Academic information

Full-time workload

Exchange students usually take 3 to 6 course per semester based on 3 credits per course.

Office involved with exchange

The International Programs and Language Education Center

Information on courses open to exchange students

• English course for spring semester will be fixed on February
• English course for fall semester will be fixed on July

Grading System

Letter	Grade Point	Grade
A+	4.5	95 ~ 100
A	4.0	90 ~ 94
B+	3.5	85 ~ 89
B	3.0	80 ~ 84
C+	2.5	75 ~ 79
C	2.0	70 ~ 74
D+	1.5	65 ~ 69
D	1.0	60 ~ 64
F	0.0	0 ~ 59

Academic Transcript

An Original academic transcript will be mailed to the home university within 2 months after the semester ends. If students need to have an extra academic transcript, they should directly contact International office.

Application procedure

Nomination deadline

Partner universities need to discuss the number of students before the nomination and should email the nominated students' information to KIT. The nomination form will be emailed to partner universities in February and August.

• Spring Semester : November 1
• Fall Semester : May 1

Application deadline

Nominated students should submit an application within in the deadline.

• Exchange for Spring Semester-October 1 to November 15
• Exchange for Fall Semester-April 1 to May 15

Eligibility

• Exchange students must be nominated by the KIT's exchange partner university.
• Exchange students must be a full-time student in one of KIT's exchange partner universities and have completed at least 1 semester of study at home university.

Application documents

• Application Form (Attached)
• Self-Introduction Essay
• Latest Official transcript in English
• Certificate of Enrollment
• Passport Copy

Admission package delivery date to home university

• Fall semester students : At the end of June
• Spring semester students : At the end of December

Information on program

Services offered to exchange students

Exchange students will be also offered the chance to participate in various extracurricular activities such as industrial tours and cultural experiences.

• Orientation, welcome party, farewell ceremony
• Cultural field trips, visit to global companies in Korea
• Buddy program
• Voluntary Activity

Information on Accommodation

All incoming exchange student can apply for the on-campus housing.

Tuition

Exchange students pay tuition to their home institutions and tuition is waived at KIT

Estimated costs for one semester stay

The Estimated Budget for one semester (16 weeks) at the KIT is :

Items	Fee (USD) / Semester (Approx.)
On-campus Housing	$700 (No meal option)
Living Expenses (Meal etc.)	$600*4 months = $2,400
Student Insurance	$60
Student support (Book, etc.)	$300
Total	$3,460

Visa requirements

Students need to obtain the D-2 Visa with the admission and invitation letter which will be issued by KIT.

Alien Registration

All students who stay in Korea for more than 90 days must apply for the alien registration card within 90 days of entry. It usually takes 3-4 weeks for the card to be issued.

Mandatory Health Insurance for International Students

All international students, including exchange and visiting students, must have travel/study abroad health insurance covering medical expenses incurred during their stay in Korea.

National Health Insurance Coverage

Starting in March 2021, all non-Korean international students who register with the immigration office (alien registration) are automatically enrolled in Korea's National Health Insurance (NHIS).
This insurance will cover a portion of medical expenses. However, students should still verify the specifics of their coverage, as additional private insurance may be necessary depending on individual needs.

Meals and Food

Students can purchase various types of meals both on and off campus. For students staying in the dormitory, only Korean meals are provided, and unfortunately, there are no Halal options available. The price of a standard meal typically ranges from ₩6,000 to ₩10,000 (approximately $6 to $10) per meal.

Opening a bank account

If students would like to open a bank account in Korea, they will need to bring a Alien card and a passport.