HALLYM UNIVERSITY
Exchange Program 2013
For International Exchange Students
STUDY IN KOREAWelcome
to Hallym University!
“We are very pleased that you have chosenexchange program at Hallym University and we would like to welcome you to our university and our city”
2012 INFORMATION FACT SHEET FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PARTNERS AND STUDENTS
Contact information
Full name of UniversityHallym University
Name of Exchange Office programInternational Affairs Office
Address1 Hallymdaehak-gil,
Chuncheon, Gangwon-do,
200-702 Korea
CoordinatorSujin, Pak
+81. 33. 248. 1343
Information about the campusHallym University is a comprehensive higher education institution in Korea with some 9,000 student enrolment. There are currently 8 colleges and 7 graduate schools at Hallym.
Chuncheon is about 50 minutes away from Seoul and is one of the most beautiful and welcoming cities. Chuncheon was voted the best place to live in Korea, based on its climate, cost of living, and social conditions like crime rates and employment rates.
Instructional Facilities and Support
Internaitonal Affairs Office: International Affairs Office is a comprehensive International office serving internatioanl students. We deal with visa, acadmic and life counseling, Korean field trips, picnics, insurance matters and assist International students with settling down in Korea.
Computer & Wireless Resources for Students: There are plenty of internet-ready computers for public use at various spots on campus and free Wi-Fi is available in all of the campus buildings .
Libraries/ Reading Rooms: Ranked No.1 (Top) library among Korean universities, 2011, the library is a central public research facility and houses all the literature and media made available by the college including around 1,869,138 titles at the moment.
Academic Counselling Service: The Academic Counselling Service will assist students in matters concerning choice of studies, course contents, and course completion. Students are assigned an academic advisor who they are required to meet with, and discuss appropriate course selections and other academic matters.
Eating: On campus, the Hallym has four main dining areas: the HU Cafeteria, Students Cafeteria, Fine Restaurant and the College Café. The cafeteria provides three meals a day at reasonable prices to students.
Public Transportation: The University has a range of public transport options and is well served by subway and bus. Because of its locational advantage, located at the center of the city of Chuncheon, students may easily move around on foot. Also Hallym is just 1 hour away from one of the largest metropolises in the world, Seoul, by subway.
Health and Safety Notification and Response: The Health and Medical Care Room on campus can provide first-aid treatment for minor problems, and can refer students to facilities on &off campus including Hallym Medical Center for more serious ailments. The Counseling Center on campus can help students under stress deal with culture shock, academic-related issues, and interpersonal relationships. Students are encouraged to visit both facilities whenever they need them. The Hallym University Medical Center (HUMC) is one of the leading medical institutions in South Korea, serving more than 3,600 inpatients, and employing more than 4,600 health care professionals. It incorporates a university affiliated medical school with five major general hospitals and a faculty of 430 members.
Safety and Emergency Response: In case of an emergency, security guards are on-call 24/7, and members of the International Affairs Office carry emergency cell phones at all times.
Housing Facilities:Hallym University maintains 8 student dormitories including one apartment complex, all of which can accommodate 2,771 students at the same time. Global Village Apartments, which are self-contained, completely furnished apartments and used for International students dormitory. Students who would like to experience a typical student life should apply for a room at one of the two dormitories. The costsrange from 120USD to 280USD per month. In the apartment complex, each room has twobedsand such conveniences as a bathroom, an air conditioner,a refridgerator, and internet ports.
How to Apply?
Exchange student are those who come to Hallym University through an exchange program agreement between the host and home institutions. Students who want to attend exchange program should contact the International Office at the home university.
All students must use the application form of Hallym University. Please fill in and print the form by computer. Please provide your email address by which you can be reached for supplementary information during the application process.
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for Hallym University is 22 November, 2012. It takes a minimum of 3 weeks to process an application. Students will be notified of the final result by the end of December at the latest.
Acceptance Package
An acceptance package is sent directly to International Office at your home University after the application has been accepted. This includes a letter of acceptance, pre-arrival information and pick-up service request form.
Student Visa
To study in Korea for more than 90 days as a student, you should apply for an exchange student visa (D-2-6) at the Korean consulate near your home. A student visa is issued usually within a few days or a week.
Upon obtaining your original acceptance letter from your international coordinator, you must visit-at the earliest date possible- the nearest Korean consulate with the original acceptance letter and other documents required by the consulate to obtain a student visa. The business registration number of Hallym University is 221-82-05646. You might need this number to apply for a visa.
How to choose courses (Courses offered in English)
In order to make a study plan, please refer to course list information attached in this brochure. This list is only designed to give you a tentative picture of what classes are available at Hallym University, 2013 semester (Spring & Fall). The list is current as of 17 September 2012, and changes could have occurred since then.
