2011 korean language and culture program (english)

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ADMISSIONGUIDELINES

INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

2011

FOR

UOS


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Contents

UNDERGRADUATE

AND GRADUATE ADMISSION

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 06

APPLICATION TIMELINE 07

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION 08

GRADUATE ADMISSION 10

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION 12

INTERVIEW 12

SCHOLARSHIP 12

CONTACT INFORMATION 12

KOREAN LANGUAGEAND CULTURE PROGRAM

PROGRAM OUTLINE 14

CURRICULUM 14

ELIGIBILITY 15

TUITION AND FEES 15

BENEFITS 15

COURSE SCHEDULE 16

FIELD TRIPS AND CULTURAL CLASSES 16

SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 17

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 17

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION 18

REFUNDS 18

ACCOMMODATION 18

CONTACT INFORMATION 18

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UOS


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University of Seoul (UOS)

Global Brand UOS

The University of Seoul is an only public university, established and supported by the

Seoul Metropolitan Government. Seoul is the economic, political and cultural center of

Korea. For more than 600 years, Seoul has been the capital of Korea and hence has

immense historical value. In addition, it is renowned for social, cultural and physical layersspread along a vast and complex landscape. The University of Seouls faculty, students

and administrative body are distinguished by their commitment to civic values and

dynamic urban civilizations. In addition to research, the University of Seoul plays the role

of think tanks in formulating and supporting major policy goals of the Seoul Metropolitan

Government. With diverse and specific programs to integrate not only research and

policies but also practice and education, the University of Seoul seeks a balance between

academic and professional concerns, and between visionary goals and practical

researches.

About the UOS (as of 2010)

President : Lee, Sang Bum, Ph.D.

Year of Establishment : 1918

Number of Faculties : 443 faculty members

Number of Staff : 253 staff members

Number of Students: 12,206 undergraduate students and 2,923 graduate students

Number of Partner Institutions : 124 institutions in 29 countries

Number of International Students : 464


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0405 2011 ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

UNDERGRADUATEAND GRADUATEADMISSIONS

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

APPLICATION TIMELINE

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION

GRADUATE ADMISSION

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

INTERVIEW

SCHOLARSHIP

CONTACT INFORMATION


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Academic ProgramsCollege School/Department URL Contact

Public Affairs Public Administration http://puadmi.uos.ac.kr +82-2-2210-2242and

International Relations http://doir.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2558Economics

Economics http://economy.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2247

Social Welfare http://socialwelfare.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2557

Science in Taxation http://taxation.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2269

BusinessBusiness Administration http://biz.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2245Administration

Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering http://ecehp.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2254

Chemical Engineering http://uosce.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2253

Mechanical and Information Engineering http://mie.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2547

Materials Science and Engineering http://mat.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2552

Civil Engineering http://civil.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2250

Computer Science http://cs.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2249

Humanities English Language and Literature http://english1.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2257

Korean Language and Literature http://www.uoskorean.net/ +82-2-2210-2268

Korean History http://koreanhistory.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2267

Philosophy http://phil.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2556

Chinese Language and Culture http://chinese.uos.ac.kr +82-2-2210-2045

Natural Mathematics http://openmath.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2548Science

Statistics http://stat.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-5273

Physics http://physics1.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2553

Life Science http://lifescience.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2554

Environmental Horticulture http://envhorti.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2258

Urban Urban Administration http://urban.new21.net +82-2-2210-2241Science

Urban Sociology http://usocio.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2159

Architectural Engineering http://ae.uos.ac.kr +82-2-2210-2252

Architecture http://archi.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2252

Urban Engineering http://nymph.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2266

Transportation Engineering http://transport.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2652

Landscape Architecture http://lauos.or.kr/ +82-2-2210-2256

Environmental Engineering http://env.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2251

Geo-Informatics http://geoinfo.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2160

Arts & Visual and Industrial Design http://design.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2259Physical

Environmental Sculpture http://sculpture.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2550Education

Music http://music.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-2260

Sports Informatics http://sports.uos.ac.kr/ +82-2-2210-5203


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Application TimelineTerm Program Application Interview Announcement Registration

Undergraduate Graduate Deadline of Admission

Freshman Transfer Masters Doctoral Results

SpringSemester, November 26 December 7 December 24 February 7~11

2011 2010 2010 2010 2011(March)

(Fri) (Tue) (Fri) (Mon~Fri)

FallSemester, May June June August

2011 2011 2011 2011 2011(September)

The above schedule is subject to change without notice.

