I. Requirements for Studying in Korea
Language requirements
Studying in Korea is bound to have certain requirements for Korean, and the study of Korean is of great help to the usual classes. Most majors will require Korean to reach TOPIK4 or above when they graduate, and Korean majors may require TOPIK5 or above.
Credit requirements
Korean universities have clear credit requirements for all majors when they graduate. Generally, the total undergraduate credits need to reach 120 or more. However, according to the different types of courses, there will be more detailed credit requirements, such as 18 for compulsory courses and 32 for elective courses. Specific credit requirements should be determined according to the requirements of schools and majors.
Professional achievement requirements
The requirements of Korean universities for professional grades are roughly the same as those of domestic universities, which are mainly divided into three parts: test scores, attendance and homework completion.
Test scores: Korean universities also have midterm and final exams.
Attendance: Korean university professors will also call the roll in class and write it down in the notebook as one of their usual grades.
Homework completion: The completion and quality of homework can show your learning attitude and achievements, so it is very important to finish homework on time.
Graduation thesis, graduation work, graduation examination
Generally, Korean universities need to submit graduation thesis, graduation works or take graduation exams when they graduate. Most majors can take graduation exams or submit graduation papers, and general art majors need to submit graduation works.
Graduation thesis &; leaving examination
Bachelor/Master: According to different schools, majors and requirements, some schools need to submit graduation thesis, and some schools can pass graduation examination instead. The specific graduation method depends on the school and major.
Doctor: During my study, I must publish my thesis and take the graduation exam (depending on the requirements of the school).
Daily reflection
For example, architecture and design submit graduation design; Directors and film producers submit graduation film and television works; Education requires internship or qualification examination; Music students hold graduation concerts and so on.
Second, South Korea's study abroad system
Language institute
Language Institute is a place to learn Korean. Most schools have four semesters a year, each lasting three months. The exception is that Sungkyunkwan has six semesters a year, each lasting two months.
The length of study in a language school is related to your Korean foundation and Korean ability. Generally speaking, the rhythm of a language school is to learn level one in one semester and level four in four semesters a year. And there are placement exams before the first semester starts. After taking the placement test, students with basic skills can be assigned to different classes according to the test results!
undergraduate courses
The professional academic system of most undergraduate students is four years, mainly taking credits. You can finish your undergraduate course ahead of time by completing credits ahead of time, but you can't get your diploma ahead of time. If you fail, truancy will lead to insufficient credits and delay graduation.
Architecture is a special major, usually five years, so students who choose architecture as their major usually study for one more year than other students!
grasp
Master's degree is generally two years. After completing the credits, graduation exams and graduation thesis defense, you can graduate smoothly. However, due to the different progress of graduation thesis completion, many students will postpone graduation because they have not finished their thesis on time.
There are also some schools with a 2.5-year major, such as cultural industry management of Qingxi Management College, which has a 2.5-year major, and the graduation thesis can be replaced by half a year's credits.
doctor
Doctorates are mostly two-year programs, which, like master's requirements, require credits, graduation exams and thesis defense to graduate, and graduation will be postponed because of the thesis.
If all the credits have been completed, but the thesis has not been finished, there is no need to continue to pay tuition fees after delaying graduation. Just ask the professor to guide the revision regularly!
Third, the advantages of studying in South Korea
1 to avoid performance limitations.
Avoid the performance limit of the national college entrance examination, freely choose universities and majors, choose your favorite majors, and go to famous Asian universities.
2. Key universities
It is a class A key university in Korea, equivalent to 2 1 1, 985 universities in China.
3. Resume of studying abroad
China's Ministry of Education has the certification, which can be found on the Internet, and it is a globally recognized education for studying abroad.
4. Official authorization
The enrollment training program for studying abroad authorized by Korean universities ensures successful admission through language barriers.
5, high cost performance
The annual tuition and living expenses in South Korea are 60,000-80,000 RMB, which is only about 1/5 of the total amount of study abroad in Europe and America. The study abroad expenses are civilian.
6. Easy employment
Mastering Korean minor language skills is easier to find a job and has unique advantages.
7. Geographical proximity
South Korea's economy is developed, and its food culture and life customs are similar, which reduces the inadaptability caused by too great cultural differences and makes study and life more comfortable.
8. Quality teachers
The Korean university teachers studied are all doctors or above, mostly in Europe and America.