About the Seoul, Korea Program
The Seoul programs are USAC partnership programs. Learn more about on-site program elements and the city itself below.
About Seoul
- Population: approx. 9.42 million
- Distance from Tokyo: 718 miles
- Distance from Shanghai: 540 miles
Seoul is located in the northwest corner of South Korea, and the Han River winds through the city, splitting it in two. It is an intriguing city, transforming itself from the Yi Dynasty capital of the Hermit Kingdom, to a major mover and shaker on the international scene, especially in the fields of commerce and sports. Despite the modern high-rises and freeways, the cityscape retains pockets of centuries-old temples, palaces, pagodas, and gardens.
Quick Details
2025-26 Deadlines
Kookmin University
- Spring 2026
- November 1
Korea University
- January 2026
- October 15
- Spring 2026
- October 1
Yonsei University
- January 2025
- October 15
- Spring 2026
- October 1
Program Type
Partnership (all programs)
Credit
Overseas credit (all programs)
Eligibility
Kookmin University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Minimum class standing: Sophomore
- Open to full-time degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at the time of application
Korea University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Minimum class standing: Applicants must have sophomore standing or higher at time of application, and
transfer students must have completed at least one semester at their current institution.
- Minimum class standing: Applicants must have sophomore standing or higher at time of application, and
Yonsei University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Applicants must be full-time, degree-seeking at a 4-year institution and have sophomore standing at time of application. In addition to above, transfer students must have one semester completed at their current institution.
Program Capacity
- Kookmin University: 40 students
- Korea University: 30 students
- Yonsei University: 85 fall / 75 spring / 80 summer
Instruction
English, Korean (all programs)