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Undergraduate Admission Eligibility Freshman

Applicants must complete elementary, junior-high and high school education.

Transfer

Applicants must finish undergraduate education for at least two years after they complete elementary, junior-

high and high school education. They can transfer to the second year (sophomore) or third year (junior).

General Requirements

International applicants (holding non-Korean citizenship) must be foreign nationals whose parents are notKorean citizens. (International applicants have to meet one of the following requirements for application.)

a. Achieved Level 4 in the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK).

b. An individual who has completed or is expected to complete the Level 4 Korean language course in the

KLCP at the University of Seoul.

c. Studied in an educational institution in Korea for more than 2 years.

d. Applicants should be a graduate from an overseas Korean School.

e. Applicants should meet a Korean language proficiency requirement specified by Dean of the Institute of

International Cooperation and Education (IICE).

Application 80,000 KRW

Fee

Tuition 2,300,000 KRW ~ 3,500,000 KRW per semester

Fee Fee is subject to change without notice.

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Required Documents

01. Registration Card with a color photo (3X4cm)

02.Application Form

03. Personal Statement and Study Plan

04. Letter of Recommendation from a teacher of the applicant's previous institution

Applicants must submit a sealed and signed envelope containing a Letter of Recommendation.

05. Official transcripts and High School Diploma or Certificate of (expected) Graduation

Additionally, transfer applicants are required to submit the Certificate of Attendance (or Certificate of Graduation) and

the official transcript of the applicants undergraduate school.

Graduation diplomas and official transcripts earned in China must also be submitted with their Academic Certificates

issued by the Ministry of Education of China.

06. Statement of Financial Support

07. EITHER one of (1) certificate of the applicants bank deposit balance showing a minimum deposit balance of US$10,000

maintained for at least one month, or (2) certificate of remittance of funds corresponding to US$10,000 to Korea, or (3)

certificate of exchange of money corresponding to US$10,000 OR all of (1) certificate of the applicants financial

supporters bank deposit balance showing a minimum deposit balance of US$10,000 maintained for at least one month,

and (2) certificate of the financial supporters employment or a copy of his/her business proprietor registration, and (3) the

financial supporters taxation certificate

The applicants financial supporter should be a person of the same nationality or a legal resident in Korea.

If the financial supporter is a member of applicants family, the applicant should submit the documents to prove it.

08. Copy of the passport and the Alien Registration Card of the applicant (if applicable)

09. If the applicant has Chinese nationality, he or she should submit a copy of Certificate of Household Register in Korean orEnglish and a copy of his or her resident card of China.

10. Official transcripts approving Korean/English Language Proficiency (if applicable) : TOPIK / TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, TEPS

All documents must be the ORIGINALS. If applicants submit copies of the originals, they should be

confirmed with the originals by the receptionist. All documents that are in a language other than English

or Korean must be accompanied by a notarized Korean or English translation.


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Graduate Admission Eligibility Master's

An individual who has completed a four-year-undergraduate program and holds a Bachelors degree.

Doctoral

An individual who has completed a four-year-undergraduate program and holds a Bachelors and a

Masters degree.

General Requirements

International applicants are defined as those who are non-Korean citizens and whose parents are both non-Korean citizens.

a. Applicants should submit an officially recognized English Proficiency Test score (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS,

TEPS, CET)

The following applicants are exempted from the above requirement.

- Applicants who apply to Department of Korean Language and Literature and Department of Korean

History.

- Applicants who speak English as a mother tongue or official language in their country.

b. Applicants also should meet one of the following requirements.

(1) Achieved Level 4 in the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK).

(2) Have taken Korean language courses in Korea.

- If applicants plan to finish Level 4 Korean Language course in the Korean Language and CultureProgram(KLCP) at the University of Seoul, or

- If applicants have already completed Level 4 or plan to finish Level 5 Korean Language course at other

universities.

(3) Studied in an educational institution in Korea for more than 2 years.

(4) Applicants should be a graduate from an overseas Korean School.

(5) Applicants should meet Korean language proficiency approved by Dean of Graduate School.


