GEO Graduate Scholarship Program of CUK for Foreign Students :for Master’s Degree

The Catholic University of Korea

Application Procedure and Schedule

 

Procedure	Schedule
Required Application Materials Submission Deadline	August 13(Mon) ~ October 31(Wed), 2012
Required Application Materials(original) Submission Deadline	August 13(Mon) ~ November 9(Fri),2012
Admission Tests	November 26(Mon) ~ 30(Fri), 2012
Notification of Admission	December 17(Mon), 2012

 

The Graduate School

 

GEO Graduate Scholarship Program of CUK

for Foreign Students : for Master’s Degree

1. I. Purpose of the Program
   1. To provide exemplary students from foreign countries with opportunities for pursuing higher-education in Korea

 

1. To enhance globalization of the CUK campus by creating a more culturally diverse environment

 

1. To promote international education and mutual friendship between Korea and other countries.

1. II. Number of Recipients

Approximately 10 students in total

 

III. Program Eligibility and Details

1. Entrance period :  Spring semester of 2013(begins March, 2013)

 

1. Graduate programs in the following areas of concentration:

u International Studies (International Relations, American Studies, Chinese Studies)

v Business Administration (Business Administration, Accounting)

*w Public Administration (Public Administration, Policy Studies)

*x Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering (Environmental Engineering)

*y Information, Communications and Electronics Engineering

*z Digital Media (Media Engineering, Culture Contents)

*❼ Life Sciences (Molecular Biology, Environmental Biology)

※ Applicable only to department with the asterisk(*)  : When the number of applicants does not meet the quota, there might be no selection

 

1. Language of Instruction: English

 

1. Eligibility:.

• § An English aptitude exam score of TOEFL 580/CBT 240/iBT 95/IELTS 7.0/TEPS 700 or above is required.
• § Graduates or undergraduates in their final year of study

(Must be available to study from March, 2013)

 

 

IV. Submission Deadline

• § All documents must be submitted electronically by October 31, 2012.  Upon selection, applicants will be required to submit originals of all the documents by air-mail by November 9, 2012. If any discrepancy is found between the electronic versions and the originals, the offer will immediately be terminated.

(Applicants who pass the initial review will be notified individually for an interview)

• § An English exam score must be submitted electronically by November 23 , 2012. Original results of the English exam score can be submitted after entering the school. If any discrepancy is found between the electronic versions and the originals, the offer will immediately be terminated.
• §Those selected for an interview will be notified by email. The interviews will be held  from November 26 ~ 30,2012. After the interview via Skype, the notification of the results will be on December 17,2012.

 

 

1. V. Recipient Responsibilities
   1. Work as a GEO TA
   2. Observe local customs and follow school regulations as stipulated by The Catholic University of Korea

(Teaching English outside for extra income is allowed within the observation of the law and with permission from the Head Professor)

 

VI. Scholarship Privileges

1. Tuition exemption and on-campus residence fees during the entire period of study

(Graduate program: 2 years)

(Student must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or above on the scale of 4.5)

1. Monthly stipend as a GEO TA: KRW400,000 (Under current exchange rate, approx..

USD350)

3.  Transportation from the airport

(Other fees, including insurance fee, must be paid by the individual)

 

1. VII. Required Documents
   1. Admissions Application (CUK Form)
   2. Statement of Purpose (CUK Form)
   3. A copy of the college graduation certificate (or certified expected graduation form)
   4. A copy of the official college transcripts

(all the ranks and marks must be included in the transcripts)

1. One letter of recommendation from a professor or the department head
2. 6. A copy of the TOEFL/CBT/iBT/IELTS/TEPS score report
3. Proof of Nationality (i.e., A copy of the first page of the passport)

 

 

1. VIII. Inquiries

For further information, please inquire with the Team of Academic & Student Affairs of the Graduate School

Address: Team of Academic & Student Affairs of the Graduate School,

The Catholic University of Korea

43 Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, 420-743, Republic of Korea

Tel. No.:     + 82-2-2164-4474

Fax No.:     + 82-2-2164-4751

E-mail:       cukgra@hanmail.net

2. Admissions Application_CUK Form

3. Statement of Purpose_CUK Form