Global & Partnership Programs

Global Programs

Partnership Programs

Joint Cooperation Projects

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)	Form teams in the Sports Club, Buddy Club, and Research & Career Club categories to participate in activities 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

ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS

ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Program	Contents
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 and Personal 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
Korean Language Courses for Foreign Faculty and Graduate Students	This is a level-based Korean language education program for international faculty and graduate students, covering a wide range of topics from basic Korean to academic Korean necessary for campus life and research. Eligibility : International faculty and international doctoral graduate students affiliated with this university Key Features : Korean language programs tailored to beginner, basic, and intermediate levels; operation of “Language Tables” to facilitate participant-led presentations and communication practice; Korean language proficiency certification program Period : Recruitment takes place every semester, and the program runs for 12 weeks (April–July, September–December) How to Apply : Apply via a dedicated Google Form
One-on-One Language Mentoring Program	This one-on-one mentoring program is designed for faculty who need to improve their Korean writing and speaking skills for campus life, as well as for graduate students who require foreign language mentoring to prepare research materials such as papers or conference presentation materials written in English Eligibility : Graduate students at BK21-participating universities Key Features Korean Language Mentoring for International Faculty: Match international faculty members who need Korean language support with doctoral students majoring in Korean Language Education to provide personalized language mentoring. English Mentoring for Korean Graduate Students: Foreign faculty members (including postdoctoral researchers) are matched with Korean graduate students who need English mentoring to provide guidance. Period : Applications accepted year-round Program Details : Up to 3 sessions per applicant How to Apply : Apply via the dedicated Google Form; participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

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
- Korean Language Courses for Foreign Faculty and Graduate Students, One-on-One Language Mentoring Program : 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