FACT SHEET
Kyung Hee University
Information valid for academic year
2016/2017
Name of the university
and Erasmus code if available
Kyung Hee University
Type of agreement
Bilateral
Kyung Hee University(KHU) was founded in 1949, and has grown to have 32,137
students including 2,500 international students. KHU has three campuses; Seoul
Campus (located in Seoul, capital city of Korea), Global Campus (located in
Suwon, 45 km south from Seoul), and Gwangneung Campus (located in
Namyangjoo, 37km north from Seoul).
General information about the university
(location, number of students, faculties,
etc)
KHU is formed with thirteen Colleges :
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Humanities
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Politics and Economics
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Management
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Hotel and Tourism Management
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Sciences
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Human Ecology
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Engineering
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Electronics and information
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Applied Sciences
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Life Sciences
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International Studies
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Foreign Languages and Literature
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Art and Design
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Physical Education
Kyung Hee University
Since its founding, Kyung Hee University has pursued the Kyung Hee Spirit of
"Scholarship and Peace" as well as the founding principle of "creating a civilized
world." For the past 62 years, the University has developed remarkably,
contributing to the fulfilment of a "cultural world for humanity" as the leader of
the future of academics and the creator of common values for humanity. In
particular, the past five years have witnessed notable growth and a rise in the
University's stature through forward-looking and adventurous endeavours in
education, research, public service, and praxis.
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University website
Build up Kyung Hee’s unique academic culture
- Providing Nation’s First & Best Convergence in General Education;
College of Humanities
Special Lectures by International Scholars (Paul M. Kennedy, Slavoj
Zizek, G. John Ikenberry)
Globalization at Kyung Hee : 492 Partner Institutions in 78 Countries,
2014 Joonang Daily University Rankings in Globalization- No. 4
http://www.khu.ac.kr/eng
KHU has three campuses; Seoul Campus (located in Seoul, capital city of Korea),
Global Campus (located in Suwon, 45 km south from Seoul), and Gwangneung
Campus (located in Namyangjoo, 37km north from Seoul).
Our Campuses
Each campus offers different majors. Seoul Campus is mostly known for
Management, Humanities, Politic and Science. Global Campus is famous
country-wide in Engineering and Science majors. Gwangneung Campus
is specialized for the Graduate School of Peace Studies.
http://www.khu.ac.kr/eng/about/map_directions.jsp
Kyung Hee University (Global Campus)
1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si,
Gyeonggi-do, 446-701, Republic of Korea.
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Contact person for exchange agreements
Name
Title
Address
Phone/Fax number
E-mail address
Contact person for outgoing exchange
students from KHU
Name
Title
Address
Phone/Fax number
E-mail address
Contact person for incoming exchange
students to KHU
Name
Title
Address
Phone/Fax number
E-mail address
Tommy S. Ji
International Program Coordinator
1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 446-701,
Republic of Korea
+82-31-201-3965/+82-31-201-3179
[email protected]
Tommy S. Ji
International Program Coordinator
1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 446-701,
Republic of Korea
+82-31-201-3965/+82-31-201-3179
[email protected]
Kyung Ryoo
International Program Coordinator
1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 446-701,
Republic of Korea
+82-31-201-3965/+82-31-201-3179
[email protected]
Website for exchange students
http://oiak.khu.ac.kr/eng/program/support.php
Website for course offer
(please provide course offer in both English
and the following languages if available:
French, German, Spanish, Chinese,
Japanese)
http://www.khu.ac.kr/eng/academics/schools_colleges.jsp
Which departments/schools/faculties are
open for exchange students and at which
level?
Is it possible to take courses from different
schools/faculties?
Course offer: Language courses
(Click on the department you wish to see further information for. If
information is in Korea, please contact the Office of International Affairs via
email)
All colleges accept incoming exchange students at the undergraduate
level. (However, some departments may not offer English courses)
Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies also accepts
incoming exchange students.
Yes, as long as the courses are within the same campus.
Korean Language Courses:
Website: http://ice.khu.ac.kr
How many credits are equivalent to full
time studies per semester?
30 ECTS
Grading system
http://oiak.khu.ac.kr/eng/program/grades.php
Issuance of transcript of records
An Official Transcript will be issued for all exchange students after their
exchange period is over. Office of International Affairs at KHU will send the
Official Transcript to the student’s home university’s international office.
Website for application process
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7ab_ZHf8X4MMYAAY9_uA
wreCfDZwrvb-AvhZRLGdF5WawNQ/viewform
Semester periods
Fall Semester: September – December
Spring Semester: March – June
For more detailed academic schedule:
http://www.khu.ac.kr/eng/academics/academic_calendar.jsp
Application deadline(s) for admission
http://oiak.khu.ac.kr/eng/program/return.php
Decision on admission of nominated
students will be sent (date/time period)
Fall Semester: July
Spring Semester: January
Kyung Hee University (Global Campus)
1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si,
Gyeonggi-do, 446-701, Republic of Korea.
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Language requirements (TOEFL score,
IELTS, etc) for undergraduate and
graduate students
N/A
Housing assistance
Yes, accommodation is possible if students send in their dormitory
application by the designated deadline.
Website for housing
http://www.khu.ac.kr/eng/campus/housing.jsp
Application deadline(s) for housing
Same as the application deadline.
Insurance information
Students are required to purchase their own insurance plan from their
home country.
Visa information
http://www.khu.ac.kr/eng/campus/visa.jsp
Information for students with special needs
Other information
Kyung Hee University (Global Campus)
1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si,
Gyeonggi-do, 446-701, Republic of Korea.
2016-10-04