For the spring semester 2013, in the middle of January 2013, we will send all exchange students the course list with the most up-to-date details on classes (class time, description, syllabus, etc.),and will ask you to fill in course request form and send it back to us for your course enrollment at the beginning of February 2013. 18 credits is the maximum for one semester and you will be able to change your courses after arrival on campus. The International Affairs Office will assist you in course registration. Once you finish your study at Hallym, your grades will be sent to the International Office at your home university within two months.
Budgeting
Students do not have to pay any tuition fees at Hallym University. However, students have to pay for their accommodation and living expenses.
The type of accommodation offered: On campus dormitory
Housing fee per semester: 480 – 1,200 USD
Costs for food, books, transportation per semester: About 1,300 USD
Other fees per semester: About 1,000 USD for personal expense
Academic Year
Our academic year is divided into 2 semesters according to the model below:
Spring semester (4 March – 21 June) / Fall semester (2 September – 20 December)Arrival Days 25-26 February
Orientation 27 February
Classes begin 4 March
Classes end 21 June / TBA
Summer vacation: 24 June – 30 August / Winter vacation: 24 December – 28 February
Hallym University
International Exchange Application
▪Application should be written in English.
▪Please TYPE all theinformation in the provided fields before printing and signing this document.
▪This application must be reviewed and signed by the International Coordinator at your home institution or your application will not be considered.
※Please Type or PRINT clearly
Full Name / Given name / Family name / Gender / (Photo 3.5*4.5)□ Male □ Female
* Name should be spelled in Englishthe same as in the passport
Date of Birth / [MM / DD / YY] / Citizenship / Primary Language
Name of Home University / Academic Major at home institution
Country of Home University / Preferred field of study at Hallym University
Academic Status / □Freshman □Sophomore □Junior □Senior / Number of semesters you plan to study at Hallym University / □ one □ two
Mailing Address
Telephone / E-mail
※In case of emergency, person we should contact
Name / Address / Telephone
List all college or universities previously attended
College Attended / City, Country / Dates Attended / Degree Awarded▪ Please enclose the following items:
□ short written self-introduction
□ up to date university transcript
□ copy of passport showing your photograph, full name, and passport number
□two head shot photos (photo size: 3.5cm x 4.5cm / color photograph of face, front view, on white background)
□dormitory application
I verify that I have read this application and allthe information contained here is true to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant’s signature: Date:
Approval of the Exchange Advisor at home institution
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
Please return this completed form, together with all required documents by POST, to:
▪Name: Sujin, Pak▪ E-mail: /
▪ Address: International Affairs office, Hallym University, Hallymdaehak-gil 1, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do,
200-702, Republic of Korea
▪ Tel: (82)33.248.1343~1344 ▪ Fax: (82)33.248.1349
Dormitory Application
For International Exchange Students
If you would like to reside in astudent dormitory on campus, please complete this form.
Dormitory & Living ServiceDormitory
Please check! / □①Student Residence Hall
▪Around 550,000KRW per semester
▪Three students share one room without meal plan
I would like to share a room with Korean students.
I would like to share a room with foreign students.
□②NewStudent Residence Hall
▪Around 1,400,000KRW per semester
▪Two students share one room without meal plan
I would like to share a room with aKorean student.
I would like to share a room with aforeign student.
□□③Hallym International Dormitory(HID)
▪Around 550,000KRW per semester
▪Only foreign languages (English, Japanese, Russian, Chinese) are available in HID
☞Students are not supposed to use Korean Language in HID
▪Three students share one room without meal plan
“HID scholarship”
If you are selected as a tutor, you will receive an HID scholarship described below.
→Dormitory fee waiver
→Allowance (800,000KRW per semester or 200,000KRW per month)
I would like to apply to be a(n) Chinese, English, Japanese, Russiantutor.
※In case I fail to get a tutor position, I would like to stay in HID without tutor position(Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian section), Student Residence Hall, New Student Residence Hall.
▶ Notice: We will put all effort to meet your request.However, you may be allocated according to dormitory condition. ▶Price may change without prior notice.
▶ Items in the room: Desk, chair, closet and bed. Therefore you need to bring toiletries, clothes, blanket packet, slippers and personal items.
Blanket packet / I would like to request a blanket packet (60,000 KRW≒ USD 60).
I’ll prepare it by myself.
□▶ Blanket packet includes a bed sheet, a blanket and one pillow.
Early arrival
date & time
(time/dd/mm) / □ / □ How many days would you like to stay before check-in? / From
Until
□▶ Additional dormitory fee of 5,000 KRW per day (10,000KRW for new dormitory).
Self Introduction
* Please type or print clearly within 1 page using a black font. (In Korean or in English)