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 Greetings from the president

We are here to nurture

Introduction of Gachon University

Introduction of Gachon University

future global leaders.
The educational principles of Gachon University are charity, service, and patriotism.
Our ultimate goal, therefore, is to cultivate students into intellectuals that are valuable
anywhere in the world; intellectuals with warm hearts and creative minds.

In order to be a world-renown school, Gachon is focusing its forces on research and

education.

We’ve invested 120 billion KRW into establishing the Neuroscience Research Institute
and the Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, and has been leading the way into
scientific advancement with original research and the latest technology. Based on
the infrastructure of the Gil Hospital, which is among Korea’s top 3 research-based
hospitals, the schools of medicine, Korean medicine, and pharmacy are showing
medical research results worthy of attention. Not only that, we have been excelling in
also sciences and engineering, economics and business, arts, and athletics.
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Thanks to the national subsidy we’ve received during the past 2 years for several
specialized governments lead projects, our university’s growth is like never before. This
will result in more specialized curriculums and benefits to the students, such as the
expansion of scholarships and study-abroad opportunities.

Our school, having been chosen as an IEQAS for the high quality of its international
student body, is becoming a globally prestigious university that’s trusted by students
Contents worldwide.

For our international students’ quickest improvements in their TOPIK scores, we are
Introduction of Gachon University 03~06 running a free TOPIK center, which is a government-appointed test implementing
agency. Also, as much as we have various programs for our international students such
Undergraduate Admissions 07~12 as professional counseling and first-hand culture experience programs, we are confident
that we have the optimal environment for students to focus on their academics.
Graduate Admissions 13~15
All of us here promise that we try our best to ensure you don’t regret your choice in
Korean Language Center Application 16~18 coming to Gachon. I hope all of your beautiful dreams will come true here at Gachon
that’s becoming globally prestige. Thank you.
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Student Life and Campus Life 20~22

President of Gachon University / M.D. Lee Gil Ya
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 A competent university,
and even more competent students!
Introduction of Gachon University

Introduction of Gachon University

Gachon University readies
the dream towards the world.
Medical Campus Hawaii Gachon Global Center Gachon Creative Factory Gachon Hall
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College of Medicine

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 Education Performance of Gachon Undergraduate Program
Selected under the International Education Quality Assurance System
(IEQAS) by the Ministry of Education
2 campuses, 1 each in Seongnam (Global Campus) and Incheon (Medical Campus)
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Undergraduate Program
Recruitment
14 colleges (11 undergraduate studies + 27 majors + 42 departments)
[New Student Admission]
Global Campus (Seongnam)
Selected under the University Recruitment Unit (Departments) Category (Language)
The official
International Education Gachon Liberal Arts College School of Liberal Studies (Major in Korean Studies), School of Liberal Studies (Major in Liberal Studies)**
Test of Proficiency in Korean Korean Track
Quality Assurance System
(Standard-TOPIK) School of Business (in Korean), Department of Mathematical Finance
(IEQAS) by the Ministry of College of Business
Education
Domestic Institution School of Business (in English)* English Track
Department of Media and Communication, Department of Tourism Management, Department of Economics, Department of
College of Social Science Medical Management, Department of Applied Statics, Department of Psychology, Department of Social Welfare**, Department of
Early Childhood Education**
College of Law Department of Law, Department of Public Administration, Department of Police Administration**
Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of English Language and Literature, Department of Eastern
College of Humanities
Languages and Literatures, Department of European Languages and Literatures

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Ministry of Education University School of Urban Planning and Landscape Studies, School of Architecture, Department of Building Equipment System & Fire
Class
As of April 2020, ST
Specialization Project
College of Engineering
Protection Engineering, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Korean Track

Enrolled students rated First place in integrated School of Mechanical & Smart Industrial Engineering (Major in Mechanical Engineering), School of Mechanical & Smart Industrial
Engineering (Major in Industrial Engineering), School of Mechanical & Smart Industrial Engineering (Major in Smart Factory)
“A” assessment for College of Bio-Nano Technology
Department of Food Bioengineering, Department of Food & Nutrition, Department of Bionanotechnology, Department of Life
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including 2,399 graduate school universities Sciences, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry
Department of Computer Engineering [Major in Computer Engineering (in Korean)], Department of Electronic Engineering [Major
students. Gyeonggido and Incheon (2018) in Electronic Engineering], Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of AI & Software**, Department of Smart City
College of IT Convergence Convergence Studies**, Department of Medical Engineering**

S
Department of Computer Engineering [Major in Computer Engineering (in English)]* English Track
Class College of Korean Medicine Department of Pre-Korean Medicine**
School of Art & Design [Major in Fine Art & Sculpture (Fine Art)], School of Art & Design [Major in Fine Art & Sculpture (Sculpture)],
School of Art & Design [Major in Design (Visual)], School of Art & Design [Major in Design (Industrial)], School of Art & Design [Major
in Fashion Design]
School of Music [Major in Vocal Music], School of Music [Major in Instrumental Music (Wind and String Music)], School of Music Korean Track
College of Art & Physical Education [Major in Industrial Music (Piano)], School of Music [Major in Music Composition]
Employment/Startup Chosen as a National Program of IPP Parallel Work-study Project Assessment University Base Performance Assessment

Excellence University Excellence in Software S rank Self-improvement School of Physical Education [Major in Physical Education], School of Physical Education [Major in Taekwondo]