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(6) has officially recognized English proficiency test (applicable departments only)

DISCIPLINE (DEPARTMENTS/MAJORS) TOEIC TOEFL TOEFL TOEFL IELTS TEPS CET

IBT CBT PBT

Human and Social Sciences

700 82 217 553 6.0 572 LEVEL(Urban Administration, Social Welfare, English6

Language and Literature, Philosophy, Urban Sociology)

Natural Science / Engineering

(Landscape Architecture, Environmental

Horticulture, Physics, Computer Science, Civil

Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and

Computer Engineering, Materials Science and600 57 163 490 5.5 476

LEVELEngineering, Mechanical and Information 6

Engineering, Nano Science and Technology,

Geo-Informatics, Energy Environmental SystemEngineering, Nano Engineering)

Application 80,000 KRWFee

Tuition 2,500,000 ~ 3,200,000 KRW per semester The fee is subject to change without notice.Fee

Required 01. Registration Card with a color photo (3X4cm)

Documents 02.Application Form

03. Personal Statement and Study Plan

04. Letter of Recommendation from a professor of the applicant's previous institution

Applicants must submit a sealed and signed envelope containing a Letter of Recommendation.

05. Official transcripts and Certificate of Bachelor's degree (or Certificate of expected Graduation)

Applicants for doctoral programs are required to submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts

and certificates of bachelor's and master's degree.

Graduation diplomas and official transcripts earned in China must also be submitted with their

Academic Certificates issued by the Ministry of Education of China.

06. Statement of Financial Support

07. EITHER one of (1) certificate of the applicants bank deposit balance showing a minimum depositbalance of US$10,000 maintained for at least one month, or (2) certificate of remittance of funds

corresponding to US$10,000 to Korea, or (3) certificate of exchange of money corresponding to

US$10,000 OR all of (1) certificate of the applicants financial supporters bank deposit balance

showing a minimum deposit balance of US$10,000 maintained for at least one month, and (2)

certificate of the financial supporters employment or a copy of his/her business proprietor registration,

and (3) the financial supporters taxation certificatea.

The applicants financial supporter should be a person of the same nationality or a legal resident in Korea.

If the financial supporter is a member of applicants family, the applicant should submit the

documents to prove it.

08. Copy of the passport and the Alien Registration Card of the applicant (if applicable)

09. If the applicant has Chinese nationality, he or she should submit a copy of Certificate of HouseholdRegister in Korean or English and a copy of his or her resident card of China.

10. Official transcripts approving Korean/English Language Proficiency (if applicable) : TOPIK / TOEIC,

TOEFL, IELTS, TEPS, CET

All documents must be the ORIGINALS. If applicants submit copies of the originals, they

should be confirmed with the originals by the receptionist. All documents that are in a

language other than English or Korean must be accompanied by a notarized Korean or

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Conditional AdmissionEligibilities for Conditional Admission

TOPIK - level 3

InterviewAll applicants should have an interview except for the applicants who are not in Korea.

Notes

The interview can be substituted by a phone interview only when the applicants are not currently in Korea without any types of Korean

visa.

ScholarshipsUndergraduateFull-tuition scholarships or half of the Full-tuition scholarships are offered to the admitted international students.

a. Full-tuition scholarships to students for top 10% class rank.

b. Half-tuition scholarships to students for top 20% class rank.

Graduate

a. Masters and doctoral courses of Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of Korean History, and doctoral course of

Departments or majors of Science and Engineering Discipline: Full-tuition scholarship

The maximum number of recipients of masters course of Department of Korean Language and Literature and Department of

Korean History is limited to 5.

b. Masters course of Department of Korean Language and Literature, Department of Korean History, and departments or majors of

Science and Engineering Discipline: Half-tuition scholarship (Full-tuition scholarship recipients are excluded)

c. Masters and doctoral courses of Human and Social Science Discipline (provision within budget allocations)

- Full-tuition Scholarship is awarded to the 10% of the international students who are recommended by the head of their department,

and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.

- Half-tuition scholarship is awarded to the 30% of the international students who are recommended by the head of their department,

and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School (Full-tuition scholarship recipients are excluded).

d. Termination of Scholarship : International students with a GPA of below 3.0 in the previous semester (excludes new students)

e. International students are subject to a new eligibility criteria if the UOS scholarship policy changes.

f. Recipients of the International Students Scholarships are also eligible to apply for other research scholarships available within the UOS.

g. Recipients of extramural scholarships are not eligible for full-tuition or half-tuition scholarships.

Contact InformationInternational Admission Office (IAO)

International Admission Office (IAO)

Institute of International Cooperation and Education, The University of Seoul

163 Seoulsiripdaero (Jeonnong-dong 90), Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 130-743, Korea

* Tel +82-2-2210-5060, 5458 * Fax +82-2-2210-5061 * E-mail Undergraduate - [email protected]

Graduate - [email protected]

Having taken Korean Language Courses in Korea- An individual who has completed or is expected to

complete the Level 3 Korean language course in the KLCPat the University of Seoul, or

- An individual who has completed Level 3 in a Koreanlanguage school at other universities. (graduate only)

Undergraduate : Conditionally admitted applicants are allowed totake up to 9 credits until they complete Level 4 in the KLCP at theUniversity of Seoul.

