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
Kookmin University
- Summer 2026
- April 15
- Fall/Yearlong 2026-27
- May 1
- Spring 2027
- November 1, 2026
Korea University
- Summer 2026
- Priority Admission: February 1*
- Regular Admission: April 1
- Fall/Yearlong 2026-27
- April 1
- Spring 2027
- October 1
- January 2027
- Priority Admission: September 1*
- Regular Admission: October 1
Yonsei University
- Summer 2026
- Priority Admission: February 1*
- Regular Admission: April 1
- Fall/Yearlong 2026-27
- April 1
- Spring 2027
- October 1
- January 2027
- Priority Admission: September 1*
- Regular Admission: October 1
*Priority admission required for early bird discount and/or internship option; strongly encouraged for all students.
Program Type
Partnership (all programs)
Credit
Overseas credit (all programs)
Eligibility
All Korea programs require applicants to be full-time, degree-seeking, students attending a 4-year institution of higher education at the time of application. Additional eligibility requirements are outlined below.
Kookmin University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Sophomore standing or higher
Korea University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Sophomore standing or higher
- Transfer students must have completed one full semester at their current institution to apply
Yonsei University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Sophomore standing or higher
- Transfer students must have completed one full semester at their current institution to apply
Program Capacity
- Kookmin University: 40 students
- Korea University: 30 students
- Yonsei University: 80 students
Instruction
English, Korean (all programs)