Gyeonggido-type Employment Bridge University

by the Ministry of Science and ICT (2015) Ministry of Employment and Labor (2018) University Department of Acting Arts

Gyeonggido, Gyeonggi Job Foundation (2019) The Ministry of Education (2018)

Ministry of SMEs and Startups (2017)
Medical Campus (Incheon)
College Recruitment Unit (Departments) Language

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College of Medical Science Department of Pre-Med**
ST
College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy**
Korean Track
College of Nursing Department of Nursing**
Department of Dental Hygiene***, Department of Radiological Science***, Department of Physical Therapy***, Department of
College of Health Science
Emergency Medical Service & Rescue***, Department of Exercise Rehabilitation Welfare**
Approved by the Ministry of Education as an Chosen in the Biohealth category IPP work-study integration program No. 1 in professor
※ The admission quota may be limited depending on the recruitment unit (department)
International Education Maker Space Post IPP program employment percentage & ※ * indicates a department where classes are entirely taught in English.
Quality Assurance System Entrepreneurship education
6 Ministry of SMEs and Startups (2019) Ministry of Employment and Labor
and Human Resources Development percentage
※ ** indicates a department where there are restrictions on the admission of international students.
※ *** (application criteria for the College of Health Science) indicates that applicants must hold a TOPIK Lv. 4 certificate or higher
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(IEQAS) Service of Korea (2019)
University assessment by JoongAng Ilbo
(2019)
 Recruitment Unit Application Criteria
[Transfer Admission] A. Nationality The applicant and his/her parents must be foreigners.(If the applicant or either of his/her parents is Korean, he/she may not be qualified.)
B. Academic Criteria
Undergraduate Program

Undergraduate Program
1. New Student Admission A person who has completed the curricula corresponding to the elementary and secondary curricula of Korea and graduated from high
Global Campus (Seongnam) school (or is set to graduate) or has completed an equivalent level of education
College Recruitment Unit (Departments) Category (Language) 2. Transfer Admission (2nd year) A person who has graduated from a domestic and foreign junior college or has acquired (or is set to acquire) 32 credits by
completing the first year of studies (2 terms; excl. the summer session) at a domestic or foreign four-year college
School of Business (Major in Business Administration), Department of Mathematical Finance Korean Track 3. Transfer Admission (3rd year) A person who has graduated from a domestic and foreign junior college or has acquired (or is set to acquire) 65 credits by
College of Business
School of Business (Major in Global Business Administration)* English Track completing the first year of studies (4 terms; excl. the summer session) at a domestic or foreign four-year college
※ Acceptance of transfer admission (4th year) will begin in Term 2 of the 2022 school year. For more details, refer to the 2022 Term 2 application guidelines.
Department of Media and Communication, Department of Tourism Management, Department of Economics, Department of
College of Social Science Medical Management, Department of Applied Statics, Department of Psychology, Department of Social Welfare**, Department of C. Language Proficiency
Early Childhood Education** [Departments Offering Courses in Korean (Korean Track)] * Must meet one of the four criteria below
College of Law Department of Law, Department of Public Administration, Department of Police Administration** ① Hold a TOPIK Lv. 3 certificate or higher
Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of English Language and Literature, Department of Eastern ② Completed the Korean Language Program (Lv. 3 or higher) at Gachon University's Korean Language Education Center
College of Humanities
Languages and Literatures, Department of European Languages and Literatures ③ Completed a Korean language program (Lv. 3 or higher) at an educational institution affiliated with a four-year university in Korea
School of Urban Planning and Landscape Studies (Major in Urban Planning Studies), School of Urban Planning and Landscape ④ Passed the Gachon University Korean Proficiency Test administered under the supervision of Gachon University
Studies (Major in Landscape Studies), School of Architecture (Major in Interior Architecture), School of Architecture (Major in Korean Track ※ However, those applying for the College of Health Science must hold a TOPIK Lv. 4 certificate or higher.
(Architectural Engineering), School of Architecture (Major in Architecture)**, Department of Building Equipment System & Fire
College of Engineering
Protection Engineering, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Department, of [Departments Offering Courses in English (English Track)] * Applicable to the School of Business (in English), School of Business (Major in Global Business
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Industrial Management Engineering, Department of Materials Science &
Engineering Administration), and Department of Computer Engineering (in English)
- Must have scored 530 in TOEFL (197 in CBT or 71 in iBT), 5.5 in IELTS, or 600 in TEPS or passed the CEFR English B2 level test
Department of Food Bioengineering, Department of Food & Nutrition, Department of Bionanotechnology, Department of Life
College of Bio-Nano Technology - However, applicants who hold the nationality of a country that uses English as its mother tongue or uses English as a legal official language may apply without an English
Sciences, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry
Department of Computer Engineering (in Korean), Department of Electronic Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, proficiency test score or documentation proving that they have completed secondary or higher education (e.g., graduation certificate, etc.)
College of IT Convergence Department of AI & Software**
Department of Computer Engineering (in English)* English Track Screening Method
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School of Art & Design [Major in Fine Art & Sculpture (Fine Art)], School of Art & Design [Major in Fine Art & Sculpture (Sculpture)],
School of Art & Design [Major in Design (Visual)], School of Art & Design [Major in Design (Industrial)], School of Art & Design [Major Comprehensive evaluation of the academic plan, highest level of education completed, language proficiency, etc.
in Fashion Design]
Recruitment Unit Screening Method
School of Music [Major in Vocal Music], School of Music [Major in Instrumental Music (Wind and String Music)], School of Music
College of Art & Physical Education Korean Track
[Major in Industrial Music (Piano)], School of Music [Major in Music Composition] New Student Admission
100% document screening (out of 100 points)
School of Physical Education [Major in Physical Education], School of Physical Education [Major in Taekwondo] Transfer Admission

Department of Acting Arts** ※ The screening method is subject to change.

