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Study Abroad | Seoul

South Korea | Sogang University | Fall 2024

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  • Fall 2024

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Overview

A semester in Seoul with AIFS offers students the perfect blend of culture, academics and heritage set against the backdrop of a future-forward city with over 2,000 years of history. Choose from a wide range of course options at Sogang University, one of Seoul’s leading colleges. Located in Sinchon, right at the heart of downtown Seoul, students have easy access to all that Seoul has to offer, from world-class museums and cultural sites to exciting festivals, performances and sports events.

Alongside your academic activities, get ready to see the how old and the new come together through a range of tailored cultural excursions in and around Seoul that provide a true taste of the past – and the present – of South Korea.

What’s Included

The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.

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  • Tuition

    Up to 15 semester credits

  • Courses

    Wide variety of courses available

  • Housing

    Double room in the international student residence on campus

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Day trips such as a Seoul City Tour, a traditional Korean Folk Village, the DMZ, and the coast

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    Welcome orientation and meal, guided tours, museum visits, K Pop class, cooking classes, activities with local student mentors, farewell dinner and more

  • On-Site Program Director

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program and for assistance with booking local travel

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the AIFS alumni network

  • Green Initiative

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • AIFS Flight Package

    • Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
    • Airport transfers to and from campus

Program Details: Study Abroad | Seoul Korean Studies, Liberal Arts and Business

Program is closed

Dates

August 28, 2024December 22, 2024

Term

Fall

Institution

Sogang University

Application Deadline

June 1, 2024

Inclusive Fees

$12,200

Eligibility

Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of 2.5 GPA

Additional requirements may vary by course selection. See Academic section below.

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Please contact your advisor or log into your portal for more information.

Areas of Interest

  • Biology
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Cultural Studies
  • Economics
  • English
  • Fitness and Recreation
  • Foreign Language
  • Graphic Design
  • History
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Psychology

Global Themes

  • Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Education, Social Services, and Psychology
  • Global Peace, International Security and Human Rights
  • Health Sciences and STEM
  • Language, History and Culture
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Academics

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

Sogang University is rated among the top universities in Seoul and for local students the entrance process is very competitive. There are approximately 8000 students, 1350 of which are international giving the university a strong international atmosphere. 

Sogang has a modern campus offering excellent facilities to students, including indoor training areas and outdoor sports fields, music venues and practise rooms, cafeterias, grocery stores, book stores, libraries and much more. 

There are also many clubs and organizations open to students on campus that cover all interests, K Pop, the Korean martial art of Taekwondo, film, photography, magic, through to a club for people studying marketing and a debating society and volunteering opportunities. The university also puts on various festivals and events throughout the year to welcome new students and to allow them to sign up to the clubs. 

  • Biology
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Cultural Studies
  • Economics
  • English
  • Fitness and Recreation
  • Foreign Language
  • Graphic Design
  • History
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Psychology

Full Curriculum

Full Curriculum means that students can choose any undergrad course taught in English available on Sogang University’s curriculum subject to prerequisites. Students with a high level of proficiency in the Korean language will be able to select from the full course catalog subject to pre-requisites.

Student can choose 4 or 5 courses for 12 to 15 credits from 24 majors in six schools: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Economics and Business Administration. Korean is the main language on campus but many classes are taught in English so students have access to an extensive range of courses to choose from. Korean students are also in the classes so this is an integrated program. Most courses are for 45 hours and recommended for 3 credits. 

Study Areas Include:
Korean Language and Literature
History
European Languages and Cultures
Philosophy
Religious Studies
American Culture
Chinese Culture
Japanese Culture
Sociology
Political Science
Psychology
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Business Administration (AACSB accredited)
Journalism and Strategic Communication
Media & Entertainment
Art & Technology
Film Studies
TV and Radio Broadcasting and Production
Global Korean Studies
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Life Sciences
Exercise and Sports Science
Electronic Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
System Semiconductor Engineering -TBA
Artificial Intelligence -TBA

The Korean Language Education Center on campus is highly respected. For students who want to improve and develop their Korean language skills there are three options:

  • Intensive Korean Language Course for students majoring/minoring in Korean/Asian Studies. Students may also enrol in one elective in the mornings as language classes take place every afternoon. The intensive language course is 12 credits.
  • Korean Language for General Purposes. This is an evening course open to all for 3 credits.
  • Korean Language and Culture – beginner course. Offered through the Department of Global Korean Studies this course focuses more on the cultural and societal aspects of Korea and covers Hangul (the Korean alphabet) and basic grammar and vocabulary for 3 credits.
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Living Abroad

Student Residence

Situated on campus and designed with student life in mind the student accommodation is safe, comfortable and modern:

  • Double en suite rooms in student residence
  • Study desk
  • Shared communal areas including cafeteria
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 secure reception

    Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Seoul

Geography

Seoul is considered a megacity — 1/5 of the Korean population lives in Seoul! Over 10 million people live in the city.

