International Students Admission Guidelines for the Graduate School (The 1st Half Semester of the 2018 Academic Year)
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1. Admissions schedule |
Contents |
Period |
Remarks |
Application Period |
November 1 (Wed) - November 10 (Fri), 2017 (No later than 17:00) |
* Submission only by registered post or in person * Submission inquiry : +82-53-850-5037/5038 |
DU TOPIK Examination |
November 22 (Wed) 15:00, 2017 |
Those without offical TOPIK certification (above level 3)must take the examination. (Examination venues will be announced individually in due time). |
Document Screening |
November 29 (Wed) - December 1 (Fri), 2017 |
The admissions committee in each department will review the submitted application documents. |
Result Announcement |
December 15 (Fri), 2017 |
The results will be notified individually |
Tuition Payment |
January 2 (Tue) – January 5 (Fri), 2018 |
Designated bank on the tuition payment bill | |
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* Mailing address for applications: General Administration Office, Graduate School, 11th Fl., Main Building(Seongsan Hall),201,Daegudae-ro, Jillyang,Gyeongsan,Gyeongbuk, 38453 South Korea
* For domestic mail, the applications mailed before the deadline(stamped before 17:00 by registered post) will be accepted.
* For international mail, application that arrive before the deadline will be accepted |
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2. Application Qualification |
A. Applicants who have earned (or are to earn) Bachelor‘s degree (for Master‘s programs) or a Master‘s degree(for Doctoral programs) and meet one of the following requirements. - Both applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of a countries other than Korea. - Applicant must have completed all their primary, secondary, and higher education outside of korea.
* Applicants from different fields of study can also apply and must complete certain supplementary units. B. Language Proficiency Requirement (*need to satisfy one of the following standards) |
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Section |
Supervision |
Eligibility Standard |
Applicants who have the results of an examination |
Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK, 한국어능력시험) |
National Institute of International Education (국립국제교육원) |
Level 3 or above |
DU TOPIK |
Korean Language Education Center at Daegu University |
50 out of 100 or above |
Students who have been recommended by the Head of the Department |
Each Department |
Applicants need to submit their recommendation letter to the Head of each department and include reviews on their scholastic ability and language proficiency documents to be approved by the Dean of Graduate School. | |
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* Aplicants who reside in Korea and wish to take courses in Korean must submit their official TOPIK certification or take the DU TOPIK test. |
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* Graduation qualification related to Language Proficiency
1. Level 4 or above in the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK, 한국어능력시험) (Those students from the Art and Physical Educaion (예·체능계열) Division, TOPIK Level 3 or above)
2. To take a designated period of Korean language program provided by the Korean Language Center of the international affairs office of Daegu University. | |
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3. Number of Students to be admitted |
The final number of students to be admitted will be decided by the admissions committee of the Graduate School. |
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4. Degrees, Majors, and Departments |
Divisions |
Departments |
Majors/Concentrations |
Master‘s course |
Doctoral course |
Humanities and Social Sciences |
*Korean Language and Literature |
*Korean Language and Literature |
Korean Language & Literature |
*English Language and Literature |
*English Language and Literature |
English Language & Literature |
German Language and Literature |
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German Language and Literature |
*Law |
*Law |
Public Law, Private Law |
*Public Administration |
*Public Administration |
Public Administration |
*Police Administration |
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Police Administration |
*Urban Public Administration |
*Urban Public Administration |
Urban & Information Administration, Community Development & Welfare, Urban & Regional Planning, Real Estate |
Economics |
Economics |
Economics |
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International Trade |
International Trade |
International Trade Practices |
Accounting |
Accounting |
Accounting |
*Business Administration |
*Business Administration |
Master: Business Administration |
Doctor: Business Administration, Insuance &Finance |
*Insurance & Finance |
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Insurance & Finance |
*Tourism Management |
*Tourism Management |
Tourism Management |
*Social Welfare |
*Social Welfare |
Master: Social Work Method, Social Welfare Policy, Family Therapy |
Doctor: Social Work Method, Social Welfare Policy |
Industrial Welfare |
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Industrial Welfare |
*Family Life Welfare |
*Family Life Welfare |
Family Life Welfare |
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Journalism & Mass Communication |
