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CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Seoul, Korea (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Seoul, South Korea
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: CMC applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 04/29/2024 ** Rolling Admission 02/24/2025 06/21/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants apply, may be accepted, and program may fill prior to the deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Housing: Home Stay, On Campus Residence Hall Language Pre-Requisites: None
Language of Instruction: English, Korean CMC GPA Requirement: 2.5
Program GPA Requirement: 3.0 Internships Available: Internships are not offered on this program.
Class Status: 1. Second Semester Sophomore, 2. First Semester Junior, 3. Second Semester Junior, 4. First Semester Senior Subjects Offered: Art, Arts, Asian Studies, Biology, Central Asian Studies, Communications, Computer Science, Culture, Economics, Education, History, Humanities, International Relations, International Studies, Korean, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Other Language and Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Science, Urban Studies
On-Site Semester-Long Required Language Course: Korean Additional Pre-Requisites: None
Program Type: Third Party Sponsor
Program Description:

Arts + Sciences

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

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Program Overview

CIEE’s Arts and Sciences program is designed for students to learn at a top-ranked Korean university and experience everyday life in Seoul – a World Design Capital and the center of popular culture featuring the fastest internet in the world. Select from courses taught in either English or Korean at our partner school, Yonsei University, as well as CIEE Seoul across a wide array of subjects, including Korean language, architecture, engineering, computer science, business, international relations, and history.

You can also make strides in your language learning by volunteering in the community or practicing with Korean language buddies from the university. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

AACSB and EQUIS Accreditation
Business classes are offered in English at Yonsei University, School of Business (Yonsei). The CIEE-administered class, “Intercultural Communications and Leadership”, is not included on the Yonsei transcript.

Unique Experiences

SELECT FROM 1000

ourses in English across many disciplines including STEM; opt to boost language skills and take Korean taught at all levels

EXPERIENCE KOREAN LIFE

and spend a weekend with a local family or even the entire semester in a homestay

MAKE INSTANT KOREAN FRIENDS

with the CIEE Seoul Mates program

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Excursions & Activities

  • Discover the meaning of lions in Buddhism at Hwaomsa Temple, explore tea fields at Mt. Jirisan, watch a mask-dance drama unfold at Hahoe Village in Andong, harvest salt on a remote island, or see more of South Korea with similar excursions.
  • Visit ancient temples, museums, and historic sites.
  • See the notorious Korean Demilitarized Zone.
  • Relish the natural beauty of a national park.
  • Get a taste of family life with a short homestay of one or two nights.
  • Take advantage of our Cultural Reimbursement program, designed to support you while you see movies, traditional performances, and visit museums and heritage sites.

Projects

  • Volunteer. Show appreciation while you connect with members of local communities. Teach English to refugees or seniors, help with activities for students with disabilities, care for orphaned infants, and more
  • University clubs. Join one of the many clubs and service groups open to international students. Options include music, dance, art, photography, martial arts, hiking, sports, service groups, and many more.

Seoul Mates

Connect with local Korean students through our Seoul Mates program. Get to know the city, language, culture, and customs with the help of students trained by CIEE to help with orientation, organize social events, host workshops, and more.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Two-week orientation – an introduction to Korean culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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Seoul
CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Seoul, Korea 
Seoul has hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, 2002 FIFA World Cup, and 2010 G-20 Seoul Summit. But its most enduring award is its designation as a UNESCO City of Design. There’s no better place to study business, language, humanities, and more than in this lively center of design excellence and information technology. With the Seoul Mates program, university clubs, and a variety of cultural excursions, our Arts and Sciences program in South Korea gives you access to this wonderful culture and ensures an immersive international experience like none other.

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  • Take courses taught in English or Korean in international business, humanities, social sciences, and the arts; intensive Korean language courses for all levels.
  • Receive ongoing support, guidance, and care provided by a long-time American resident in Korea and a local university graduate
  • Go on an international excursion to Japan for insight into the Korean Diaspora and Korea’s influence on Japanese art and architecture
  • Have access to the Yonsei School of Business (YSB) is AACSB accredited and frequently holds discussions with business leaders in specific fields such as investment banking, management consulting, media and entrepreneurship as part of YSB’s Creative Leadership forum.
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Please check the CIEE website for final program dates, and speak with your CIEE Study Abroad Advisor prior to booking airfare.