Language of instruction
Limited places available. Potentially available as a second of third preference.
Founded in 1886, Ewha Womans University is Korea's first pioneering educational institution for women. As a comprehensive university located in central Seoul, Ewha has 14 colleges and 15 graduate schools comprised of more than 70 majors.
As one of Asia's most prestigious universities with 25,000 students and more than 220,000 alumni, Ewha has a strong presence around the world and works hard to live up to its global reputation.
The university is proud of its long history at the forefront of education in Korea and is determined to train tomorrow's leaders, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in the world.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester (1st Semester) | March–June |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester (2nd Semester) | September–December |
One academic semester at Ewha Womans has 15 weeks.
View the Ewha Womans academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Ewha Womans has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B International StudiesSemester 1, 2023
Full-time study load
Postgraduate: 9-12 credits per semester at Ewha Womans is equivalent to 8 UQ units. (depending on faculty and study areas)
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at Ewha Womans.
Language
Students who wish to study in Korean are strongly recommended to have language ability at a B2 level.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. You can choose courses from any of the faculties at Ewha which are open to exchange students, however, there are numerous course restrictions outlined below.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Ewha Womans University accepts male students for Semester-based Exchange.
Find courses
Search the Ewha Womans 'Courses' page and course catalogue (Undergraduate and Postgraduate).
Approximately 30% of courses are taught in English, depending on majors.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
The I-House (on-campus dormitory) at Ewha Womans provides students an opportunity to experience various cultures with students from diverse backgrounds. The buildings are equipped with common rooms, and facilities for academic, recreational, and cultural activities.
Cost of living
Guides are available to help you understand the cost of living while studying at Ewha Women's and prepare a budget for your exchange.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Korean Government Scholarships
Students may be able to receive scholarship funding through the Korean government. Study in Korea has information on eligibility and application processes.
Hyun Family Korea Scholarship
Enables undergraduate students studying Korean who have an interest in journalism, media and/or communications to participate in semester-long exchange programs in South Korea. Read the Hyun Family Korea Scholarship page for full details including the eligibility criteria.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Students at Ewha Women's must have a valid health insurance plan. If one is already in place your home institution, this will be sufficient, however, proof (an official letter) must be provided.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Ewha Women's provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Korean Embassy for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)