Spring

2016
Graduate Admissions
for International Students

Yeungnam University

1. Schedule for the Admission to the Graduate School

All the applicants must follow the application procedure shown below.
Application

Details on Dates & Notes

Procedure

2015. 9. 30(Wed.) 09:30 ~ 2015. 10. 27(Tues.) 16:00

Online Application

Online application only (available at the Graduate Schools website)

Go to http://engraduate.yu.ac.kr and click apply
All the application documents must be written in Korean or English.
2015. 9. 30(Wed.) 09:30 ~ 2015. 10. 27(Tues.) 16:00

Payment of the
Application Fee

Application Fee : 100,000 KRW or 140 USD

Bank : Daegu Bank
(118 Suseong-2-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu 706-712, Republic of Korea)
Account Number : 91000-11-272908
Account Holder : President of Yeungnam University
Swift Code : DAEBKR22 (Only applicable to international transfer)

2015. 9. 30(Wed.) 09:30 ~ 2015. 10. 30(Fri.) 16:00

Completed Online application form and all required documents should be submitted using
one of the following methods:
Documents Submission
1) In person
2) Mail (either express or regular registered mail)
Rm. 113, Office of Graduate School, Yeungnam University,
280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeonbuk 38541, Republic of Korea
2015. 11. 27(Fri.) 14:00
Notification of Result

The announcement will be made at the Graduate Schools website

http://engraduate.yu.ac.kr
2015. 12. 7(Mon.) ~ 2015. 12. 9(Wed.) 16:00

Registration

Print out tuition invoice online at http://www.yu.ac.kr and make a payment to

Daegu Bank by (international) wire transfer
( For detailed information regarding registration, contact graduate@yu.ac.kr)

Degree Verification

2015. 12. 11(Fri.) ~ 2016. 1. 29(Fri.)

Notes
Application will not be processed without payment of application fee.
All the required documents must be submitted by the last day of the application period.
Neither any of the submitted documents nor the application fee will be returned.

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2. Departments & Majors

Degree
Field

Departments

Majors

Joint
M.A. / M.S. &
Ph.D.

- Korean Language
- Korean Literature

Korean Language and Literature

English Language and Literature

- English Language
- English Literature

Chinese language and Culture

- Chinese Language and Literature

Japanese Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

- French Language and Literature

German Language and Literature

- German Language and Literature

Korean Literature in Chinese

- Korean Literature in Chinese

Philosophy

- Eastern Philosophy
- Western Philosophy

Cultural Anthropology

Aesthetics and Art History

- Aesthetics and Art History

Education

- Education

Public Law

- Constitutional and Administrative Law

- Public Law

Private Law

- Civil Law
- Commercial Law

Public Administration

- Public Administration
- Policy Studies

Political Science and Diplomacy

- Political Science and Diplomacy

Regional Development and Welfare

Administration

- Regional Development and Real Estate

- Social Welfare and Community Development

Economics

- Theory of Economics
- Applied Economics

History

Humanities /
Social fields

M.A. /
Ph.D.
M.S.

- Japanese Language and Literature

- Korean History
O

- Eastern History
- Western History
- Archaeology
- Social Anthropology and Folklore

Business Administration

- Human Resource Management and Organization

Studies
- Production and Operations Management
- Management Information Systems
- Finance
- Marketing
- Accounting

International Economics and

Business

- International Commerce
- International Business and Trade Practice

Food and Resource Economics

- Food and Resource Economics

Psychology

Sociology

Early Childhood Education

- Early Childhood Education

Media and Communication

- Media and Communication

Korean Language Education

- Korean Language Education

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- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Sociology

Degree
Field

Natural
Sciences

Departments

M.A. /
Ph.D.
M.S.

Majors

Joint
M.A. / M.S. &
Ph.D.

Mathematics

- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics

Statistics

- Statistics

Physics

- Physics

Chemistry

- Chemistry

Life Sciences

- Life Sciences

Biochemistry

- Biochemistry

Applied Microbiology and

Biotechnology

- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Forest Resources

- Forest Resources
- Forest Utilization

Horticultural Science

Food Science

Family and Housing

Clothing and Fashion

- Clothing and Fashion

Food and Nutrition

- Food and Nutrition

Pharmacy

- Pharmacy

Biotechnology

- Biotechnology

Medical Biotechnology

- Medical Biotechnology

Mathematics Education
Civil Engineering

O
O

- Horticultural Science
Food Science and Technology
Restaurant and Culinary Management
Specialization in Environmental Interior Design
Specialization in Family Welfare and
Family Counseling

- Mathematics Education
O

Architecture

Structural Engineering
Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical and Highway Engineering
Architecture
Architectural Engineering

