Overview

CIEE in Seoul, Korea is offered during the fall, spring and academic year to students with at least four semesters of Korean. The  program is designed to support students interested in the culture, business, and language of Korea, while enhancing their knowledge about South Korean society. Students gain considerable knowledge about Korean culture, inter-Korean relations, Korea-U.S. relations, and Korea's modern role in Asia. Students live in an international student dormitory near the CIEE study center.

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Academic Program           

Students take courses at Yonsei University at the Underwood International Campus.  Students enroll in Korean language course and elective courses which are taught in English or Korean in areas such as the  social sciences, Korean Studies or East Asian Studies, Engineering and other subjects.  Class are taken taken with international and/or local students.

Program Features

Students live in an international student dormitory. Meals are not included in the program fee and are the responsibility of the student.

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Eligibility

All students should consult the OGP eligibility page to ensure that they meet all specific academic requirements for each school (CC, GS, SEAS) to study abroad.

Application Instructions

There is a two-part application process for this program: an internal Columbia approval process called 'clearance' and an external admission application submitted directly to this program. Click "Start an Application" above for instructions and to begin.