Undergraduate

International Programs

Inbound(to KUBS)

Welcome to the KUBS Student Exchange Program KUBS has 113 Partner Universities in 33 Countries (as of Spring 2025)

Department Guide Curriculum Course Introduction

For more Information regarding the exchange program of KUBS, please click on the buttons on the left

Global Initiative Korea University Business School

KUBS History

1905	First Commerce Department in Korea
1953	First MS/Ph.D. program in Korea
1963	First Evening MBA (Korea MBA) in Korea
1994	First Global Internship Program in Korea
2003	First Executive MBA program in Korea
2006	First Full-Time MBA Programs (Global MBA, Finance MBA) in Korea
2007	Accreditations from AACSB (2005) and EQUIS (2007)
2008	Tri-University Collaboration Program (S3 Asia MBA: Fudan-NUS-KU)
2010	Re-accreditations from AACSB and EQUIS
2011	First Business School in Korea to be ranked in the UTD Top 100 Business School Rankings
2015	2nd re-accreditation from AACSB and EQUIS Academic member of CEMS alliance in Korea
2016	Founding of KUBS Worldwide University Business Research Rankings Opening of KUBS Startup Institute
2017	Asia Tri-lateral Seminar (KUBS-Hitotsubashi-PHBS)
2018	The largest number of KUBS alumni among current CEOs at Korea’s 100 most influential companies.
2019	Ranked 1st in producing the most successful CPA candidates for 4 consecutive years (109 in 2019).
2020	3rd re-accreditation from AACSB
2021	3rd re-accreditation from EQUIS

KUBS Achievements

Dual International Accreditations
First education in Korea accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS
Faculty Size
89 full-time faculty members (largest in Korea at the college level)
Ranked 20th in Financial Times Top 100 Executive MBA Rankings 2017 (1st in Korea)
Ranked 47th in Business & Management, 46th in Accounting & finance in 2018 QS World University Rankings by subject.
Ranked 98th in 2018 Best Global Universities Rankings: Economics and Business Area (U.S. News & World Report)
Ranked 68th in THE World University Rankings 2018 by Subject (1st in Korea)
Ranked 120th in the UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings
No. 1 MBA in Korea for 5 consecutive years (2013-2017, Hankyung Business Assessment by HR Managers from the Top 200 Domestic Companies)
Ranked No. 1 Business School in Korea for 10 consecutive years (2008-2017, Hankyung Business Survey of HR managers from the Top 200 companies)
Ranked No.1 among Korean private universities in producing the largest number of CEOs in Top 500 companies (2018, CEO score)
KUBS, Top-Ranked Business School in The 2018 University Rankings By Korea JoongAng Daily
Ranked 19th Financial Times Top 100 Executive MBA Rankings 2020 (1st in Korea)
Ranked 148th (1st in Korea) in 2021 Best Global Universities Rankings: Economics and Business Area (U.S. News & World Report)
Ranked 117th in THE World University Rankings 2021 by subject (Business & Management)
Ranked 28th in Marketing (1st in Korea), 42th in Business & Management, 50th in Accounting & Finance (1st in Korea) in 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject

KUBS Student Body

(As of Spring 2025)

Programs			TargetSegments	Total No.of Students	No. of International Students
Undergraduate Degree (BBA)			Top-level high school graduates	2070	396
Academic Graduate Degree Programs		MS	4 Year college graduates	121	41
		Ph.D.	Master graduates	30	7
		MS & Ph.D. Integrated	Unified course of the master’s and the doctor’s	7	0
Professional Graduate Degree Programs	Full-time	Global MBA	Mid-Level managers	45	25
	Full-time	GMIM (CEMS)	4 Year college graduates	9	7
	Part-time	Korea MBA	Part-time (Evening) MBA	429	4
		Executive MBA	Senior managers	97	3
		Finance MBA	Prospective finance industry experts	91	0

KUBS Partner Schools

Pragram Details

KUBS Academic Programs for Exchange Students

Program	Term	Details
BBA (Undergraduate)	Semester	- Approximately 70% of courses conducted in English
MS (Graduate)	Semester	- 90% of courses conducted in English - Eligibility: students studying at the MS (or graduate) level who acquired a Bachelor’s degree at their home institution
GMBA	Module	- 100% of courses conducted in English - Eligibility: students who acquired a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent, Master’s/Doctor’s degree if applicable). Work experience recommended

