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AT A GLANCE:
Homepage:
www.kmu.ac.kr/e_kmu
Location:
Taegu, South Korea
Language:
English
Cost (2008-2009):
Program costs/semester:
Nebraska resident: $8,092
Non resident: $13,541
Program costs/year:
Nebraska resident: $15,722
Non resident: $26,619
Subjects:
Korean language and culture, international relations and
business arts and humanities
Application Deadline:
1st Semester: March 1
2nd Semester: October 1
Housing:
Student dormitories or homestay
Download as a PDF file:
Keimyung.PDF
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The University Community |
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Keimyung University began in 1954 as Keimyung Christian College and became a university in 1978. Located in Taegu, South Korea, this modern university serves approximately 20,000. With outstanding programs, facilities and faculty, Keimyung is a leading private university with a reputation for quality and excellence in teaching, research, and service to Korean society.
Taegu is Korea’s third largest city, with a population of about two million people. Mountains surround the city on all sides. The climate of the region has four temperate seasons, with cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers. Taegu now is known as Korea’s college city with five universities and several colleges. It is the historic center of Korea’s apple-growing and textile industries and is famous for the So-Mun Market (West Gate Market), the oldest and largest of the traditional Korean markets. National parks in the wooded areas of the foothills, ancient temples and tombs, famous hotsprings at Pugok, and ski resorts at Muju provide recreational activities within a single day’s travel. |
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Courses of Study |
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Keimyung University Center for International Education provides courses in English for visiting undergraduate students. Korean language courses are designed for the beginner and for those who know basic Korean but have a limited vocabulary and grammar. Courses in Korean economy, history, music, political relations and religion offer students the opportunity to + further their intellectual understanding and appreciation of Korea and its culture. Students also may take courses in international business, psychology, cross-cultural communication, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Korean dance and ceramics.
Undergraduate and graduate exchange students may participate in the regular degree courses if they are fluent in the Korean language. |
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Living Arrangements |
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Room and board is arranged by Keimyung University for each exchange student.
Students live in double rooms in one of the three new university dormitories. Several restaurants serving various kinds of food are available on campus. There are also food centers serving snacks, drinks and bakery items. Western foods are available in off-campus restaurants. Students who want to learn more about the Korean way of living request placement with a Korean family. |
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Duration |
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The academic year of Keimyung University is divided into two 16-week semesters. The first semester begins in early March and ends in mid-June; the second semester begins in mid-August and ends in mid-December. Students may participate in the exchange program for one semester or the academic year. |
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Type of Program |
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The exchange program is based on an agreement between Keimyung University and UNL for a reciprocal exchange of students. Exchange students pay program costs to their home institution and then swap places with students from the host institution. The number of students selected to participate in the exchange varies from year to year and depends on the balance of the exchange.
Credits earned at Keimyung are transferable to UNL by department validation. UNL students remain eligible for most scholarships and other forms of financial aid they normally receive. |
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Am I eligible to apply? |
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Undergraduate students who have completed at least one college year and are in good standing are eligible to apply. A 2.5 GPA or better is preferred. Students applying for the program should demonstrate an interest in Asian studies, languages, or international experience. Graduate students who are fluent in the Korean language may apply for the program with the approval of Graduate Studies and their graduate committee. |
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Applications |
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You need following Applications for this program :
 Form A :: General Information
Form B :: Statement of Purpose
Form C :: References (Two)
Form E :: Proposed Plan of Study
Transcripts
These applications forms are available at International Affairs or www.unl.edu/iaffairs |
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When should I apply? |
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How much will it cost? |
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The 2008-2009 resident program cost is $8,092 for one semester, and $15,722 for the academic year. Non-resident tuition is $13,541 for one semester and $26,619 for the academic year. This includes instructional costs, room and board, and insurance. Not included are transportation (about $1,000), books, personal expenses. |
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What about transportation? |
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A list of suggestions for student discounted airfare is available at International Affairs. |
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What else will I need? |
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Passport pictures; passport and visa information; books and materials about living, traveling, and working abroad are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace; 472-5358. |
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Can I get more information? |
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Complete course descriptions, more program information, and general books about living, traveling, and working in Korea are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace, Lincoln, NE 68588-0682; 402/472-5358. Website http://www.keimyung.ac.kr/e_home.html.
Academics: Students should discuss general academic information about study in Korea at Keimyung University with their regular academic advisers.
Financial Aid: International Affairs offers limited scholarship assistance to promote diversity in UNL study abroad programs. Contact International Affairs for information. For other types of financial aid contact Caroline Routh in the UNL Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid; 472-2030.
Administrative Details: For applications and details about studying abroad, transferring credit, etc., see additional handout materials or contact a study abroad adviser at International Affairs, 420 University Terrace; 472-5358.
Related Programs: Additional UNL exchange programs in Asia include an academic year program at Nanzan University and a semester program at Senshu University in Japan; and several sites in Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), of which UNL is a member institutio.
Contact :
International Affairs
420 University Terrace
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0682
(402) 472-5358
E-mail: iaffairs@unl.edu |
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