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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

Temple in Seoul, Korea.

  • 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

2024-25 Application Cycle

Kookmin University

  • Summer 2024: Open
    • Deadline: May 1
  • Fall/Yearlong 2024-25: Open
    • Deadline: May 1
  • Spring 2025: Open
    • Deadline: November 1

Korea University

  • Summer 2024: Open
    • Deadline: April 15
  • Fall/Yearlong 2024-25: Open
    • Deadline: April 1
  • Spring 2025: Open
    • Deadline: October 1
  • January 2025: Open
    • Deadline: October 15

Yonsei University

  • Summer 2024: Open
    • Deadline: April 1
  • Fall 2024: Waitlist
    • Deadline: April 1
  • Spring 2025: Open
    • Deadline: October 1
  • January 2025: Open
    • Deadline: October 15

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 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.

Yonsei University

  • Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
  • Semester programs only:
    • Applicants must be 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)

Passport & Visa

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