Study Abroad in South Korea
South Korea is a vibrant country located in East Asia and the souther part of the Korea peninsula. Approximately 3,000 American students will study abroad in South Korea making it one of the more popular study abroad destinations. South Koreans place a high value on a good education, and their society has had major scientific and technological success in the recent past and Korea is considered an economic powerhouse, all reasons to consider study abroad in Korea.
Top Cities to Study Abroad
1. Seoul | 651 reviews | |
2. Busan | 138 reviews | |
3. Traveling in South Korea | 28 reviews | |
4. Daegu | 22 reviews | |
5. Wonju | 15 reviews |
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Study Abroad in South Korea - Featured Programs
As Korea's oldest international CO-ED summer program, Ewha ISC brings together an incredibly diverse group of students to experience...
Start any Monday and study from two weeks to a whole year. See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. University Credit is available available for all Intensive Courses at EF.
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CIEE’s Arts and Sciences program is designed for students to learn at a top-ranked Korean university and e...
Benefit from the unique experience of studying at one of Asia’s top universities, Korea University, and taking classes alongside both Korean students and fellow internatio...
Being the oldest private university in Korea, Yonsei University was first established in 1885 by Christian...
Seoul National University is a national research university founded in 1946, located in Seoul, the capital of Korea. The university comprises sixteen colleges and six prof...
The Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) opened its doors in 1985 and since then, YISS has become an integral part of campus life based on a unique blend of Korean an...
Established in 1962 with the founding philosophy of “For the Truth, Justice and Country of Love”, Keimyung College University, one of the most prestigious colleges in Kore...
As a base camp for the world, the CUK’s international campus is growing along with its collegiate identityThe Catholic University of Korea is not a place where only a few ...
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Semester at Sea is the only study abroad program of its kind in the world. Using a ship as our floating campus, Semester at Sea's around-the-world and regional itineraries...
Spend your summer in Seoul, one of the world’s most exciting cities. Study at Korea University, a member of Korea’s prestigious SKY universities, where you can choose fro...
Journey through Korea’s past and present during a high school summer abroad program focused on peace studi...
A city celebrated by UNESCO for its outstanding design yet firmly rooted in ancient traditions, Seoul is a...
The Seoul program offers courses that introduce you to the business, politics, economics, philosophy, religion, and language of Korea, one of the most rapidly developing n...