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The purpose of this webpage is to present international faculty members with important university policies, regulations, practices, benefits, and services. It also provides information on life at SNU Campus and in Korea. This will answer many questions the faculty may have on teaching, research, and campus life.
(Last updated at April 2011)

Code of Professional Ethics for the Faculty (Download PDF file)

I. Ideals and Goals of Seoul National University (Download PDF file)

1. Mission Statement and Educational Goals

1) Mission Statement
2) Educational Goals

2. Vision and Development Plan

1) Vision 2025
2) Roadmap for Development
3) Core Projects to Reach Vision 2025

II. Organization and Administration (Download PDF file)

1. Organization Chart
2. Main Administrative Duties of Offices
3. The Present Status

1) Faculty and Staff
2) Students
3) International Exchange Programs
4) Libraries
5) Scholarships
6) Finances and Facilities

III. Student Admissions (Download PDF file)

1. Admissions

1) Undergraduate
2) Graduate
3) international Admissions
4) Undergraduate Transfer

IV. Teaching and Research (Download PDF file)

1. Curriculum

1) Curriculum Organization
2) General Education
3) Major Requirements

2. Faculty Activities

1) Academic Calendar
2) Courses
3) Grading
4) Student Advising
5) Miscellaneous

3. Academic Research

1) Sabbatical Leave
2) Academic Activity Support
3) Overseas Travel

V. Promotion and Tenure (Download PDF file)

1. Duties and Status

1) Duties
2) Guarantee of Status

2. Promotion

1) Eligibility and Details
2) Evaluation for Promotion
3) Years of Services Required for Promotion
4) Publication Requirement

3. Contract Renewal

1) Eligibility and Details
2) Length of Contract According to Rank
3) Evaluation for Contract Renewal
4) Publication Requirement

4.Tenure

1) Eligibility and Details
2) Evaluation for Tenure

5. Additional Posts within the University
6. Faculty Evaluation
7. Working in Other Organizations

1) Dispatch
2) Additional Posts at Government Organizations
3) Additional Posts at Non-Government Organizations

8. Temporary Retirement
9. Disciplinary Action

1) Causes for Disciplinary Action
2) Categories of Disciplinary Action
3) Effect of Disciplinary Action
4) Standards of Disciplinary Action Corresponding to Violation

VI. Salary and Research Fund (Download PDF file)

1. Salary

1) Salary (Including Various Allowances)
2) Details

2. Research Grant Management

1) Research Grant and Management
2) Management of Indirect Expenses
3) Support for Expenses Regarding Intellectual Property Rights
4) Incentives for Research and Teaching
5) importing Research Equipments and Reagents for Teaching and Research

VII. Welfare (Download PDF file)

1. Housing

1) Faculty Apartment
2) BK International House
3) Hoam Faculty House

2. Health Insurance

1) Health Insurance for Faculty and Staff
2) Medical Check-up for Faculty and Staff

3. Health Services

1) University Health Service Center
2) Exemption or Reduction of Medical Cost

4. POSCO Sports Center
5. Government Employees Pension Plan
6. Customized Welfare System
7. Nursery

VIII. Supporting Facilities (Download PDF file)

1. University Library

1) Digital Library Service
2) Library Services for Faculty

2. Office of Information Systems and Technology (OIST)