KMU has connections with more than 50 universities all over the world through sisterhood relationships. Because of this, KMU students can go to sister universities in other countries, and foreign university students can also come to our university. Once you are selected as an exchange student, you pay the tuition fee for KMU and the credits you get from the foreign university are approved for our university.

The selection schedule for exchange students and required official second language scores are as follows.



ISEP

Every September, the Office of International Affairs selects exchange students to go to ISEP member universities in America. ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) is a study-abroad program in which 275 universities in 39 countries are members. Five Korean universities are also enrolled: Keimyung University, Ajou University, Ewha Womans University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. Keimyung students can only go to American ISEP universities. If you go to ISEP universities in America, you can reduce costs by paying board and lodging fee as well as tuition fee at Keimyung University but not paying both at the partner university. In this case, however, you should go to the partner university one year after you are selected. This is different from sister universities, which students can go to from the following semester. This fall semester, students who were selected as exchange students for ISEP member universities will go to Virginia Commonwealth University and Western Washington University.

According to the language, the universities for exchange student are divided into English, German, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese-speaking countries. In English-speaking countries, there are not only the United States but also the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Australia, and Hong Kong. In addition, Kansai Gaidai University in Japanese a foreign language university, so it is also an English-speaking university. As mentioned above, students are sent not only to American sister universities but also ISEP member universities. The Gazette briefly will introduce sister universities where many students have gone in the last three years.

U.S.A.(English speaking countries)
※ Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University (GSU) is a regional public university located in Statesboro, Georgia. GSU, founded in 1906, is classified as a doctoral/research institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and noted for one of the most beautiful campuses in the state. In fall 2008, its enrollment reached 17,764 students, and it offers over 120 undergraduate majors in seven academic colleges. For international students, cross cultural programs such as Cross-Cultural Friendships, International Extended Families Program, and Global Ambassadors Program are also provided.

※ Murray State University
Murray State University (MSU), established in 1922, is a public university located in Murray, Kentucky. MSU, with 10,156 students, consists of five academic colleges and a school of agriculture. About 23% of students, the highest percentage, belong to the College of Business and Public Affairs. In MSU, there are eight residential colleges housing over 3000 students. Residential colleges deliver academic guidance, social functions, and recreational facilities involving various student activities.

Australia (English speaking countries)

※ University of South Australia

The University of South Australia, which was established in 1991, is a public university in the Australian state of South Australia. It has 30,000 students including 9000 foreign students. It has four campuses in Australia. In Adelaide, which is the primary city of South Australia, two metropolitan campuses are located, and the other two campuses are located in Whyalla and Mount Gambier. In 2007, it ranked 291st in the Times Higher Education Supplement “Top 100 University” list. The University of South Australia is equipped with a wide range of books and data for students and offers an orientation and consultation service for foreign students. Through as orientation for foreign students, it promotes friendship with other students, and it can make students comfortable and adapt more easily to the new campus life in Australia.

Europe (English speaking countries)

The Netherlands
※ University of Maastricht

Recently, many universities in the Netherlands use English instead of Dutch. In addition, the Netherlands is comparatively cheaper than the U.S. or the U.K. for school and living expenses. From 2006 to 2008, 15 KMU students went to the University of Maastricht, and a large number of students who want to study abroad by themselves or as exchange students choose the Netherlands.
The University of Maastricht, which was founded in 1976, is a public university in Maastricht in the Netherlands. Like other universities in the Netherlands, the University of Maastricht uses English instead of Dutch. In bachelor’s programs, about half of the programs are offered in English. Because of that, many foreign students come to this university. The University of Maastricht has about 13,000 students, and it includes about 39% foreign students. The University offers convenient facilities and welfare for students, so students can enjoy campus life more conveniently.


Japan (Japanese speaking countries)

In Japan, KMU has connection with six universities. A student who wants to go to a Japanese university as an exchange student can go to St. Andrew’s University, the University of the Ryukyus, Hiroshima Shudo University, Aoyama Gakuin University, Baiko Gakuin University, and Shiga University.

※ University of the Ryukyus
The University of the Ryukyus, which is the only public university on the Ryukyus Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, has two more campuses in Nakagusuku and Ginowan. In this university, there are more than 250 foreign students from 42 countries. To offer more comfortable and useful campus life to foreign students, it provides lots of things for foreign students. At the International Students Center, by providing instruction about Japanese language and Japanese culture, they help foreign students get more information to live in Japan. In addition, by holding a lot of festivals, foreign students can make a lot of friends, not only Japanese friends but also others from many countries.



China (Chinese speaking countries)

※ Beijing Language and Culture University

Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), founded in 1962, is located in the Zhongguancun Scientific and Technological Park in China’s high-tech development zone, Beijing. BLCU, well known as an international university in China, has affiliations with 157 universities in 31 countries. Teaching Chinese language and culture to foreign students is considered the primary task. The total enrollment is over 13,000: 9000 foreigners and 4000 Chinese. There are eight colleges and departments which admit international students.

※ Shandong University

Shandong University (SDU), founded in 1901, is one of the oldest universities in China. SDU is located in Jinan, the capital city of Shandong Province, on the east coast of China. SDU has a total of seven campuses, six in Jinan and one in Weihai, and is composed of a total of 31 schools and colleges and a graduate school. The total student population is about 95,000. It has partnerships with over 70 universities from over 50 countries.

For more detailed information about the exchange student program, you can visit the Office of International Affairs homepage (http://intl.kmu.ac.kr) or the office in Dong Yeong Hall. You can get help in making your overall plan through experience reports which past exchange students have written on http://intl.kmu.ac.kr. In these reports, you can get detailed information such as getting a visa, total costs, and sightseeing places near the universities.