Program Details: GVSU in South Korea
About the program
Program Highlights:
- GVSU students will receive a 5% discount on the listed program fees by TEAN
- Travel with other GVSU students and students from other US institutions. Please note that we cannot gurantee the number of GVSU students who will participate in any given term.
- On-site support from GVSU’s trusted partner, TEAN by WorldStrides
- Students participating in this program are eligible for a passport grant
- This program is available to 1st year students
- Wide range of course options to suit many majors and minors
- Satisfy general education courses including Issues
- Some excursions included in the TEAN program fee, visit their website for more details
Study in Seoul at one of Korea’s leading private universities that’s known for its stunning urban campus and on par with the Ivy League schools in the U.S. Here students will have the opportunity to live in a vibrant capital city that blends high-tech modernity with ancient culture like no other. While studying a range of courses in English, students will also discover more about life in Korea by pairing up with a Korean student over the course of the semester for an even more immersive and local experience.
There’s more to South Korea than kimchi, K-Pop and cat cafes…though they will certainly give you insight into the current culture. A nation rich in both tradition and innovation, South Korea supports a population of more than 50 million, has one of the world’s largest economies (including the fourth largest in Asia), and plays host to multinational corporations like LG, Samsung and Hyundai. Ancient monasteries and palaces compete with high tech tastes and there always seems to be a festival going on. This signature moment has proven extremely popular with students in the past, so we wanted to make sure all students could experience this once in a lifetime moment.
Cost
Please visit the TEAN website for cost information. *Please note: All GVSU students will receive a 5% discount on their ISA program fees.
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Visa Information
Semester
All students participating in a semester program are required to obtain a South Korean D-2 Student Visa. Korean passport holders do not need a student visa. Students can apply for their student visa once required documents are received from the university in South Korea.
Summer
Students from visa waived countries (which include the United States) will be required to obtain a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) prior to departing for South Korea for the summer. Students from Non-Visa waived countries will have to apply for a tourist visa.
Housing and Meals
Students are guaranteed on-campus housing in Seoul. The on-campus dorm is a usually twin share room, but can also be a single room depending on KU’s allocations. There are kitchens available to use in each dorm and a common study space or lounge on each floor. Utilities and WiFi are included.
Courses
Students can select one of the following programs listed according to commonly taught disciplines at Korea University (KU). Semester and summer at KU are available. Click on each title below for more information about course descriptions, syllabi, and credit hours.
Semester or Academic Year Programs
Best for these Subjects:
- Business
- Communications and Media
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- International Studies
- Natural Sciences
Best for these Subjects:
- Business
- Communications & Media
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
Courses available at Korea University
Note: The number of courses you take will depend on the term you decide to participate in.
For a semester, you can take 12-15 credits.
For a summer, you can take 7-8 credits per session.
Travel Information
Ground transportation is provided from the airport as long students arrive during the ISA designated arrival date and time and at the appropriate airport. Upon acceptance into the student’s program, students will receive the “How to Book Your Flight” form which outlines the specific details for airport reception.
*Information within this webpage is subject to change and program deadlines may vary (late applications may also be possible). Please visit the TEAN website for current program details.