Address: 1200 Hyoja-dong 3Ga, Wansan-Gu, Jeonju 560-759, Jeonbuk, Korea Website: www.jj.ac.kr
Introduction of Jeonju University
Jeonju University has a 50-year history and ranks among the top 30 universities out of 240 universities in Korea. Jeonju University was founded in 1964 and we currently have 8 graduate schools, 9 undergraduate schools and 66 departments and majors.
There are 12,000 currently enrolled students, 50,000 alumni, and a faculty & staff of 1,300. Jeonju University ranks among the top 30 out of 240 four-year universities in Korea.
Jeonju University has received awards from the state for management and regional innovation and is a school at the forefront in globalization. Jeonju University has received an award from the state for management and was selected in 2008 as an exemplary school for regional innovation. In particular, we have been improving our educational facilities for foreign students studying here. Under the slogan of success among world universities by improving the quality of education, over the past 5 years, by investing about 1,500,000,000,000 won, we have remodeled 12 lecture halls and buildings and constructed 14 new buildings. All our school facilities are avant-garde, comfortable, modern facilities. In May 2011, construction totaling 50,000,000,000 won is scheduled to be completed for the new ubiquitous library, Star Center. Also, Jeonju University has active educational exchanges with 91 universities in 23 countries around the world. We are an international university and we are the first school in Korea to jointly operate the NPIC (National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia) with Cambodia . Jeonju University graduate school nurtures global leaders who carry out original research.
Based on a Christian spirit of truth, peace, and freedom, and with the goal of producing experts as well as further developing our faculty, we are engaging in education and research in academic fields as well as in their practical applications.
We have the educational goal of producing global leaders who carry out original research and also devote themselves to academics as well as social development.
Ⅰ . Academic Programs (Graduate)
1. M.A. Departments & ProgramsAdministration, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Development, Finance
Police Administration Police Administration, Criminal Justice, Security, Fire Department Administration Business Administration Personnel Management, Production
Management, Marketing, Financial Management
Sino-Korea Trade and Investment Korean-Chinese Trade, Korean-Chinese Investment
Finance & Insurance Finance, Insurance
Social Welfare Social Services
Statistics Statistics
Counseling Counseling
Records and Archives Management Records Management, Archives Management
Natural Sciences
Health Science Skin, Obesity, Health Improvement, Functional Foods
Physical Education Physical Education Environmental Science and
Technology Environmental Science
Effective Microorganisms Microorganisms, EM Technology Traditional Food Business Traditional Cooking, Production of
Traditional Foods
Alternative Medicine Psychosomatic Therapy, Manual Arts Cures, Biologically-Based Practices, Energy
Therapy
Culture Technology Contents Planning, Contents Policy, Contents Development, Contents Design
Rehabilitation Science Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Vocational Rehabilitation
Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Materials/Design, Heat/Fluids,
Vibrations/Noise, Production/Management Architectural Engineering Architectural Design, Architectural
Environment and Equipment, Architectural Management
Information Systems Information Management, Information Systems
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Geo-engineering, Environmental Engineering
Urban Planning and Design Urban Engineering
Information Communication Multimedia Communications, Communication Systems
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Semiconductors, Communications, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics Engineering
Manufacturing & Design
Engineering Manufacturing Engineering, Design
Engineering
Fire Safety Engineering Fire Safety Engineering
Energy Engineering Energy Engineering
Nano and Advanced Materials
Science Nano and Advanced Materials
Art &
Music
Music Voice, Piano, Orchestra, Composition,
Theory, Conducting
Art Korean Painting, Western Painting, Sculpture,
Graphic Design, Craft Design, Theory
2. Ph.D. Departments & Programs
Department Research fields
Humanities
& Social Sciences
Korean Literature Korean Literature, Korean Linguistics, Korean Language & Culture Education
English Literature English, English Literature, TESOL, Translation Studies
History Korean History, East Asian History, Western History Law Public Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law, Mercantile
Law, International Law Public Administration Administration
