Kookmin University
Strengths
Kookmin is Korea’s 1st private university established after the independence.
Major, Academics
Anglo-Saxon way of teaching.
You can take the College of Business Administration classes in English:
– School of Business Administration
Business Administration Major
Business Analytics and Statistics Major
– School of Corporate Management
Corporate Management Major
– School of Management Information Systems
Information Management Major
Information Systems Major
E-commerce Major
more info : https://english.kookmin.ac.kr/academics/undergraduates/business
Campus
The campus is located in the city center but is also close to Bukhansan Park, so there are a lot of green spaces on the campus. You will have restaurants, gyms and even a wellness center at your disposal to keep you in shape.
While walking on campus, you may run into many cats. They are the Kookmin cats, adored by the students, they live in the gardens of the University.
To discover
Seoul is a city that combines old and new, where ancient palaces and Buddhist temples stand side by side with modern and contemporary complexes. Confucianism has deeply marked the Korean culture and moral values in daily life and business. You will discover one of the most high tech companies in the world. While you are there, why not try Taekwondo ?
Good to know
It is advisable to bring your own medicines as it is often difficult to get some medicines without a Korean prescription.
Plan around € 250 to buy all books. And also plan 60 € / month for public transportation.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL score : 550
ABS : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 3rd, 4th year
ISTEC : 4th year.
Documents required
Resume in English
Application form
Statement of Purpose
Passport copy
Medical check
Grades transcript translated in English
Planning
AUTUMN :
Orientation : a week before lectures start
Lectures start : early September
End of lectures and exams : end of December
SPRING :
Orientation : a week before lectures start
Lectures start : early March
End of lectures and exams : mid-June
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
D-2 student visa mandatory. Single entry visa and renewal of residence permit after 90 days. On your arrival, you will need do the necessary procedures to obtain a resident permit (ARC-Alien Registration Card). Once obtained, this card is valid for the total duration of your studies and allows you to leave / re-enter Korea.
more info : https://english.kookmin.ac.kr/study/applicationProcess
International insurance compulsory.
Accommodation
A dormitory is available on campus. Plan around US $ 350 / month.
The bedrooms are approximately 23m² each.
There are four buildings composed of 254 rooms that can host 1016 students. The rooms are private – dormitory type with beds, shower cabins, toilets and a LAN communication network. In addition to the residential space for students, there is a large cafeteria, a fitness rooms, etc.
Remember to bring sheets as the dormitory does not provide them.
Off-campus: the university recommends the StayforU residence. Plan around US $ 550 / month.
more info : http://stayforu.com
