Application Guide for

2016 GKS for

ASEAN countries'
SCIence and
ENgineering
Students

2016 GKS for ASEAN countries'

SCIence and ENgineering Students

The Korean Government invites outstanding students who are majoring in the fields of science
and engineering at the universities and colleges of the 10 ASEAN countries. This training
program is designed to provide students with an in-depth academic training in the science
and engineering fields and invaluable experience in Korea. This program seeks to nurture
future leaders who will contribute to the development of global society and further friendship
between Korea and their home country. Students who are interested in this training program
are welcome to apply.
1. Title : 2016 GKS for ASEAN countries' SCIence and ENgineering Students
2. Period : July 4th (Monday) ~ August 12th (Friday) 2016 (6 weeks)
3. Number of participants : 120 undergraduate students in total
4. Host organization : National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education,
Republic of Korea

5. Eligibility
a. Be a citizen of one of the 10 ASEAN countries*
* Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
and Vietnam
b. Be enrolled in the second to fourth year as an undergraduate student who majors in science
or engineering in the university/college located in one of the 10 designated ASEAN countries
c. Be fluent in English
* Priority will be given to the applicants with Korean fluency.
d. Be mentally and physically healthy
e. Have the ability and willingness to adapt to Korean culture and life in Korea

6. Training Institutions and Training Fields

No.

University Name

Training Field

Chonbuk National University

Information and Communications Engineering

Chung-Ang University

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Chungnam National University

Animal and Dairy Science

Dankook University

Computer Software

Gyeongsang National University

Mechanical, Aviation & Information

Convergence Engineering

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7. Application
a. Application Offices
No.

University Name

Contacts for Application

Chonbuk National University

Office of International Cooperation

http://ioffice.cbnu.edu
Ms. Sohee MIN: admissionU@chonbuk.ac.kr
Tel.(+82)63-270-4653, FAX(+82)63-270-2099

Chung-Ang University

Office of International Affairs

www.oia.cau.ac.kr
Ms. Jihyun Kwon: international@cau.ac.kr
Tel.(+82)2-820-6574, FAX(+82)2-813-8069

Chungnam National University

Office of International Affairs

http://cnuint.cnu.ac.kr
Ms. Sujin Lee: cnuint@cnu.ac.kr
Tel.(+82)42-821-7084, Fax.(+82)42-821-5125

Dankook University

Office of International Affairs

www.dankook.ac.kr
Ms. Jiyoung Choi: iss@dankook.ac.kr
Tel.(+82)31-8005-2605, Fax.(+82)31-8021-7169

Gyeongsang National University

Office of International and External Cooperation

www.gnu.ac.kr
Mr. Hoedong Kim: hdkim@gnu.ac.kr
Tel.(+82)55-772-0274, Fax.(+82)55-772-0269

b. How to Apply
Choose one of the 5 designated Korean universities according to your major. You can
choose only one of the five universities for your application. You are not allowed to apply
to more than one university. Multiple applications will be excluded during the final
selection process.
Submit required documents to the chosen application office.
If you pass the document screening, you will be invited for an interview from your
application office. Interviews will be conducted by either Skype or phone.
c. Application Deadline : May 9th.
* Applications will be processed on the first come first serve basis.
d. Required Documents
Completed Application Form
Self-Introduction and Research Plan
A Letter of Recommendation from an Academic Source
A Copy of the Passport Information Page
Proof of Enrollment from Currently Enrolled University

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Original Sealed Transcript from Currently Enrolled University

* Note : Additional documents may be required from the university you apply to. For
documents , and , you should use the provided template.
8. Benefits
a. NIIED and/or the training institutions will be responsible for round trip air ticket, room
and board during the duration of the program, and travelers insurance.
b. Participants will be responsible for transportation fare in his/her country, visa fee, etc.

9. Program
Activities

Contents

Orientation

Introduction to the overall program

Networking with participants

Lectures

Specific field of study

Korean language, history and culture

Experiment at the
Laboratories

Conduct specific research projects along with mentoring

from Korean graduate students

Field Trip

Related laboratories, research institutes and/or industrial sites

Cultural or historical sites

Closing

Presentation of research results

Awards to the outstanding performances
Formation of Alumni network

Specific programs will vary according to the training institution.

10. Others
a. The program will be offered in English.
b. Students will stay in university dormitories (2~3 persons per room, mostly Korean food
will be provided).
c. The program staff will be with students during the whole program.
d. All lectures/events for this program will be mandatory. Participation during the weekend
may be required.
e. It is desirable that students make efforts to understand Korean language, education,
culture and etc. by visiting our website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr) before their arrival in
Korea.
f. For further information, please contact one of the application offices in the 5 designated
Korean universities.