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Wonju Campus

Exchange Program

Students from our partner universities can study at Kangwon National University, Wonju Campus, for either one semester or one academic year.

They also have the opportunity to study Korean free of charge at the Korean Language Education Center on the Gangneung Campus. .

Exchange students have two options.

  • Option 1: Take university courses only
  • Option 2: Take both university courses and Korean Language School courses
Comparison of two exchange program options — University Course and Korean Language School Course
Category ① University Course ② Korean Language Program
(Korean Language Education Center)
Semester

2 Semesters

  • Spring:  March – June
  • Fall: September – December

4 Semesters

  • Spring: March – May
  • Summer: May – Aug
  • Fall: September - November
  • Winter: November - February
Course Registration

Maximum credits allowed:

- Up to 18 credits per regular semester

- Up to 6 credits per summer/winter program

- Course registration requirement: At least one course per semester

Please make sure that the credits earned from Korean language courses can be transferred to and recognized by your home institution.

Language of instruction Most of the university courses are taught in Korean, and some are taught in English. Korean
Department & Major Students will be assigned to a department related to their current major; however, they may take courses from any department. Major-specific courses are recommended only for students who are fluent in Korean. Not Applicable
Grading System

A+: 4.5 (95-100)

A0: 4.0 (90-94)

B+: 3.5 (85-89)

B0: 3.0 (80-84)

C+: 2.5 (75-79)

C0: 2.0 (70-74)

D+: 1.5 (65-69)

D0: 1.0 (60-64)

F: 0.0 (0-59)

  • Grade Scale: 0 ~ 100%
  • Level 1 ~ 5
  • Subjects: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing & Grammar
Timetable It depends on which courses you take.
  • Monday to Friday
  • AM class: 9:00 – 13:00
  • PM class: 13:10 – 17:00
※ All exchange students are required to live in on-campus housing.

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