Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Founded
1398
Originally a Confucian Institute
Student Population
27,000
Courses
- Undergraduate and graduate course offerings at SKKU for exchange students
- Explore the SKKU Course Catalog for more course details
- Search for courses marked "International Language" for English course listings
- Enroll into the Korean language and culture studies program
Additional Websites
Passport & Visa
- Students will require a passport to participate on this program. For assistance securing a U.S. Passport, visit Travel.State.Gov.
- U.S. citizens require a visa in order to participate in this program.
- After acceptance into the program, students follow instructions from the host university to apply for the visa.
Opportunities for UIS students
SKKU will accept two UIS students each year for one or two semesters of study. Students can select courses from many areas including Korean language.
SKKU also has an excellent summer program, which while it is outside of the exchange agreement, it is nonetheless very affordable.
Information about Seoul and the surrounding area
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex – Palace located across the street from SKKU
- How to make Korean BBQ Beef – Bulgogi
- Seoul City Tour