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Korea-US Science Cooperation Center
Established as a non-profit in 1997 for fostering science & technology cooperation
between the U.S. and Korea through a variety of programs
S&T Program
Supporting S&T meetings
KUSCO scholarship for Science-majored graduate students
KUSCO-NRF-NSF Summer Institute Program
National Math and Science Competition
WEST Program
What is WEST program?
The WEST program is an exchange program created between the governments of the U.S.
and Republic of Korea. The program will allow qualified university students from Korea to
enter the United States for a period up to 18 months as Exchange Visitors on the J-1 visa.
Parties Names and type Major responsibilities
Host The US organizations Provide work experience
Sponsor KUSCO Visa, Insurance, and administration
Participants University students from Korea Travel, housing and living expense
Benefit Comparison between WEST and other J-1 program
Items WEST Program Generic J-1 program
Visa KUSCO applies Host applies through sponsors
Program KUSCO provides ESL and placement works
Host is responsible for the training
program
Cost
KUSCO and Participants pay for travel, visa Host may be responsible for the travel and
and ESL. No cost to the host.
visa application.
The Current Participating US host institutions
For further information as to WEST program at west@kusco.org
1952 Gallows Road. Suite 330 Vienna Virginia U.S.A. | (703) 893-9772 | www.kusco.org