Description

This five-week immersion program will take place in the heart of South Korea's capital, Seoul. Having over 20 countries represented annually and an average class size of about 15, students will have the opportunity to study and interact with prestigious faculty and students from all over the world. With over 20 courses offered all in English ranging from topics related but not limited to history, public policy, economic development, business and business management, and environmental sustainability of East Asia (Korea, Japan, and China), to more practical courses such as Korean Language, students can choose from a wide array of classes that fully suits their specific interests. In addition, students will discover and be completely engrossed into the Korean culture and society. Through interactions with SNU students in class along with several cultural exposing excursions, students will experience Korea's multifaceted society.

Highlights

- Exposure to the diversity resulting in deeper understanding of Korea's culture along with a greater appreciation of one's own culture.
- A comparative perspective on the similarities and differences from students in different educational backgrounds
- Regardless of profession, employers seek to hire employees who bring fresh, innovative ideas usually stemming from an international experience
- International network of friends and professional connections

- SNU was founded in 1946 as the first national university in Korea.
- SNU is 5th in terms of the number of alumni holding CEO positions in the world's 500 leading companies (Ecole des Mines de Paris-MINES Paris Tech, 2009)
- SNU is ranked as the 42nd best university in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2011)

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Languages

• Korean

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Korean

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

1,500 - 3,500

Program Fees Include:

Depending on which 2-4 courses students choose, tuition will vary. Program fees includes tuition, application fee, selected workbooks, housing in student dorm, cultural activities, tours, and field trips.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Average class size of 15

Scholarships are Available

Returnees Scholarship Amount: 20% reduction of tuition fee Eligibility: Students who attended the previous SNU ISI program. To apply for this scholarship, please send your certificate of completion from the year that you attended at SNU ISI (by e-mail / the scanned documents can be attached). Sibling Scholarship Amount: 20% reduction of tuition fee per person Eligibility: Siblings who attend the ISI together may receive a 20% reduction of tuition fee per person. To apply for this scholarship, please send a copy of any documents which can prove the family relationship (by e-mail / the scanned documents can be attached). Other Forms of Financial Aid Other Scholarships can be given to ISI students according to the bilateral (student exchange) agreements between SNU and counterpart universities.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Seoul National University's Mission Statement

At SNU ISI, you will have an opportunity to study and interact with eminent faculty and top students from Korea and around the world. Experience why SNU is considered to be the intellectual heart of Korea's politics, economy, culture, society, and arts

Year Founded

1946