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UNIVERSITY OF ULSAN Program Level: Undergraduate Number of Weeks/Term: 16 |
- Background
- Location Information
- Program Dates
- Host Institution
- Academic Information
- Academic Disciplines
- Credit Transfer Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- Program Costs
- Housing and Meals
- Insurance
- Extracurricular Activities
- Climate
- VISA & Passport Information
- Your Next Steps
- Experiences of Former Students
- Contact Details
BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech (GT) has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic programs in top-notch foreign universities that are partnered with GT. As a result of immersion in a foreign academic and cultural environment, students have the maximum opportunity to learn to operate effectively in an atmosphere that is wholly different from that of GT and the U.S.
LOCATION INFORMATION
South Korea
Korea lies adjacent to China and Japan. The northern border of Korea is formed by the Amnokgang (Yalu) and Dumangang (Tumen) rivers, which separate it from Manchuria. A 16-kilometer segment of the Dumangang to the east also serves as a natural border with Russia. The west coast of the Korean Peninsula is bounded by the Korean Bay to the north and the West Sea to the south; the east coast faces the East Sea.
Two hundred kilometers separate the peninsula from eastern China. The shortest distance between Korean and Chinese coasts is 200 kilometers and from the southeastern tip of the peninsula, the nearest point on the Japanese coast is also about 200 kilometers away.
Ulsan
Ulsan is a seaside metropolitan city in the southeast of Korea. It is 70 kilometres north of Busan. It is considered the industrial center of the country with some guidebooks likening the city to Pittsburgh or Detroit in the USA. Ulsan is currently the home of Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's largest shipyard; the world's largest automobile assembly plant, which produces 1.7 million cars annually, owned by Hyundai Motors[1]; and the world's second largest oil refinery, operated by SK Group. In 2010 it will host World Environmental Day which should crown Ulsan's rebirth as an environmentally-friendly ecological city. The city transport department plans to build a light-rail line and the public transportation system is as good as any other major Korean city. The city of Ulsan features many ports, but there are also several beaches around the coastline. One of these beaches is Gangelgot. It is known for being the first place the sun rises in Korea (and Asia), drawing large crowds on New Years Morning. Ulsan Grand Park, located near Gonguptap rotary, was built in two stages for the people of Ulsan by SK corporation. It is a huge park with many recreation activities, including bicycle and rollerblade rentals. It's a great place to go for a stroll. Ulsan was a World Cup 2002 host city.
PROGRAM DATES
Fall Term : late August - mid December
Spring Term: early March - mid June
Academic Year: late August - mid June
NOTE: Students may participate in this program for the fall, spring or for a full academic year.
YEAR PROGRAM STARTED:
2009
HOST INSTITUTION ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Since its establishment, the University of Ulsan (UOU) has contributed to the development of Korea by producing competitive work force. Now with the support of Hyundai Heavy Industries, the UOU is ready to become a global institution. The UOUs accomplishments are well recognized nationally and internationally. The UOU was ranked 8th nationally and 272nd worldwide in terms of SCI publications (2007). Also, the UOU has been placed among the best universities for 3 consecutive years by Korean Council for University Education. The UOU is not satisfied with its accomplishments. With a geographical advantage at the center of Korean industry, the UOU continues to develop into a specialized and globalized educational institution The UOU is currently conducting World-Class Programs in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Medicine. Also the UOU is carrying out various projects which every UOU student benefits from. The UOU is soon celebrating its 40th anniversary. The UOU will continue to play a crucial role for the local community and the nation.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
Subject Areas Available:
- Accounting
- Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Industrial Design
- International Affairs
- Korean
- Literature, Communication, and Culture
- Management
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Physics
- Sociology
Language Information
Courses are available in Korean and English.
Course Information
For detailed course information for courses taught in English: click here
For a list of courses taught in each academic discipline: click here
Summer Program
Ulsan offers a 4-week summer program specifically for international students. Courses include Korean culture, history, society, business, and language. Participants visit important cultural sites, as well as industrial complexes. The program typically runs during the month of July. To apply, please contact GT's OIE. Applications would be due February 15. For more information, click here. Top
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Credit for courses taken as part of GT exchange programs is added as transfer credit on the GT transcript. Since it is important to know which kind of credit students will earn abroad as soon as possible, GT requires that courses be pre-approved for transfer. With a Foreign Credit Approval Form (available from OIE) in hand, and the credit transfer system information (listed below), students should submit course descriptions to the appropriate academic unit to request their approval. If taking Math classes, for example, then the student should go to the GT School of Mathematics to get permission for the courses to transfer to GT. If approved, the GT School of Mathematics signs the Foreign Credit Approval Form showing how the courses will transfer so that students will know which type of credit they should expect to receive.
For detailed credit transfer instructions click here
For the Foreign Credit Approval Form click here
CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
Ulsan uses the following credit transfer system:
1 Ulsan credit = 1.28 GT credit
GRADING SYSTEM
Ulsan uses the following grading system listed below:
Ulsan Grade = US Grade
A+, A (90-100) = A
B+, B (80-89) = B
C+, C (70-79) = C
D+, D (60-69) = D
F (0-59) = F
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
PROGRAM COSTS
The same matriculation, tuition and other mandatory fees (including transportation, technology, activity, health, and athletic) apply to a term abroad as would normally apply at Georgia Tech. Exchange students must pay tuition and fees to the GT Bursar for each semester they are abroad. No other expenses associated with this program are paid to GT; instead, these expenses are paid on site.
The currency in South Korea is the South-Korean Won (KRW). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check the newspaper or click here for the most current rates.
