Exchange: Korea University

Located in Seoul, Korea University (KU) is a research institution consisting of sixteen undergraduate colleges and twenty graduate divisions. The university is notable in South Korean history for being the first educational institution to offer academic programs in disciplines such as law, economics, and journalism. Students have taken courses here in Economics, History, and Life Science.

Credit Equivalency: 31 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE

Available Courses: Check here.

Restricted Programs: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Teacher Education, Information Security, Arts & Design, all courses at Sejong Campus, and graduate level Business courses.

Please be aware that registering for courses from Business School, Media & Communications, and International Studies is extremely competitive. Note that access to graduate courses are not guaranteed and require special permission from the graduate program. Please consult CIE before applying.

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here.

Students must be in second year or above at the time of applying for the Korea University exchange program.

Location

Country(ies): South Korea
City: Seoul
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: No
Timeline: Fall (Sep-Dec), Winter (Mar-Jun), Year-long (Sep-Jun)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Fall/Full Year Deadline: January 17, 2024
Winter Deadline: April 3, 2024

Details

Language of Study: English, Korean
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: Nominated students will be required to pay USD 50 application fee to Korea University
Funding: IE Award and funding from host institution

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Students must be in second year or above at the time of applying for the Korea University exchange program. Minimum CGPA: 2.5 (Undergraduate), 3.0 (Graduate)