[NEWS][International]Guidelines and Selection Schedules for Spring 2027 Outbound Student Exchange Program
2026.06.11
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Guidelines and Selection Schedules for Spring 2027
Outbound Student Exchange Program
★★★ The required documents have to be submitted all online. But you must keep the original documents, as they may be requested later if needed.
★★★ Please apply for this program after fully understanding the school you have interests in. Refer to 'Spring 2027 Exchange Slots', the Factsheet and the webpage of the host university. (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, not only [Spring 2027_Exchange_slots.xlsx].
[Selection Schedule] *Schedule subject to change.
Date & Time(KST)
Details
Notes
June 25 (Thu), 2:00 PM
Information Session
(Only in Korean)
Conducted via Zoom
URL : https://korea-ac-kr.zoom.us/j/89884909243?pwd=boZiHo9ESbOvDO3ZGGUbeZeKK81VKi.1
July 8 (Wed) 11:00 AM ~ July 10 (Fri) 11:59 PM
Online Application
* Apply online by clicking the “교환학생 지원하기” on the KUBS website (only available on the Korean website)
Undergraduate & Graduate : https://biz.korea.ac.kr/undergraduate/exchange_student_state.html
MBA : https://biz.korea.ac.kr/mba/exchange_student_state.html
** All documents must be submitted online
*** After the submission deadline, we will request offline submission only if necessary.
Please make sure you have the original copy.
July 15 (Wed) ~ July 16 (Thu)
Online Interview (English)
Conducted via Zoom
* Interview-related information will be delivered to the applicants who have submitted application documents
If a schedule change occurs, further notice will be delivered
(If you are a MBA student, your program manager will contact you.)
July 24 (Fri) 5:00 PM
Announcement of First-Round Successful Applicants
Check on the website notice board
July 24 (Fri) 5:00 PM ~
July 27 (Mon) 10:00 AM
Confirmation Submission by Successful Applicants
Confirmation must be submitted online by the deadline
Failure to confirm will result in automatic withdrawal
July 27 (Mon) 1:00 PM ~ July 28 (Tue) 11:59 PM
Notice of 2nd Round & Application
Please note that you cannot cancel or change your host university if you are selected in the 2nd round
Do not apply unless you are committed to participating at one of the listed universities
July 29 (Wed) ~
Announcement of Successful Applicants for 2nd Round
Date may be subject to change
July 31 (Fri), 2:00 PM (TBD)
Orientation Session for Preliminary Successful Applicants
Conducted via Zoom
Mandatory for undergraduate students
[Notes]
1. Eligibility: KUBS students (dual degree and double majors included)
* KUBS students who are interested in KUBS Outbound Student Exchange Program.
** Students who want to study abroad in Spring 2027
2. Qualifications
A. Student whose cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above for the two most recent semesters. (summer/winter semester, leave of absence are excluded)
(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(4-2nd semester) students may be eligible for exchange if they meet all requirements and:
- Have completed 117 credits or fewer out of the 130-credit graduation requirement as of the semester prior to the exchange; and
- Submit an agreement to enroll for one additional semester beyond the exchange period.
※ Not eligible for application if the exchange semester falls during an additional semester beyond the regular degree period.
C. Undergraduate transfer students to KUBS must have completed at least one semester at KU. This includes students who transferred between campuses; those students must complete one semester at the KU Anam Campus.
D. Students who are currently enrolled, on a leave of absence, or pursuing a double major/dual degree are eligible to apply, provided they meet the above requirements.
E. Graduate student (including MBA students) are eligible to apply if they 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 the final semester of their program.
- K,F, and EMBA student may participate in the exchange program in their fourth semester; however, they must remain registered for at least one additional semester. (For details, please contact the MBA program manager.)
- GMBA student can participate after completing one full year of study at KU. (For details, please contact the MBA program manager.)
※ A TOFEL iBT/IELTS score is required if the host university requests it. Students must review the English-language requirements of their preferred host universities by checking each university's website and fact sheet. For host universities that do not require proof of English proficiency, applicants who do not submit a TOEFL iBT or IELTS score will be awarded the basic score for this criterion. Applicants who submit a valid TOEFL iBT or IELTS score may receive additional points based on their test results.
※ International students must refer to the attached file: "[Updated] 해외 파견 프로그램에 참가하는 외국인 학생을 위한 출입국 안내(outbound) 한영". Please note that the guidelines have been updated for students participating in the Fall 2025 outbound programs and onward. Be sure to review the revised information.
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[Documents to Submit] - Upload the files as PDF
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 must be identical across your passport, Certificate of Enrollment, and transcript.)
** The expiration date of your passport must be after December 2027 (must be valid for at least six months after the end of your exchange program.)
