exchange/visiting students.

[*Q*
How many credits do I need to achieve?](#course-collapse-20)

*A*

This should be decided with your home university.
The credits might vary depending on your university so do not confuse it with the Korea University’s credits (Maximum 19 credits).
Please make sure you know the exact amount of credits you need to achieve to transfer it to your home university.
This should be confirmed before the semester starts since the changes cannot be made afterwards.

[*Q*
Is it possible to change/drop a course after the deadline?](#course-collapse-21)

*A*

No. You must keep all the deadline.

[*Q*
When and where can I see a list of the courses available and the syllabuses?](#course-collapse-22)

*A*

The course list for spring semester will be updated in January and for fall semester in July at <http://sugang.korea.ac.kr>
> English > Major Subject (or General Subject).
The syllabuses are available by clicking ‘Course No.’ link. You are able to search the courses without logging in.
(\* If the courses are not available, please select the previous year and see the past syllabuses.)

[*Q*
Which visa should I apply? Single or multiple?](#visa-collapse-12)

*A*

If you are planning to go abroad during the semester after you arrive in Korea, applying for the multiple visa might be more convenient for you. However, this should be decided by yourself so you can contact the Korean embassy and ask details before applying your visa.

[*Q*
What visa should I apply for?](#visa-collapse-13)

*A*

Most of the students will need to apply for the D-2 visa. You will receive the required documents.

[*Q*
Is it possible for international students to work part time while staying here in Korea?](#visa-collapse-14)

*A*

All D-2 visa holders need a special employment permit, which is available at Immigration Office, before they begin the work.
For the details, please go to International Student > Student Visa & Immigration > Part-Time Work Permission.
\* For exchange/visiting students, they need to complete 1 semester in order to apply for part-time job.

[*Q*
What if I move during my stay in Korea?](#visa-collapse-15)

*A*

You must file a ‘Change of Place of Sojourn Report’ within 14 days of moving at the city or town hall with jurisdiction over your new residence.
You must report the change of address even if the address is located within the same area.

[*Q*
Where can I get the certificate of enrollment?](#visa-collapse-16)

*A*

Official certificate of enrollment is available at the One-Stop Service Center in the Central Plaza.

[*Q*
How are the grades transferred?](#transcript-collapse-7)

*A*

The grade/credit transfer should be discussed with your home university. Korea University courses are graded from A+ to F.
However, it is your university’s decision whether to accept the grade as given from KU or transfer it to their grade scale.

[*Q*
Is it possible for other person to get the transcript for me by visiting the campus?](#transcript-collapse-8)

*A*

If your friend or someone in your family wants to visit the Korea University and receive the grade report by person for you, you must fill out the Power of Attorney.
The person who will be receiving the transcript for you must take the Power of Attorney to the One-Stop Service Center.
Please check Exchange/Visiting Student > Board > Notice to find the Power of Attorney.
After you fill out the document, the person must visit the One-Stop Service at the Central Plaza (Underground, near the Main Gate) and submit the documents.

[*Q*
How do I apply for some more extra copies of my transcript?](#transcript-collapse-9)

*A*

Additional transcript request for exchange/visiting students is available at GSC website > Exchange/Visiting > Requests > Transcript Request.
Issue and shipping fee should be paid for the request to be proceeded.

[*Q*
Do I need to apply for my transcript after each semester?](#transcript-collapse-10)

*A*

For exchange students, the transcripts will be sent to their home institutions.
For visiting students, the transcripts will be sent to their residences.
The very first copy of the transcript is free of charge and will be sent after their total semester at KU has been completed.

[*Q*
Where can I get a copy of my academic transcript?](#transcript-collapse-11)

*A*

Your official academic transcript is available at the One-Stop Service Center in the Central Plaza.

[*Q*
When can I know the results of the scholarship?](#other-collapse-1)

*A*

Those who are selected will receive an e-mail approximately 6-8 weeks after semester starts.

[*Q*
Do you have any scholarships?](#other-collapse-2)

*A*

Please check this website > Exchange/Visiting > While in KU> Scholarships.

[*Q*
I would like to extend my study period, how can I do it?](#other-collapse-3)

*A*

First of all, please contact your home university coordinator regarding the extension after semester starts.
When your home university and Korea University both agrees with your extension, you can visit our office and fill out the extension form during the application period only.

[*Q*
Is it possible to do a home stay?](#other-collapse-4)

*A*

KU Office of International Affairs does not offer any official home stays.

[*Q*
Is there any way that I can find an off-campus housing?](#other-collapse-5)

*A*

You can find a lot of housings under various conditions at [goshipages.com](https://gsc.korea.ac.kr/usr/exchange/goshipages.com)

[*Q*
How do I apply for the on-campus accommodation?](#other-collapse-6)

*A*

Please check the application schedule and procedure for the accommodation at
<http://reslife.korea.ac.kr>
Moreover, any inquiries regarding the dormitories are welcome at
[reslife@korea.ac.kr](mailto:reslife@korea.ac.kr)