※ An additional practical test may be administered depending on the major (arts, physical education, etc.)
※ An interview may be required for those applying to a department where courses are taught in English (English Track) or to the College of Health Science
Medical Campus (Incheon)
College Recruitment Unit (Departments) Language
Screening Procedure
College of Medical Science Department of Pre-Med**
Submission of the required Announcement of successful
College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy** Online admission application Review Tuition payment
documents (by mail or in person) applicants
Korean Track
College of Nursing Department of Pharmacy**
Issuance of a standard Orientation and course
Department of Dental Hygiene***, Department of Radiological Science***, Department of Physical Therapy***, Visa application Entry into Korea
College of Health Science admission approval letter registration
Department of Emergency Medical Service & Rescue***, Department of Exercise Rehabilitation Welfare**

※ The admission quota may be limited depending on the recruitment unit (department)
※ * indicates a department where classes are entirely taught in English. Application Fee
※ ** indicates a department where there are restrictions on the admission of international students.
※ *** (application criteria for the College of Health Science) indicates that applicants must hold a TOPIK Lv. 4 certificate or higher
- Application fee: KRW 150,000 * Once the application and payment are completed, the application cannot be cancelled as well as the fee will not be refunded.
With respect to returning screening fees, Article 34-4 (5) of the Higher Education Act and Article 42 of the Enforcement Decree of the Higher
Education Act are observed.
- If the total amount paid by the applicant is under KRW 150,000, the application will not be accepted.
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 Tuition Fee Required Documents
Registration Tuition fee per New Student Transfer
Area of Study Departments No Required Documents Type
fee (KRW) term (KRW) Admission Admission
Undergraduate Program

Undergraduate Program
School of Business (Major in Business Administration), School of Liberal Studies (Major in Korean Studies), Department of All the required application documents ※ Fill out online and print
Humanities & Law, Department of Psychology, Department of Economics, Department of Media and Communication, Department of Public ① One copy of the application form
318,000 3,609,000 1 Original copy ○ ○
Social Sciences Administration, Department of Tourism Management, Department of English Language and Literature, Department of Korean ② One copy of the consent form
Language and Literature, Department of European Languages and Literatures, Department of Eastern Languages and Literatures ③ One copy of an academic plan

Department of Mathematical Finance, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Department of Life Sciences, Department of One copy of the applicant’s passport
Sciences
Food & Nutrition, Department of Physical Therapy, Department of Radiological Science, Department of Emergency Medical Service 2 One copy of the applicant’s alien registration card (front and back) Photocopy ○ ○
& Physical 318,000 4,250,000
& Rescue, Department of Dental Hygiene, Department of Applied Statistics, Department of Medical Management, Department of ※ Must be submitted by those residing in Korea
Education
Physical Education (Major in Physical Education, Major in Taekwondo), School of Arts & Design (Major in Fashion Design)
School of Electronic Engineering [Major in Electronic Engineering], School of Computer Engineering [Major in Computer Engineering], One copy of the applicant’s parents’ passports each
3 Photocopy ○ ○
School of Architecture, School of Urban Planning and Landscape Studies, School of Machinery, Smart and Industrial Engineering [Major ※ If any of the parents do not have a passport, then a copy of a government issued ID card (photo ID) is acceptable.
in Mechanical Engineering], School of Machinery, Smart and Industrial Engineering [Major in Industrial Engineering], Department
Engineering 318,000 4,765,000 One copy of the family relations certificate or birth certificate
of Electrical Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, ▶T
 he certificate is provided as proof that the applicant and his/her parents are foreign nationals and it must have been
Department of Building Equipment System & Fire Protection Engineering, Department of Bionanotechnology, Department of Food
issued by the government
Biotechnology, Department of Materials Science & Engineering Translated and
4 ▶C
 hinese students should submit a copy of the family register or family relations certificate ○ ○
notarized copy
School of Music (Major in Vocal Music, Major in Instrumental Music, Major in Music Composition), School of Arts & Design (Major in ※ If the parents are divorced, submit a copy of the divorce certificate.
Arts 318,000 4,955,000
Fire Art/Sculpture, Major in Design), Department of Acting Acts** ※ If either parent is deceased, submit a copy of the death certificate.
※ If the applicant was raised by a single parent, submit a single parent certificate or any other proof thereof.
※ The above registration and tuition fees are based on the 2021 fees. They may change slightly in 2022.
One copy of a language proficiency certificate
▶D  epartments Offering Courses in Korean (Korean Track)] * Submit one of the following documents

