3. International Student Support Program

Scholarships

Scholarships may be granted to international students according to CNU scholarship regulations as follows:

- Graduate School / Post-graduate studies

1. Academic Excellence Scholarships are granted to those who have achieved a high academic status. Partial waiving of tuition is offered to selected students.

2. Global Scholarships are granted to new graduate students who meet the criteria set by the college to which they belong. Selected recipients receive a tuition waiver for their first semester.

3. SRS(Strategic Researchers Scholarship) Scholarships are granted to new graduate students who are selected as research assistants by their prospective academic advisors in CNU. In order to be considered as a candidate for this scholarship, students must be recommended by their prospective academic advisors in CNU. Selected recipients receive a tuition waiver for their first semester.

4. TOPIK(Test Of Proficiency in Korea) Scholarships are granted to new graduate students who have a TOPIK Level 6 Certificate. Selected recipients receive a tuition waiver for their first semester.

5. Housing support is granted to new international students by the end of the first semester.

※Housing support is offered by each department. Therefore, students may not be able to get the benefit depending on the department to which they belong.

- Undergraduate Studies

1. Academic Excellence Scholarships are granted to those who have achieved a high academic status. Partial waiving of tuitions fees is offered to selected students.

2. Need-Based Scholarships are awarded after fully taking into account the financial situation and the academic status of the students. Full or partial waiving of tuition fees is offered to selected students.

Free Korean Language Courses

Special sessions of Korean language classes are provided for exchange, and graduate students for free of charge. Classes range from seven to ten weeks in length. International students may take the chance to learn basic expressions for daily conversations and broaden their understanding of Korean culture by participating in such classes.

Buddy Program

The CNU buddy program aims to promote academic achievement and adaptation to university life for new incoming overseas students (exchange, undergraduate students only) who can overcome difficulties by being matched with a CNU student partner.

Medical Support

CNU has its own medicare center in student union building and international students may receive general medical treatment there. The medicare center is equipped with a general diagnosis room, oral health room, medicine dispensing room, clinical lab/inspection room, X-ray facilities, a dental unit, and other medical equipment e.g. automatic analysis system; diagnoses available every day from full-time qualified doctors and medical professionals.

• Inquiries: Medicare Center ☎ 062-530-3606(Gwangju) ☎ 061-659-6235(Yeosu)

Visa Information

After an international student is admitted to CNU, the Office of International Affairs will provide all documents necessary for visa issuance, such as a certificate of admission and other certificates required. In addition, international students will be notified about their visa matters (e.g. alien registration, extension of sojourn period, change of status of sojourn etc.) during the study period.