Korea
University

Korea University, founded in 1905, is widely acknowledged as one of the top ranked "Ivy League" universities in Korea. Its reputation for quality is based on excellence in teaching, research and service to Korean society. An eminent faculty, outstanding students and internationally recognized research programs all contribute to the University's academic fame. As a major comprehensive university, Korea University offers a rich variety of courses in Liberal Arts and Sciences as well as in all professional fields including Law, Medicine and Business Administration.

The Korea University campus covers over 182 acres and is home to more than 33,000 students from all over the nation and the world. With its stately stone architecture, sprawling lawns, seasonal trees and natural shrubbery, Korea University is known to have one of the most beautiful campuses in Korea. The students of Korea University represent Korea's cream of the crop as they are among the nations' brightest and most ambitious. The students are a socially conscious group and pull for each other, which makes for an active, intellectual and intimate campus atmosphere.

One of the country's oldest, largest, and top-ranked universities, Korea University is nationally recognized for its commitment to teaching and academic excellence. The University's academic breadth is extensive with its 81 departments in 18 colleges & divisions, and 18 graduate schools. Korea University has particularly strong Humanities and Asian Studies Departments along with the newly established Graduate School of International Studies. Korea University is also renowned for its professional schools of Law, Medicine and Business Administration. In the world of research, Korea University is an internationally recognized leader with its 97 research centers, including the East Asiatic Research Center and the Korean Cultural Research Center. Unlike many universities in Korea, Korea University prides itself not only in being a progressive and globally conscious institution but also one that plays a role in preserving and developing Korea's unique culture.

Korea University faithfully lives up to its founding spirit by providing high quality education. In fact, academic excellence is cited most often as the primary reason why more than 33,000 students from across the nation choose Korea University. One of the largest and oldest institutions in Korea, it has 1,100 faculty members with 95% of them holding a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their fields. The teaching reputation of the faculty is another primary reason students give for selecting Korea University. Although many professors enjoy international prominence through involvement in a wide range of scholarly activities, teaching is their first and foremost priority. And while they have varied philosophies of teaching, they make a common commitment to helping students think creatively and analytically.

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Academic Colleges and Divisions**

**For an updated list of courses taught in English, please visit Korea University Program Information

Cost
2007-08 Estimate of Living Expenses

UVA Students will pay their regular tuition rate and fees to UVA for the term they are on a UVA Exchange Program.

Students are additionally responsible for room and board, transportation, and personal expenses while on a UVA Exchange Program. Students will pay the host institution or make their own arrangements for accommodations.

Check the host institution web site for accommodation choices, cost, and application procedures.

Students are responsible for booking and paying for their own international airfare as well as researching and obtaining the necessary visa.

UVA students are required to purchase the ISIC: International Student ID Card that provides emergency medical and accident insurance while abroad. For more information go to www.myisic.com or Peace Frogs Travel in Barracks Road shopping center.

Expected Expenses