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Journalism & Mass Communication |
Library and Information Science |
Library and Information Science |
Library and Information Science |
Psychology |
Psychology |
Psychology |
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Consultation |
Consultation |
*History |
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History |
*Geography |
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Geography |
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*Social Studies Education |
Secondary Social Studies Education, History Education, Social Studies Education, Geography Education |
*Early Childhood Education |
*Early Childhood Education |
Early Childhood Education |
*Special Education |
*Special Education |
Master: Special Education |
Doctor: Education of the Visually Impaired, Education of the Speaking-Hearing Impaired, Education of the Mentally Retarded, Education of the Multiple&Physical Disabilities, Education of the Children with Emotional & Behavior Disabilites, Education for Children with Learning Disabilities, Leadership in Special Education |
Natural Sciences |
*Mathematics |
*Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Statistics |
Statistics |
Applied Statistics |
*Physics |
*Physics |
Applied Physics |
*Chemistry |
*Chemistry |
Chemistry |
*Biology |
*Biology |
Ecology-Systematics, Molecular Cell Biology |
*Science Education |
*Science Education |
Science Education, Environmental Science Education |
*Horticulture and Landscape Architecture |
*Horticulture and Landscape Architecture |
Horticulture, Landscape Architecture |
*Animal Science |
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Animal Resources |
Natural Resources |
*Natural Resources |
Master: Food and Environmental Safety Science, Biotechnology Industry, Forest Resources |
Doctor: Food and Environmental Safety Science, Biotechnology Industry, Forest Resources, Animal Husbandry |
*Rehabilitation Science |
*Rehabilitation Science |
Vocational Rehabilitation, Speech Pathology, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Psychology, Rehabilitation Technology, Occupational Therapy |
*Food and Nutrition |
*Food and Nutrition |
Food and Nutrition |
Engineering |
Architectural Engineering |
Architectural Engineering |
Architectural Engineering |
*Civil Engineering |
*Civil Engineering |
Civil Engineering |
*Environmental Engineering |
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Environmental Engineering |
*Food Engineering |
*Food Engineering |
Food Engineering |
*Industrial Engineering |
*Industrial Engineering |
Industrial System Engineering |
*Biotechnology |
*Biotechnology |
Biotechnology |
Mechanical Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
Mechanical & Automotive Engineering |
*Information and Communication Engineering |
*Information and Communication Engineering |
Information and Communication Engineering |
*Electronic Engineering |
*Electronic Engineering |
Electronic Engineering, Control & Instrumentation |
*Computer and Information Engineering |
*Computer and Information Engineering |
Master: Computer & Information |
Doctor: Computer Engineering, Information Engineering |
*Environmental and Chemical Convergence Engineering |
Environmental and Chemical Convergence Engineering |
*Rehabilitation Industry |
Rehabilitation Industry |
*Chemical Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
Art and Physical Education |
Physical Education |
Physical Education |
Physical Education |
Housing and Interior Design |
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Housing & Interior Design |
*Fashion Design |
*Fashion Design |
Fashion Design |
*Art and Design |
*Art and Design |
Painting, Visual Design, Image-Animation Design, Industrial Design, Living Art and Design | |
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* indicates the programs of which some lectures are offered in English. |
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5. Admissions Review Procedure |
* International students will be selected through document screening. A. The admissions committee of each academic department, which consists of more than three faculty members who are in charge of the graduate school lectures and related to the major of applicant, reviews applications and recommends candidates to the Graduate School Office. B. On the basis of the department‘s recommendation, the admissions committee of the Graduate School makes the final decision on admission.
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6. Application Materials |
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Required documents |
Notes |
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Completed application form |
Designated forms enclosed in this file. |
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Study Plan |
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Biography |
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Financial Plan |
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One recommendation Letter * This letter should be issued by the applicant‘s academic advisors from the university he/her graduated or is to graduate. |
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Education Record Request * Not applicable to the applicants whose highest degree is from universities in Korea. |
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One photograph (3.5cm*4.5cm) * Attached to the application form.