How to Apply Online 1) The score card from a TOPIK Lv. 3 test or a higher level
2) Certificate of completion from the Korean Language Program (Lv. 3 or higher) at Gachon University’s Korean Language
Education Center
Please prepare an identification photo file (.jpg or .gif) to upload online 3) Certificate of completion from a Korean language program (Lv. 3 or higher) at an educational institution affiliated with
(The photo must have been taken in the past 3 months, must have a blank background, and must not be a snapshot) 5 a four-year university in Korea Photocopy ○ ○
4) A certificate issued for passing the Korean Proficiency Test administered under the supervision of Gachon University
* However, those applying to the College of Health Science must submit the score card from a TOPIK Lv. 4 test or a
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❶ Access application website ❸ Check the notice higher level
Access Gachon University’s Office of International Affairs ❷ Registration and Login The applicant must check the notice and is ▶Departments Offering Courses in English (English Track)] * Submit proof of achieving any of the following scores
homepage (www.oia.gachon.ac.kr) → Register with your real name fully responsible for any disadvantages caused by not 530 in TOEFL (197 in CBT or 71 in iBT), 5.5 in IELTS, or 600 in TEPS or passed the CEFR English B2 level test
Admission Application Agency (http://www.jinhakapply.com) submitting the required documents. ※ Proficiency test (e.g., TOPIK) scores must have been obtained within the last two years to be valid.

One copy of the high school graduation certificate (or proof of scheduled graduation) and transcript each
❹ Complete application ❺ Pay application fee 6 Photocopy ○ X
▶ Submit a translated copy in Korean or English.
- Refer to the application guideline and select your admission type, college/department, etc. Information entered cannot be modified and the application
- May select up to two desired majors cannot be cancelled after the payment is completed. One copy of the graduation (completion) certificate from a junior college (or a four-year college) and transcript each
- Double check for any errors and omissions Application fee is non-refundable. 7 ▶ Submit a translated copy in Korean or English. Photocopy X ○
▶ The grades and GPAs for all year levels completed must be indicated (Otherwise, the application will not be accepted).

❻ Print exam slip ❼ Submit documents Two copies of a certificate of the highest level of education (one original copy and one photocopy)
Check that the application is completed and print the application and Submit the documents by mail or in person. ▶ New student admission: Proof of graduating from high school
Translated and
exam slip for an interview. (Print the label for the post and attach on the front of the envelope.) 8 ▶ Transfer admission: Proof of graduating from a junior college or a four-year college ○ ○
notarized copy
※ Two copies (one original copy and one photocopy) of the certificate of the highest level of education must be
submitted.
• A
 dmission applications are submitted online only and are not accepted in person Original copy (to
※ After submitting your application online, the original documents must be sent by mail or submitted in person One copy of a proof of bank balance (financial guarantor)
be submitted after
9 ▶ Residing outside Korea: Must have a bank balance of at least USD 20,000 ○ ○
※P ersonal information on the application must be identical to that in your passport ▶ Residing in Korea: Must have a bank balance of at least KRW 20,000,000
acceptance) *For
• Y
 ou
visa issuance*
can check if your application has been submitted properly by your verification slip. You can also print other documents like your personal statement on
the agency website * The documents submitted will not be returned to the applicant, irrespective of whether his/her application is accepted.
• Y ou must fill in and submit your admission application and personal statement during the online application period and cannot edit them afterwards. * If the name appearing on the documents is different, a proof of the reason issued by a court of law or a public/government agency in the applicant’s home country must be
※O  ur university keeps the applications confidential through the submission agency and does not use any personal information (name, alien registration submitted.
number, passport number, contact information, etc.) for use other than the admissions process

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 Scholarship
Graduate Programs
Scholarships for New Students
Scholarship Category Description
Undergraduate Program

