Mandatory Courses Based on TOPIK Level at Admission

A. Korean Language for International Students 1 (12 credits)

• Required for newly admitted students who have not submitted a TOPIK Level 4 or higher certificate.

B. Korean Language for International Students 2 (6 credits)

• Required for transfer students who have not submitted a TOPIK Level 4 or higher certificate.

Exemptions

• Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS) recipients and international students sponsored by their home governments are exempt from the Korean language course requirement for international students.

• Exception (Spring Semester 2025 Freshmen Only):
  Students who have completed Level 6 of a regular Korean language program at Konkuk University or at another certified university under the Education Internationalization Capacity Certification System are exempt from the Korean language course requirement.

Third-Year Transfer Students

1. Transfer students are not required to take general education courses.
   However, if a student is required to take Korean Language for International Students 2, this course—although classified as a general education course—must be completed as a mandatory requirement.

2. Students are required to complete major-required and/or elective courses in accordance with the graduation requirements set by their respective departments.
   → For detailed inquiries regarding major courses, please contact your department office directly.

A. Basic General Education (15 Credits)

Students are required to complete 15 credits as follows:

• 1 course in the Foreign Language area

• 1 course in the Writing area

• 1 course in the Career Development & Employment area

• 2 courses in the Software area
  (Computational Thinking & Problem Solving through Programming)

• 1 course in the Character Education area (Social Service 1 or Social Service 2)

Notes

• Students may not enroll in foreign language courses that correspond to their native language
  (e.g., Chinese students may not take “College Chinese”).

• For inquiries regarding social service courses, please contact the Social Service Center (kumbrella@konkuk.ac.kr).
  
  

B. Advanced General Education (12 Credits)

Students are required to complete at least 12 credits (6 courses) as follows:

• 2 courses in the Critical Thinking Enhancement area

• 2 courses in the Academic Literacy & Character Development area

• 2 courses in the Global Talent Development area
  
  

C. Designated Required General Education Course

International students are not required to take the designated required general education course “CSP Career Exploration.”

※ International students are required to enroll in courses that correspond exactly to the course titles listed below.
Failure to take courses designated as “(International)” may result in not fulfilling graduation requirements.

For example, if a student is required to take “Critical Thinking and Discussion (International)” but instead enrolls in “Critical Thinking and Discussion”, or if “Humanities and Social Sciences Writing (International)” is required but “Humanities and Social Sciences Writing” is taken,
the course will NOT be recognized as a required course, even though the course titles appear similar.

B. Advanced General Education (12 Credits)

Students are required to complete at least 12 credits (6 courses) as follows:

• 2 courses from the Critical Thinking Enhancement area

• 2 courses from the Academic Literacy and Character Development area

• 2 courses from the Global Talent Development area

 ※ International students must enroll in courses that exactly match the course titles listed below.
Failure to take courses designated as “(International)” may result in not meeting the graduation requirements.

For example, if a student is required to take “Critical Thinking and Discussion (International)” but instead enrolls in “Critical Thinking and Discussion,” or if “Humanities and Social Sciences Writing (International)” is required but “Humanities and Social Sciences Writing” is taken,
the course will NOT be recognized as a required course, even though the course titles appear similar.

B. Advanced General Education (12 Credits)

Students are required to complete at least 12 credits (6 courses) as follows:

• 2 courses in the Critical Thinking Enhancement area

• 2 courses in the Academic Literacy and Character Development area

• 2 courses in the Global Talent Development area

B. Advanced General Education (12 Credits)

Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 credits by taking at least two courses in each of the following areas:

• Critical Thinking Enhancement area: 2 or more courses

• Academic Literacy and Character Development area: 2 or more courses

• Global Talent Development area: 2 or more courses

Note on Area Name Changes (Effective January 2025):

• Critical Thinking Enhancement → Creative Professionals

• Academic Literacy and Character Development → Practicing Global Citizens

• Global Talent Development → Leading Global Citizens

1. Eligibility

A. Currently enrolled students who have completed registration for the regular semester immediately preceding the vacation period.

B. Students on a leave of absence who have not exceeded the maximum period of study.

• Students on a leave of absence may register for up to 3 credits only.

• Even if students on a leave of absence fulfill graduation requirements through the seasonal semester, they must return to school and register for at least one regular semester in order to graduate.
  
  

2. Credit Limit

• Up to 6 credits per seasonal semester

• Up to 3 credits for students on a leave of absence
  
  

3. Courses Offered

A. Courses offered during the regular semester immediately preceding the vacation period may be offered again; however, courses may be canceled depending on enrollment numbers.

B. There are no restrictions on course classification (all course categories are eligible).

4. Tuition

• KRW 85,000 per credit
  
  

5. Grade Recognition

A. Grades earned during the seasonal semester are counted toward graduation credit requirements and are included in the cumulative GPA.
However, they are not reflected in regular semester GPA calculations nor considered for scholarship selection criteria.

B. Even if a student has taken or is currently taking the same course during a regular semester (including seasonal semesters), duplicate enrollment is permitted during the seasonal semester.

• If previously earned credits are not waived, the course will be classified as a duplicate course:

  • Only one course’s credits will be counted toward total earned credits, but

  • Both grades will be included in the cumulative GPA.

• After seasonal semester grades are officially recorded, students may choose to waive earned credits during the designated credit waiver period.

C. For graduating students, seasonal semester grades are included in graduation assessment, and students may graduate upon passing the assessment.

• February graduation candidates: Grades from the immediately preceding Winter Session are applied.

• August graduation candidates: Grades from the immediately preceding Summer Session are applied.