* Chinese students living outside of Korea should submit an additional photograph. |
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An original copy of the highest diploma that the applicant has earned or is to earn. |
- Notarization required and One of the following documents must be enclosed :
a. Apostille confirmation letter
b. Consul authentication letter
c. Ministry of Education accreditation letter |
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An original copy of the applicant‘s transcripts |
- Notarization required and One of the following documents must be enclosed :
a. Apostille confirmation letter
b. Consul authentication letter
c. Ministry of Education accreditation letter |
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An original copy of the applicant‘s government-approved family register * This document must show the names, the nationality, and the relationship of the applicant and his/her parent. |
- Names of applicants and parents as well as their nationality must be clearly stated.
- Notariztion required |
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A photocopy of the applicant‘s passport and alien registration card |
A copy of both sides of the applicant‘s Alien Registration Card (applicable only to applicants residing in Korea) |
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Supporting documents for Financial Plan 1 A. Financial sponsor‘s Bank Balance Statement which shows a balance of at least $18,000 USD (for a period of at least three consecutive months) B. Financial sponsor‘s proof of transfer to the Korean bank or currency exchange of at least $18,000 USD C. Statement from a supporting organization that provides a guarantee for the payment of study abroad expenses |
- Submit one of the document
- Documents issued within the last 30 days will be accepted.
- Korean or English translation need to be enclosed.
-Balance amount can be adjusted according to the amount of scholarship |
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Supporting document for Financial Plan 2 A. Proof of Employment and Certificate of Income B. Business Registration Certificate and Certificate of Income C. Certificates related to Property Tax D. Proof of Property Tax Payment |
- Submit one of the document.
- documents issued within the last 30 days will be accepted.
- Korean or English translation need to be enclosed |
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Supporting Documents for Language Proficiency A. TOPIK Test Result Certificate (Level 3 or above) B. Recommendation Letter given by the Head of each department including the reviews on applicats‘ scholastic ability and language proficiency |
- Applicable only to those who are eligible for each item.
- If applicable, English proficiency certification can be submitted along with TOPIK certification. |
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A sample of work or portfolio |
Only applicable for the Art and Physical Education | |
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� The application documents(including notarized document) listed above must be submitted during the application period. However, the Apostille Confirmation Document (or consul authenticaion letter or ministry of educaion accreditation letter) can be submitted before admission after they are issued by the relevant governmental institutions.
� Graduates, and expected graduates must submit their original diploma(s) and transcript(s). However, if the original diploma(s) and transcript(s) are required for an Apostille Confirmation, then they can be submitted at a later time together with the Apostille Confirmation Document.
� Additional explanation on the submission of ‘highest diploma‘, ‘highest transcript‘, and ‘Apostille Confimaion Dcument‘
- Graduates who obtained their degree/diploma from China : one of the following should be submitted : (1) official documents that confirm the authentcity of their degree and academic transcript issued by the China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Development Center(http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn) or (2) original certificates issued by Korean Consulate(s) in China and/or Chinese Consulate(s) in Korea.
- Graduates who obtained their degree/diploma in a country other than China : An Apostille Confirmation Document or Consul Authentication Letter can be submitted. |
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7. Application Fee: |
A. General Departments: 60,000KRW, Department of Art and Design: 80,000KRW B. Application fee Deposit Account:: Daegu Bank 207-04-000373-8 (Account Holder: Daegu University) C. Application fee must be deposited before the application deadline. D. Information about Application Fee refunds 1) Refund Conditions - A full amount of the application fee can be refunded only if an "Application Cancellation and Application Fee Refund Request Form" is submitted within the application period. - When admission process is impossible after the application period due to natural disasters or other accidents, a refund of the application fee may be possible after screening and review by the University. In these cases, students must submit an "Application Cancellation and Application Fee Request Form" as well as related evidential documents. - When the University cannot proceed with admission process due to its own responsibility, the application fee will be fully refunded. 2) Refund Method: The application fee can be transferred to the applicant‘s bank account, or applicants can receive a refund by visiting the university directly. 3) Other - Upon encountering reasons for a refund of the application fee, applicants shall expedite the procedure of refund request and provide their bank account information for the refund. - When the application fee is refunded, any bank transfer fees shall be borne by the applicant. - Other application fee refund matters that are not specified in the guideline shall follow the "Higher Education Act" and be left to the discretion of the Graduate School. |