Graduate Admission
A-1 30% of the tuition for the first term Master’s Degree Programs
A-2 20% of the tuition for the first term (applicable to the Fine Art/Sculpture Major and the School of Music)
Scholarship for
Foreigners 100% of the tuition for the first term for the top student (must have completed at least two terms) and 10% of the tuition for two outstanding Area of Study
A-3 students (must have completed at least two terms) among those who completed programs at the Gachon University's Korean Language
Education Center (applicable only to those who completed the program at Gachon University in the term immediately before admission)
Area of Study Departments Majors Campus
Korean Language and Literature Korean Language, Classical Literature, Modern Literature
B-1 (Upon enrollment) TOPIK Lv. 3 certificate holder: 10% of the tuition for the first term English Language and Literature English Language and Literature
Scholarship for B-2 (Upon enrollment) TOPIK Lv. 4 certificate holder: 20% of the tuition for the first term Eastern Languages and Literatures Korean-Chinese Translation, Korean-Japanese Cultural Content
Excellence in European Languages and Literatures German Language and Literature, French Language and Literature
Korean B-3 (Upon enrollment) TOPIK Lv. 5 certificate holder: 25% of the tuition for the first term
Law Public Law, Private Law, AI Convergence Law, and Special Judicial Police Law
B-4 (Upon enrollment) TOPIK Lv. 6 certificate holder: 30% of the tuition for the first term Public Administration Public Administration, Policy Studies, and Welfare Administration
C-1 Recommended by a sister university/institution: 10% of the tuition for the first term Choose one Personnel Management, Marketing, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship and Technical
Recommendation Business Administration
(cannot be Management, Management Strategies
Scholarship C-2 Recommended by Gachon University's Korean Language Education Center: 10% of the tuition for the first term Humanities & Social Global Economics Economics, International Trade
combined)
Sciences Tourism Management Tourism Management, Hospitality Management
Health insurance Accounting and Taxation Accounting, Taxation
premium for (Upon enrollment) Payment of the registration fee (※ Not referring to the National Health Insurance premiums)
Social Welfare Social Welfare
Other international students
Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
To improve Korean Public Health Policy and Health Promotion Studies, Medical Management and Medical Informatics,
Acquired the TOPIK Lv. 4 certificate or higher within a year (two terms): KRW 300,000 Public Health Policy and Administration
proficiency Public Health Economics and Silver Industry Studies
Media & Communication Media & Communication
1. Eligible students will be able to receive a combination of the above scholarships (e.g. If the student is eligible for the Scholarship for Foreigners A-1 (30%) and the Scholarship for Excellence in Korean B-1 (10%),
Police & Public Security Criminal Justice, Security Studies
he/she will receive a total scholarship of 40% of the tuition fee for the first term.)
2. To apply for the above scholarships, the student must submit all the required documents by the deadline.
Applied Statistics Applied Statistics
3. For matters not specified above, the Scholarship Regulations of Gachon University will be observed. The scholarship payment standards and amount are subject to change. Mathematical Finance Math Informatics Global
4. If a student drops out or transfers to a different school, he/she must return all the scholarships he/she has received. Natural Sciences Fashion Design Fashion Design, Beauty Industry Studies, Fashion & Beauty Therapy Campus
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Food & Nutrition Food & Nutrition (Seongnam)
Urban Planning Urban Planning, Transportation Science
Landscape Studies Landscape Studies
Scholarships for Current Students Architecture Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Architecture
Scholarship for Foreigners Industrial Engineering Industrial Management Engineering, Logistics Management
Building Equipment System & Fire
Departments Offering Courses in Korean (Korean Track) Departments Offering Courses in English (English Track) Equipment Engineering, Fire and Disaster Prevention Engineering
Protection Engineering
Requirement Description Requirement Description Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Food Biotechnology Food Biotechnology
TOPIK Lv. 3 or higher and GPA of 2.5 or higher in the previous term 10% of the tuition for the current term GPA of 2.5 or higher in the previous term 10% of the tuition for the current term
Civil and Environmental Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering
Engineering
TOPIK Lv. 4 or higher and GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous term 30% of the tuition for the current term GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous term 30% of the tuition for the current term Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence
TOPIK Lv. 5 or higher and GPA of 3.5 or higher in the previous term 50% of the tuition for the current term GPA of 4.0 or higher in the previous term 50% of the tuition for the current term Materials Science & Engineering Materials Science & Engineering
Bionanotechnology Nano Science and Technology
TOPIK Lv. 6 or higher and GPA of 4.3 or higher in the previous term 100% of the tuition for the current term GPA of 4.3 or higher in the previous term 100% of the tuition for the current term IT Convergence Engineering Computer Science
Game Visual Engineering Game Visual Engineering
< ODA Scholarship > AI & Software AI, Software Science
- Eligibility: Students from a country classified as a low or middle income country by the OECD Information Security Information Security
- Scholarship amount: 10% of the tuition fee Next-Generation Smart Energy System
Next Generation Smart Energy System (Integrated Major)
- Application period • New students: Three consecutive terms from the second term to the fourth term after admission (if the applicant has taken an academic leave, the three Convergence
consecutive terms including the term(s) in which the academic leave was taken) Interde-
Integrated Studies Chemical Biotechnology (Engineering), Electrical Engineering (Engineering), Electronic Engineering
Nano Science and Technology partmental
• Transfer students: The second term after admission (one term in total; if the applicant takes an academic leave in the second term, he/she will be ineligible) (Natural Sciences & (Engineering) Energy IT (Engineering), Nanophysics (Natural Sciences), Nanochemistry (Natural Sciences),
(interdepartmental cooperation program) cooperation
Engineering) Life Sciences (Natural Sciences), Food & Nutrition (Natural Sciences)
< Scholarship for Excellent Grades > programs
- Students with excellent grades in their department or area of study Herbology, Physiology, Anatomy and Acupuncture Points, Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine,
1. To be eligible, the student must have earned at least 12 credits in the previous year (at least 9 credits for fourth year students) Korean Medicine Korean Medicine Acupuncture Medicine, Therapeutics, Gynecology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Appearance Science,
2. To apply for the above scholarships, the student must submit all the required documents by the deadline. Pathology, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostics, Pediatrics, Constitutional Medicine, Neuropsychiatry
3. For matters not specified above, the Scholarship Regulations of Gachon University will be observed. The scholarship payment standards and amount are subject to change. Performing Arts Acting, Directing, Theories, Visual Design
4. If a student drops out or transfers to a different school, he/she must return all the scholarships he/she has received. Sculpture Sculpture
Global
Arts & Physical Design Visual Design, Industrial Design
Campus
Education Fine Art Fire Art, Theories of Art
12 Music Vocal Music, Music Composition, Integrated Piano, Wind and String Music
(Seongnam) 13
Physical Education Physical Education
 Ph.D. Programs Eligibility
Area of Study Departments Majors Note
Category Application Criteria
Korean Language and Literature Korean Language, Classical Literature, Modern Literature
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university (4years) OR equivalent qualification (Or a candidate expected to receive a bachelor's degree by February,
English Language and Literature English Language and Literature Master’s 2022)
Graduate Admission

