Exchange/Visiting Program(Graduate)
Exchange Program
1. Overview
– Exchange program is for students in SNU’s partner universities who wish to study at SNU for one or two semesters and transfer credits to their home institution.
– To be an exchange student, candidates must be officially nominated by their home institution and pay the tuition fee at their home institution.
2. Eligibility & Qualification
– Applicants must currently be enrolled in at least second semester of the home university program (= have completed at least one semester before they apply)
– Applicants must fulfill the following GPA requirement: GPA 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to 3.3/4.3) or percentile rank 89
– Fluent level of either English or Korean language proficiency is highly recommended, but no certification is required.
| ENGLISH | TOEFL | IBT 88 OR ABOVE |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 or above | |
| TEPS | 560 or above | |
| KOREAN | TOPIK | LEVEL 5 OR ABOVE |
3. Application Procedure
| Semester | Nomination Starts | Application Deadline | Screening Procedure | Screening Result Announcement | Acceptance Packages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | August | September 25 | October | November | December |
| Fall | February | March 25 | April | May | June |
4. Document Submission
- – Exchange program applicants can complete application by online submission of the required documents.
- – All documents should be submitted in original or verified as an official copy (stamped), and should be in Korean or in English.
- – If the documents are not in Korean or in English, applicants must have them translated in Korean or in English and certified and sealed by the authorized body.
- – Please be aware that SNU cannot process applications if there is any missing document or information.
For more information please check OIA website
Visiting Program
1. Overview
– Visiting program is for students in non-partner universities who wish to study at SNU for one or two semesters and transfer credits to their home institution.
– Visiting students must apply individually and will pay the tuition fee to SNU.
2. Eligibility & Qualification
– Applicants must currently be enrolled in at least second semester of the home university program (= have completed at least one semester before they apply)
– Applicants must fulfill the following GPA requirement: GPA 2.5/4.0 (equivalent to 2.7/4.3) or percentile rank 83.
– Fluent level of either English or Korean language proficiency is highly recommended, but no certification is required.
| ENGLISH | TOEFL | IBT 88 OR ABOVE |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 or above | |
| TEPS | 560 or above | |
| KOREAN | TOPIK | LEVEL 5 OR ABOVE |
3. Application Procedure
| Semester | Nomination Starts | Application Deadline | Screening Procedure | Screening Result Announcement | Acceptance Packages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | August | September 25 | October | November | December |
| Fall | February | March 25 | April | May | June |
4. Document Submission
- – Exchange program applicants can complete application by online submission of the required documents.
- – All documents should be submitted in original or verified as an official copy (stamped), and should be in Korean or in English.
- – If the documents are not in Korean or in English, applicants must have them translated in Korean or in English and certified and sealed by the authorized body.
- – Please be aware that SNU cannot process applications if there is any missing document or information.
For more information please check OIA website
