# KOREA UNIVERSITY Graduate School

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- [Introduction](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/about/greeting.html)
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- [For Students](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/life_in_korea.html)
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Global & Partnership Programs

- [Life in Korea](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/life_in_korea.html)
- [Studying at Korea University](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/study_KU.html)
- [The OIH Programs](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/office_program.html)
- [SNS Channels](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/SNS.html)
- [Academic Support](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/academic_support.html)
- [Research Support](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/research_support.html)
- [Career Development Support](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/career_support.html)
- [Student Counseling](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/student_counseling.html)
- [Graduate Student Research Space](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/research_space.html)
- [Global & Partnership Programs](https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/international_students/global_programs.html)

# 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**

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**

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**

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 |

- **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
  - **Program schedules, frequency, and content may change depending on operational circumstances.**
  - International Graduate Student Counseling Center : **Student Counseling Center**
  - Humanities Campus : Central Plaza B114 (Tel) 02-3290-1540 / 1543
  - Science Campus : Science Library 306  (Tel) 02-3290-4581 / 4582
  - Writing Course & Korean-Language Thesis Writing Course : Administration Team, University College (Tel) 02-3290-5353 (E-mail) jnhyun@korea.ac.kr
  - All other inquiries : **Administration Team, Graduate School** (Tel) 02-3290-5145 / 5144  (E-mail) graduateOIH@korea.ac.kr

#### International Summer & Winter University (International Education Team)

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

- **Eligibility** : All graduate students (enrolled or on leave of absence)
- **Program Registration** : Recruitment twice a year

- Spring : Apr – May  · Fall: Oct – Nov
- Courses run during the summer and winter breaks

- **Benefit** : Tuition refund for participants who earn a grade of B or higher
- **Inquiries** : International Education Team (Tel) 02-3290-1152 / 1158

#### 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).

- **Eligibility** : Graduate students, early-career researchers, etc.
- **Website** (\* Click the link to be redirected to the site.)

  [CGS Website (http://cgsnet.org/)](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