Graduate Admission
Public Law, Private Law, Criminal Law, Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, AI Convergence Law, and Freshmen - Have equivalent qualifications according to the law, etc.
Law
Special Judicial Police Law - A master's degree from an accredited college or university OR equivalent qualification (Or a candidate expected to receive a master's degree by February, 2022)
Public Administration, Policy Studies, Welfare Administration, Regional Development, National Security Ph.D.
Public Administration - Have equivalent qualifications according to the law, etc.
Management - Applicants from an accredited college or university with the same major
Personnel Management, Marketing, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship and Technical • Transfer to 2nd semester: Person who has completed at least one semester of master's degree course and has earned at least 6 credits
Business Administration Master’s
Management, Management Strategies • Transfer to 3rd semester: Person who has completed at least two semesters of master's degree courses and has earned at least 12 credits
Global Economics Economics, International Trade • Anyone else who is deemed to have satisfied the above conditions by any legislation
Humanities & Social
Sciences Tourism Management Tourism Management, Hospitality Management Transfer - Applicants from an accredited college or university with the same major
• Transfer to 2nd semester: Person who has completed at least one semester of Ph. D degree course and has earned at least 6 credits
Accounting and Taxation Accounting, Taxation
Ph.D. • Transfer to 3rd semester: Person who has completed at least two semesters of Ph. D degree course and has earned at least 12 credits
Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
• Transfer to 4th semester: Person who has completed at least three semesters of Ph. D degree course and has earned at least 18 credits
Education Education Psychology and Counseling, Education for the Gifted and Education Engineering • Anyone else who is deemed to have satisfied the above conditions by any legislation
Public Health Policy and Health Promotion Studies, Medical Management and Medical Informatics, - Foreign Nationality (the applicant and his/her parents are foreign nationals)
Public Health Policy and Administration
Public Health Economics and Silver Industry Studies - TOPIK (Korean Language Proficiency Test) Level 3 or above (Must be submitted before admission and obtain Level 4 or above before graduation)
Media & Communication Media & Communication - English Language Proficiency Test Score (TOEFL PBT 530, CBT 197, iBT 71, / IELTS 5.5 / CEFR B2 / TEPS 600 / NEW TEPS 326 or above)
Police & Public Security Criminal Justice, Security Studies All Note ※ Students from countries using English as a native language or legally count it as an official language can apply without their regular English language
Applied Statistics Applied Statistics Global proficiency tests upon submission of graduation certificate for middle school or high school in their countries.
Campus - Those enrolling in a multilingual program (Department of Business Administration) will be taught, provided guidance on their thesis/dissertation, and be
Natural Sciences Fashion Design Fashion Design, Beauty Industry Studies, Fashion & Beauty Therapy examined in English, Korean and Chinese, and they are not required to submit a launguage proficiency test.
(Seongnam)
Urban Planning Urban Planning, Transportation Science
Architecture Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Architecture
Industrial Studies Industrial Management Engineering, Logistics Management Application Method
Building Equipment System & Fire
Equipment Engineering, Fire and Disaster Prevention Engineering - Visit the web-site of International Affairs of Gachon University(http://oia.gachon.ac.kr) and download the application form.
Protection Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering - The applicant itself is responsible for the any mistake and therefore precautions must be checked in advance.
- If the applicant's admission is canceled due to the incorrect entry of the contact information on the application form and the notification of acceptance becomes impossible, he/
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Food Biotechnology Food Biotechnology
Civil and Environmental Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering she cannot raise an objection for any future reason.
Engineering Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence
- If the names on the submitted documents are different, the applicant must attach a certificate from the relevant national court that can prove that he/she is the same person.
- All application documents must be submitted by mail or in person.
Materials Science & Engineering Materials Science & Engineering
Bionanotechnology Nano Science and Technology
IT Convergence Engineering Computer Science Fees
AI & Software AI, Software Science
Game Visual Engineering Game Visual Engineering Application Fee Entrance Fee Student Union Fee Course Division Tuition Fee
Humanities, Social Science 4,508,000
Information Security Information Security
Natural Sciences, Physical Education 5,430,000
Next-Generation Smart Energy System Master’s Course
Next Generation Smart Energy System (Integrated Major) Engineering, Art 6,025,000
Convergence
Korean Medicine 6,768,000
Interde- 80,000 KRW 907,000 KRW 30,000 KRW
Integrated Studies Chemical Biotechnology (Engineering), Electrical Engineering (Engineering), Electronic Engineering Humanities, Social Science 4,644,000
Nano Science and Technology partmental Ph. D Natural Sciences, Physical Education 5,584,000
(Natural Sciences & (Engineering) Energy IT (Engineering), Nanophysics (Natural Sciences), Nanochemistry (Natural
(interdepartmental cooperation program) cooperation Course Engineering, Art 6,072,000
Engineering) Sciences), Life Sciences (Natural Sciences), Food & Nutrition (Natural Sciences),
programs Korean Medicine 7,550,000
Herbology, Physiology, Anatomy and Acupuncture Points, Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine,
※ The fees above are based on 2021 and can be changed in 2022.
Korean Medicine Korean Medicine Acupuncture Medicine, Therapeutics, Gynecology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Appearance Science, Global
Pathology, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostics, Pediatrics, Constitutional Medicine, Neuropsychiatry ※ An account to pay the application fee(for international students) : 하나은행(HANA BANK) 559-910008-33605
Campus
Arts & Physical (Seongnam)
Education
Physical Education Physical Education
Scholarships
Division Scholarship for Freshmen students Scholarship for Enrolled students
Every international student 50% reduction in tuition for the first semester
Multilingual Program (Master’s/Ph.D.)
TOPIK level 4 holder
100% reduction in tuition for the first semester 50% reduction in tuition for all remaining semesters
Area of Study Department Major Note TOPIK level 5 holder
Global TOPIK level 6 holder 100% reduction in tuition for the first two semesters
Humanities & Social Personnel Management, Marketing, Financial Management, International Business Administration, Arts
Business Administration Campus
Sciences Management, Cultural Industry Management ※ Scholarships for enrolled students are paid only to those who have obtained an average GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous semester.
(Seongnam)
14 ※ Transfer students will receive scholarships for freshmen of TOPIK level 3 holders even if they hold TOPIK levels 4, 5 or 6. 15
 Korean Language Education Center Documents to Submit
“TOPIK exam conducting institution”
When a language study visa (D-4) is necessary
Korean Language Center Application

