Courses
A variety of courses are offered in English by individual colleges and departments, along with courses specially designed to offer a new perspective and understanding of Korea.
The list of courses taught in English will be available in January for the following spring semester or July for the following fall semester. In addition, this list will be sent to all accepted exchange students by e-mail with instructions on course registration.
The normal course load for students at KNU is 5-6 courses (which is usually 18 Korean credits). Most KNU classes are three-credit courses and in order to get three credits in KNU, students have to complete 45 hours of studies (3 hours × 15 weeks). (1 course = 3 US credits, 45 class hours per semester, including exam period)
- Undergraduate: Maximum number of credit that undergraduate students can take per semester is 18 credit (six courses) including three internship credit.
- Graduate: Maximum number of credits that graduate students can take per semester is 9 credit (three courses) including three internship credit.
K-SAC (Korean Society and Culture) Program
The College of Social Science at Kyungpook National University launched a new program, the “K-SAC (Korean Society and Culture) Program” – opening courses from many different majors in the Social Sciences, from Political Science and Diplomacy, Sociology, Psychology, to Media Communication, and issuing a certificate if students take at least 4 courses according to the certificate program requirements. Courses from the program with the required elective courses. The goal of the program is to introduce KNU students to the social sciences more broadly while also introducing incoming international students to Korean culture. For more detailed information, please check its brochure below.
K-SAC Program Brochure
Internship
KNU provides international students with a unique opportunity to incorporate an internship into their exchange semester through its network of diverse Korean companies, including multinational conglomerates, SMEs, local governments, and NGOs. The program offers a platform for students to gain experience in Korean cooperation.
English serves as the primary language of communication. The activities assigned to students vary ba sed on their individual backgrounds, skills, and the specific requirements of the host company. Each company has its own set of conditions and expectations. It’s important to note that the Global Internship Program is an unpaid opportunity and does not provide academic credits.
Internships are arranged at the beginning of the semester and have a duration of 12 weeks. Students are expected to dedicate approximately 12 hours per week to their internship responsibilities depending on the host company’s condition. Additionally, opportunities may be available during the Summer and Winter vacations, subject to change.
Internship Instruction
