Graduate studies at Sungkyunkwan University
Sungkyunkwan University
About Sungkyunkwan University:
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) has over six hundred years of history as S. Korea’s oldest and most prestigious university. There are two main campuses and exchange students study at the Humanities and Social Sciences campus which are,home to over a thousand professors and twenty thousand students, in central Seoul. The university offers graduate courses for exchange students. SKKU is well known for their MBA program with a mission of creating a global standard of professionalism to create global leaders.
Location: Seoul, Korea
Website: http://eng.skku.edu
Academics Available: Sungkyunkwan University offers graduate courses to its exchange students. Students can view available course work online
Dates to Remember:
|
Semester |
Application Due |
Study Abroad Dates |
|
Fall Semester |
April 30 |
Starts in September |
|
Spring Semester |
October 31st |
Starts in March |
Admission Requirements:
- Must have attended HPU for one semester
- Must intend to graduate from HPU
- Must have at least a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be fluent in English
Application Procedure:
- Complete the Student Exchange Program data sheet.
- Schedule and attend a formal interview with Melissa Matsubara
- Be prepared to discuss your motives for studying abroad and your degree plan.
- Select an exchange partner university that has courses which can be used for your intended HPU degree.
- Fill out the exchange university’s admissions application
- Obtain recommendation letters to be turned in with your application. (This depends on the individual university’s application requirements)
- Passport photos (Amount and size depend upon each university)
- Sign a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to verify your foreign coursework and HPU equivalents.
Health Insurance: Health Insurance is mandatory for all study abroad students. HPU recommends health insurance from International Student Organization (ISO) for students study abroad. There is more information medical coverage and rates of ISO health insurance atwww.isoabroad.com
Housing Accommodations: Sungkyunkwan University offers housing to its student. More information on accommodations and rates can be found on the university website.
Currency: The current exchange rate can be calculated online at http://finance.yahoo.com/currency
Visa Information: Exchange participants must apply for a student visa through the Consulate General of Korea, 2756 Pali Hwy., Honolulu, HI (phone: 595-6109). U.S. Passport information is available at 522-8283 (recording) and online at http://travel.state.gov
Melissa Matsubara Director, International Exchange and Study Abroad Hawaii Pacific University 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 200, Honolulu, HI, 96813 Tel: 1-808-544-0288, Fax: 1-808-544-9355 www.hpu.edu/studyabroad Skype: melissa.matsubara
