Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Sungkyunkwan University
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Priority Deadline: February 15th | Fall Semester Deadline: March 1st | Spring Semester Deadline: October 1st

Location

Seoul, South Korea

Founded

1398
Originally a Confucian Institute

Student Population

27,000
4,000+ international students

SKKU Logo with a ginkgo leaf and the date 1398

Requirements

  • Must be a UIS undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing.
  • Students must have successfully completed at least 1 full year/2 semesters (24 credits) at UIS.
  • Must have at least a 2.50 GPA.
Group of 5 SKKU students dancing outside a traditional Korean building
SKKU Student Group Chungrang (Blue Wave)

Semesters

  • 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.  
Students sitting and facing forward in the SKKU classroom

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.
Example dorm room with two beds, two mattresses, two desks, two desk chairs and two wardrobes.
Shared Dorm Room
Shared kitchen at SKKU with several refrigerator, a microwave and a couple hot plates on the counter.
Shared Kitchen
Shared washing room at SKKU. It is typical to hang dry clothes instead of using a dryer.
Shared Washer Room

Program Costs

  • Exchange students are charged UIS tuition and fees.
  • Students are responsible for transportation, housing and meals on exchange.

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.
SKKU traditional building with yellow leaves in fall

Location

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