Academic Schedule & Deadlines

Academic Schedule			Nomination Deadline	Application Deadline
Month	Semester (BBA&MS)	Module (GMBA)	Nomination Deadline	Application Deadline
September ~ mid-December	Fall Semester (1^st semester)	Module 1	mid-April	mid-May
September ~ mid-December	Fall Semester (1^st semester)	Module 2	mid-April	mid-May
March ~ mid-June	Spring Semester (2^nd semester)	Module 4	mid-October	mid-November
March ~ mid-June	Spring Semester (2^nd semester)	Module 5	mid-October	mid-November

How to Apply

Nomination & Application

Entry Requirements	- Must have good academic standing - Must be currently enrolled at home institution - Must be officially nominated by home institution - Must be fluent in either Korean or English (recommended English Proficiency Test scores: TOEFL IBT 89, TOEIC 800, or IELTS 6.5. English level acknowledgement letter from the home institution can also be used) ※ Students who are in their final year of study and/or have required courses that must be taken for graduation are not recommended to participate in our exchange program, as there is a high demand for several of our courses and it is highly possible that students will be unable to take the courses that they need.
Required Documents for Application * All supporting documents MUST be written in English or have English translations and submitted through online application link.	1) Online application form 2) One photograph (ID picture) 3) Official academic transcript 4) Letter of academic reference - MUST be completed by a student’s professor or an academic advisor who is familiar with the student’s college-level work and is able to attest to his or her character, maturity and self-sufficiency. - MUST include the recommender’s name, title, and the school’s logo 5) Certificate of Health – official form available at the KUBS online application link 6) Statement of purpose and goals – describes the purpose and goals of his or her exchange semester in 1 or 2 pages (A4 size) 7) Copy of Passport Identification Page (which shows a student’s photo, name, and passport number, etc.) – passport MUST be valid for six months beyond the period of the student’s intended stay in Korea 8) Letter of confirmation for private insurance (for non-Korean passport holders only) - MUST state the dates of coverage and benefits in ENGLISH - Insurance MUST be valid throughout the entire study abroad period - Insurance can be submitted after the student is admitted to KUBS. 9) Pledge – Attached on the KUBS online application link. Personal information should be filled out and signature needed. 10) Certificate of Enrollment with consular confirmation or Apostille (Additional document required for NON-OECD country nationals) 11) Bank Statement (for non-Korean passport holders)
Nomination and Application Procedure for Student Exchange Program	1. Before the official nomination, program managers at partner universities MUST jointly agree on the number of exchange students for each academic year with the KUBS exchange program manager. 2. Once the number of nominees are confirmed, the KUBS Nomination Sheet will be distributed at the end of March (for fall semester) and end of September (for spring semester). 3. A link for KUBS’s online application will be given to the nominees after the nomination period is over, and they MUST complete the online application by the deadline indicated. Late application is not accepted. 4. After final review of the students’ application, a ‘Letter of Admission’ will be sent to the students who are successfully admitted through e-mail first. By the end of June (for fall) and December (for spring), the ‘Admission Package’ including 1) original copy of Letter of Admission, 2) Certificate of Admission, and 3) Business License of Korea University will be sent to the home institution. 5. All the exchange students MUST have worldwide insurance coverage for a study abroad program during the whole duration of their stay at KUBS. Those who do not submit the letter of confirmation for private insurance will NOT be allowed to enroll at KUBS even if they have received the Letter of Admission. 6. The letter of confirmation for private insurance can be submitted either at the time of online application or via e-mail within 2 weeks of receiving the Letter of Admission.

Entry Requirements

- Must have good academic standing
- Must be currently enrolled at home institution
- Must be officially nominated by home institution
- Must be fluent in either Korean or English (recommended English Proficiency Test
scores: TOEFL IBT 89, TOEIC 800, or IELTS 6.5. English level acknowledgement letter from the home institution can also be used)

※ Students who are in their final year of study and/or have required courses that must be taken for graduation are not recommended to participate in our exchange program, as there is a high demand for several of our courses and it is highly possible that students will be unable to take the courses that they need.

