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South Korea

Korean Language Intensive Program - KLIP

Term To Study: Summer 2016
Application Deadline: Apr 01, 2016
Program Starts: Jun 20, 2016
Program Ends: Aug 26, 2016
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Direct enroll
Link 1: Video about KU Sejong
Link 2: KU-Sejong Main Website
Program Locations: Jochiwon
Contact Phone: 8504742479
Contact Name: Study Abroad Office
Contact Email: studyabroad@uwf.edu
Estimated Costs: Cost/Expense
Visa $45 plus postage
Flight/travel $1300 average PNS to Seoul
Insurance $50/month or $150/Summer

Housing $550/Summer term
Meals 2 meals/day - about $300 for summer ($450 - 3 meals/Day)
Other Expenses (Books, Personal, bus pass) $1500/summer

Estimated Expenses for one Summer in KLIP at KU Sejong
Pre-departure expenses - $1500
Expenses while in South Korea - $2500
Tuition paid to KU Sejong for KLIP $1100

Total estimated expenses: $5100 for summer term at KLIP
Documents: 
visa for korea.docx
Program Description

Experience modern living and traditional culture in Korea!

Location
Sejong is Korea’s multi-functional administrative city, 75 miles south of Seoul. Sejong was designated by the South Korean Government as the center for research, education, and high tech industry. KU Sejong is located at the heart of the city.

At Korea University's Sejong campus, you can spend a summer studying in the modern metropolis of Sejong, Korea. Intensive Courses in Korean language are offered at a special rate for UWF students. All participating students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Application for KLIP
The KLIP program is open to students who are interested in studying in Korea.

Eligibility
Student Exchange Program (SEP)
Only currently enrolled students of partner institutions that KU has an exchange agreement with are eligible to apply to the SEP. (UWF degree-seeking students only).

All applicants are required to secure the approval of UWF International Center and then forward the completed KLIP application to the Office of International Affairs at KU-Sejong.

KU retains the right to make a final decision concerning admission.

Entry requirements
To apply for KLIP at KU, you must meet the following requirements:
Accurately complete the online application form with essential supporting documents
A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must be of a currently enrolled student - Degree seeking at UWF
Must have studied for a minimum of 2 full semesters at home institution by the time of submitting the application to KU-Sejong.

KLIP Application Package requires
KLIP Application Form - Get from UWF Study Abroad
Copy of UWF Enrollment Certification showing current student status
Copy of Passport Photo Page
Two passport style photographs
Bank statement showing at least $5000 US - Can be from family with letter confirming they will provide financial support

KLIP Application Process:
1. Apply for UWF approval
2. Complete KLIP Application package
3. If approved, pay KLIP fees
4. Receive letter from KLIP
5. Apply for visa to study in Korea (through the Korean Embassy in the US)
6. Receive Visa
7. Study in Korea

Tuition Fees
KLIP tuiton and fees do not fall under the exchange agreement with UWF and KU-Sejong. Tuition for KLIP is paid directly to KU-Sejong. KLIP students are also responsible for their own cost of living while in South Korea, such as accommodation, meals, purchasing textbooks and any other personal expenses.

KLIP Classes
KLIP offers instruction of six hours per day, Monday through Friday for Korean language. Subjects include: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Korean is offered from Level 1 to Level 4.

Accommodation
During your stay, housing will be provided in the dormitories on the KU-Sejong campus.

Visa
All students require a study visa for summer study at KU-Sejong.
Full details about visa application can be found at http://usa-atlanta.mofa.go.kr/english/am/usa-atlanta/visa/issuance/index.jsp. Additional information is also included in the Visa for Korea Document on this page.

Quick Facts

Population: 48860500
Capital: Seoul
Per-capita GDP: $ 32100
Size: 99720 km2
Time Zone: (GMT + 09:00 hours) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo

US State Department

Travel Warning: YES
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