- Architecture Engineering

Urban Planning and Engineering

- Urban and Environmental Planning

- Transportation Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

- Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

- Materials Science and Engineering

Electrical Engineering

- Energy and Electromagnetic Environment

- Control and Electric Machinery Power Conversion

Electronic Engineering

- Electronic Engineering

Information and Communication

Engineering

- Information and Communication Engineering

Computer Engineering

- Computer Engineering

Chemical Engineering and

Technology

- Chemical Engineering and Technology

Textile Engineering and Technology

- Textile Engineering and Technology

Environmental Engineering

- Environmental Engineering

Advanced Organic Materials

Engineering

- Advanced Organic Materials Engineering

Landscape Architecture

- Landscape Planning
- Landscape Design

Engineerings

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Degree
Field

Fine Arts /
Physical
Education

Medicine

Departments

M.A. /
Ph.D.
M.S.

Majors

Joint
M.A. / M.S. &
Ph.D.

Composition

- Composition
- Conducting

Vocal Music

- Vocal Music

Instrumental Music

- Piano
- Orchestral Instrument

Korean Music

- Korean Music

Painting

- Korean Painting
- Painting

Visual Communication Design

Industrial Interaction Design

- Industrial Interaction Design

Living Products Design

- Living Products Design

Transart

- Transart

Kinesiology

Medical Science

- Visual Communication Design

- Physical Education

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Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Pathology
Micro-Biology
Pharmacology
Preventive Medicine
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Neuro-Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Ear Nose Throat
Dermatology
Urology
Radiology
Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Laboratory Medicine
Rehabilitation Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
Dentistry
Nuclear Medicine
Medical Science

Degree
Field

Departments

Majors

Joint
M.A. / M.S. &
Ph.D.

Korean Study

Applied Electronics

- Applied Electronics

Biomedical Engineering

- Biomedical Engineering

- Korean Study

Public Health

- Public Health

Art Therapy

- Art Therapy

- Korean Language Education as A Second

Language

Art and Design

- Fine Art
- Design

Musical Arts

- Musicology
- Performance

- Global Business

Korean Language Education as

A Second Language

Interdisciplinary
Studies

M.A. /
Ph.D.
M.S.

Global Business

Korean Women's Leadership Studies

Reading and Writing

European Regions and Culture

Studies

- European Regions and Culture Studies

Smart Industrial Safety

- Smart Industrial Safety

Biomedical Science

- Biomedical Science

Energy Convergence Engineering

- New and Renewable Energy

- Smart Car
- Industrial Management

Mechanical Engineering Science

- Mechanical Engineering Science

Digital Convergence Business

- Digital Convergence Business

Dance Performing Art

Saemaul Studies and International

Development

- Saemaul Studies and International Development

East Asian Cultural Studies

- East Asian Cultural Studies

Automotive Lighting Convergence

Engineering

- Automotive Lighting Convergence Engineering

Translation study

- Translation

Advanced Root Industry Engineering

- Advanced Root Industry Engineering

- Korean Women's Leadership

O

- Reading and Writing

- Dance Performing Art

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3. Applicants Qualifications
International Students Qualification
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements.
1. A person whose both parents hold nationalities other than Korean
2. A person who completed elementary, middle, high school and college or university education
in countries other than Korea
Applicants can apply for any department regardless of their previous Bachelor's (or Master's) study field.
Applicants who hold a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Clinic are eligible for studies in the Clinical
Medicine Field of Medical Science.
No Yeungnam University professors other than International Professors for Education affiliated with the College
of Basic Studies is allowed for admission under the University policy.

Degree Qualification
Degree Courses

Eligibility
1. A Bachelor's Degree from an internationally recognized college or university.

M.A. / M.S.

OR
2. Educational attainment equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree.
1. A Master's Degree from an internationally recognized college or university.
OR

Ph. D.

2. Educational attainment equivalent to a Master's Degree

1. A Bachelor's Degree from an internationally recognized college or university.
Joint MA/MS/PhD

OR

2. Educational attainment equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree.

Note: Official certificate of the Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational attainment must be submitted
no later than the last day of the admission period.

4. Admissions Procedure
1
Online Application
(with Application Fee)

Documents Submission

Document Screening

Sending Visa
Documents /
Visa Issuance Number

Registration
(Tuition Payment)

Notification of
Screening Result
(Notice of Registration)

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5. Required Documents
Required Documents (All documents must be Original or Notarized documents which are in English or Korean)
No.