Required Documents for Application * All supporting documents MUST be written in English or have English translations and submitted through online application link.

1) Online application form

2) One photograph (ID picture)

3) Official academic transcript

4) Letter of academic reference

- MUST be completed by a student’s professor or an academic advisor who is familiar with the student’s college-level work and is able to attest to his or her character, maturity and self-sufficiency.
- MUST include the recommender’s name, title, and the school’s logo

5) Certificate of Health – official form available at the KUBS online application link

6) Statement of purpose and goals – describes the purpose and goals of his or her exchange semester in 1 or 2 pages (A4 size)

7) Copy of Passport Identification Page (which shows a student’s photo, name, and passport number, etc.) – passport MUST be valid for six months beyond the period of the student’s intended stay in Korea

8) Letter of confirmation for private insurance (for non-Korean passport holders only)

- MUST state the dates of coverage and benefits in ENGLISH
- Insurance MUST be valid throughout the entire study abroad period
- Insurance can be submitted after the student is admitted to KUBS.

9) Pledge – Attached on the KUBS online application link. Personal information should be filled out and signature needed.

10) Certificate of Enrollment with consular confirmation or Apostille (Additional document required for NON-OECD country nationals)

11) Bank Statement (for non-Korean passport holders)

Nomination and Application Procedure for Student Exchange Program

1. Before the official nomination, program managers at partner universities MUST jointly agree on the number of exchange students for each academic year with the KUBS exchange program manager.

2. Once the number of nominees are confirmed, the KUBS Nomination Sheet will be distributed at the end of March (for fall semester) and end of September (for spring semester).

3. A link for KUBS’s online application will be given to the nominees after the nomination period is over, and they MUST complete the online application by the deadline indicated. Late application is not accepted.

4. After final review of the students’ application, a ‘Letter of Admission’ will be sent to the students who are successfully admitted through e-mail first. By the end of June (for fall) and December (for spring), the ‘Admission Package’ including 1) original copy of Letter of Admission, 2) Certificate of Admission, and 3) Business License of Korea University will be sent to the home institution.

5. All the exchange students MUST have worldwide insurance coverage for a study abroad program during the whole duration of their stay at KUBS. Those who do not submit the letter of confirmation for private insurance will NOT be allowed to enroll at KUBS even if they have received the Letter of Admission.

6. The letter of confirmation for private insurance can be submitted either at the time of online application or via e-mail within 2 weeks of receiving the Letter of Admission.

Pre-arrival

Q1. Course Registration

Course Information

Majors

Accounting / Finance / Global Business / Logistics, Service & Operations Management (LSOM) / Management / Marketing / Information Systems (IS)

Course List

Refer <Academic offerings>

Class Size

- BBA: 15~100 (less than 35 students per class on average)
- MS: 5~15 (less than 20 students per class on average)
- GMBA: Different each semester

Tests

Midterm exam, Final exam, Presentations, Group work, etc. (varies by class)

Workload per Credit Hour

- 3 credits= 3 hrs/wk, 16 wks/semester
- 2 credits= 4 hrs/wk, (GMBA) 8 wks/module

Credit Hour Limit

Program	Limit	Regular (non-exchange)
BBA	19 credits per semester	Normally take 4-6 classes (12 - 19credits)
MS	12 graduate credits per semester (If student takes undergraduate courses, max 19 credits)	Normally take 3-4 classes (9 - 12credits)
GMBA	Two modules cannot exceed 19 credits

※ Students must take at least 1 course per semester/module.

Grading System

Professors have full authority for evaluating students. Each student’s academic performance is graded according to the following criteria: exams and assignment results, attendance, and class participation, etc. A minimum of 70% attendance is required in order for a student to earn a passing grade.

