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The Gyongju University Korean Language Institute (GUKLI) offers quality training programs for foreign students wishing to develop
their interests in the Korean language. The programs have been carefully designed to promote proficiency in the Korean language within an engaging historical and cultural context. The benefits of these programs include: - Exposure to a well-balanced
curriculum, composed of both skills-oriented and culture-learning courses. - Quality instruction from an excellent teaching staff:
all instructors have a master"s or higher degree in a related area and many years of teaching experience. - The comfort of small
classes, consisting of 10 to 15 students. - The joy of studying at a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Gyeongju, the ancient
capital of the Shilla Kingdom. An ideal place to learn and experience traditional Korean culture.

2013 Program Schedule

Term Period Application Deadline Placement and Orientation
Spring March 04 - May 10 Jan 03 March 04
Summer May 22 - July 31 March 21 May 22
Fall Aug 26 - Nov 07 June 25 Aug 26
Winter Nov 18 - Jan 28, 2014 Sep 17 Nov 18

General Structure of the Program

1. Admission Requirement
A high school diploma or its equivalent is required of all KLI students.


2. Required Documents
1) A completed application form with your photograph.
Step 1: Download the application form from http://gec.gju.ac.kr
Step 2: E-mail the completed form to global@gju.ac.kr
2) A non-refundable application fee of ₩60,000. (The fee should be transferred to the designated Gyeongju University bank account : DG bank 504-10-134245-8
3) A copy of the photo page of your passport. (A photocopy of your Alien Registration Card, if you have one.)
4) Your Study Plan. (Use the form available at http://gec.gju.ac.kr)
5) Resume including all levels of education (from elementary to university)
6) A copy of your transcripts and diploma from the last school you attended. (Please DO NOT send the original diploma.)
7) A copy of your (or your guardian"s) bank statement proving a balance of US$5,000 or above.
8) Certificate of Personal Guarantee (Use the form available at http://gec.gju.ac.kr)


3. Screening and Admission Procedure

1) Submit the application materials to one of the following addresses:
E-mail: global@gju.ac.kr
Surface mail: The Korean Language Institute
Global Education Center
Gyeongju University
Taejong-ro 188, Gyeongju
Gyeongbuk 780-712 South Korea
* If one or more of the required documents are missing, your application will not be processed normally. We strongly recommend that you submit all your application materials at the same time.
2) The screening process for an application usually takes one to two weeks.
3) Notice of Admission: The KLI will notify the applicant of admission to the program and provide bank account information
by e-mail.
4) Tuition Payment: Upon receipt of the KLI acceptance notice by e-mail, the student is then required to pay the tuition fee for the
applicable term(s).
5) When the registration is completed, the KLI will send a final confirmation e-mail to the applicant.
* If any of the submitted documents subsequently proves to be forged, altered or illegally manipulated, admission will be
cancelled and tuition will not be refunded.
Level Learning Focus
Level 1 The Korean alphabet and pronunciation
Basic vocabulary and grammar
Everyday conversation
Level 2 Frequently used vocabulary, particles, and connectives
Simple dialogues, memos, letters, and notices
Level 3 Conversational skills in various social settings
Characteristics of spoken and written Korean
Writing about familiar topics
Level 4 Abstract and conceptual vocabulary
Logical writing
Grammatical skills required for describing complex situations
Level 5 Readings on political, economic, social and scientific topics
Vocabulary building: idiomatic phrases, old saying, and joumalism vocabulary
Persuasive writing
Level 6 More vocabularu building: frequently used loan words and technical vocabulary
Formal writing
Speech and discussion

Application and Admission Procedure

Payment of Tuition

Tuition for one term during the 2013 academic year: ₩850,000 / per semester
(Textbooks are not included in the above fee.)
Fees (application fee and tuition) are payable to the GU by bank transfer only. Personal checks are not accepted. (US$1.00 is approximately equivalent to KR₩1,132, at the exchange rate as of December 31, 2012.)
Bank transfer should be made to Gyeongju university at the following account: DG bank 504-10-134245-8

Refund of the Tuition

Students wishing to withdraw from the program after the tuition fee has been paid may be entitled to a full or partial refund, depending on when notification of withdrawal is received. Please see the table below for full details of the refund policy.

Notification Period Refund Payable
Up to 1 week prior to the beginning of the term: 100%
1-6 days piror to the beginning of the term: 90%
Within the first 7 days of the term: 70%
All later dates No Refund

Tuition Waiver

A limited number of tuition waivers will be available for students who excel in their classes.

Dormitory Fee

A dormitory room will be provided to all KLI students who apply in the spring or all tenm. To apply, fill out
the application form available at http://gec.gju.ac.krand send it together with other application materials.

Room Type One Year
(Four Team)
Room for 2~4 people 1,200,000 / person

※ A security deposit of ₩100,000 is required in addition to the above fee.