Guidelines and Selection Schedules for Spring 2026
Outbound Student Exchange Program

★★★ All required documents must be submitted online. However, please retain the original documents, as they may be requested later if needed.
★★★ The ‘Slot & Requirements’ file will be uploaded to this page after the information session. Please check this page regularly for the updates regarding available exchange slots.
★★★ Before applying, please carefully review the information about the university you are interested in. Refer to the website of host university and the Factsheet. (Factsheet → https://biz.korea.ac.kr/undergraduate/exchange.html)
★★★ The interview will be conducted online via Zoom. Detailed information about the interview will be sent via email after the application deadline.
★★★ Please make sure to check the Factsheet in addition to the file [Spring_2026_Exchange_slots.xlsx].

[Selection Schedule] *Date and time can be changed

[Notes] 
1. Eligibility: KUBS students (dual degree and double major included)
    * KUBS students who are interested in KUBS Outbound Student Exchange Program.
    ** Students who want to study abroad in Spring 2026.

2. Qualifications
A. Student whose cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above for the total and two most recent semesters. (excluding summer/winter semester, and leave of absence)
(However, students in the dual degree/double major may apply based on a single semester GPA if they have completed 12 credits of Business Administration courses, and the cumulative GPA for those courses is 3.0 or above.)

B. Final-semester students may be eligible for exchange if they meet all requirements and:

- Have completed less than 117 credits out of the 130-credit graduation requirement as of the semester prior to the exchange; and

- Submit an agreeement to enroll for one additional semester beyond the exchange period.

C. Undergraduate transfer students to KUBS must have compelted at least two semesters KU (including students who transferred between campuses - they should complete two semesters at KU Anam Campus).

D. Student currently enrolled, on a leave of absense, or pursuing a double/dual major who meet the above requirements are eligibles to apply.

E. Graduate student (including MBA students) who have completed at least one semester (equivalent to more than two modules) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. The exchange semester must not be their final semester of study.

- K,F,E MBA student can be dispatched in the fourth semester, but registration is required for at least one additional semester. (for more information, contact MBA manager)

- GMBA student can be dispatched after completing a year at KU. (for more information, contact MBA manager)

※ TOFEL iBT/IELTS score is required only if a host university requests for it (host universities that request TOFEL iBT/IELTS score will be indicated on the List of Host Universities, which will be uploaded later). Basic points will be given to applicants who do not need to submit TOFEL iBT/IELTS score.

※ For the international students, please refer to attachment below [안내]해외파견 프로그램에 참가하는 외국인 학생을 위한 출입국 안내(outbound)_한영.
 

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[Documents to Submit] - Upload the files as PDF
Statement of Purpose in English form and  English Resume form will be uploaded after the Information Session on Dec. 26th.

1. Fill out the "교환학생 온라인 지원서" online and submit a scanned copy of the following items.

2. Copy of your passport (Your English name on passport, certificate of enrollment, and transcript must be the same)
** Expiration date of your passport must be after December 2026. (Must be valid for at least 6 months after your exchange program ends)
(Please extend or renew your passport if the expiration date of your passport does not satisfy the period mentioned above. You may submit the receipt for your passport renewal. However, the final copy of your passport must be submitted by the day of the interview.)

3. Certificate of Enrollment in English (only official certificate issued by One-stop Service Center can be accepted.)
** If the student is on leave of absence at the time of application, submit a certificate of leave of absence(English version)

4. Transcript in English for external use
** Must submit the issued copy within 2 weeks

5. Official score report for TOFEL iBT/IELTS (corresponding students only)
(If an official score report is unavailable, screenshot your score on the website and submit it; however, you must submit your official score report before the day of the interview. Please note that some universities request your score to be valid until the first day of the exchange program (e.g. U.S.A.)

6. Statement of Purpose in English (two pages max on an A4 sheet)
    A. Statement of Purpose
    B. Study Plan & Future Plans
    C. Leadership & Social Skills

7. English Resume (one page max on an A4 sheet)

8. Certificate for each on/off campus activity (You may submit official copy or bring it to the office for approval)

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[Selection Criteria]
1. Application (40%)
    1) Cumulative GPA of two most recent semesters (summer/winter semester excluded) (25%)
    2) English Proficiency Test Score (TOEFL/IELTS) (15%)
2. Interview (60%): Statement of Purpose and Resume will be reflected during the interview
    1) Interview in Korean (30%)
    2) Interview in English (30%)

※ Interview in Korean and English are mandatory for all applicants (including international students), if you do not take the interviews, you cannot be selected.

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[Maximum Number of Host Universities Available for Application]
1. Students may apply for a maximum of 5 host universities (can apply 5 English-speaking host universities)

2. Students who have previously studies abroad can re-apply to the previous nominated school or previous nominated country.

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[Exchange Period]
1. One semester
2. Students studying abroad CAN extend their exchange program
(Students must submit a letter of recommendation or approval from the host university; may extend their stay up to one year)
 

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[Selection Criteria for Former Exchange Student]
1. Students who have previously studied abroad as an KUBS exchange students will be nominated after the 1^st round
2. Students who have cancelled their exchange program after the nomination confirmation will not be nominated
    ※ If one has a reasonable excuse, (s)he will be placed as a last candidate of the exchange program

3. Students who have previously studied abroad through the exchange program MUST go through the same application process.
 

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[Additional Notes]
1. Student who have been suspended, received disciplinary action, or were placed on academic probation in the most recent semester will receive a penalty during the selection process.
2. Student who provide false information, submit forged documents, or fail to submit the required documents may be disqualified from the program.
3. Students are not permitted to apply for both the Korea University Office of International Affairs (KU OIA) exchange program and the KUBS exchange program at the same time.
(To apply for the KUBS exchange program, students must withdraw their application to the KU OIA exchange program.)
4. Recipients of the KUBS Freshmen Special Scholarship will have their scholarship eligibility for the third semester determined based on the GPA from their most recent completed semester at KU.
 ex) first semester at KU, second semester at host university; scholarship for the third semester will be given based on one’s first semester at KU.
5. Please note that even if you are selected by KUBS based on the criteria listed in the host university list, final admission is subject to the host university's own review and decision. Admission may be denied based on the host university's specific criteria and evaluation process. 
Applicants must carefully review the host university's official website to check for up-to-date eligibility requirements and available courses related to their majore. It's a student's responsibility for any disadvantages resulting from failure to meet a host university's eligibility requirements.
6. Please be advised that the issuance of U.S. visas is currently suspended. If the suspension continues and visas are not issued in time, participation to exchange program to the US may be canceled.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) Do I need to submit the English transcript and Certificate of Enrollment after getting them stamped at the One-Stop Center?

A: No, this is not necessary. You may download these documents directly from the portal (via Certificate Issuance) and submit them.

2) Do the filenames of uploaded documents need to be exactly the same with the passport?

A: This is related to applicant identification. As long as the spelling is exactly the same, it is acceptable. Minor differences in capitalization are not an issue.

3) How is the interview schedule determined?

A: Interview schedules are assigned in the order of application submission. If you have limited availability, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible. If your preferred interview time is already filled due to a late application, we will randomly assign a time for you. Once scheduled, interview times cannot be changed.

4) Can students with double majors apply for the exchange program?

A: Yes, if you have taken 12 or more credits in the Business Administration department, you are eligible to apply. If you only have grades for one semester at the time of applying for the exchange program, you can enter the grades for that semester only. In such cases, for the previous semester, you can enter "0 points".

For further inquiries, please contact kubsintl@korea.ac.kr.