Konkuk University
Korea, Republic of
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's degree (4-6 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year bachelor's degree.
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded; must have seal/stamp of school and signature of an authorized school official.
Description: A private school instituted in l946. Usual admission requirements are graduation from senior high school (grade 12) and Scholastic Achievement Examination for College Entrance (SAECE).
Grading system:
A | 4 |
B | 3 |
C | 2 |
D | 1 |
Grading can vary on 4 point scale. Grade point average is calculated using scale shown above. Even though grades for individual courses on transcript reported as A, B, C, D, ranges given are: A (4.5-3.4), B (3.39-2.4), C (2.39-1.4), D (1.39-0.4). Grades usually reported by semesters.
Language of instruction: Korean.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 2 years after bachelor's degree and entrance examination; by coursework (usually 24 minimum credits), examinations and thesis.
Doctorate/Ph.D.: 3 years after master's degree and entrance examination; by coursework, examinations and thesis.