DON"T FORGET TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!! See the OIE web site for more info: click here
Korea's Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology offers a scholarship to an undergraduate exchange student (who has completed two years of college) who is a citizen of an English-speaking country. Recipients are expected to teach English to elementary students 9 hours per week for the duration of their exchange program. Recipients receive approximately $4,200 USD plus round-trip airfare. For more information, click here. Contact GT's OIE with questions.
Following are cost estimates for one semester at Ulsan that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD.
In State Tuition $3,035 Out of State Tuition $3,285 GT Mandatory Fees $818 Books and Supplies $250 Administrative and/or Application fees $0 Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals) $750 Roundtrip Airfare $1,600 Room and Board $1,200 Additional Language Instruction $0 Mandatory Insurance $150 Total $7,803 (in state) $8,053 (out of state)
*Out-of-state students pay in state tuition, plus $250 for this exchange program.
*Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing students." Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Housing
UOU provides comfortable housing at a reasonable price. The student dormitories are Chungwoon A Hall (Accommodates 404 persons), Chungwoon B Hall (616 persons), Chungwoon C Hall (544 persons) and Chungwoon D Hall(300 persons). Students have free internet access. All new international students are automatically registered for a dorm room unless they request otherwise. Upon arrival at the UOU, students will be advised to pay the dormitory fee within three weeks.
Each room has a bed, mattress, desk, chair, closet, bookcase, shoe rack, table, telephone and fan. Dorms feature: reading rooms with 290 desks, ping-pong tables and gyms in each building, lounges with a TV and a VCR on each floor, telephones in each room, payphones in each building, a dining hall in Mugeo Hall (for 440 students), a computer room (20 computers) in Mugeo Hall, public shower rooms on each floor, and washing machines and dryers on each floor.
Meals
Students can choose a meal plan (2 or 3 meals/day) if they wish. The UOU offers a range of dining choices for students. Refreshments, snacks, meals and soft drinks are available in three dining halls. Top
INSURANCE
Students participating in this program will be assessed $150 per semester for mandatory insurance coverage. You will be covered by T.W. Lord and Associates. For detailed information about this insurance plan, click here. This cost is included in the above cost estimates for the program.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The new student union (Bldg. #12) has various facilities such as a post office, bank, book store, computer lab, gallery, souvenir shop, stationery, student cafeteria, travel agency, beauty shop, music hall, reading room, and music hall. The Asan Sports Center offers various sports classes such as swimming, badminton, kendo, table tennis, and yoga. The center also has an Olympic size swimming pool. It is equipped with a gym, indoor golf courses, a basketball court and multi-purpose spaces. In addition, it has a cafeteria that serves snacks and soft drinks. The sports center is open to the public. Throughout the year, festivals are held on campus. There are many student groups that exchange students may join.
CLIMATE
Korea has four distinct seasons ranging from beautiful to severe. Early June to mid-September is characterized by hot and humid weather. Summer temperatures usually exceed 80ºF. Short sleeved cotton blends are suggested are suggested for spring and summer attire. The winter, by contrast, is dry, sunny, cold, and windy with some snow fall. Long underwear, sweaters, and at least one heavy coat are necessary. The average temperature in winter is about 23ºF.
VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online click here
If you want to stay in Korea more than 90 days, you are required to register at a local immigration office having the jurisdiction over the place of your stay within 90 days from the date of your entry. To register, you should make an application to a local or district Immigration office having jurisdiction over the place of your stay, either by visiting in person or by proxy.
Students participating in this program must apply for a student visa (D-2) before leaving for Korea. Approval can take a few days to a month. To obtain an application and a list of required documents to obtain a visa go to the Korean Consulate General website (click here).
YOUR NEXT STEPS
To begin the process of participating in this exchange, please do the following:
EXPERIENCES OF FORMER STUDENTS
click here
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Jennifer Evanuik, Study Abroad Advisor (Exchange Programs)
GT Office of International Education
631 Cherry Street
Savant Building, Suite 211
Atlanta, GA 30332-0284
Phone: (404)894-7475 Fax: (404)894-9682
E-mail: jennifer.evanuik@oie.gatech.edu
OIE web site: click here
Host/Program Web Site: click here
Ulsan
South Korea
Asia
Semester
16
12
English/Korean
For more info, contact OIE.
Can I go abroad while pursuing a GT degree?
GT students have many opportunities to participate in semester/exchange and study abroad programs. In a semester program, you actually take classes with the host universitys students and faculty. (In some cases, this means that you must have excellent knowledge of the local language to participate). Semester program participants usually pay normal GT tuition and fees for each term abroad. Credits can be pre-approved to transfer back to GT so that you do not get behind in your studies. The application deadline for fall and academic year programs is in early February; for spring programs the deadline is in September/October.
In a study abroad program, the courses are taught by GT faculty and you register for regular GT courses. Residents pay normal matriculation fees, but do not pay ancillary fees (athletic, health, etc.). Non-residents only pay resident matriculation plus $250 ($1500 for GTL Summer/$2000 for GTL Spring/Fall) . This is a savings of over $6,000 for out-of-state students who participate in GT study abroad programs as full-time students! Deadlines for summer study abroad programs vary from early January to mid-February.
In most cases, if you are eligible for financial aid or scholarships, you can apply your grants, scholarships, and/or loans toward the expenses associated with participating in all GT programs.
GTs International Plan: More than just study abroad
Your major is participating in this new initiative!
The International Plan is an intensive, degree-long program designed to prepare GT graduates professionally and personally for successful lives in the 21st century. Requirements of the program include international coursework, two terms abroad (any combination of study, research or internship abroad), proficiency in a second language, and a culminating course. Students who complete the program will have a designation on their diploma indicating completion of the degree with global competence: for example, BS in Mechanical Engineering: International Plan. For more information or an application, contact your major advisor or OIE and visit the website: click here