Letter Grade	Grade Point	Percentage
A+	4.5	95 – 100
A	4.0	90 – 94
B+	3.5	85 – 89
B	3.0	80 – 84
C+	2.5	75 – 79
C	2.0	70 – 74
D+	1.5	65 – 69
D	1.0	60 – 64
F	Fail	59

Academic Offerings

BBA Courses (Undergraduate)	http://sugang.korea.ac.kr > Major Subject > Korea University Business School - Students may refer to the course list from the previous corresponding semester. (e.g. 2017 Fall semester for 2018 Fall Semester) The course list are to be used as reference not all courses may be offered. - Students are responsible for checking the latest course list in July for the fall semester and in January for the spring semester. The lists offered in Fall and Spring may differ, so please check carefully. - Courses conducted in English are indicated as “(English)”. - All KUBS undergraduate courses taught in English are open to the exchange students. - Click on the Course No. link to see the syllabus. If no information is available, please click the ‘Upload File’ link at the bottom of the page for the syllabus. - Exchange students can take non-business courses if pre-requisites are met and they have successfully registered online. (Non-available subjects: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Teacher Education, School of Cybersecurity (Department of Cyber Defense), School of Art and Design, and all courses at Sejong campus) - BBA students CANNOT take MS/MBA courses.
MS Courses (Graduate)	http://sugang.korea.ac.kr/ > Graduate School Courses > Graduate School > select ‘Department of Business Administration’ or ‘International Business’ - Students may refer to the course list from the previous corresponding semester. (e.g. 2017 Fall semester for 2018 Fall Semester) However not all courses are guaranteed to be open, and only a selected number of classes will be available among the courses which will be announced after application. - Courses offered in English are indicated as “(English)” - Click on the Course No. link to see the syllabus of each course. If none is available, please click the ‘upload file’ link at the bottom of the page - The final list of business courses available to exchange students will be distributed via email to individual students in August for the fall semester and in February for the spring semester. - Students MUST be aware that not all business graduate courses are available. By participating in KUBS exchange program, they will be coming at their own risk of taking limited courses. Students are recommended to come at the spring semester, as course availability is more limited in the fall semester. - Students can take graduate courses provided by other departments regardless of major, as long as they meet the requirements (prerequisites) and have the professor’s permission. (Only subjects under the category of “Graduate School” and courses under the “International Studies” are available. MBA courses are not available.(Non-available subjects: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Teacher Education, School of Cybersecurity (Department of Cyber Defense), School of Art and Design, and all courses at Sejong campus) - Students can take courses under the Graduate School of International Studies up to 6 credits. - MS students are allowed to take BBA courses but GMBA courses are not available (students are responsible for checking with the program manager at their home institution regarding the compatibility of KUBS courses in terms of credit transfer).
MBA Courses	http://sugang.korea.ac.kr/graduate > Search Course: Graduate Course > Choose semester (Fall incoming: Module 1&2 / Spring incoming: Module 4&5) > Business Administration > Global MBA * The semester should be set as Module #, not fall or spring - Change the setting for Year and Term to the previous corresponding module. (e.g. 2024 module 4 for 2025 module 4) - Click on the Course No. link to see the syllabus. If no information is available, please click the ‘Upload File’ link at the bottom of the page for the syllabus. - The final list of courses available to exchange students will be distributed via email in August for module 1, September for module 2, February for modules 4 and March for module 5. - As core courses are offered in the fall (modules 1&2) and electives are offered in spring (modules 4&5), it is recommended for exchange students at the MBA level to come in spring in terms of course selection since most students will have already taken their core courses at their home institution. - MBA students CANNOT take BBA/MS courses, or courses other than GMBA - GMBA students must take at least 1 course per module.
Korean Language Courses	- Korean language courses for BBA/MS students are offered during regular semesters. There are 5 different levels from Beginner to Advanced - Korean courses for exchange students can be found at http://sugang.korea.ac.kr > General Subject > General Studies > Electives > IFLS108 – 113 / IFLS240 – 247. - Non-credit Korean language classes for 4 weeks are offered during the summer/winter vacation to exchange students who completed a regular semester at KU, regardless of academic level. For further information please refer to https://klc.korea.ac.kr/index.do

Course Registration

Schedule	Fall Semester			Spring Semester
Schedule	BBA	MS	MBA	BBA	MS	MBA
Preparatory Preferred Course Listing	Early August	N/A	N/A	Early February	N/A	N/A
Course Registration	Mid-August	Mid-August	Mid-August	Mid-February	Mid-February	Mid-February
Add/Drop Period	Early September	Early September	First week of first module	Early March	Early March	First week of first module

※ Preparatory Preferred Course Listing for BBA students allows students to expedite course registration before the official registration period begins.
※ More detailed information with specific dates and complete instruction will be sent to students prior to the course registration period in July/August for the fall semester and January/February for the spring semester, and students are responsible for reading and following the guideline very carefully.

