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Prerequisites
▷ Student must have completed at least one semester
▷ Student must be able to take classes in the host country's language
- English-speaking countries, CBT TOEFL 230 or more
- For other languages, student must pass that language's examination
▷ Student must have no record of school regulation violation
▷ Student must have clearance to travel abroad
Application Procedure
Prepare the following documents:
▷ Application Form (include photo), Personal Statement, Letter of Recommendation (Template: Download from Foreign Exchange Team Website)
▷ 1 Transcript in Korean (grades in percentage)
▷ Copy of an Official Language Exam Score Sheet (must be compared to the original): for English-speaking countries, TOEFL is mandatory
※ For other languages, it is not mandatory (submit if already in possession)
Selection Standards
▷ Paper: GPA, Application Form
▷ Interview: Foreign Cooperation Committee
▷ Language: CBT TOEFL score and corresponding language examination scores
※ For Japanese colleges, there is a first-round interview and a second-round essay exam hosted by the Department of Japanese Studies, prior to the interview with the Foreign Cooperation Committee / JLPT and JPT scores serve as references.
Selection Timeline
▷ Beginning of each year's second semester, exchange student program information session is held.
▷ The application submission deadline and departure date differ by country and school, so follow the appropriate timeline.
For detailed information, contact the Foreign Exchange Team.
☞ Foreign Exchange Team Website: http://exchange.sookmyung.ac.kr/
☞ Foreign Exchange Team Phone Number: (02)710-9284/9385/9928/9256