Language of instruction
Limited places available. Unlikely to be available as a second or third preference.
Korea University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prominent institutions of higher education. The university places a strong focus on innovation.
Seoul is the bustling capital of South Korea. It is surrounded by mountains and divided in two by the Han River. KU’s Seoul campus is characterised by sprawling lawns and stately architecture. The leafy campus has many landmarks well-known to students, including Squirrel Path. It is said that “when a man and woman walk along the path together and encounter a squirrel, they will fall in love.”
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 1/ Spring semester | March–June |
| Semester 2 | Semester 2/ Fall semester | August–December |
View the KU academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
KU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Campuses
KU has 2 campuses available to exchange students:
- Anam
- Sejong
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 ScienceSemester 2, 2022
Full-time study load
Undergraduate: 15 credits per semester at KU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Postgraduate: 9 credits per semester at KU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at KU.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you may be required to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single faculty/department.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the KU course catalogue
Select English in the Course Registration box > Click "more +" under the Search Course tab > In the Classification field, choose Major or General Studies > Select the College or School; English-taught course has been indicated as "(English)" on the course tile.
The KU course lists will be updated in January for the Spring semester and in July for the Fall semester.
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
KU has 3 dormitories for international students, however, spaces in these facilities are limited. KU's Global Services Center provides information about these residence halls and tips for finding private accommodation.
Students who are assigned on-campus housing will be required to take a tuberculosis test (x-ray or blood test or skin test) dating after July 1st for fall semester intake and January 1st for spring semester intake.
Cost of living
KU provides students with a guide to the cost of living, including average monthly fees and common expenses students can expect to encounter while studying in Seoul.
Additional Mandatory Fees
Korea University has a non-refundable application fee of USD$50 applicable to all exchange students. This fee is part of the application requirement and is to be paid when submitting your application. This fee cannot be waived.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Host Scholarships
Exchange students may be able to receive a scholarship while studying at Korea University. KU Global Services Center has information on student eligibility and application details.
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.
It is now required by the Korean Ministry of Education that all incoming international students are covered by private health insurance during their stay in Korea.
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.
KU 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)