Graduate : An applicant is allowed to take regular classes after heor she finishes Korean Language Courses in the KLCP Center atthe University of Seoul.

The language training period will be decided through an interview.


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KOREANLANGUAGEANDCULTUREPROGRAM

PROGRAM OUTLINE

CURRICULUM

ELIGIBILITY

TUITION AND FEES

BENEFITS

COURSE SCHEDULE

FIELD TRIPS AND CULTURE CLASSES

SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION

REFUNDS

ACCOMMODATION

CONTACT INFORMATION



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Program OutlineThe Korean Language and Culture Program (KLCP) offers intensive Korean language courses and cultural orientation to Korea. The KLCP

offers 4 terms a year, each term running for 10 weeks for all 6 levels. The courses focus on speaking, listening, grammar and writing. The

class size is kept small (no more than 15 students) so that each student can receive personal attention and encouragement and also can

make the most of cultural activities around Seoul.

Number of weeks 10 weeks

Hours of Instruction 200 hours

Class Days Monday to Friday

Class Hours 9:00 am ~ 12:50 pm (level 1, 3, 5)

1:10 pm ~ 5:00 pm (level 2, 4, 6)Class Size 10 ~ 15 students

Policy Students are required to attend at least 160 hours. Students who miss more than 40 hours per term will fail

and are not able to advance to the next level.

Levels 6 levels

*All the new students should take a comprehensive placement test to determine their optimal class level. This

placement test covers different areas of Korean skill including listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Activities Field Trips and Culture Classes, Language Exchange Program with UOS students, Student Counseling

CurriculumKorean language courses meet Monday through Friday for 4 hours and cultural classes and various activities will be offered at least three

times per semester.

Morning Class9:00 ~ 12:50(Level 1, 3, 5)

Afternoon Class13:10 ~ 17:00(Level 2, 4, 6)


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EligibilityAll applicants must be at least 15 years of age and a high school student or the equivalent. Applicants must meet Korean visa

requirements.

Tuition and FeesRegular Program

Tuition for 1 term (10 weeks) is 1,150,000 won including 50,000 won of non-refundable application fee, all field trips, and social activities fee.

Short-Term Program

- Tuition for 3 week Program is 790,000 won including 50,000 won of non-refundable application fee, all field trips, social activities fee and

text books. Dormitory fee for 3 weeks is 210,000 won (10,000 won per 1 night)

- Tuition for 1 week Program is 410,000 won including 50,000 won of non- refundable application fee, all field trips, social activities fee and

text books. Dormitory fee for 1 weeks is 60,000 won (10,000 won per 1 night)

BenefitsYou can study Korean in a serious but fun environment with experienced and professionally-trained teachers.

You can practice Korean with your Buddy, a volunteer student of the University of Seoul.

You can attend small-sized multinational classes : 10-15 students.

You can enjoy cultural classes and also receive a cultural orientation to the Korean .

You can use university facilities for free including the library, gymnasium, computers, health center, and the global cafe.

You can use comprehensive student services : orientations, field trips, social activities, assistance and advice for visa applications,

housing, insurance, and university applications.

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Field Trips and Cultural ClassesTerm Field Trips & Cultural Classes

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Cultural classes and various activities will be offered at least three or four times per semester.

Taekwondo

Nami Island

National Museum of Korea

Samulnori

Boryeong Mud Festival

Korean Folk Village

Changdeok Palace

Kimchi Making

Cheong Wa Dae

Nanta Performance / Korean Movies

Course ScheduleRegular Program

Term Period Application Deadline Placement Test

Spring Mar. 14 ~ May. 20 Feb. 11 Mar. 10

Summer Jun. 13 ~ Aug. 19 May. 13 Jun. 9

Fall Sep. 19 ~ Nov. 25 Aug. 12 Sep. 15

Winter Dec. 12 ~ Feb. 17 Nov. 11 Dec. 8

The schedule may be changed in 2012.

We recommend students to apply at least eight weeks before the program to ensure visa issue.