Korean Language Center Application

Introduction Documents for Submission Note

1 Admission application and personal statement (university form)

Classification Detail
Subject International students and Korean students from overseas who want to learn Korean 2 International student insurance registration pledge
- T o enhance free communication skills by reading and writing
- To improve understanding of Korean society and culture through diverse culture experience programs
Financial guarantee pledge (university form)
Goal A Korean financial
▶ Attached documents : ①  Copy of the financial guarantor’s identification
- To actively support intensive program for acquiring TOPIK score in the short period of time 3 guarantor working
② Guarantor’s proof of employment or business license
Korean Education An integrated education based on communication skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in Korea
※ For individual applicants, submit a reference document (university form) notarized
- Visiting Korean Folk Village, Lotte World, Icheon Ceramics Village and other famous places
Course Contents Cultural Experience 4 2 photos (3.5cm×4.5cm)
- Experiencing various events such as performances, speech competitions, and athletic competitions

Customized classes per proficiency To meet the students’ needs at every level, each freshman is required to take a level test 5 1 copy of passport

Passport copy
6 1 copy of identification card (both applicant’s and parent’s)
acceptable
A certificate issued by a foreign government authority verifying that both the students and parents are foreigners
Learning content by level ▶ Original English notarized copy of family relationship certificate or birth certificate issued by homeland government agency
▶ Chinese applicants

Classification Detail -A copy of Household Register

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-O riginal English notarized copy of family relation certificate or relative relation certificate
- T OPIK level 1~2 ※ If both the applicant and his/her parents don’t show on the Household Register index, the Family certificate must be submitted
- K orean alphabet pronunciation, making letters, and punctuation lessons
Beginner 1~2 ※ For divorced parents, submit an additional certificate of divorce
- Enabling students to read and write simple sentences by studying basic grammar and sentence structure
※ For deceased parent(s), submit an additional certificate of death
- Improving students’ daily conversational skills
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- 1 original document of a certificate of bank deposit
T OPIK level 3~4
- E nabling students to express themselves in detail
▶ For applicants living overseas: Certificate of bank deposit containing at least 9,000 USD or the equivalent amount in the currency of one’s own country
Intermediate 1~2 8
- Developing skills to talk about interests and the ability to handle simple tasks (maintained until the admission)
- Widening the depth of knowledge of Korean society and culture ▶ For applicants living in Korea: Certificate of bank deposit containing at least 9,000,000 KRW

- T OPIK level 5~6 9 A copy of highest educational level graduation certificate and transcript
- Improving language skills needed in professional field or research
Advanced 1~2
- Improving communication skills in various topics Graduation diploma, transcript, academic background certification Graduation diploma (copy)
- Aiming to understand more about Korean culture through newspapers, TV, News, and literature ▶ Apostille confirmation or a confirmation document by a Korean consul in the student’s country Transcript (copy)
10 ▶ Chinese students: Educational background or degrees can be verified in Korea through the following website (www.cis.or.kr) or through the Chinese Ministry Educational background
of Education Issued on websites (www.chsi.com.cn) or (www.cdgdc.edu.cn) certification (original
※ If unable to issue the document, a confirmation document by a Korean consul in China can be submitted document)
Certification of activities in hiatus
Semester Timeline 11
(Applicants who have graduated 2 years prior can submit documents that prove experience or studying)
Only those that apply

Period : 4 semesters per year (spring, summer, fall, winter) ※ Submitted documents are not returned to the applicant
※ Documents that are in any language other than Korean, English, or Chinese must be translated and notarized in the corresponding country
1 semester = 5 days per week x 10 weeks (Monday ~ Friday) / 4 hours per day ( 09:00~13:00 or 14:00~18:00)
Semester Application Deadline Start of Semester End of Semester
Spring Early January First week of March Mid May If a language study visa (D-4) is unnecessary
Summer Early April First week of June Mid August
Documents for Submission
Fall Early July First week of September Mid November

Winter Early October First week of December Mid February 1 Admission application (university form) 3 Financial guarantee document and reference (university form) 5 2 color photos (3.5cm×4.5cm)

2 Personal statement (university form) 4 1 copy each of passport and alien registration 6 Graduation diploma of final school

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Dormitory
Gachon University provides a facility where students can have a comfortable
Submission of application Document screening Tuition payment
Issuance of
admission permit
Visa application and safe life while studying
Korean Language Center Application

Dormitory
(student) (university) (student) (student)
(university)

4-person rooms
Boarding Fees
KRW 858,400 (4 months) KRW 1,237,600 (6 months)

Tuition Provided Card key, internet, desk, closet, bed, air conditioning

Amenities Restrooms, common laundromat, multi-purpose room, cafeteria, etc.

Application Fee KRW 70,000
Tuition - Boarding fee payment is made in person
Tuition 1,300,000 KRW/semester (10 weeks), Books sold separately - Prices don’t include individual material
Precautions
- A deposit of 100,000 KRW must be made upon entering Dormitory and will be paid back upon leaving
Tuition Payment Method After submitting all the documents, the admission fee and tuition fee must be deposited into the bank account. ※ Those entering Dormitory must submit a TB test confirmation document by a health center in Korea
※ The fees above are based on 2021 and can be changed.

Scholarship Information
Classification Scholarship

Language Proficiency Scholarship • 30% exemption for TOPIK level 3 or higher

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• Scholarship certificates and differentiated scholarship for one student corresponding to entry, middle, and high-grade of each
semester.
Honor Roll Scholarship - 1st place 500,000KRW, 2nd place 300,000 KRW, 3rd place 100,000 KRW
- Only students signing up for the proceeding semester given

•S
 cholarship given to class with the best attendance in order
- 1st place (1 class) 300,000KRW or less, 2nd place (2 classes) 200,000 KRW or less, 3rd place (3 classes) 100,000 KRW or
Model Scholarship
less
- Given to completers of summer and winter semesters

Financial aid scholarships to •5

 0% tuition exemption each semester
enrolled students - For students enrolled in this university’s program (undergraduate/graduate)

※ The above amounts are based on 2020 and are subject to change along with Gachon University’s scholarship regulation

Tuition Refund Policy

Classification Date Refund Amount

Before the beginning of the term - 100% of tuition

1/3 of Class Period Week 1 (Monday) ~ Week 3 (Friday) 70% of tuition

1/2 of Class Period Week 4 (Monday) to Week 5 (Friday) 50% of tuition

Less than 1/2 of Class Period Week 6 (Monday) No refund

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Campus Overview
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GACHON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS 08. Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute (best animal experiment center in Korea
certified by the International Association for Laboratory Animal Management Evaluation)
09. Vision Tower (landmark that represents the development of Gachon University)
01. E ureka (integrated communication space in Central Library) 10. Pinwheel Hill
02. E lectronic Information Library (dedicated space for subscribing video and electronic 11. Student Dormitory Lounge
magazines, Internet lectures, National Assembly library materials) 12. Lagom (cafe-type student lounge) 13
03. Gacheon Building 13. Birch Lounge 14
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04. Gachon University Station Fountain Plaza (Sky-ceiling Method as in Las Vegas) 14. Eco-bus (environment-friendly electric circulation bus a.k.a. “Ladybug”)
05. Gym inside the Gachon Hall 15. Electronic Information Library
06. Laboratory for the Department of Dental Hygienic 16. Group Counseling Office
07. Lecture hall (with state-of-the-art equipment) 17. G-Space (communication space for foreign languages)

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We hope you fulfill your study-abroad dreams here at Gachon.
Gyeonggi-do
70 minutes
Korean Cultural Experiences

Campus Map
Official TOPIK exam Operation of Professional Counseling at
Incheon Seoul Jamsil
Station
conducting institute Gachon TOPIK Center Gachon International Center

15 m
30 min
Selected as the TOPIK exam conducting Gachon TOPIK Center run at no cost to A systematic supervision and counseling Gangnam utes

inute
Station
institute by the National Institute for enable students to obtain their desired in order to facilitate student’s life abroad

s
International Education, the Ministry of TOPIK scores as quickly as possible Incheon Airport
Seohyun 10 minutes
Education Station

Seongnam

Various Korean Cultural Experiences

1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si,
Experience cultural activities 2 to 3 times per semester! Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

Taepyeong-ro
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Bundang Line
Taepyeong Pass
Seoul Seongnamdaero Gacheon University Station Intersection
Bundang

Buddy Program for International Students Gachon Korean Language Golden Bell Competition Korean Cultural Experiences
Bokjeong Station Exit - direct line to Gachon University’s Vision Tower Taepyeong Station
Jamsil Side Bundang Side
Seoul Ring Expressway

Contacts
Korean Cultural Experiences Korean Cultural Experiences Visit to the University President’s House Office of International Affairs
Office of International Affairs, Gachon University Global Center Room 731,
1342, Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (13120)
Office of International Affairs (Undergraduate/Korean Language Center) : http://oia.gachon.ac.kr
Website Graduate School (Masters/Doctorate) : http://www.gachon.ac.kr/major2/ilban
[email protected] +82-31-750-5823
Undergraduate Admissions [email protected] +82-31-750-5672
[email protected] +82-31-750-5838
Graduate Admissions [email protected] +82-31-750-8888

Korean Language Center [email protected] +82-31-750-5824

Admissions [email protected] +82-31-750-5808

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New / Transfer Students Admission Information

Gachon University (Global Campus) 1342, Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do TEL: 1577-0067
Medical Campus (Medical Campus) 191, Hambangmoe-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon TEL: 032)820-4091~3
Gachon Creative Factory 646-1, Haeanam-ro, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Hawaii Gachon Global Center 315 Saratoga Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815, U.S.A