Scholarship Program for International Students for the Year 2008

Expired : 26 October 2007

1. Program Objective

The objective of scholarship program is to support an international student for the advanced studies in department of Nuclear Engineering of Seoul National University and to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between countries.

2. Study Fields

Nuclear Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering

3. Academic Programs

Graduate program for a master’s degree

4. Eligibility

Prospective applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:

(1) Possess grade point average (GPA) above ‘B+’ level from all educational institution attended
(2) Three recommendations from 2 advisors and the president of university or the dean of school
(3) Possess a qualified ability of English languages
For the details of standards and evaluations of language proficiency, please see the following:

TOEFL Score
203 CBT / 74 IBT / 537 PBT

5. Bestowment of Stipend

(1) Scholarship Benefits ( 6 months or 1 year )
Tuition Fees: Scholars under the auspices of university (100% of a tuition fee and the full entrance fee are exempted by the host institution.)

Monthly Allowance: The grantee will be provided with 600＄per month to cover living expenses for the period of his or her program.

Extension of Scholarship Period : The extension will be determined by the college taking into account the grantee’s academic performance, the opinion of academic advisor, and other factors.

(2) Scholarship Benefits ( after 6 months or 1 year )
Assistance from other scholarship program ( BK21, department of nuclear engineering) or Assistance from executing individual projects

6. After Graduation in Korea

If an applicant want to enter a degree of doctoral course, other supporting will be provided after granting a degree of master course. If an applicant want to get a job in Korea, he or she will be recommended for a proper job, i.e. KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power), KAERI (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute), DOOSAN Heavy Industries & Construction, and other related fields.

7. Due Date for an Application: until the last third of October

8. Please Contact: For Further Information

* The head of department: Prof. Goon-Cherl Park
Mail Address: San 56-1, Shillim-dong, Kwanak-gu, Seoul,151-742, Republic of Korea
Website: http://nuthel.snu.ac.kr
Phone: +82-2-880-7210
Fax: +82-2-889-2688
E-mail Address: parkgc@snu.ac.kr

* Department of Nuclear Engineering
Mail Address: San 56-1, Shillim-dong, Kwanak-gu, Seoul,151-742, Republic of Korea
Website: http://nucleng.snu.ac.kr
Phone: +82-2-880-7202
Fax: +82-2-889-2688
E-mail Address: nucleng@snu.ac.kr