[South Korea] Busan University of Foreign Studies – Exchange Program Fall 2023

Warmest greetings from Busan Unversity of Foreign Studies! 

Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) is a leading higher education institution located in Busan, South Korea. It was established in 1981 and has since become renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to global education. BUFS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields, including international studies, languages, business, and cultural studies. The university has a diverse student body and faculty, with over 20% of its students coming from overseas. BUFS also has partnerships with universities and organizations around the world, providing students with opportunities to study abroad and gain valuable international experience.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) Exchange Program Fall 2023 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

Fact Sheet

 

ELIGIBILITY

  1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3)
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
  3. Minimum GPA of 2.4 on a 4.0 scale
  4. Be proficient in English or Korean

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Official Academic Transcript
  2. Language Proficiency Certificate (Min. Score of TOPIK Level 3, TOEFL PBT 310, TOEFL iBT 120, IELTS 9, TEPS 990, or NEW TEPS 600)
  3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
  4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
  5. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
  6. Curriculum Vitae
  7. Motivation Letter
  8. Colored Copy of Passport
  9. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) 
  10. Passport Size Photo 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than June 15th, 2023 ffor internal review.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) and you may proceed to the online application.
  3. The FINAL decision is from Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS).

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
  • In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM