Pukyong National University
Fact Sheet for Exchange Programs
GENERAL INFORMATION
University Information Pukyong National University
45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea (48513)
Web: https://www.pknu.ac.kr/main
International Office Information Office of International Affairs
A21 (Mirae Building), #101
Web: https://oia.pknu.ac.kr/
Contact Information for Sangeui SHIN (Ms.)
Incoming Students Email:
[email protected] Phone: +82-51-629-6903
EXCHANGE PROGRAM INFORMATION
Eligibility Currently enrolled in PKNU’s partner institutions
Language proficiency: Either in English (B2) or Korean
* Language certification is not required.
Nomination Fall Semester: April 10
Spring Semester: October 10
Application Fall Semester: April 30
Spring Semester: October 31
Required Documents 1. Application Form (attached)
2. Study Plan (attached)
3. Official Transcript in English
4. Certificate of Enrollment from home university
(Apostille or Korean Consular confirmation required for Non-
OECD applicants)
5. Declaration of Finances
6. Bank Statement
7. Copy of Passport (bio page)
8. 1 Passport-sized photo with white background
* Please combine all your documents into 1 PDF file and attach
it to the email for submission.
Certificate of Admission Fall Semester: End of June
to be Sent by Spring Semester: End of December
Academic Calendar Fall Semester: September 2 – December 20
Spring Semester: March 3 – June 27
* Each semester is for 15 weeks.
* Orientation is one week prior to the start of each semester.
Transcript Sent by Fall Semester: Mid-January
Spring Semester: Mid-July
Pukyong National University
Fact Sheet for Exchange Programs
EXCHANGE PROGRAM INFORMATION
Courses Most courses are taught in Korean, but a variety of courses are
offered in English. The list of courses taught in English will be
available one or two months prior to each semester. The list will be
sent to all accepted exchange students by email with instructions on
course registration. Exchange students can take up to 18 academic
credits per semester. If students would like to learn Korean
language, they can participate in the Korean Language Program
during the semester at a 30% discounted price.
* If students plan to take major courses, they may need an advanced level
of Korean language proficiency (TOPIK levels 5-6), particularly for
departments such as Architecture, Nursing, Early Childhood Education,
Korean Language & Literature, and Fisheries Education, etc.
Credit Transfer All our courses are credit-bearing courses and are acknowledged by
most universities and institutions. However, students should consult
with academic officials in their home universities about credit
transfer before the program begins. It is the students’ responsibility
to consult properly, and it is their home university’s authority to
decide on the credit transfer.
* 3 Credit Hours: 45 contact hours
* 2 Credit Hours: 30 contact hours
Grading Scale A+ A0 B+ B0 C+ C0 D+ D0 F
95- 90- 85- 80- 75- 70- 65- 60- 0-
100 94 89 84 79 74 59 64 59
4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0
Housing All exchange students are automatically assigned to a room (shared)
in on-campus dormitories. The dormitory fee for one semester (four
months) is around KRW 1,700,000 which includes three meals per
day at the cafeteria. Students can find accommodation outside the
campus if they want.
* You will receive the payment bill when you check in. The payment
has to be made only in KRW cash, so please make sure you have
enough KRW when you arrive in Korea.
National Health All exchange students are required to enroll in Korean National
Insurance Health Insurance. They will be automatically enrolled on the same
day of alien registration after they arrive in Korea. More detailed
information will be provided to the accepted exchange students.
I-Friend Program PKNU student buddy will help exchange students adjust to a new
(Korean Buddy Program) life at PKNU. PKNU buddy will contact exchange students via email
prior to their arrival in Korea.
