[South Korea] Kangwon National University – Exchange Program 2025

Greeting from Kangwon National University, South Korea!

Kangwon National University (KNU) is a prominent institution located in Chuncheon, South Korea. Established in 1947, it stands as a beacon of higher education in the Kangwon province. Renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to research, KNU offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including engineering, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. With state-of-the-art facilities, a vibrant campus life, and a dedicated faculty, KNU nurtures students to become future leaders equipped with both knowledge and character. Its strategic location amidst scenic surroundings adds to the allure, providing an enriching environment for holistic growth and learning. As a leading academic institution, KNU continues to uphold its mission of fostering innovation, fostering global perspectives, and contributing to the advancement of society.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Kangwon National University Exhange Program Spring & Fall 2025 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

RESOURCES:

 

ELIGIBILITY

  1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3)
    (    Students must have completed at least two semesters at their home university.)
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
  3. Minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
  4. Be proficient in English and/or Korean

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Official Academic Transcript
  2. English and/or Korean Language Proficiency
  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 5 October 2024 (Spring) and 5 April 2025 (Fall) for internal review.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Kangwon National University and you may proceed to the online application no later than  10 November 2024 (Spring) and 10 May 2025 (Fall).
    • Details about application (Required documents by KNU and application link) to KNU can be found here
  3. The FINAL decision is from Kangwon National University.

 

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