If your passport does not meet this requirement, please extend or renew it. You may first submit the renewal receipt; however, the final copy of your updated passport must be submitted by the day before the interview.)
3. Certificate of Enrollment in English (only the official certificate issued by One-stop Service Center will be accepted.)
** If you are on a leave of absence at the time of application, submit the Certificate of Leave of Absence (English version) instead.
4. Transcript in English for external use
** Must submit an issued copy within 2 weeks
5. Official TOFEL iBT/IELTS Score Report (if applicable)
(If the official score report is not yet available, you may temporarily submit a screenshot of your score from the testing website. However, the official score report must be submitted by the day before the interview. Please note that certain universities require test scores to remain valid until the first day of the exchange program (e.g., universities in the United States).
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 (50%)
1) Cumulative GPA of two most recent semesters (summer/winter semester excluded) (30%)
2) English Proficiency Test Score (TOEFL iBT/IELTS) (20%)
2. English Interview (50%): Statement of Purpose and Resume will be reflected during the interview
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[Maximum Number of Host Universities Available for Application]
1. Students may apply to up to five (5) host universities.
2. Students who have previously studied abroad can re-apply to the same host university or to a university in the same country where they were previously nominated.
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[Exchange Period]
1. One semester (Spring 2027)
2. Extension of Exchange Period
- Students wishing to extend their exchange period must first consult with the KUBS International Affairs Team. Extension may be considered after the student has begun the exchange program. (Students must submit either a letter of recommendation or an official confirmation from the host university. Extensions are permitted up to a maximum total of one year. Approval is granted only if the extension does not affect the exchange quota for the following academic semester.)
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[Selection Criteria for Former Exchange Students]
1. Former KUBS exchange students will be considered in the second round of nomination, after first-time applicants have been placed.
2. Students who previously cancelled their exchange program after signing the nomination confirmation will also be considered in the second round, as lower-priority candidates.
3. Former KUBS exchange students must complete the full document submission process, except for the interview.
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[Additional Notes]
1. Students who received disciplinary action (e.g., warning, suspension) or were placed on academic probation in the most recent semester will receive a deduction in points during the selection process.
2. Students 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. Please note that being selected by KUBS based on our criteria does not guarantee final admission. Final acceptance is determined solely by the host university through its own review and application process, and admission may be denied according to the host university's specific criteria.
Applicants must carefully review the host university's official website and the fact sheet for up-to-date eligibility requirements and the availability of courses related to their major. Students are fully responsible for any disadvantages resulting from failure to meet the host university's eligibility requirements.
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[Additional Notes for UC Applicants - Refer to the Excel File]
1. Completion of prerequisite courses is mandatory: students who have not completed the required prerequisite courses are not eligible to apply for UC.
Required prerequisite courses: Principles of Economics I, Principles of Economics II, Statistics (Business Statistics accepted), Calculus (Business Mathmatics accepted)
If you have not completed all prerequisite courses, only one prerequisite course taken during Winter 2025 or Spring 2026 may be recognized.
Examples:
- Eligible: Completed Principles of Economics I, Principles of Economics II, and Calculus by Spring 2026; Statistics planned for Fall 2026
- NOT Eligible: Completed only Principles of Economics I and II by Spring 2026; Calculus and Statistics both planned for Fall 2026.
Website for checking prerequisite courses: https://reciprocity.uceap.universityofcalifornia.edu/plan-your-studies/uc-courses/major-preparation
2. Students must have completed at least two semesters of Business Administration as their major or double major by Fall 2026.
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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. You may download these documents directly from the KU Portal (Certificate Issuance, 제증명) and submit them as they are. An additional stamp from the One-Stop Service Center is not required.
2) Do the filenames of uploaded documents need to be exactly the same as the name on my passport?
A: For identification purposes, the selling of your name must match the name on your passport. Minor differences in capitalization are acceptable.
3) How is the interview schedule determined?
A: Interview schedules are assigned in the order of application submission. If your available times are limited, we strongly recommend submitting your application as early as possible. If all interview slots that fil your availability are already full due to late submission, we will assign a time at random. Note that interview times cannot be changed for personal reasons.
4) Can students with double majors apply for the exchange program?
A: Yes. Students who have completed 12 or more credits in the Business Administration are eligible to apply. If you only have one semester of grades at the time of application, you may enter grades for that semester only. In such cases, please enter "0 points" for the semester prior to that.
5) My passport has expired. Can I submit it later?
A: Yes. Please apply for passport renewal or reissuance and submit a copy of your application receipt initially. You must then submit the copy of your renewed passport no later than the day before the interview.
For further inquiries, please contact kubs_exchange@korea.ac.kr.
*Only inquiries regarding the exchange student application received by 4:00 PM (KST) on Friday, July 10, will be answered before the application deadline
