Self-funded student program

Self-funded student program

Overview

Information

  • This program allows students to study for one semester or one year at an overseas university of their choice, separate from the exchange student program, and return to have their credits recognized. Eligible universities are those recognized by the president that offer regular academic degrees, regardless of whether they have an exchange agreement with UOS.
  • Duration: 1 semester or 1 year (at least half of the graduation credits must be earned at UOS)
  • Tuition: Pay tuition to UOS to maintain enrollment status, and both semesters and credits will be recognized (only credits will be recognized if studying abroad while on leave)
Eligibility & Procedures

Eligibility

  • Must have completed at least two semesters (transfer students must have completed at least one semester at UOS)
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must not have been subject to disciplinary action according to school regulations (excl. academic warnings)
  • Must meet the foreign language proficiency requirements of the overseas university

Procedures

  • If planning to study abroad, students must consult with their department head (or major advisor) or the head of the general education department (for language or general education courses) to determine the target university.
  • Students must apply for self-funded study abroad program through the UOS Office of International Affairs and receive approval.
  • Students must contact the desired university directly to obtain an admission letter.
  • Prepare the required documents (application for permission to study at another university, admission letter) and submit them to the department head and the general education department (for general education courses) for approval before submitting them to the UOS Office of International Affairs.
  • Study abroad begins after final approval from the UOS Office of International Affairs.
Documents to submit to the UOS Office of International Affairs and timeline

First submission

  • Documents: self-funded study abroad application and academic transcript
  • Timeline: fall semester study (by Jun. 30), spring semester study (by Nov. 30)

Second submission

  • Documents: application for permission to study at another university and admission letter
  • Timeline: before departure
Note
  • Self-funded study abroad does not mean you can go to any university you want; it must be a university recognized by UOS.

    ☞ Here, "recognized" means submitting the self-funded study abroad application form to the UOS Office of International Affairs and receiving approval.

  • All procedures must be completed before studying at the overseas university where you plan to study abroad.

    ☞ For example, if you plan to study starting from the second semester, you must complete all procedures with the target university by the end of the first semester.

  • The admission letter issued by the target university must explicitly state the study period (one semester or one year) and that you will be taking regular semester courses.

    ☞ Lifelong education (extension) courses cannot be recognized.