Q2. Accommodation

On-campus Accommodation

All on-campus accommodations are located within about 20 minutes of walking distance from the main campus.

The price might have been changed from above chart. Please make sure to check the updated price and all the information from the On-campus website.

Residence Hall	Type	Fall Semester (4 months)	Summer A / Winter A	Summer B / Winter B	Spring Semester (4 months)
CJ International House (w/ Bath)	Single	KRW 2,000,000	KRW 500,000	KRW 1,000,000	KRW 2,000,000
CJ International House (w/ Bath)	Double	KRW 1,600,000	KRW 400,000	KRW 800,000	KRW 1,600,000

Applying for On-campus Accommodation

Online Application Period

Fall Semester: Early June ~ Early July
Spring Semester: Early December ~ Early January

Residence Office

Web: http://reslife.korea.ac.kr
E-mail: reslife@korea.ac.kr
Phone: +82-2-3290-1554
Fax: +82-2-929-3184

※ However, please note that it is very difficult for KUBS exchange students to get a room in one of the on-campus dormitories due to its assignment priority and limited spaces. Therefore, it is highly recommended for students to find and prepare to stay in off-campus accommodation in case on-campus housing is not provided (which is very likely).

Off-campus Accommodation

There are numerous private student accommodations called Goshitel near the campus, reachable by 5-10 minutes’ walk. These accommodations vary widely in terms of room size and rate. Prices range from approximately KRW 450,000 to KRW 700,000 per month, and the average price is about KRW 550,000. For more off-campus housing options, please refer to http://goshipages.com.

Moreover, general information on housings in Seoul is also available at the Seoul Global Center website, http://global.seoul.go.kr > Living > Housing.

Homestay Korea (http://homestaykorea.com) can arrange students with families willing to host a homestay student, and reservations are available in English.

Q3. Insurance

Insurance

Private Health/Travel Insurance (for non-Korean passport holders only)	All KUBS incoming exchange students except for those with Korean citizenship MUST have worldwide insurance coverage, and the benefits should provide for all injuries and illnesses that may occur during the whole duration of their stay in Korea. ** All incoming international students are required to enroll in the mandatory Korean National Health Insurance (NHI) plan from March 2021. The fee is KRW 75,490 per month (students must pay during their stay in Korea). No action is required from students, as they are automatically subscribed to health insurance by the NHIS after creating their Residence Card. It is required for students to have both private insurance and Korean National Health Insurance.

Private Health/Travel Insurance
(for non-Korean passport holders only)

All KUBS incoming exchange students except for those with Korean citizenship MUST have worldwide insurance coverage, and the benefits should provide for all injuries and illnesses that may occur during the whole duration of their stay in Korea.
** All incoming international students are required to enroll in the mandatory Korean National Health Insurance (NHI) plan from March 2021. The fee is KRW 75,490 per month (students must pay during their stay in Korea). No action is required from students, as they are automatically subscribed to health insurance by the NHIS after creating their Residence Card. It is required for students to have both private insurance and Korean National Health Insurance.

