Program Overview

Introduction to the ASEAN Cyber Shield Exchange Program

The ASEAN Cyber Shield Exchange Program is a student exchange program funded by the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund and carried out by universities in ASEAN countries that have signed an exchange agreement with KNU's CAMPUS ASEAN Cybershield Exchange Student Program Project Team.

Objective

The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills to become cybersecurity experts who can effectively tackle the challenges faced by both public and private sectors in their country, as well as in the global arena.

Field

The program focuses on information security and cybersecurity expertise, as well as expertise in responding to cyber infringements/fraud, among other areas.

Advantages

• Exemption from KNU tuition fees
• Incheon International Airport pick-up and drop-off service
• Buddy Program
• Internship Program
• Field trips and experiences of Korean culture
• Guaranteed dormitory accommodation

Process

Admission Procedure

The admission procedure includes the following steps: | Schedule | Details | | --- | --- | | August 31 | Deadline of Recommendation | | October 31 | Notification of Acceptance | | November - December | Notification of Results, Mailing of the Certificate of Admission | | January - February | Application for Visa, Preparation for Departure | | Early February | Online Course Registration | | End of February | Incheon International Airport Pick-up Service, Reception, Dormitory Check-in, and Orientation | | March - June | School Life (change of course registration, attending regular lectures, application for Alien Registration Card, midterms and finals, participation in various cultural events, etc.) | | July - August | Summer vacation (ICT company Internship, Field trip) | | September to end of November | School Life (Midterms and finals, participation in various cultural events, Completion ceremony, Farewell party etc.) | | December | Leaving the Dormitory, Departure |

Curriculum

The program includes the following courses:

• Introduction to Information Security
• Introduction to Cybercrime and Digital Forensics
• Information Security Policy
• Global Cooperation in Cybersecurity
• Cyber Risk and Incident Response I, II
• Network Security I, II
• System Security I, II
• Basic Korean Language

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, students must:

• Be a full-time junior or senior university student from an ASEAN country that has signed an exchange agreement with KNU's Office of International Affairs
• Major in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent majors
• Be enrolled in their own university while studying at Kangwon National University
• Be able to attend lectures in English
• Be eligible for overseas travel

Documents to be submitted

The following documents must be submitted:

• Exchange Student Application (online application link)
• Letter of introduction with study plan (provided CV form file)
• A copy of valid Passport (attached as a file)
• Academic transcripts (attached as a file)
• Certificate of enrollment (attached as a file)
• Recommendation letter from the Office of International Affairs or an affiliated department (attached as a file)

Financial Support

The program provides the following financial support:

• Tuition and fees: Application, admission, and tuition fees are waived
• Scholarship: Round-trip airfare and dormitory fees are covered

Note

Please note that the ASEAN CS-ESP is an undergraduate exchange student program. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate instead of credit exchange. The certificate proves that the participant has completed the ASEAN CS-ESP for one year.