Description

Ajou University, the leading research university in Korea, welcomes international exchange students or interested applicants to Ajou International Summer School (AISS), a comprehensive short-term study abroad package for studies, cultural workshops, trips and social activities. It opens a unique opportunity for international students to experience and explore Korean culture and tradition while taking courses during summer. AISS is a month-long international summer school in the field of Korean Studies, Asian studies, International Studies and Business Administration taught in English. Not only are classes offered that can be transferred for credits, but there are also special social and cultural activities, language programs, and other exciting programs for students to explore and learn about Korea and its culture during the summer vacation.

Highlights

A three-day field trip to Jeju Island (UNESCO Heritage Island in Korea) is offered free to all participants prior to the official program starts. This allows students from all around the world to experience beautiful Korean nature and culture and help participants to build close friendship. AISS also provides a weekly Korean Culture Workshop where all students can learn Taekwondo (Korean martial art), traditional music, paper art and pottery making in the morning, and visit global Korean companies or historical and cultural sites in Korea in the afternoon.

The highlight of Ajou International Summer School is the global feature of participating students (1/3 from America, 1/3 from Europe, and 1/3 from Asia-Pacific region), diversity of excellent faculty members from both Ajou University and its overseas partner universities, and most of all, supportive and friendly Korean participants from Ajou University. About 100 international students from around 20 countries participate in Ajou International Summer School annually.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

approx. USD 2,460

Program Fees Include:

* Application Fee
* Tuition
* Dormitory for 2 persons shared room
* Korean Culture Workshop (Every Wednesday)
* 3-Day Field Trip to Jeju Island
* Activity Fees (Receptions, Korean Cooking, Fashion Party, Korean Movie Nights)
* Trips (Everland Amusement Park, Donggang Rafting)

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 80

Scholarships are Available

Students from Ajou University's partner universities can join this program with a scholarship of about 50 percent tuition discount. To receive this benefit, students must be recommended by their home university study abroad coordinator.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month after the deadline

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Ajou University's Mission Statement

Under the motto of "Asia's best university for the 21st century," is a leading research university with 9 colleges in Korea. The strength in Ajou's academic programs and research lies in Engineering, IT, BT, NT, Medical Science, Business and International Studies. Ajou is widely recognized for its innovative international programs and strong support for international students and has collaborative partnership with over 200 universities in 60 countries. There are a wide range of international programs at Ajou including student and faculty exchanges, international summer school, Korean language program, etc. International students are taking courses offered in English by various majors. Today Ajou is welcoming over 700 international students a year.

Year Founded

1973