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Support for International Graduate Students Daily Life & Adjustment · Academics · Career Development (Administration Team, Graduate School · Student Counseling Center · Administration Team, University College)

OIH(Office of International House) is dedicated to expanding its support for international graduate students, helping them navigate daily life, adapt academically, and pursue career development.

  • DAILY LIFE & ADJUSTMENT SUPPORT
DAILY LIFE & ADJUSTMENT SUPPORT
Division Program Contents
Adaptation New-Student Orientation Orientation for newly admitted international graduate students covering academics and daily campus life. Online option for students who have not yet arrived in Korea.
  • Period : March & September
Campus-Life Guide
Videos & Handbook		 Videos and a guidebook with tips from current students on campus life and career preparation.
  • Distributed during orientation.
“Understanding Korean Law” Online Course Helps students adapt smoothly to Korean life. Recognized as an “Excellent Institution” in the 2025 MOE Internationalization Competency Certification.
  • Period : Mar – Jul 2025 and Sep 2025 – Jan 2026
  • Delivery Method : LMS lectures (completion required for grade release & scholarship eligibility)
International Graduate Student Counseling Center Expanded psychological-counseling services for cultural adaptation and mental-health support.
  • Program Registration : every April
  • Program Format : counselor–student sessions scheduled individually; one online (Zoom) session per student per year starting in May
Daily Life I-GPS Supporters
(International Graduate-Student Peer Support)		 Supporters help peers with culture, everyday living, and community building
  • Program Registration : twice a year (Apr – Jun & Sep – Dec)
  • Period : about 3 – 4 months
  • Program Format : Sports Club · Buddy Club · Research Club
  • Benefits : up to KRW 3 million scholarship based on activity evaluation; certificate of completion
KU SOUL TOUR
(Academic & Cultural Excursions)		 Relieves academic/life stress and deepens understanding of Korean culture.
  • Program Registration : twice a year (May & September)
  • Period : Conducted twice a year
  • Program Format : visits to historical/cultural sites and company facilities selected via a pre-event survey
  • ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Program Contents
Writing Course Enhance research skills by teaching thesis-writing techniques.
  • Program Registration : Twice a year (Feb – Mar & Aug – Sep)
  • Program Format : Separate 3-month tracks for Humanities/Social Sciences and STEM fields
Korean-Language Thesis Writing Course Strengthen thesis-writing competence suited to Korean academia, covering every step from research proposal to final submission with hands-on methodology training.
  • Program Registration : Twice a year (Feb – Mar & Aug – Sep)
  • Program Format : 3-month course for Humanities/Social Sciences
Academic Mentoring Program Pair international graduate students with Korean graduate students to promote academic as well as cultural exchange and ease academic adjustment.
  • Program Registration : Recruitment held twice a year (Jan – Feb & Jul – Aug)
  • Period : Approximately 6 months
  • Benefit : Scholarship of KRW 1.5 – 3 million, based on participation
Language Exchange Program Foster continuous cultural and academic exchange through language partnership between international graduate students and Korean students.
  • Program Registration : Recruitment held four times a year (Apr – Jun, Jul – Sep, Sep – Dec, Dec – Feb)
  • Period : Approximately 2 – 3 months
  • Benefit : Scholarship of KRW 0.3 – 0.4 million
  • CAREER SUPPORT PROGRAMS
CAREER SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Program Contents
Cover Letter & Résumé Workshop Provides practical guidance for international graduate students on writing effective cover letters and résumés.
  • Program Registration : Twice a year (July & October)
  • Program Format : Conducted online via Zoom
Employment Visa Workshop Provide essential information on securing an employment visa—a prerequisite for working in Korea after graduation.
  • Program Registration : Twice a year (July & October)
  • Program Format : Conducted online via Zoom
Job Fair – Global S&T HRD Forum
(hosted by KIRD)		 Give students access to the Global Science & Technology HRD Forum organized by KIRD (Korea Institute for Human Resources Development in Science & Technology).
  • Program Registration : April & August 2025 (registration and sessions run by the host via Zoom).
  • Program Format : Held online via Zoom
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    • Program schedules, frequency, and content may change depending on operational circumstances.
    • International Graduate Student Counseling Center : Student Counseling Center
    • Humanities Campus : Central Plaza B114 (Tel) 02-3290-1540 / 1543
    • Science Campus : Science Library 306  (Tel) 02-3290-4581 / 4582
    • Writing Course & Korean-Language Thesis Writing Course : Administration Team, University College (Tel) 02-3290-5353 (E-mail) jnhyun@korea.ac.kr
    • All other inquiries : Administration Team, Graduate School (Tel) 02-3290-5145 / 5144  (E-mail) graduateOIH@korea.ac.kr

International Summer & Winter University (International Education Team)

Offer graduate-level courses taught by distinguished faculty from leading overseas universities, strengthening students’ international competencies.

  • Eligibility : All graduate students (enrolled or on leave of absence)
  • Program Registration : Recruitment twice a year
  • Spring : Apr – May  · Fall: Oct – Nov
  • Courses run during the summer and winter breaks
  • Benefit : Tuition refund for participants who earn a grade of B or higher
  • Inquiries : International Education Team (Tel) 02-3290-1152 / 1158

CGS (Council of Graduate Schools) Membership & Activities (Innovation Team, Graduate School)

Expand Korea University’s global network by joining the North American Council of Graduate Schools (CGS).

  • Eligibility : Graduate students, early-career researchers, etc.
  • Website (* Click the link to be redirected to the site.)
    CGS Website (http://cgsnet.org/)
  • Key Roles
    • Share and collaborate on best practices for common challenges in graduate education
    • Conduct and publish trend analyses and statistics on graduate studies
    • Research and present global trends in graduate education
    • Facilitate international exchanges (linked conferences and workshops)
  • Member Benefits
    • Discounted registration fees for all CGS meetings, including the Annual Meeting and Summer Workshops for deans & graduate students
    • Free subscription to the quarterly newsletter CGS GradEdge
    • Free digital downloads of all CGS publications and member-price discounts on hard-copy titles (when available)
    • Reduced member rates for CGS consulting services and exclusive access to graduate-education research
    • Listing on the CGS member page, access to the CGS online member directory, and participation in the CGS discussion boards
  • Inquiries : Innovation Team, Graduate School (E-mail) graduate_BK21@korea.ac.kr

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