International Exposure
Jeonbuk National University
formerly called Chonbuk National University (CBNU) is located in the historical city of Jeonju, Republic of Korea. It was founded in 1947 by the provincial fund within the framework of the Korean national university system, following the liberation of the country. JBNU has grown to 17 colleges (including Faculty of Public Policy and Jimmy Carter School of International Studies) and 14 graduate schools (one general, nine specialized and four professional schools). For approximately 32,000 students, and 2,400 full-time and part-time professors (as of October 2016), Jeonbuk National University provides high-quality educational, research and support facilities, cooperating with various institutions worldwide. This university is suitable for students to study Development Studies, Economics, Gender and Law.
Program: | Student Exchange | |
Duration: 1 Semester | Minimum GPA: 3.00 | Tuition fee: Waived |
Quota: Depends on OIA | Minimum IELTS: 6.5 overall, no band under 5.5 | Living cost: 170.000 – 275.000 KRW/month |
Deadline nomination: 30 April (Fall Semester) 20 October (Spring Semester) | Departure: Late August (Fall) Late February (Spring) | National Health Insurance: 40.000 KRW/ month |
Required Documents:
Internal Selection | Application in OIA |
Application form | Application form for exchange student (to be filled in upon nomination from UGM |
Curriculum Vitae | Motivation Letter & Study Plan (Purpose of Study) |
IELTS Certificate | Official Academic Transcript |
Academic Transcript | Curriculum Vitae |
IELTS Certificate | |
Letter of Nomination from Faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs) | |
Letter of Enrollment from Faculty | |
Letter of Recommendation | |
Scanned the personal page of the passport | |
Passport-size Photos (3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months) |
Fee
Korean Visa : 58,70 KRW
Flight ticket (return) : 2.020.000 KRW
Tuition fee : Waived by host university
National Health Insurance : 40.000 KRW/ month
TBC Test Report : 78.500 KRW
Living cost : 170.000 – 275.000 KRW/ month
Details
Accommodation on campus : The dormitory fee is exempted
Meals : Daily meals provided on weekdays
Public Transport : 50.000 – 100.000 KRW/ month
Miscellaneous : 100.000 – 150.000 KRW/ month
Communication : 20.000 – 25.000 KRW/ month
Credit Transfer:
Jeonbuk National University | Grade | IUP-PPM | Grade |
A+ | 4,5 | A | 4,0 |
A | 4,0 | A | 4,0 |
B+ | 3,5 | A/B | 3,5 |
B | 3,0 | B | 3,0 |
C+ | 2,5 | B/C | 2,5 |
C | 2,0 | C | 2,0 (Pass) |
D+ | 1,5 | C- | 1,75 (Fail) |
D | 1,0 | D | 1 |
F | 0 | E | 0 |
https://ioffice.jbnu.ac.kr/ioffice/22295/subview.do
3 Credits = 4 SKS at UGM (transferred to 1 course)
Students need to take minimum 18 Credits (6 courses)
Fall Semester Course | Spring Semester Course |
Development Management | Development Management |
Gender, Politics and the Law | Gender, Politics and the Law |
Global Trade Policy | Global Trade Policy |
International Development Cooperation in Northeast Asia | International Development Cooperation in Northeast Asia |
International Political Economy | International Political Economy |
ODA Policies in Global Development Strategy | ODA Policies in Global Development Strategy |
Renewable Energy | Renewable Energy |
Special Topics in Global Affairs: International Development | Special Topics in Global Affairs: International Development |
Economic Development | Economic Development |
International Economic Integration | International Economic Integration |
International Cultural Trade Policy | International Cultural Trade Policy |
International Communication | International Communication |