Real Estate Science Real Estate Policies, Real Estate Investment, Administration, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Development, Finance
Business Administration Personnel Management, Production Management, Marketing, Financial Management, Accounting Trade International Economics, International Management,
International Trade Finance & Insurance Finance, Insurance
Education Curriculum, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology
Statistics Theory, Applications, Computerized Statistics Records & Archives
Management Records Management, Archives Management
Counseling Counseling
Police Administration Police Administration
Natural Sciences
Culture Technology Contents Planning, Contents Policy, Contents Development
Contents Design
Mathematics Analysis, Applied Math, Algebra, Geometry, Topology Environmental Science Environmental Science
Physical Education History of Sports, Sports Psychology, Sports Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Motor Mechanics Alternative Medicine Psychosomatic Therapy, Manual Arts Cures,
Biologically based Practices, Energy Therapy
Engineering
Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Materials/Design, Heat/Fluids, Control/Noise, Construction Engineering Construction Engineering
Mechatronics Mechatronics
Fire Safety Engineering Fire Safety Engineering Energy Engineering Energy Engineering
Ⅱ. Admission Schedule
1. Admission Submission & Admission Decision ○ Deadline for application: March 18, 2011
○ Announcement of successful applicants of Jeonju University: March 25, 2011
2. Admission Submission & Admission Decision for the students exempted from Korean language course and enter the main program by September 2011
○ Period of Application: From May 9 to May 12, 2011 ○ Announcement of successful applicants: Mary 23, 2011
Section Details
Qualifications
▮ Master’s Degree Program
- Graduate (or expected graduate) of a domestic or foreign university - Or, someone who has attained a similar level of education as certified by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources
▮ Ph.D. Program
- M.A. graduate (or expected graduate) of a domestic or foreign university
- Or, someone who has attained a similar level of education as certified by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources
Documents
▮ Required documents: Application, Introduction and Research Plan, Korean Language Proficiency Test Transcript, Financial Documents, Copy of Passport, Copy of Alien Registration Card, and all the other documents that NIIED requires for the application.
▮ M.A. program
- Application, Certification of Graduation, Transcript
▮ Ph.D. Program
- Application, Certificate of Graduation (Undergraduate and Graduate: M.A.), Transcripts
※ If one has received one’s M.A. outside of Korea, translations of one’s documents into English or Korean are required
Fee 50,0000 won (Exemption for students who are GKS scholarship students)
Ⅲ-Ⅳ. Eligibility for Application & Required Documentation
Ⅴ. Application Procedure
1. Type of Application: Special
2. Process: Review of documents & Telephone Interview
Ⅵ. Special Benefits for KGSP Graduate School Scholarship Recipients at Jeonju University & Campus Life(Housing)
1. Benefits for KGSP Scholarship Students
- Priority in choosing a hotel-style dormitory room (2 students per room)
- Support for 50% dormitory charge (2 students per room or 4 students per room) - Support for supplementary Korean language training: Free Korean language
lessons: 6 hours per day, 30 hours per week, 16 weeks
- In case the government-provided support does not cover the full tuition, our university will provide the additional funds to pay your tuition
- Support for participating in graduate school research projects; Research funds - Support for attending Korean cultural events (free admission)
- Option of signing up for a meal plan in the cafeteria - Free taekwondo lessons
- Exemption from fees related to the graduate school admissions process - Establishment of a website devoted to GKS graduate students
(in order to improve communications)
- Cooking facilities inside the dormitory (in a common area) and designation of a special area inside the dormitory for different cultures
- Opportunity to participate in a UNESCO Cross-Cultural Awareness Program 2. Benefits & Support for Academic Study
- 1:1 Mentor Relationship with a professor as well as educational support
- Tutoring Program: KGSP students are paired 1:1 with a Korean student, and they will also receive help and guidance regarding their daily lives in Korea
- Improvement of one’s English language skills through lectures conducted fully in English
- Counseling & advice for KGSP graduate students: Counseling regarding academic affairs, student life, future plans, etc.
- Support from a research assistant appointed to help you register for classes and write your thesis
- Opportunity to meet with and get advice from the School President and Head of the GraduateSchool on a regular basis.
