Kangwon National University was established in 1947, consisting of 3 main campuses in Chuncheon, Samcheok, and Dogyae. Kangwon National University is one of the 10 largest public universities in Korea and ranks among the top schools with the percentage of graduates having jobs for 3 consecutive years. Kangwon consists of 9 faculties, 90 professors, and more than 1,200 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. With a team of excellent professors and modern equipment, the university is always aiming for quality education and research to contribute to the advancement of science and technology.
• The exchange study period takes place in 1 semester or 2 semesters (1 academic year).
• Currently available to all VNUK students.
• The school accepts about 1 to 2 exchange students each semester.
• Completed at least 1 year of study at VNUK;
• The average academic score is over 70%;
• English certificate: TOEFL (minimum 430) or IELTS (minimum 4.3) or a letter of recommendation from a teacher about the student’s English ability;
• Approved by the Head of Department/Dean of the Faculty about participating in the program and the study intended subjects at CNS.
Fall semester | Spring semester | |
VNUK registration deadline | May 1st | November 1st |
Deadline for CNS application | May 1st | December 1st |
Study period per semester | Early September – end of December | Early March- end of June |
Here are the majors that the school is offering:
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Geography and Geophysics (2 majors)
• Life Science
• Math
• Physics
• Students can choose from a number of cultural and educational subjects that are taught in English at the school.
• CNS Tuition: free.
• VNUK Tuition: Students must pay at VNUK for the semester in which the student attends an exchange course and the amount of this tuition fee depends on the subject and the number of credits that the students enroll in VNUK Academic Affairs Office will notify parents and students of this tuition fee before leaving for school.
• Ranging from 500 USD to 1000 USD (including accommodation)
• Mandatory for international students
• Contact to apply at the Korean Embassy in Hanoi.