The full-semester internship program is designed for international students who are seeking internship opportunities and credit transfer in Korea at the same time. This is a joint effort between Konkuk and its contracted agencies. Students can enjoy all the facilities at Konkuk including the dormitory, library, student cafeteria, etc. The agencies are committed to job placement while Konkuk is committed to providing education programs/services.
*This program is fee-based and the participants are NOT subject to the tuition waiver
Elibigility
- Completed at least two semesters at home universities
- Able to study either in English or Korean for at least one semester (16 weeks)
- Proficiency in Korean is a plus but NOT mandatory (since all the students will be assigned to an English-speaking environment)
Program Timeline
| Item | Dates for the Spring semester | Dates for the Fall semester | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for the Job Placement | 8th of August ~15th of September |
20thof February ~ 15th of March |
CV/Résumé submission required |
| Online Interview/Job Offer | ~ 5th of November |
~ 5th of May |
Managed by the contracted agencies |
| Application for visiting student Programme | ~ 20th of November |
~ 20th of May |
* Selected students will receive |
| Certificate of Admission Distribution | 1st of December |
1st of June |
Apply for D-2-8 (Visiting student) visa |
| Course Registration at Konkuk (Online) | TBA |
TBA |
|
| Orientation |
TBA |
TBA |
|
| Commencing date |
2nd of March |
1st of September |
|
| Placement fee&tuition payment |
TBA |
TBA |
Direct payment to the related parties |
Program Cost
$1=￦1,400, as of the 1st of August
| Category | Korean Won | US Dollar | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ₩4,233,000 | $3,023 | |
| Dormitory | ₩2,200,000 | $1,572 | including \ 200,000 deposit |
| Job Placement | ₩1,680,000 | $1,200 | |
| Meal Plan (Optional) |
₩354,200 ~ 803,200 |
$253 ~ 573 | 77 ~ 251 meals at dormitory cateteria |
| Total | ₩8,467,200 ~ 8,916,200 | $6,048 ~ 6,369 |
Job Placement
- NON-paid, experience based placements
- Up to 35 working hours per week (minimum 25 hours per week) based on the participant's circumstances
- Expected working areas (but not limited to):
- Marketing (Social media account managing, participating in business meetings)
- Market research; provide insights based on the research/analysis
- Etc: provide regional expertise based on your background
Academics / Visa
- Can take up to 12 Konkuk Credits (=24 ECTS) including 6-credit internship course
- Students can take useful and practical courses like; Korean Elementary/Intermediate, Understanding Korean Culture (2 credts each), or major-related courses
- Students will enter Korea with D-2-8 (Visiting Students Visa)
- Konkuk provides group application for the foreigner registration
Credit Example Table
| Total Credits (ECTS) | Internship Course |
Other Course(s) |
Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6(12) | Y (6) | - | |
| 10(20) | Y (6) | Korean Elementary (2) Understanding Korean Culture (2) |
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| 11(22) | Y (6) | Korean Intermediate (2) Major Course (3) |
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| 12(24) | Y (6) | Major Course #1 (3) Major Course #2 (3) |
Precaution: Timetable may conflict with your working hours, consulting in advance is recommended |
Contact Information
- Mr Seokje Hyun
- International Programs, Office of International Affairs
- +82-2-2049-6201
- ku_exchange@konkuk.ac.kr