3. Academic Facilities - Hotel-style dormitory - Modern lecture halls
- Fitness center and outdoor sports facilities 4. Support for employment
- Participation in the link between the Jeonbuk Regional Small & Medium Business Administration and the Organization for Supporting Exports: Research fees
provided and links are made to employment opportunities through onsite experiences
- Priority in assistance with job support after graduating from Jeonju University Graduate School,
- Preferential support for employment in Korean companies in one’s own home country for KGSP graduates
- Participation in Jeonju University’s Career Services Program: Opportunity to achieve various licenses and qualifications through participation in the Jeonju University Star T Expert Guidance Program
5. KGSP Graduate Student & Support
- Support for safety and security from a staff member appointed to help - Security through an emergency network for KGSP Graduate students - Support from university police assigned to help KGSP graduate students - Support for medical examinations and treatment at the student health services
center
- Staff assigned in case of accidents or any health-related incidents - Self-defense educational programs are offered
➣ This program is organized by Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) and supported by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. Jeonju University was assigned as a host organization in Jeonbuk province from 2003.
➣ CCAP is designed to be a participatory process that augments education for international understanding in schools nationwide and promotes a culture of tolerance and mutual respect.
➣ KGSP scholarship students can join this program. Participants go to Korean schools and do CCAP regular classes and share their culture with Korean youths as a Cultural Exchange Volunteer (CEV) accompanied by with Korean interpretation Volunteer (KIV).
➣ KNCU will issue the Certificate and give 30,000Korean Won per one CCAP class.
6. Guide to Lectures Given Completely in English
Department Course Title Goals
Mechanical Engineering
Finite Element Method (M.A.
Program) Research into using the finite element method for understanding stress analysis used to design engineering buildings Business
Dept. Principles of International Trade (M.A. Program)
Research and discussions based on systemic analysis of modern economic theories as well as applications to economic situations
English Literature Department, TESOL Major
Teaching English through English (M.A. Program and Ph.D. Program) In addition: many other classes are offered in the M.A and Ph.D.programs
Practice and training in order to develop teaching materials and practical lessons for English classes
7. Training to Receive the Qualifications for Teaching Korean Language Abroad
➣ Foreign M.A. holders can receive the training and qualifications necessary to teach Korean language abroad
➣ Initiation of a Korean language education department to be located in the Department of Korean Language and Culture
➣ Special appointment of a professor for foreign students. The professor will help with education and guidance.
8. Activities for International Students q Cross-Cultural Awareness Program
q International Day for International Students
➣ Jeonju University has an International Day for international students during JJ Superstar Festival. Students from different countries run a PR booth for their culture and they can enjoy the festival as well as communicate with Korean students.
➣ International students can have a 'Get-Together' with students from their countries and have a fun sharing their own traditional foods and snacks. Through this activity, participants take on the role of ambassador and introduce their native culture to Jeonju University campus.
q Korean Paper Handicrafts
Jeonju is famous for its handicrafts with Korean traditional paper. Jeonju University runs a Korean Handicraft Exhibition Hall downtown. Among many different handicrafts International students can learn how to make Korean papers and experience lots of handicrafts made of Korean papers from real professionals in English.
q Korean Traditional Culture Academy cooperated with Jeonju City
➣ Jeonju University in association with Jeonju City run this program for international students of the University. It aims to foster positive interaction the Korean and international ethnic communities and create
a constructive partnership through a process of first-hand experience of Korean traditional Culture.
➣ Jeonju University offers 2 credits to participants of this program and it takes 4 days (32hours) to complete. Jeonju City gives Certificates for completion of this program. Through this program, international students can go field trips, and experience very vivid and real Korean culture.
➣ Jeonju University has offered this program to more than 1,000 foreign teachers and students including the teachers who came to Korean through EPIK program organized by National Institute for International Education (NIIED) of the Korean Government.
q Counseling Program for International Students
➣ University Counseling Center: psychological test and individual advice
➣ Special lectures for international students: understanding the university and the culture
➣ Mentor and Mentee program for international students
➣ 1:1 Buddy Program for International students
9. Guide to the Hotel-Style Dormitory
➣ 18 above-ground floors, 2 basement-level floors, 997-occupany, ultra-modern hotel-style dormitory. Newly built in 2009. In each room, there is a bathroom, shower facilities, bed, storage closet, wireless LAN, individual heating and air-conditioning units, etc. There are laundry facilities as well as a convenience store, café, restaurant (with a VIP Lounge), etc.