Required Documents
-

Application Form
Statement of Academic Purpose
Personal Statement
Affidavit of Financial Support
Official Agreement
for Academic Record Verification

Chinese
Nationality
In
In
China
Korea

Other
Nationalities
In home
In
countries
Korea

Certificate of Graduation (to be) or

Bachelors & Masters Diploma1)

Official Transcript2)

Recommendation Letters from Two

Professors3)

Color Photos (3.5cm x 4.5cm)

Photocopy of Passport
Original Copy of Bank Statement
indicating Sponsors Account Balance4)
Certificates of Employment for
Sponsor5)

Certificate of Income for Sponsor6)

Notarized Household Register7)

Applicants for Ph. D. degree must submit

both Bachelor's and Master's Certificate of
Graduation/Diploma and official transcript.

Notes
fill in an Online Application form at website
(http://engraduate.yu.ac.kr) Print out
Upload or Attach a color photo
on the application form
All application documents must be written
in Korean or English only.
Original document or Notarized document
which is in English or Korean
* For Chinese in China
1) original copy/ duplicate copy
2) translation copy (English or Korean)
3) confirmation of translation (see the
last page of Chinese admission guide)
* For Chinese in China
1) original copy
2) translation copy (English or Korean)
3) confirmation of translation (see the
last page of Chinese admission guide)
Must include the Department(s) &
Contact number(s) of the Professors
Color Photos taken within the last
3 months
Must show a Balance over 13,000(USD)
that is valid until March, 2016
* For Chinese in China
1) original copy
2) translation copy (English or Korean)
3) confirmation of translation (see the last
page of Chinese admission guide)
Must include all Household Members for
Chinese in China
The latest one issued after Sep. 2015

Photocopies of ID Cards for all

10 Household Members
Photocopy of Alien Registration
11 Card (both sides)
Official Report of English or Korean
12
Proficiency Test Results8)

(if applicable)

13 Certificate of Employment
(if applicable)

Full-time Professor or Researchers

employed in one of the National
Research Institutes in Home Countries

1)
2)
3)
4)

Applicants who submitted Certificate of Prospective Graduation must submit Certificate of Graduation/Diploma after admission decision.
Original transcript issued by the last attended educational institution.
Two recommendation letters from two professors from the last attended educational institution.
5) 6)
Certificates of Employment of both father and mother; either parent can be the primary sponsor of the applicant.
If the academic supervisor employed at our university provides financial support for an applicant, the applicant does NOT
need to submit his/her Certificate of Employment, Certificate of Income and Original Bank Statements.
However, Chinese applicants who need to get an entry visa to Korea should submit the following documents even though the
academic supervisor provides financial support. (Certificates of Employment, Certificates of Income and Original Bank Statements
for both father and mother, respectively)

7) If all family members are not in one household register, Certificate of Family Relations must be submitted.
8) Official report of English or Korean Proficiency test taken after November 1, 2013(TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, IELTS, KLPT, KLAT
or TOPIK) is only valid and should be included in the application package, if applicable.

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 Additional Required Documents

Applicable only to applicants from or receiving his/her degree from China
Required Documents

Notes

Certified Diploma/

Certificate issued by China Higher Education Student Information

(http://www.chsi.com.cn)

Certificate of Graduation

6. Contact Information
Section

Notes
Yeungnam University

Website
E-mail

Address

Yeungnam University Graduate School

http://www.yu.ac.kr
Korean) http://graduate.yu.ac.kr

English) http://engraduate.yu.ac.kr
Jiwon Baek
Graduate School Admission Officer
graduate@yu.ac.kr / jwbaek@yu.ac.kr
Korean) ()38541, 280 113
( 1 )
English) #113, Graduate School, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan,
Gyeonbuk, 38541, Republic of Korea

7. Application Fee
Application Fee : 100,000 KRW or 140 USD
How to Pay : Transfer to designated Daegu Bank Account (See page 2)
Remarks : Please note that application will not be processed without paid application fee.
The remitter's name has to be identical to the applicant's name.

8. Additional Information for Application

All required documents must be translated into Korean or English.
The applicant should select the major and department that he/she is applying for. Any disadvantage caused by the
applicants mistake is her/his responsibility and application documents and fees will not be returned.
If any required documents are found to be counterfeit and not submitted, admission will be revoked.
Admission-related matters not specified in this guideline will follow the rules prescribed by the Graduate School
Committee.
Applicant should submit additional documents when requested from Yeungnam University for fact checking
Applicants who submitted Certificate of Prospective Graduation must submit Certificate of Graduation/Diploma
ASAP after the admission decision. Otherwise admission will be canceled.