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8. Admissions Procedure |
Submission of application materials � Review by the department admissions committee � Review by the Graduate School admissions committee � Admissions Announcement � Applicant‘s Payment of tuition and fees � Issuance of Certificate of Admission � Application for Visa Issuance (Korean Embassy or Consulate of the applicant‘s country) � Receipt of Visa �Entrance into Korea � Report to the Office of Graduate School �Foreigner Registration (Daegu Immigration Office) |
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9. Tuition & On-Campus Housing Fees |
(Currency : Korean Won) |
Classification |
Master‘s course |
Doctor‘s course |
Note |
Tuition |
Humanities and Social Sciences |
3,521,000 |
3,659,000 |
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Natural Sciences and Physical Education |
4,489,000 |
4,664,000 |
Engineering |
4,974,000 |
5,168,000 |
Art |
5,135,000 |
5,336,000 |
Admission Fee |
750,000 |
750,000 |
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Dormitory fee |
Single |
3,918,000 won (1,959,000won for 6 months) |
-1 year standard -Meals are not included. |
Twin |
2,022,000 won (1,011,000won for 6 months) | |
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* One academic year consists of two semesters; the above tuition are for one semester. * The admission fee is paid only once upon admission.
�Exclusive Dormitory Accommodations for Graduate School Students
- Facility: Please visit the dormitory homepage at http://dorm.daegu.ac.kr
- Dormitory application: the application period will be announced later (tentatively in January 2018)
- contact: +82-53-850-5036/5037/5069 |
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10. Scholarships |
A. Scholarship on tuition 1) At the First Semester
- Students who meet on of the following requirements will receive tuition scholarship accordingly. - For those Students whose mother language is English, TOPIK or DU TOPIK scores are applicable. - The Global Korea Scholarship students and International Graduate Research Assistants who receive full tuition waiver are not applicable for the below scholarship.
2) From the Second Semester to the Fourth semester
- The below tuition scholarships will be endowed to international students when their GPA of the previous semester is at least 70% or above. |
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Classi-fication |
TOEIC |
TOEFL |
TEPS |
IELTS |
TOPIK |
DU TOPIK |
Recommendation from the Dean of International Affairs |
Amount of Tuition Reduction |
CBT |
IBT |
A |
800 and above |
287 and above |
118 and above |
689 and above |
6.0 and above |
Level 5 |
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60% of tuition |
B |
700 and above |
195 and above |
71 and above |
583 and above |
5.5 and above |
Level 4 |
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50% of tuition |
C |
650 and above |
181 and above |
66 and above |
541 and above |
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Level 3 |
Students who pass the DU TOPIK |
Recommendee |
40% of tuition |
* If students are eligible for more than two classifications of tuition reduction, must choose only one. |
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B. International Graduate Research Assistantship
- Those who are awarded assistantship by the "Regulation for International Research Assistantship" of the Office of Research Affairs receive full tuition waiver and 50 percent reduction from their admission fee. - International graduate research assistant must be recommended by his/her professor and selected as a research assistant each semester. |
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11. Important Reminders |
A. If any information on the submitted documents turn out to be false, or academic qualifications do not meet the admissions requirement, admission will be automatically revoked. B. For master‘s programs, admission can be cancelled when the total number of applicants and current students in the department is fewer than a pre-designated number.
C. It is the applicant‘s responsibility to provide a reliable means of contact (eg. correct address, telephone number, and E-mail). If the letter of acceptance cannot be delivered to the applicant due to incorrect/insufficient contact information provided by the applicant and, as a result, the applicant fails to register, the applicant‘s admission will be revoked, and the applicant is solely responsible for the revocation.
D. Those applicants who submitted a certificate of expected graduation need to submit their degree and graduation certificate before August. E. For more information please inquire to the Graduate School Office (�+82-53-850-5037, 5038) or refer to the website (http://grad.daegu.ac.kr) of the Graduate School.
F. Other matters that are not specified in the guideline shall be left to the discretion of the Graduate School of Daegu University.
G. International Students is required to purchase the insurance plan designated by Daegu University.
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