Top security measures include card-key entry on each floor.
➣ Currently, we are building a special counseling room for foreign students in the dormitory (English, Chinese) Also, we are finishing up completing separate special cooking facilities for students (electric range and other cooking facilities)
➣ Each dormitory has the following: seminar room, outdoor area, study room, prayer room, language study room, music room, lounge, various fitness facilities. Special programs are provided in the seminar rooms for dormitory students, and free movies and various performances occur in the outdoor arenas.
10. Important Notice about Admission
1. All documents submitted should be originals.
2. Submitted documents shall not be returned, and the department and major cannot be changed after applying.
3. The university is not responsible for possible disadvantage from lack of required documents or imperfect papers. If the applicant fails to submit any important documents which can affect the result, he/she will be eliminated without further notice.
4. If any of the submitted materials contain false information, admission may be rescinded.
5. Applicants shall be responsible for any disadvantage (including the announcement of admissions decision) caused by failure to submitting required documents, erros or omissions in the documents, failure to following the requirements indicated in the admission guide, wrong address, being out of contact, failure to check the successful applicants, failure to execute procedures necessary to enter the country, etc.
6. Documents that are not in English or Korean must be accompanied by an English or Korean notarized translation. Please submit the originals as well.
7. Matters that are not included in this guide will be dealt with the admission procedures and regulations of the university.
Ⅶ. Contacting Information
Address: 1200 Hyoja-dong 3Ga, Wansan-Gu, Jeonju City, 560-759, Jeonbuk, South Korea ** Graduate School Office
Tel: +82-63-220-2139 Fax: +82-63-220-2140 http://www.jj.ac.kr ** Center for International Education & Exchange
Tel: +82-63-220-2122 Fax: +82-63-220-2075
Department Department Division Degree
offered Contact Info. Web Address
College of Natural Science
Physics Ph.D 42-350-2502 http://physics.kaist.ac.kr
Mathematical Sciences M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-2704 http://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr/
Chemistry Ph.D 42-350-2804 http://www.chem.kaist.ac.
kr Graduate School of Nano
Science&Technology Ph.D 42-350-1102 http://nbst.kaist.ac.kr College of
Life Science&
Bioengineeri ng
Biological Sciences Ph.D 42-350-2605 http://bio.kaist.ac.kr/index _eng.htm
Bio&Brain Engineering M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-4302 http://biosys.kaist.ac.kr/en glish
Graduate School of Medical
Science & Engineering Ph.D 42-350-8157 http://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr
College of Engineering
Civil & Environmental
Engineering M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-3602 http://civil.kaist.ac.kr Mechanical Engineering M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-3002 http://me.kaist.ac.kr Aerospace Engineering M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-3702 http://ae.kaist.ac.kr Ocean Systems Engineering M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-1505 http://kaist-ocean.or.kr/
Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-3904 http://cbe.kaist.ac.kr/
Materials Science &
Engineering M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-3303 http://mse.kaist.ac.kr Nuclear & Quantum
Engineering M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-3804 http://nuclear.kaist.ac.kr/
Graduate School of EEWS M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-4134 http://eewseng.kaist.ac.kr The Cho Chun Sik Graduate
School for Green
Transportation Ph.D 42-350-1253 http://gt.kaist.ac.kr/english
School of Innovation
Management Science M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-4333 http:/ms.kaist.ac.kr/
Graduate School of Innovation&Technology Management
M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-4902 http://itm.kaist.ac.kr
College of Cultural Science
The Graduate Program of Science and Technology Society
M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-4602 http://stp.kaist.ac.kr Graduate School of Culture
Technology M.S.,
Ph.D 42-350-2902 http://ct.kaist.ac.kr
College of Business
Management Engineering M.S.,
Ph.D 2-958-3601 http://business.kaist.ac.kr/e ng/
Techno-MBA M.S. 2-958-3642 http://business.kaist.ac.kr/e
ng/