University of Ulsan

South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, lies adjacent to China and Japan. There are about 3,000 islands belonging to South Korea, located mostly off the west and south coasts. The country is often referred to as one of the "Four Asian Tigers" due to its rapid industrialization and economic growth. It is famous for its K-pop music, K-drama television shows, delicious cuisine (including kimchi and bulgogi), and cutting-edge technology companies such as Samsung and LG. With a population of over 50 million people, South Korea is known for its high-quality education system and strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship. Mountain ranges have traditionally served as natural boundary markers between regions, historically inhibiting contact between people living on either side of the range, creating substantial differences in the spoken language and customs of the Korean people.

The population of Ulsan is 1 million people. The city is located 414 kilometers southeast of Seoul and has been transformed into an industrial hub with world-class Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hyundai Motor Co.Ulsan is divided into 4 districts (gu) and one county (gun).

The University of Ulsan was founded on February 19, 1969 as the Ulsan Institute of Technology and was then promoted to a full-fledged University on March 1, 1985. Today, the University offers a wide range of courses in the following disciplines: Humanities, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Natural Sciences, Human Ecology, Engineering, Music, Fine Arts, Design, Medicine and Industry Management.

Number of Students Enrolled

The University has 17,844 students of which 450 are international students.

Courses Offered

Email outgoing@uleth.ca to see a previous semester's list of courses taught in English.

Exchange students can take Korean language courses offered by Korean Language Education Center:

• Intensive course with 20 hours per week
  • there will be placement tests to divide incoming students into beginners, intermediates and advanced.
  • For more information, click here.
• Basic conversation course with 6 hours per week
  • placement tests will be conducted in early March (for the spring semester) or early September (for the fall semester)

Ulsan International Program

UIP is an international summer program designed for foreign students who want to learn Korean culture, history, society, business as well as Korean language. The program consists of a broad knowledge of classes and excursions. Participants visit a wide variety of historical and cultural sites around Ulsan and other cities in Korea. On top of them, the program includes field trips to industrial complexes as well. The main topic of the UIP is ‘The Tradition & Industrialization of Korea.’ The geographical location and economical role of Ulsan give participants an unmatched opportunity to explore Korea’s rich past and cutting-edge present.

Credit System and Transfer

Undergraduate: Up to 18 credits a semester (Minimum 6 credits).

Part-Time Work Opportunity

UOU offers exchange students whose native language is English, French, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese the LaTU program. Exchange students working for LaTU can exchange their cultures with Ulsan students in the native language 5 hours per week and be paid around 200 USD per month. 10 hour working time is maximun for LaTU.

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UOU provides international students with comfortable housing at a reasonable price. There are four dorms available for international students; two male and two female dorms.

• Kirin House (male dorm / double room)
  • Cost per semester: 650 USD
  • Toilets and showers are attached in the room
• Mugeo House (male dorm / quad room)
  • Cost per semester: 500 USD
  • Toilets and shower rooms are shared by the people on the same floor
• International House (female dorm / double room)
  • Cost per semester: 650 USD
  • Toilets and showers are attached in the room
• Moklyeon House (female dorm / double room)
  • Cost per semester: 550 USD
  • Toilets and shower rooms are shared by the people on the same floor

Dorm room placement is on a random base, and the room shall change every semester and break. (Students may not be placed on a room they applied due to the limited number of rooms).

Items in the dorms are a bed, desk, chair, closet, telephone, A/C, and a fridge (only at Kirin and International). Internet access is available at each room (students need to bring their own LAN cable or buy one at UOU, no WiFi). No linens or blankets are available, students can either bring their own or buy one after arriving at UOU.

House move-in dates are in late February for the spring semester and late August for the fall semester.

For more housing information, visit: http://en.ulsan.ac.kr/contents/life/housing/on_campus/

Transportation

Students are responsible for the cost of airfare to and from Korea (Approximately $2,000.00 return) but may be eligible for scholarships to help with the cost of travel.

Ulsan assistants will come to an airport near Ulsan to pick you up. The closest international airport is in Busan, which is a 2.5-3 hour train drive away from Ulsan. Ulsan also has its own domestic airport.  

Successful applicants for the undergraduate, graduate or exchange programs are required to acquire a D-2(Student) visa for their study at University of Ulsan. The Certificate of Admission and other documents for the visa application will be sent to you through an express courier.

Contact the Korean Embassy for more details and to apply for a visa. Albertan students will have to contact the consulate in Vancouver.

For further information, read through UOU’s website.

U of L Tuition and Other Fees

The Tuition fee is paid to the University of Lethbridge according to the current fee schedule . Current U of L fees can be seen in the fees section of the academic calendar. 

Health Insurance

Health Insurance is mandatory to all international students during their study in Korea. Students could choose one of the two insurance plans below:

• University Insurance (CHARTIS)
  • Health Insurance is mandatory to international students, all new students coming to UOU are automatically applied to the University Insurance. New students will be required to pay the insurance fee along with Tuition and Dorm fee during the designated period. Any students who buy the Korea National Health Insurance after 3 months of their entry into Korea will get refund according to the rest period of the University Insurance. (International students are not able to buy the Korea National Health Insurance in 3 months of their entry into Korea).
  • Insurance fee for 6 months: KRW 130
  • Insurance fee for one year: KRW 180 for male and KRW 170 for female
  • for more information, click here.
• Korea National Health Insurance
  • International students could buy the National Health Insurance program after 3 months of their entry into Korea. (Alien registration is required). Therefore, all new comers to UOU are required to buy the University Insurance at first. Then, after 3 months of their entry into Korea, they could decide whether to change to NHI or not. (In this case, they will get refund according to the rest period of the University Insurance). New students will be required to pay the insurance fee along with Tuition and Dorm fee during the designated period.
  • for more details, click here.

Summary of Approximate Expenses

Food

Option A: Full Meal Plan

• approx. CAD 830 per semester
• 3 meals per day st the dorm dining hall

Option B: Meal Plan except weekends

• approx. CAD 580 per semester
• 3 meals per day at the dorm dining hall

Option C: No meal plan

• UOU offers an option of self-cooking. Students who wish to use the Self Kitchen must apply for the Self Kitchen, pay the maintenance fee an be enrolled at the international office
• KRW 100 per semester and KRW 50 per vacation

Note: Be careful when you choose the meal plan because the food served at the dormitory is Korean style. Rice is the main food with side dishes and soup. Once you choose to buy the meal plan, there is no way to cancel. Your money will not be returned even if you do not have the meals. Also, the meal plans are not recommended to Muslim students due to the ingredients.

All exchange students are required to apply for the D-2 (student) visa.

For further details about this visa, contact the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver:

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver
1600-1090 W Georgia St
Vancouver BC V6E 3V7

Tel: +1.604.681.9581
Fax: +1.604.681.4864
Email: vancouver@mofat.go.kr
Website: http://can-vancouver.mofa.go.kr/korean/am/can-vancouver/main/index.jsp