Q4. Student Visa (D-2)

Visa

For foreigners of non-Korean descent	KUBS exchange students of non-Korean descent MUST have a D-2-6 visa (exchange student visa) prior to their arrival in Korea, to study at KUBS. They can apply for a visa at the nearest Korean Embassy or Korean consulate in their home country by submitting the documents in the admission packet: Certificate of Admission, Letter of Admission, and Business License of Korea University (for those of Chinese nationality, students MUST apply in the country where their home institution is located, however, if the Korean Embassy allows, it is available). Those who are going to travel and apply for the student visa in countries other than their home country MUST make sure to check if they can process the visa application there. * After arrival in Korea, you must apply for a Residence Card (RC) within 90 days upon arrival. Students must not leave the country before the Card is issued. If you leave Korea before making a Residence Card from here, the D-2 visa will automatically expire and you will not be allowed to enter Korea again unless you obtain a new student visa at the Korean Embassy in your country. Please remember this before making travel plans after arriving Korea.
For foreigners of Korean descent / individual holding Korean and other (dual) citizenship	In terms of visa issues, the requirements may vary by case for foreigners of Korean descent and/or individuals holding Korean and other (dual) citizenship; thus, they MUST check with the Korean Embassy or a Korean consulate in their place of residence before applying for our exchange program.
For Korean passport holders / F-4 visa holders	Students holding a Korean passport or F-4 visa do not have to apply for any other specific visa to study at KUBS.

Campus Life

Q1. Arrival Guide

Orientation for Exchange Students	Orientation is MANDATORY for all incoming exchange students. - Fall Semester: a week before the semester starts in August - Spring Semester: a week before the semester starts in February * Specific dates to be announced.
Recommended Arrival Date	On-campus Accommodation Move-in Date - Fall Semester: the same date as the airport pick-up service in August - Spring Semester: the same date as the airport pick-up service in February On-campus Accommodation Move-in Date - Fall semester: Mid-August (14 dates prior to the semester start date) - Spring semester: Mid-February (14 dates prior to the semester start date) However, unlike the on-campus dormitory, there are no official check-in/out dates for off-campus housing, as the rental fee is calculated according to the date the student moves in.

Orientation for Exchange Students

Orientation is MANDATORY for all incoming exchange students.
- Fall Semester: a week before the semester starts in August
- Spring Semester: a week before the semester starts in February

* Specific dates to be announced.

Recommended Arrival Date

On-campus Accommodation Move-in Date
- Fall Semester: the same date as the airport pick-up service in August
- Spring Semester: the same date as the airport pick-up service in February

On-campus Accommodation Move-in Date
- Fall semester: Mid-August (14 dates prior to the semester start date)
- Spring semester: Mid-February (14 dates prior to the semester start date)

However, unlike the on-campus dormitory, there are no official check-in/out dates for off-campus housing, as the rental fee is calculated according to the date the student moves in.

Q2. Living Expenses

Estimated Living Expenses in Seoul
Tuition Fee	Waived at the host institution; paid only to the student’s home institution
On-campus Accommodation	KRW 880,000 ~ KRW 2,000,000 (4 months)
Off-campus Accommodation	Students are required to apply for housing online on a separate website. ( https://dorm. Korea.ac.kr )
Food/Meals	Approx. KRW 400,000 per month
Local Transportation	Approx. KRW 80,000 per month
Academic Expenses	Approx. KRW 200,000 per semester (mainly textbooks)
Personal Expenses	Approx. KRW 200,000 per month but may vary
Korean National Health Insurance Fee	Approx. KRW 75,490 per month

Q3. Student Services

Korea University Buddy Assistants (KUBA)	KUBA is a buddy matching program that connects incoming exchange students with KU domestic students. International students will have the opportunity to experience and participate in KU's events and learn about Korean culture while building strong friendships with their buddies. All exchange students will be assigned a KUBA buddy by default.
KUBS Buddy Program (Undergraduate)	KUBS Buddy is a KUBS student organization specifically designed to help KUBS exchange undergraduate students adjust to KUBS life and advise in course selections. KUBS exchange students will join the KUBS Buddy program without an application.
Campus Facilities	Library, Ladies’ Lounge, Computer Lab, Fitness Club, Bookstore, Print Shop, Post Office, Stationery, Bank, ATMs, Cafeteria, Restaurant, Mobile Shop, Hair Salon, Convenience Store

Q4. Activities & Events

Seoul City Tour	August	February	A sightseeing tour to famous places in Seoul
Annual Korea University – Yonsei University Sporting Event	September		A sporting event between Korea University and Yonsei University
University Festival (Ipselenti)	May		KU’s annual school festival
International Students Festival	November		A great opportunity for international students to introduce their culture to KU students