CULTURE

Seoul has major influence on the music and television world, being the home of K-pop music and world-famous Korean dramas such as Squid Games.

Economy

A global business hub, Seoul is the headquarters for large corporations like Samsung, LG, Kia Motors, and more. 

Geography

Seoul is home to 4 UNESCO Heritage sites.

AIFS in Seoul Director, Semester Programs

Alice Evans

안녕하세요! Welcome to Seoul! A U.K. national, I’ve been living over in Seoul for the past five and a half years. What started as a whirlwind summer holiday trip ended up with me falling in love with this fast-paced and totally unique city, motivating me to take on a new career and a new continent – and after nearly six years here, I’m still discovering something new every day.

Along with the more widely-known aspects of Korean culture, from K-pop and K-dramas to K-fashion and K-BBQ, Seoul and the country of South Korea more broadly have a fascinating history, an enduring culture and a natural beauty that can take you from hiking in the mountains and national parks of the eastern side of the country down to swimming in the crystal-blue waters off the southern island of Jeju.

While in Seoul, you can expect to enjoy all the conveniences of hyper-modern metropolitan life, including a total immersion into the fast-paced Korean culture and language. Furthermore, day trips out to the other major cities of South Korea, made possible by the nation’s excellent transportation system, will provide you with a fascinating look into more traditional and historical Korean culture, architecture, food and more.

Gyeongbukgung Palace, the Hongdae shopping streets, Bongeunsa Temple, Lotte Tower and so much more await you. I look forward to meeting you!

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Sogang University Social Program

Sogang University and AIFS organize a variety of social events to help you make the most of campus life and support you on your health, wellbeing and academic journey. Some activities may require an additional fee.

  • Welcome Week – welcome events and entertainment to kick start your introduction to Seoul and the campus community
  • Student volunteers to partner with study abroad students to help them adapt to Korean life and immerse themselves in the local culture
  • Student clubs and societies from K-pop to basketball, martial arts to cooking
  • K Pop classes
  • Museum and city tours
  • Overnight excursion

Sogang University has a great range of sporting opportunities for students. You can get involved in athletics, swimming, soccer, rugby, basketball, taekwondo, hiking and more whether you want to play competitively or socially. Student sports clubs are open to all international students.

Excursions

Included in your program fee are a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Seoul and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of South Korea. Previous excursions include:

Korean Demilitarized Zone – DMZ

Learn about the political tension between North and South Korea. Day trip includes round-trip transportation, professional guide, entrances.
  • South Korea
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
Folk village in South Korea.

Yongin Folk Village

Take a day trip to this traditional village, including round-trip transportation, a professional guide, craft demonstrations, and traditional costumes.
  • South Korea
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
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Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline
    June 1, 2024
  • Deposit Deadline
    June 15, 2024
  • Scholarship Deadline
    April 15, 2024
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    August 27, 2024
  • Program Begins
    August 28, 2024
  • Program Ends
    December 22, 2024
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    December 22, 2024
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $2,340
  • Boston
    $2,100
  • Buffalo
    $2,100
  • Charlotte
    $2,120
  • Chicago
    $2,040
  • Cincinnati
    $2,060
  • Columbus
    $2,060
  • Dallas
    $2,120
  • Denver
    $2,060
  • Des Moines
    $2,160
  • Detroit
    $2,340
  • Houston
    $2,040
  • Los Angeles
    $1,880
  • Miami
    $2,120
  • Minneapolis
    $2,300
  • New York
    $2,160
  • Newark
    $1,120
  • Orlando
    $2,120
  • Philadelphia
    $2,100
  • Phoenix
    $1,960
  • Pittsburgh
    $2,100
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $2,120
  • San Francisco
    $2,100
  • Seattle
    $1,840
  • St. Louis
    $2,060
  • Washington/Dulles
    $2,320
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Ready to Study Abroad in Seoul?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com