Thank you for your interest in studying at Handong Global University. We are looking forward to processing you application to study in our diverse and rigorous academic environment.
Eligibility
You are eligible for visiting or exchange at Handong Global University if you meet the following criteria:
Recommended and referred by HGU professor, study abroad advisor of a partner institution or school, or an adult spiritual advisor or mentor of a sponsor church. If in doubt, please contact us.
Student in good standing at your current university
Currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a four-year, undergraduate degree
Do not possess a criminal record; do not abuse drugs or alcohol
Have never been expelled from a university before
Please check the following links for a list of current courses available in English. Please note that the list is based on the previous years course schedule and may not accurately reflect this years offerings. If in doubt, please contact us by email.
Two recent photograph of yourself (3cm x 4cm)
Please affix it on application form
An official transcript fron your home institute.
A letter of recommendation (down) from an academic faculty or advisor (someone who knows your skills and abilities well enough to speak about them. This should be confidential and returned to us in a sealed envelope)
A Copy of your passport (please ensure it is clear and readable)
Application fee of $50 if not from a partner institution. Please consult with your exchange advisor or study abroad office to confirm school partnership status. The fee for students from partner schools is waived.
Where to Send Application Materials
Please send all application materials in one package so they do not get separated and lost.
Office of International Affairs
Handong Global University
Pohang, Kyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
791-708
Tuition and Fees
Partner School Tuition : Depending on your school’s relationship to us, your tuition may be completely waived or as much as $4,000.
Non-Partner School Tuition : $5,000
Room and Board : $1000 (includes two meals per day in the students cafeteria)
Books and Supplies : $200
Students must possess their own separate health insurance before coming to Korea. We recommend AIG or insurance provided by student travel services provider STA travel. Please check for their websites online
Optional Programs (all inclusive)
Japan Osaka Excursion Trip (cruise trip to Kyoto/Osaka’s historic regions) : $550
Beijing, China (Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiannenmen Square) Tour : $550
Seoul Weekender (Fri-Sun quick trip to the Capitol City) : $100
Handong Discipleship School Program : $300
Things to Bring
What to Bring
You will need to bring your own bedding. If you decided to purchase your bedding upon arrival, the dormitory office may be able to lend you a blanket for your first night’s stay (based on availability). However, you will need to buy your own blanket and pillow as soon as possible. A blanket will cost about 20,000 won and up.
Clothes can be quite inexpensive in Korea if you look in the right places. Regardless, please be sure to bring light clothing if you are arriving in the summer or thick clothing if you are arriving in the winter. (Please read about the climate below).
You may bring your own laptop, but please keep in mind that the voltage in Korea is 220 volts.
Money
Most international students exchange their currency into US Dollars in their home country before coming to Korea. Upon arrival, students then go to a local bank to exchange their US Dollars into Korean Won. In addition, when you create your student ID card at the university, you will automatically receive a Hana Bank account.
Health Insurance
HGU does not require students to show proof of health insurance for acceptance. It is, however, recommended. Students can get health insurance from large companies, such as AIG. Medical aid is less expensive in Korea in comparison to the U.S., but it can add up. Students without coverage will be expected to pay medical fees upfront. Sunlin Hospital, the nearest local tertiary care hospital, provides HGU students with a 10% -15% discount.
Housing
International House
Handong Global University’s International House (I-House) is a dormitory designed specifically to cultivate students with global minds. Many students with vastly different backgrounds live together in this small community. They enjoy the convenience of English-speaking fellowship as well as the privilege of learning about and from other cultures. Most importantly, through such multicultural interactions, I-House students may understand more of God’s character.
In order to provide an environment open to cross-cultural interactions, I-House hosts various communal activities throughout the semester, such as “Culture Nights,” “Wednesday Floor Fellowships,” and “Friday Game or Movie Nights.” All of the residents are asked to respect everyone’s different cultures and backgrounds. They are also required to speak English only in order to encourage open communication in the entire community. Korean students and international students live together ¡ª usually 2 international students with 2 Korean students in one room ¡ª so that everyone can learn from each other.
I-House accommodates up to 260 residents, with four students assigned to each room. Each room is equipped with a bathroom and shower, four ports for LAN connection and a telephone. I-House also has a lounge and laundry facilities on each floor, as well as study rooms, seminar rooms, prayer rooms and shared refrigerators.
General Korean Dormitory
International students may also choose to live in the general dormitory where everything is in Korean and all the staff is only Korean-speaking. For the purpose of assistance and adjustment, international students will automatically be placed in the I-House for their first semester. After that, each student may choose to either reapply for the I-House or apply for general dormitory.
Mailing Address (general and specific)
General
(Student Name)
Office of International Community Advancement
Handong Global University
Kyeungbuk, Pohang-shi, Bukgu
Heung Hae Ub, Namsongri 3
South Korea, 791-708
Specific
(Student Name, Student ID no.)
Major: _____________________
Kyeungbuk, Pohang-shi, Bukgu
Heung Hae ub, Namsongri 3
South Korea, 791-708
Meals
All students who live in the dormitories must acquire a meal card at the time of dormitory acceptance. This meal card is for use at the school cafeteria. Forty-five meals per month are included in this card. The remaining meals can be bought at 3 other locations on campus: the Snack Camp, which prepares basic Korean food; Hyoam the Table restaurant, which combines Korean as well as other ethnic foods; and the convenient store, which sells various snacks, sandwiches and fruit. Off-campus eateries are also just a bus-ride away.
Except for the I-House, refrigerators are unavailable in the dormitories at this time. In addition, due to hygienic concerns, kitchen facilities are unavailable at the dormitories. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Clothing and Climate
Korea boasts a four-season climate, with a monsoon season during the months of July and August. Although Pohang does not receive much snow during the winter months of December to February, it is very windy. Please bring warm clothing; a thick, winter coat is a must. During the summer months and until early to mid-September, the weather is very hot and humid.
As God’s University
Handong Global University is a Christian (Protestant) university. Attending Wednesday Chapel is mandatory for graduation. Chapel services in English are available for international students. In addition, the Handong International Church (HIC) is located on campus; it is a multi-ethnic church with services in English and small groups (in various languages) throughout the week. Although there are many churches in the local area, very few offer services in English. Bukbu Church, in the nearby Bukbu area, does, however, offer a service in English on Sunday afternoons.
Visa Information
Once you are accepted to the university, you should receive a visa entry document from the Admissions Office. This document will provide you with a student visa when you go through Immigration at the Incheon International Airport in Korea. Once you arrive in Pohang and during your orientation, the OICA will assist you in acquiring an Alien Registration card, which you must apply for within 90 days of your arrival to Korea. Visa extension and re-entry permit applications will be the responsibility of the student. However, the OICA will be available for assistance.
Airport Pickup
The Global Branch of the current Student Government may be able to provide airport pickup services. Should you require airport pickup from the Pohang airport, please contact the OICA two weeks before your arrival to Korea. There will be a small fee.
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