Guidelines and Selection Schedule for Spring 2021 Outbound Student Exchange Program

** ‘Slot & Requirements’ has been attached on this page. Please check this page regularly because it’s going to be updated consistently about the schools that the slot isn’t open yet.

** Please apply for this program after fully understanding about the school you have interests (refer to the factsheet from the webpage of host university).

** In case of University of Kentucky (USA), scholarship benefit can be offered to KUBS exchange students (USD 1,250 for a semester – the amount is subject to change).

** Aalto University (Finland) campus moved recently, please check the campus details on their webpage.

[Selection Schedule]

[Notes]
1. Eligibility: KUBS students (dual degree and undeclared majors included)
    * KUBS students who are interested in KUBS Outbound Student Exchange Program
    ** Students who wish to study abroad in Spring 2021
2. Qualifications
A. Student whose cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above for the two recent semesters (summer/winter semester, leave of absence excluded)
(However, student in the dual degree program must complete 12 credit hours of Business Administration courses, and a cumulative GPA in those courses must be 3.0 or above -- eligible to apply with one semester)
B. Graduate student (MBA students included) whose cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above. (S)he cannot study abroad in their last semester
C. KUBS transfer student who has completed two or more semesters at KU. 
(Students from different campus must complete two semesters at KU Anam Campus)
D. Student who meet the qualifications above are eligible to apply (student on leave of absence or in dual degree program included); 
 
※ TOFEL score is required only if a host university requests for it (host universities that request a TOFEL 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 a TOFEL score.

※ For the international students, please refer to attachment below [안내]해외파견 프로그램에 참가하는 외국인 학생을 위한 출입국 안내(outbound)_한영중.
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[Documents to Submit]
1. "교환학생 온라인 지원서",  "교환학생 지원요건동의서", 및 "개인정보수집이용 및 제3자 제공 동의서" ( (print your completed online application) – online application is only available on the Korean website (2 copies). Please colorprint 교환학생 온라인 지원서.
2. Copy of your passport (Your English name on passport, certificate of enrollment, and transcript must be the same) (1 copy)
** Expiration date of your passport must be after December 2021! (Must 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 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) (1 copy)
4. Transcript in English (only official transcript issued by One-stop Service Center can be accepted) (2 copies)
5. Official score report for TOFEL iBT/IELFTS (corresponding students only) (1 copy)
(If an official score report is unavailable, screenshot your score on the website and submit it; however, you must submit your official score report by 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; download from KUBS website Undergraduate -> International Programs -> Application Process) (4 copies)
    A. Statement of Purpose
    B. Study Plan & Future Plans
    C. Leadership & Social Skills
7. English Resume (one page max on an A4 sheet; download from KUBS website Undergraduate -> International Programs -> Application Process) (4 copies)
8. Certificate for each on/off campus activity (You may submit official copy or bring it to the office for approval) (1 copy each)
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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%)
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[Maximum Number of Host Universities Available for Application]
1. Students may apply for a maximum of 5 host universities
2. Students may apply for a maximum of 3 English-speaking host universities
3. Students who have previously studied abroad in an English-speaking country as an exchange student CANNOT apply for the other English-speaking countries
    (English-speaking countries: United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and United Kingdom)
4. Students who have previously studied abroad in a non-English-speaking country as an exchange student CANNOT apply for the same country.
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[Exchange Period]
1. One semester
2. Students studying abroad in a non-English-speaking country 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)
3. Students in an English-speaking country, such as U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and England, can study abroad for one semester
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[Selection Criteria for Former Exchange Student]
1. Students who have previously studies abroad will be nominated after 1st and 2nd rounds
2. Students who have cancelled their exchange program after the nomination confirmation will not be selected
    ※ 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 exchange program MUST go through the same application process.
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[Additional Notes]
1. Student who have been suspended, reprimanded, or on academic probation last semester will be penalized
2. An automatic drop-out will occur if students provide wrong information, counterfeit certificates, or reject to submit documents
3. Students cannot apply for the exchange program at Korea University’s Office of International Affairs and KUBS at the same time
(You must withdraw the KU exchange program in order to apply for the KUBS exchange program)
4. For the recipients of KUBS Freshmen Special Scholarship, scholarship will be granted based on their GPA for the recent semester
 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
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[Announcement of Successful Applicants] 

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