Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
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Location

Seoul, South Korea

Founded

1398
Originally a Confucian Institute

Student Population

27,000
over 4,000 international students

SKKU Logo with a ginkgo leaf and the date 1398

Requirements

  • Must be a UIS undergrad or graduate student in good academic standing.
  • Students must have successfully completed at least 1 full year (2 semesters) at UIS
  • Must have at least a 2.50 GPA

Semesters

Group of 5 SKKU students dancing outside a traditional Korean building
SKKU Student Group Chungrang (Blue Wave)
  • UIS students are nominated for exchange for the Fall, Spring or Academic Year.
    • Spring Semester: March – June
    • Fall Semester: September – December
  • SKKU also has an excellent summer program and winter program, which while they are outside of the exchange agreement, the short-term programs are very affordable.  

Courses

  • There are 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.
  • There are some course enrollment restrictions, including Public Affairs, Theatre and Art

Housing

  • Exchange students are encouraged to apply for on-campus housing.
  • International students are typically housed together in the international student dormitories.
  • It is common for multiple students to be housed per room.
  • Refer to the table on the dormitory website for more information (C-house, I-house and M-house).
  • More photos and housing details can be found on the dormitory (Seoul) website.

Program Costs

  • Exchange students are charged UIS tuition and fees.
  • Students are responsible for transportation, housing and meals on exchange.
Example dorm room with two beds, two mattresses, two desks, two desk chairs and two wardrobes.

Scholarships

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.

Location

Changdeokgung Palace Complex – Palace located across the street from SKKU

How to make Korean BBQ Beef – Bulgogi

Seoul City Tour