Address: Office of International Programs Office, 309, Suyeong-ro,Nam-gu,Busan,Korea Website: www.ks.ac.kr/eng
Ⅰ. Academic Programs (Graduate)
Division Department Program
Major Remarks
MA PhD
Humanities and Social Science
Korean Language & Literature ○ ○ Korean Language and Linguistics,
Korean Literature, Korean Education above TOPIK Level 5 English Language & Literature ○ ○ English Linguistics, English Literature
Chinese Language & Literature ○ ○ Chinese Linguistics, Chinese Literature, Chinese Culture Japanese Language & Literature ○ × Japanese Language and Literature
History ○ × Korean History, Oriental History, Western History Library & Information Science ○ ○ Library and Information Science
Education ○ ○ Education
Early Childhood Education ○ ○ Early Childhood Education
Theology ○ × Theology Reference Letter
written by minister
Law ○ ○ Law
Public Administration ○ ○ Public Administration Political Science
& International Relations ○ × Political Science and International Relations Social Welfare ○ ○ Social Welfare
Mass Communication ○ ○ Journalism, Broadcasting, Advertising Economics ○ ○ Economic Theory, Real Estate Finance,
Labor Relation
International Trade ○ ○ International Economics, Trade Management, International Business Management
Business Administration ○ ○ Personnel Organization, Marketing, Accounting, Financial Management, Service Management, MIS
Accounting ○ × Accounting
Hospitality & Tourism
Management ○ ○ Hotel & Tourism Management, Food Service Management
Korean Studies ○ ○ Korean Historiography, Korean Classics Cultural Programming,
Administration & Theory ○ ○ Cultural Theory,
Cultural Programming & Administration
Natural Science
Mathematics ○ ○ Mathematics
Physics ○ ○ Physics
Chemistry ○ ○ Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry
Biology ○ ○ Biology
Fashion Design &
Merchandising ○ ○ History of Costume & Psychology of Clothing, Fashion Design, Clothing Construction, Textile Science, Fashion & Beauty Marketing Pharmacy ○ ○ Medicinal Chemistry, Biological Pharmacy
Applied Pharmacy Opto-Electronic ○ ○ Opto-Electronics
Engineering
Food Science & Biotechnology ○ ○ Food Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Nutrition Industrial & Management
Engineering ○ ○ Industrial and Management Engineering Electrical & Electronics
Engineering ○ ○ Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechatronics Engineering ○ ○ Mechatronics Engineering
Ⅱ. KGSP Application (University Quota) 1. Period: 1 February, 2016 ~ 13 March, 2016 2. Contact: 82-51-663-4065(sarahcho@ks.ac.kr)
Ⅲ. Campus Guide & Important Notes 1. Campus Guide (Resident Hall, etc.)
◉ Introduction of Kyungsung University
In 1955, Kyungsung University is established by the Reverend Dr. Kim Gil-Chang, a pioneer of Christianity in Korea. the university has 9 undergraduate colleges (Liberal Arts, Law and Politics, Commerce and Economics, Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Arts, Theology, and Multimedia) encompassing 5 different faculties and 50 departments. 1 faculty and 10 departments offer classes through the Evening College. In 2004, the Ministry of Education & Human Resources set our school's maximum enrollment for freshmen at 3,120 students. There are 7 graduate schools (General, International Management, Multimedia, Education, Social Welfare, Clinical Pharmacy, and Digital Design). 9 affiliated organizations and seven affiliated research institutes have been established to aid teaching and research. Kyungsung University's 700 employees and over 13,000 students are all working together to achieve the school's educational goals.
◉ Introduction of Busan
Kyungsung University is located in Busan, the 2nd largest city in Korea.
Busan is a beautiful coastal city with two of the most famous beaches in Korea, Haeundae Beach and Gwanganli Beach. Kyungsung University is located in
Division Department Program
Major Remarks
MA PhD
Environmental Engineering ○ ○ Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering ○ ○ Civil Engineering Urban Engineering ○ ○ Urban Engineering Materials Science &
Engineering ○ × Materials Science and Engineering Computer Engineering ○ ○ Computer System, Information Communication Computer Science ○ × Computer Science
Climate Change Policy ○ × Climate Change Policy Information & Communication
Engineering ○ × Information and Communication Engineering
Arts and Physical
Education
Music ○ ○ MusicologyMusical Performance(Vocal Music, Composition, Piano, Conduction, Orchestral Performance)
Fine Arts ○ × Painting, Engraving, Solid Physical Education ○ ○ Physical Education, Kinesiology
Arts ○ ○ Formative Arts
center of Busan and Busan is the first port city which Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Busan Sea Festival, Busan Fireworks Festival, Busan International Rock Festival, Busan Biennale, The New Year Festival and various festivals are held every year.
