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KOREA UNIVERSITY Graduate School
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KOREA UNIVERSITY Graduate School

Source: https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/global_programs.html Parent: https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/about/greeting.html

For Students

Global & Partnership Programs

Global & Partnership Programs

Global Programs

Partnership Programs

Joint Cooperation Projects

Support for International Graduate Students Daily Life & Adjustment · Academics · Career Development (Administration Team, Graduate School · Student Counseling Center · Administration Team, University College)

OIH(Office of International House) is dedicated to expanding its support for international graduate students, helping them navigate daily life, adapt academically, and pursue career development.

DAILY LIFE & ADJUSTMENT SUPPORT

Division Program Contents
Adaptation New-Student Orientation Orientation for newly admitted international graduate students covering academics and daily campus life. Online option for students who have not yet arrived in Korea. - Period : March & September
Campus-Life Guide Videos & Handbook Videos and a guidebook with tips from current students on campus life and career preparation. - Distributed during orientation.
“Understanding Korean Law” Online Course Helps students adapt smoothly to Korean life. Recognized as an “Excellent Institution” in the 2025 MOE Internationalization Competency Certification. - Period : Mar – Jul 2025 and Sep 2025 – Jan 2026 - Delivery Method : LMS lectures (completion required for grade release & scholarship eligibility)
International Graduate Student Counseling Center Expanded psychological-counseling services for cultural adaptation and mental-health support. - Program Registration : every April - Program Format : counselor–student sessions scheduled individually; one online (Zoom) session per student per year starting in May
Daily Life I-GPS Supporters (International Graduate-Student Peer Support) Supporters help peers with culture, everyday living, and community building - Program Registration : twice a year (Apr – Jun & Sep – Dec) - Period : about 3 – 4 months - Program Format : Sports Club · Buddy Club · Research Club - Benefits : up to KRW 3 million scholarship based on activity evaluation; certificate of completion
KU SOUL TOUR (Academic & Cultural Excursions) Relieves academic/life stress and deepens understanding of Korean culture. - Program Registration : twice a year (May & September) - Period : Conducted twice a year - Program Format : visits to historical/cultural sites and company facilities selected via a pre-event survey

ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Program Contents
Writing Course Enhance research skills by teaching thesis-writing techniques. - Program Registration : Twice a year (Feb – Mar & Aug – Sep) - Program Format : Separate 3-month tracks for Humanities/Social Sciences and STEM fields
Korean-Language Thesis Writing Course Strengthen thesis-writing competence suited to Korean academia, covering every step from research proposal to final submission with hands-on methodology training. - Program Registration : Twice a year (Feb – Mar & Aug – Sep) - Program Format : 3-month course for Humanities/Social Sciences
Academic Mentoring Program Pair international graduate students with Korean graduate students to promote academic as well as cultural exchange and ease academic adjustment. - Program Registration : Recruitment held twice a year (Jan – Feb & Jul – Aug) - Period : Approximately 6 months - Benefit : Scholarship of KRW 1.5 – 3 million, based on participation
Language Exchange Program Foster continuous cultural and academic exchange through language partnership between international graduate students and Korean students. - Program Registration : Recruitment held four times a year (Apr – Jun, Jul – Sep, Sep – Dec, Dec – Feb) - Period : Approximately 2 – 3 months - Benefit : Scholarship of KRW 0.3 – 0.4 million

CAREER SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Program Contents
Cover Letter & Résumé Workshop Provides practical guidance for international graduate students on writing effective cover letters and résumés. - Program Registration : Twice a year (July & October) - Program Format : Conducted online via Zoom
Employment Visa Workshop Provide essential information on securing an employment visa—a prerequisite for working in Korea after graduation. - Program Registration : Twice a year (July & October) - Program Format : Conducted online via Zoom
Job Fair – Global S&T HRD Forum (hosted by KIRD) Give students access to the Global Science & Technology HRD Forum organized by KIRD (Korea Institute for Human Resources Development in Science & Technology). - Program Registration : April & August 2025 (registration and sessions run by the host via Zoom). - Program Format : Held online via Zoom

International Summer & Winter University (International Education Team)

Offer graduate-level courses taught by distinguished faculty from leading overseas universities, strengthening students’ international competencies.

CGS (Council of Graduate Schools) Membership & Activities (Innovation Team, Graduate School)

Expand Korea University’s global network by joining the North American Council of Graduate Schools (CGS).

CGS Website (http://cgsnet.org/) - Key Roles - Share and collaborate on best practices for common challenges in graduate education - Conduct and publish trend analyses and statistics on graduate studies - Research and present global trends in graduate education - Facilitate international exchanges (linked conferences and workshops) - Member Benefits - Discounted registration fees for all CGS meetings, including the Annual Meeting and Summer Workshops for deans & graduate students - Free subscription to the quarterly newsletter CGS GradEdge - Free digital downloads of all CGS publications and member-price discounts on hard-copy titles (when available) - Reduced member rates for CGS consulting services and exclusive access to graduate-education research - Listing on the CGS member page, access to the CGS online member directory, and participation in the CGS discussion boards - Inquiries : Innovation Team, Graduate School (E-mail) graduate_BK21@korea.ac.kr