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9. Tuition Fees
Master's Program
KRW (\)
USD ($)
3,476,000
3,160
4,172,000
3,793

Academic Fields

Tuition

Liberal Arts & Sociology

Mathematics & Statistics
Natural Science, Physical Education
& Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Architecture
Architecture
Arts
Pharmacy
Medicine
Admission Fee

Doctoral Program
KRW (\)
USD ($)
4,172,000
3,793
5,002,000
4,547

4,866,000

4,424

5,838,000

5,307

4,866,000
6,815,000
5,388,000
5,460,000
6,574,000
796,000

4,424
6,195
4,898
4,964
5,976
724

5,838,000
8,176,000
6,466,000
6,550,000
7,890,000
796,000

5,307
7,433
5,878
5,955
7,173
724

The fee for the Spring semester of 2016 might be subject to change.
USD amount is subject to change according to currency rate change.

($1=\1100)

10. Scholarships
Category

Required Qualification
Applicants who meet one of the criteria below will be awarded 100% tuition waivers.
100% tuition waivers are given only if the applicants are recommended by their departments.
1. Applicants whose English or Korean language proficiency test score is equal to or above the
figures given below. ( Note: Test score is not valid after two years of the test date)
* Any unofficial report from Institutional Program(IP), Institutional Testing Program(ITP), etc is NOT permitted.

Tuition

TOEFL(official)
IBT
CBT
PBT

Waiver

61

100%

173

500

English
TOEIC
(official)
650

Korean
TEPS

IELTS

KLAT/ KLPT

TOPIK

550

5.5

Level 4

Level 4

2. Applicants who were born in a country where English is a native language

3. Applicants who have received four years of post-secondary education in English
in a country where English is the official language, and have submitted document(s)
certifying the education received.
4. Applicants who are full-time professors or researchers in one of the national research
institutes in their home countries at the moment(September, 2015)
30%
Tuition
Waiver

1. Applicants who are not eligible for 100% tuition waivers or are not recommended by
departments
2. Applicants who does not buy medical insurance

A student receiving a 100% tuition waiver should work as a Teaching or Research Assistant for 10 hours every week.
A student who does not buy medical insurance is NOT eligible for a 100% tuition waiver under the Government Policy.
A student can buy medical insurance in Korea after admission(by the beginning of March, 2016) or provide proof of one's
own medical insurance that is accepted in Korea.
International Professors for Education affiliated with the College of Basic Studies in Yeungnam University are NOT
eligible for a full tuition waiver under the University policy.

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11. Dormitory
How to Apply : When applying for admission, click Yes if you want to live in the dormitory
Room Assignment and Dormitory Fee Payment : At the end of January, 2016

Occupancy

Dormitory Fee

Double

499,000 KRW

Meal Fee (Optional)

645,450 KRW

Total amount
1,144,450 KRW

The fee above might be subject to change for the Spring semester of 2016.

12. Visa Issue

Sojourn status : D-2
Where to Apply : Local Korean Embassy or Consulate
For citizen of China, Yeungnam University requests for visa issuance and notifies the approval number to the student.

Nationality

Procedure
1. Yeungnam University applies for Visa Issuance Certificate Number at the Korean
Immigration Office in Daegu.
2. The university receives Visa Issuance Certificate Number from the Korean Immigration

China

Office in Daegu.
3. The university delivers Visa Number to applicants by E-mail.
4. Applicants apply for Student Visa with the Visa Issuance Certificate Number' and the
required documents at the Korean Embassy or at the Korean Consulate in China.
5. Applicants obtain Student Visa (D-2), and enter Korea.

1. Yeungnam University mails admission materials, including Certificate of Admission, to

applicants in order to apply for Student Visa.
Others

2. Applicants apply for Student Visa with the required documents at the Korean Embassy or
at the Korean Consulate in the applicants country.
3. Applicants obtain Student Visa (D-2), and enter Korea.

Students with a D-2 visa who wish to stay in Korea for more than 90 days must visit a local immigration office or
branch office and apply for an alien registration card within 90 days of entry in Korea.

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13. Degree Verification

Admitted applicants who received the degree from universities outside of Korea must submit
the following documents for degree verification.
Submission deadline
Admitted applicants who already graduated: by December 11, 2015
Admitted applicants who will graduate after December 11, 2015: by January 29, 2016

Required documents: Official Degree Certificates

Required Documents

Notes
One of the following documents must be submitted.

Official Degree Certificates

1. Degree Certificates with the official Apostille seal

2. Degree Certificates verified by the Korean Embassy in applicants home
countries or home countries embassies/consulates in Korea

The admitted applicants who graduated from universities in Korea do not need to submit the document(s).
Applicants who graduated from universities in China must submit the document(s) during the application period.
Failure to submit the degree verification document(s) will result in cancellation of admission under the University policy.

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