Short Term Program

Term Period Application Deadline Payment Due Date

SummerAug. 1 ~ Aug. 19 (3 weeks) Jul. 1 Jul. 15

Aug. 8 ~ Aug. 12 (1 week) Jul. 8 Jul. 22

Winter Dec. 28, 2011 ~ Jan. 3, 2012 (1 week) Nov. 30 Dec. 9


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Submission of Required DocumentsVisit the Korean Language and Culture Program (KLCP) office with your application documents or send them to the following

address via postal service;

Korean Language and Culture Program(KLCP) office

The University of Seoul

13 Siripdae-gil (90 Jeonnong-dong), Dongdaemun-gu

Seoul, 130-743, Korea

Required Documents- Download an Application form at http://iice.uos.ac.kr

- Application Package :

a. Application Form

b. 3 passport-size photos

c. A copy of the student's diploma from the last school attended

d. A copy of your passport page showing your name and citizenship

e. Certificate of bank account (over USD 3,000)


UOS

Since the documents necessary for a visa depend on the applicant's nationality and status, please contact

the KLCP directly for more information. KLCP may require a notarized sponsorship letter and proof of

equivalent of 5000 USD in a personal bank account.

Students of short term program don't have to submit a certificate of bank account.


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Contact InformationKOREAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PROGRAM (KLCP) CENTER

Korean Language and Culture Program(KLCP) Center

The University of Seoul


* Tel +82-2-2210-5115 ~ 5117 * Fax +82-2-2210-5118 * E-mail [email protected], [email protected]

Application and

Registrationa. Qualified students will be notified of their acceptance into

the program within 2 weeks of the registration deadline.

b. Application and tuition fees may be sent by international

wire transfer / Wire transfer information/

Bank Name : WOORIBANK UNIVERSITYOFSEOUL

SUBBR.

Bank Account # : 1005-901-408328

SWIFT Code : HVBKKRSE

Beneficiary : UNIVERSITY OF SEOUL

RefundsThe application fee is non-refundable, but it is possible to

receive a full or partial refund for tuition. To receive a refund,

students must submit a refund request and a copy of their

bankbook.

a. Students withdrawing one month before the semesterbegins will be refunded 100% of their tuition.

b. Students withdrawing during the vacation before the

semester begins will be refunded 70% of their tuition.

c. If students withdraw after the opening of a course or do not

appear at all in class during the first week without any

notice will be canceled without any refund.

Accommodation

The UOS can help you find accommodation. Accommodationinformation will be provided upon your request. There are

several types of accommodation available :

On-Campus Dormitory : A limited number of on-campus

dormitory rooms are available on a first-come first-serve

basis. If students prefer dormitory housing, they should

submit a dormitory application when applying for KLCP. The

first priority for dormitory rooms will be given to the students

who do not know anyone in Korea or who might have

difficulties in living in Korea.

Boarding house (so called Hasukjip) : Korean boarding

house is similar to homestay and easily found near the

University. The owner usually provides 2 meals (breakfast and

dinner) per day. (Rates : KRW 400,000 ~ 500,000 per month)

Studio ('one-room') : It is usually contains one unit which

serves as a bedroom, a kitchen, and a living room. (rates :

KRW 500,000 ~ 600,000 per month)

Go-shi-won : Similar to a Hasook-jib is a place called Go-

Shi-won. It costs less than Ha-Sook-jib (about KRW 300,000

per month), but do not include meals, and the rooms tend to

be considerably small.


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Music Building

University Gymnasium

Design and Sculpture Building

General Lecture and Research Building

Main Stadium

Science and Technology Building

University Center

The 1st Engineering Building

The 2nd Engineering Building

Baebong Hall

Economics and Business Building

University Press and ROTC Building

Main Library

Student Dormitory

International House

Liberal Arts Building

Information and Technology Building

Student Hall

Main Auditorium

Natural Science Building

The 21st Century Building

Architecture and Civil Engineering Building

Brich Hall

Cheonnong Hall

University Museum

Kyongnong Hall

Wellness Center

Law School

The University of Seoul is situated on the northeastern part of Seoul.

Surrounded by woods and cozily set at the foot of Mt. Baebong.

It boasts one of the most beautiful campuses in Korea.

Dobong-gu

Gangbuk-gu

Gangnam-gu

Songpa-gu

Gangdong-guGwangjin-gu

Seongdong-gu

Dongdaemun-gu

Jung-gu

Yongsan-gu

Nowon-gu

Jungnang-gu

University of SeoulSeongbuk-gu

Eunpyeong-gu

Jongno-guSeodaemun-gu

Mapo-guGangseo-gu

Yangcheon-gu

Guro-gu

Yeongdeungpo-gu

Dongjak-gu

Gwanak-guGeumcheon-gu

Seocho-gu


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Tel 82.2.2210.2114 Fax 82.2.2210.5061

http://english.uos.ac.kr