- Attractions in Busan : Busan is usually called ‘Marine City’ by many people. There are many famous beaches, such as Haeundae, Gwangan-li, Song-jung Beach, Song-do Beach, and Dadaepo Beach. Busan is the city of mountains as it is named. Most of the mountains are at an elevation of about 500 meters which is not very high, nor low. There are well-known mountains such as Geumjeongsan Mt., Jangsan Mt., Baegyangsan Mt., Hwangnyeongsan Mt., and Seonghaksan Mt. Famous parks in Busan are APEC Nuri Park, Children’
Grand Park, Youngdusan Park, Geumgang Park, Amnam Park, and Samnak Riverside Park.Cultural Centers of Busan are Busan Cultural Center, The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts in Busan, Busan Museum of Art, Geumjeong Cultural Center, Haeundae Cultural Center
◉ Dormitory(Nuri Dormitory)
The Nuri Student Living House, Kyungsung University's dormitory, was built to attract excellent students who are from the suburbs and to correspond with the new image of the university of a high-quality institution. The 15-story Nuri Student Living House can accommodate around 660 students in 330 rooms.
Each room can accomodate two students and is designed with a deluxe bathroom, HVAC and refrigerator so that students can enjoy the most pleasant and comfortable campus life. As subsidiary facilities, there are a fitness center, a table tennis room, laundry rooms for men and women, dining room holding up to 400 people, a convenient store, a post office, a student lounge, an internet cafe, a party room, a students’ autonomy office, a language lecture room, a conference room and an assembly hall. Besides, rest rooms, meditation rooms and reading rooms are provided on every third floor respectively.
◉ Sports Center
Our university operates a sport center in campus to lead more balanced student life to be healthy and happy. The sport center is equipped with a variety of exercise equipments for both aerobic exercise and work with weights and it have indoor swimming pools that have no chemical smell by setting up ozone filtering systems, water softeners, and facilities for blocking ultraviolet rays. Also in the sport center, there are a fitness center having a wide space for stretching, Squash Court fitting out with wooden floors and safety glasses and Aerobics room equipping with optimal surround sound systems and wooden floors.
◉ Welfare Facilities For Students
Kyungsung University's student welfare facilities consist of student convenience facilities and general campus facilities. Student convenience facilities include the departmental meeting rooms, men's and women's lounge areas in each college, club meeting rooms, and student council offices.
Campus facilities include student and faculty cafeterias, snack bar, general store, barbershop, beauty parlor, copy center, photo shop, optical center, computer store, travel agency, coffee shop, bank, and post office.
◉ Culturural Life on Campus
Throughout the years many kinds of academic and artistic festivals are held to enhance school spirit and to further the ideals of the university. The Daedong Festival is held each year around May 30, the anniversary of the founding of Kyungsung University. Each department also holds its own "Fall Festival" during the fall semester. Various volunteer service activities are carried out by student groups including volunteer agricultural service three times every year during the spring, summer, and fall.
2. Important Notes
◉ Eligibility for Application
Prospective applicants must meet the following qualification criteria:
1. Must be a citizen of the country to which scholarships are offered, which is also applies to his/her parents. ※ Applicant must not be a holder of Korean citizenship.
2. Have adequate health, both physically and mentally.
※ Applicants who have a severe illness may not apply.
3. Should be under 40 years of age as of September 1, 2016.
4. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of August 31st,2016.
* (Important) Applicants who have ever enrolled in a university in Korea will be disqualified from applying to the KGSP program. Specifically, an applicant who has previously enrolled in an undergraduate program, a master’s program, a doctoral program including an exchange program (D-2 visa holders ever) in Korea cannot apply for this program.
5. Possess above 80% (out of 100%) of a grade point average (G.P.A.) over all school years
6. Preferential selection for applicants who have Korean Language Test Score(TOPIK, KLPT) or English Language Test Score(TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS) 7. Preferential selection for applicants who applied for natural sciences or
engineering fields if qualifications are equal.
◉ Required Documentation( ○ : must submit, △ : optional )
o Number of copies for submission: One original document (placed in a separate envelope) and 3 extra copies
o Document must be translated in to Korean or English and notarized if the are not written in Korean or English.
◉ Important Notes
1. Applicants can apply for the program through more than one institution in charge of recommendation of qualified candidates, but s/he SHOULD BE RECOMMENDED by ONLY ONE INSTITUTION.
2. Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant.
3. Any required documents not submitted within the designated period of application or false documents will lead to an admission failure.
4. Photocopied document should be checked against the original by the recommending institution.
◉ Contact : Office of International Programs Office. Kyungsung University - Address : 309, Suyeong-ro,Nam-gu, Busan, Korea - Tel : 82-51-663-4065 - Fax : 82-51-663-4069 - E-mail : sarahcho@ks.ac.kr - Website : www.ks.ac.kr
Required Documentation Master
Course
Doctoral Course
One Completed Application Form ○ ○
One Self-introduction Essay ○ ○
One Study Plan ○ ○
Recommendation Letter ○ ○
One NIIED Pledge ○ ○
One original Personal Medical Assessment ○ ○
One original Copy of Bachelor degree diploma ○ ○
One original Copy of Transcript from undergraduate school ○ ○
One original Copy of Master's degree diploma - ○
One original Copy of Transcript from graduate school - ○
One original Copy of a Certificate of Korean Proficiency(if applicable) △ △ One original Copy of a Certificate of English Proficiency(ifapplicable) △ △
One original Copy of the Applicant’s Passport ○ ○
Presented Thesis (1 or 2 for relevant persons) △ △
Award Certificate (1 or 2 for relevant persons) △ △
A certificate of parents' nationality (Korean residents abroad Only) △ △
A Certificate of Adoptor (Korean adoptors abroad Only) △ △